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Brian Ashcraft
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Originally from Texas, Ashcraft has called Osaka home since 2001. He has authored six books, including most recently, The Japanese Sake Bible.

Both, really. Like I said elsewhere, now it seems like if there is no content warning, people get upset. Then, other people get upset if there isn't. With this, the warning was more of a topic than the topic, so I've taken down the note. I appreciate your comment, though! :D Read more

Some people find reading about natural, human things objectionable. I personally don't. But as the topic is becoming more of a topic itself, I'll remove the note. Read more

Sure seems like it! You don't put in a content warning, people get upset. You put in one, people get upset. Read more

Right, but I don't think FFXIV was done with Unreal, so.... I don't think Epic's tech is necessary for PC support....... Certainly doesn't hurt, though. Read more

Not sure. The Osaka team is doing KHIII, right? Maybe it's easier for them to work with Unreal Engine cos they're not in Tokyo at Square Enix HQ? Maybe Square Enix is roping in European devs for some stuff?? Who knows! Read more

Might be more a texture thing. From what I remember of living in New York State and going to Canada for, well, concerts during college, NA maples are a bit tough to tear, no? Unless I'm misremembering! Japanese maples are bit "thinner." Read more

Maybe! I know they're a North Osaka (well, Minoo) famous treat. I haven't heard of them being available anywhere else, though... Read more

I played MH4G. I ran around in a field! I did stabby-stabby at a monster. So, to answer your questions, I dunno! Read more

Nope. You are. I'm saying the game didn't do better than the first one, and that if it doesn't do gangbusters outside Japan, that's not good for Bayonetta 3. Read more