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In Japan Even McDonalds Has Their Own DS Game

In Japan Even McDonalds Has Their Own DS Game

Posted by Aaron on 12th Sep 2012

Video games are a really common and accepted thing here in Japan; they are played and enjoyed by the young and old alike. McDonalds of Japan even trains its new employees using a DS game that simulate … read more
Import Review: Dragon Quest X Online (Wii)

Import Review: Dragon Quest X Online (Wii)

Posted by Aaron on 25th Aug 2012

If Japan was going to have an 'official national game', it would definitely be Dragon Quest. Dragon Quest is really, REALLY popular here. How popular, you ask? The Japanese Government at one time had … read more
Import Review: Beyond the Labyrinth (3DS)

Import Review: Beyond the Labyrinth (3DS)

Posted by Sherrie on 27th Apr 2012

Beyond the Labyrinth (Labyrinth no Kanata) is a dungeon-crawler released January 19th for the 3DS here in Japan. We mentioned it once before in a 'This Week in Famitsu', but we finally got the chance … read more
We Take A Trip To The Tokyo Pokemon Center

We Take A Trip To The Tokyo Pokemon Center

Posted by Sherrie on 22nd Feb 2012

We've done this before, but part of what we try to do here at Level Up is occasionally share with you something that is in our power to give: an intimate glimpse into gaming in Japan. Of course, not e … read more