LOVEOFTHEGAMER

Los Angeles born gamer living in Japan. I also may have helped localize some of your least favorite DS games. #LOVEOFTHEGAMER

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Pika-chew! #pokemon #pikachu #gummy #gummies #candy #nintendo #gamefreak #snacks #japan #LOVEOFTHEGAMER (at Tokyo, Japan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFWEnWJHXm5/?igshid=1xnub2ut86yzp

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‪Sometimes you’re just in the right place at the right time. #pikachu ‬#car #pokemon #pikachuoutbreak #yokohama #japan #nintendo #gaming #LOVEOFTHEGAMER (at Yokohama) https://www.instagram.com/p/B05mXdjnEUi/?igshid=1miwe5a1tdqca

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Happy Birthday, DMG-01! In celebration of 30 years of pocket gaming, I present you with my original Game Boy (circa 1990). Faithfully preserved in a box for years and four AA batteries later the little guy still works 😉 #nintendo #gameboy #gameboy30 #DMG01 #retrogaming #retrocollective #gaming #LOVEOFTHEGAMER https://www.instagram.com/p/BwhwU85lwhv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fstnyeampgc2

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Last day in the snow for the season ❄️🧗🏻‍♂️#iceclimbers #nintendo #amiibo #smashbros #smashbrosultimate #nintendoswitch #switch #retrogaming #retrocollective #gaming #japan #LOVEOFTHEGAMER https://www.instagram.com/p/BwMcIRJFle6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=eqp584p8s3fu

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The Final Fantasy XIV promotion at Lawson stores in Japan offers garlic/Moogle flavored chicken nuggets and a brilliant in-game “Fat Chocobo” for your riding pleasure. I’ve never been more tempted to jump into the series 👍🏻 #finalfantasy #finalfantasyXIV #lawson #squareenix #chickennuggets #retrogaming #retrocollective #gaming #japan #LOVEOFTHEGAMER (at Kanagawa Prefecture) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtNhAXWF-Jz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=c7vuivhwebgw

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Bombergirl, ladies and gentlemen. Bombergirl 👏🏻💣 #bombergirl #bomberman #bomberpeople #hudson #arcade #gaming #retrogaming #retrocollective #japan #LOVEOFTHEGAMER https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs4zVc1l-_-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=px7awjogv48a

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‪It’s the eve of the #SmashBrosUltimate release in Japan and my PS4 copy of #Ketsui just arrived in the mail. What a night to be alive! 😆🎮 #PS4 #NintendoSwitch #SmashBros #Nintendo #CaveLTD #cave #gaming #retrogaming #retrocollective #japan #LOVEOFTHEGAMER https://www.instagram.com/p/BrCkGHKlpbE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=v47oszlsykqk

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The Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighter Pass download card (in Japan) is designed to resemble an invitation. AN INVITATION!!! 😂😭😂 #smashbros #smashbrosultimate #nintendo #nintendoswitch #switch #fighterpass #eshop #card #gaming #japan #LOVEOFTHEGAMER (at Yokohama) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqxoy4lFqRV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=lviacs849gld

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#TeamPikachu it is! Pokemon is a series that helped broaden my understanding of Japanese language, lifestyle, and culture. It might sound strange to some (my wife included), but I honestly would not be the man I am today were it not for this great series of games. Thank you, @pokemon. Let’s [gracefully] grow old together! 🙏🏻 #pokemon #pokemonletsgo #gamefreak #nintendo #nintendoswitch #gaming #retrogaming #japan #LOVEOFTHEGAMER (at Yokohama) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqQAyjTFlZT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1iiatr9kbmnx7

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Dracula X on PC Engine still fetching that high price (even at Book-Off!) 🦇💴😭 #castlevania #draculaX #rondonoblood #pcengine #konami #bookoff #gaming #retrogaming #retrocollective #japan #LOVEOFTHEGAMER https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp1gSNpFgB5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bjais4u8mve3

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Happy Halloween, all! I’m back in Japan and getting spooky with some Castlevania: Rondo of Blood on PS4. Playing Halloween-themed games is the adult equivalent to egging houses. Follow the link below (or in my profile) and let’s get dirty! 🎃🥚👻 #castlevania #rondoofblood #halloween #dracula #gaming #playstation #PS4 #pokemon #pumpkin #jackolantern #nintendo #gaming #retrogaming #retrocollective #japan #LOVEOFTHEGAMER https://www.twitch.tv/tcinkwell/ (at Yokohama) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpn6ZoDlx-G/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wllwj2jx7hkn

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Haven’t snagged any new Amiibo in a while, but you better believe Mega Man (aka Rockman) got his due respect! 🙌🏻 #megaman #rockman #megaman11 #ロックマン #ロックマン11 #amiibo #capcom #nintendo #nintendoswitch #gaming #retrogaming #retrocollective #japan #LOVEOFTHEGAMER https://www.instagram.com/p/BohLyUUl6NE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mvv4l4olw7e3

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Monchichi x Monster Hunter: the collab that literally NO ONE asked for 😣 #monchichi #monsterhunter #capcom #gaming #toys #japan #LOVEOFTHEGAMER https://www.instagram.com/p/BnTcbAzlAec/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ik5ylxbh4bos

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It’s that time of year again. . . #pokemon #pikachu #pikachuparade #minatomirai #yokohama #nintendo #japan (at Yokohama)

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Pika pika piii! #pikachu #pokemon #pokemoncenter #yokohama #japan #nintendo #gaming #LOVEOFTHEGAMER

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Took the plunge on Hori’s latest Switch accessory today and am happy to finally be able to play games like #SonicMania and #MegaManLegacyCollection comfortably in handheld mode. It’s not perfect (can only be used while connected to the Switch), but the D-Pad feels great. Not bad for $20 👍🏻 #Hori #Nintendo #NintendoSwitch #Dpad #retrogaming #retrocollective #gaming #japan #LOVEOFTHEGAMER

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Was always a fan of Sonic’s Japanese box art and am SO stoked to see the style resurrected for Sonic Mania Plus’ Japan release. Mega Drive > Genesis all the way! #sonic #sonicthehedgehog #sonicmania #sonicmaniaplus #sega #nintendo #switch #nintendoswitch #retrogaming #retrocollective #gaming #japan #LOVEOFTHEGAMER