Like the stench of water from Osaka’s Yodo River, Japan’s Famicom nostalgia only seems to get stronger as the years roll by. The Tokyo retro/chiptune scene’s established way of celebrating this fact is with its annual Fami-mode events, all-nighters held each January in Kichijouji ward.
2010′s event has just been confirmed for January 30th at Star Pine’s Cafe and chiptune legends such as Kplecraft and Sexy-Synthesizer are on the bill, so it should be well worth the 3,500 yen admission fee. Check the YouTube highlights of last year’s event, above, for some idea of what to expect.
Oh and here’s the official flier (click the image and you’ll be magically transported to the event’s official site!):
Satoru Iwata Video Interview - the late Nintendo president spoke with Kikizo in 2004 as 'Nintendo Revolution' loomed.
Kaz Hirai Video Interview - the first of Kikizo's interviews with the man who went on to become global head of Sony.
Ed Fries Video Interview - one of Xbox's founders discusses an epic journey from Excel to Xbox.
Yu Suzuki, the Kikizo Interview - we spend time with one of gaming's most revered creators.
Tetris - The Making of an Icon: Alexey Pajitnov and Henk Rogers reveal the fascinating story behind Tetris
Rare founders, Chris and Tim Stamper - their only interview? Genuinely 'rare' sit down with founders of the legendary studio.
The History of First-Person Shooters - a retrospective, from Maze War to Modern Warfare
It’s the stench of said water that stopped me going this yeah I just can’t overcome it no matter how much I like chips by the river.
It’s the stench of said water that stopped me going to this last year. I just can’t overcome it no matter how much I like chips by the river.