GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. It might seem like the fighting game market of the current day is crowded with games looking to stand out, but it’s nothing compared to the early '90s ...

British Museum show offers a ‘scintillating journey’ through ‘a world of gore, power and artistic beauty’ ...

Afro Samurai and Mugen are two sides of the same coin, two warriors searching for vengeance with their swords at the ready. Though to be honest, their personalities could not be more different as Afro ...

Teachers are encouraged to read “Medieval Japan: An Introductory Essay,” by historian Ethan Segal, prior to conducting this lesson. The introductory essay may also be assigned to students with ...

What is it about the samurai that captivates Westerners? The armor and swords, the reverent attitude and the reputation for supreme competence in warfare are all pretty impressive, but they don’t get ...

Japan is a place that many wanderlusters dreams of visiting, and it's totally understandable. Travelers want to feel the energy of Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo, stroll through the unique and walkable ...

Of course, it’s Hattori Hanzo. That was the first thought in my mind when I saw my Haohmaru lying on the ground after my first ever defeat in the new Samurai Shodown game. My failure against the ...

The Heian period (794-1185) was followed by 700 years of warrior governments—the Kamakura, Muromachi, and Tokugawa. The civil government at the imperial court continued, but the real rulers of the ...