Jul 2, 2020 · 10m
Daigo Umehara is a legendary Street Fighter player. Kana Tani, a skilled Tekken pro. Here they showcase their career gamer lives in Japan and weigh in on the government's attempt to control the industry.


Take a trip through the world of Japanese gaming during 2018-19. Explore the virtual landscape and meet some of the key people at the forefront of the country's video game industry.
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Jul 2, 2020 · 10m
Daigo Umehara is a legendary Street Fighter player. Kana Tani, a skilled Tekken pro. Here they showcase their career gamer lives in Japan and weigh in on the government's attempt to control the industry.
Jul 9, 2020 · 9m
Japan's flourishing arcade scene is a joy to behold. Here, old and young alike discuss the importance of arcades recreationally and as a fundamental resource for pro and aspiring competitive gamers.
Jul 16, 2020 · 10m
Independent game development is a true art – just take it from Pixel Junk Studios lead developer and Bit Summit founder, Dylan Colburn, and members of Japan's next wave of talent.
Jul 30, 2020 · 10m
The last generation of gaming hardware saw growth in western developers releasing content at a furious pace. But now Japan is having a resurgence in AAA thanks to unique gameplay styles.
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
Playing Fields Season 1 premiered on July 2, 2020.
Playing Fields Season 1 has 4 episodes.
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Esports". It aired on July 2, 2020.
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