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Promise Mascot Agency is an Escape From Life’s Headaches

The Besties

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Nostalgia and Innovation in Japanese Gaming

This chapter explores the nostalgic experience of importing unique Japanese video games during the PS2 and Dreamcast era, contrasting them with their US counterparts. It highlights a specific game's unconventional storyline about a former Yakuza janitor who finds redemption through managing a mascot business in a cursed town, showcasing the studio's focus on innovative gameplay mechanics.

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