Japan is one of gaming’s three major centres, and many gamers feel a strong connection with the nation which was only reinforced on Friday, March 11,when the country was struck by a record-breaking earthquake, the first symptom of a massive... Although many local developers and publishers were hit hard , the Japanese games industry proved a staunch supported of charity efforts. Before we dive into the gaming news of March 2011, we should pause for a moment to consider the ongoing impact of the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. To this day, thousands of Japanese citizens live in shelters as the country struggles to rebuild. Overseas gamers were quick to jump on board, support or initiate fundraising and cost-saving efforts. The Tokyo Game Show, on of the year’s major events, came close to seriously downsizing. The world watched in horror and sympathy as tsunamis swept away whole towns, leaving thousands homeless. Over 3,000 remain unaccounted for. Nearly 6,000 where injured. Over...