I always wonder whether any of the royal family members in Japan play Nintendo or Playstation. I mean I read Queen Elizabeth has a Wii console and Princess Diana bought video games for William and Harry. But I never read anything about the Japanese royalty playing Nintendo or Sony games. I cannot picture Emperor Akihito playing with his 3DS or Prince Naruhito trading Pokemon with Princess Aiko. What do you think? Do you think there's a Nintendo console or handheld in the imperial palace? If so, do you think the royal family has to pay for the video games like everyone else? I mean the emperor is considered a deity in Japan and I can't imagine Nintendo or Sony asking him to fork over his Yens for their products.
The Japanese Emperor has not been seen as a deity since Kokka Shinto was de-established as the religion of State during the WWII occupation. Still I can see the royal family owning games but not making it a primary hobby...much like many celebrities. I know if I had money and privilege I would likely not be a gamer as I would spend my time traveling and visiting museums.
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I'm sure whatever children are in the royal family often have video games bought for them. Maybe they get em' for free, or maybe not. Either way, not like they'd have a hard time getting them.
The Japanese Emperor has not been seen as a deity since Kokka Shinto was de-established as the religion of State during the WWII occupation. Still I can see the royal family owning games but not making it a primary hobby...much like many celebrities. I know if I had money and privilege I would likely not be a gamer as I would spend my time traveling and visiting museums.
I would certainly not choose going to some museum over gaming. But that's just me, I'm an uncultured swine
@TeeJay: @SuperWiiU: LOL I love that both of you guys zeroed in on that. What can I say? I love video games (I do) but life is meant to be lived. Also, you never sat in a museum until inspiration struck you? Does the Louvre tour count as a game?...geez I really need to go back there.
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