Remixing Music + D’USSÉ Cognac Cocktails with Producer 9th Wonder

Sharing drinks and song samples at the iconic Electric Lady Studios

One should never turn down an invitation to NYC’s Electric Lady Studios, the legendary music recording facility built by Jimi Hendrix—where in the last few years David Bowie’s Blackstar and Frank Ocean’s Blonde were mixed, adding to a long list of iconic works to pass through its doors. Our opportunity came by way of D’USSÉ cognac—who invited a group of journalists and bartenders, as well …

Amazon’s $5-a-month Anime Streaming Service

For $5 a month, Amazon Prime members can bundle a new service to their streaming package: Anime Strike. Offering 1,000+ titles, the feature offers an array of classics as well as current anime shows. Amazon is offering a seven day free trial for those interested. Anime Strike is part of Amazon Channels—tailored, standalone streaming packages that launched back in December. More of these selective content …

Mario Video Game Inventor Shigeru Miyamoto on Design

In a superb new Vox video, visionary Shigeru Miyamoto addresses what has made his games—Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bros, Zelda and more—so powerful. Filled with insight and wit, the video explains Miyamoto’s emphasis on storytelling before programming and consumer’s want to feel a sense of completion. Miyamoto himself addresses his background in industrial design and how a game must teach a player how to play. …