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Kotaku Originals: ピシング・マッチ
Updated: That headline means "pissing match" in Japanese, according to commenter stargateheaven. But in any language, the Itagaki-Tecmo split got beyond bad-breakup nasty this week. Itagaki wants his money back, Tecmo's heaving shit out the front door. Just bad. And like giggling gossiping schoolkids we intercepted much of the paperwork and read it aloud to you, class. So we'll lead with those highlights and give you much more on the jump. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Darien_Shields: I don't know if pishingu macchi really counts as "pissing match in Japanese". Sure they use a lot of loan... more » | Other threads
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too hot for tv
Itagaki Doesn't Want To Hang With The Censored
Team Ninja's fearless leader and boozemaster Tomonobu Itagaki is one of the last people you'd expect to answer to The Man, but he's actually pretty OK with it.I don't believe the adage that the artist should be able to express whatever he wants is necessarily applicable in this case, because we're creating entertainment. And entertainment shouldn't include things that make people feel uncomfortable or extremely upset...[and] people out there that want to create something that is very far removed from societal norms and the moral sensibilities of the general public ... They're unfortunate, and I don't want to be grouped in with that group of people.
Who does want to be grouped with those weirdo people?? We're with you all the way! But, uhh...what's with all the decapitation? More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by MonsterKingRen: @Enigma_20XX: I was thinking the same thing. Witzbold's right, though. There's some difference between looking at SAW where you kind of... more » | Other threads
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By Mark WilsonComment by Kaosu: @nerdtacular: My god. Itagaki IS a rockstar. more » | Other threads
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gotta wear shades
Itagaki Unmasked
Head ninja Tomonobu Itagaki goes nowhere without his sunglass and leather jacket. Or his pack of smokes. And while we didn't catch him without the leather and the cigs, Itagaki did take off his sunglasses — only for a brief instant. A sonic boom that separated time and space and blurring our photo. Catching this moment on film? Impossible. Though, once he got the shades back on, the reverb was felt. The evidence after the jump. More »
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Comment by DragoManiac: It's amazing how people trashtalk this guy so much. All because he's been doing something that many has already been... more » | Other threads
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Itagaki Shows Vaguely Human Display of Emotion
With the sunglasses and leather jacket, you could get the idea that DoA and Ninja Gaiden creator Tomonobu Itagaki comes is cold and distant. Like he's just sneering at us, releasing bastard hard games and waiting for his next whiskey straight. But wait! Here he is. And he's actually touching another human in a friendly way. It's like the game creator is human. Or something. There's good reason why he's so pleased! That dude Itagaki has his arm around is a regular Dead or Alive finalist in the WorldCyberGames. The WCG 2007 finals aren't until October, but prelims were held in Tokyo with Dead or Alive 4. Is that curled lip a slight smile on Itagaki's face? Impossible! More »
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Comment by Chef: Looks like a "dirty uncle" pic to me. "Don't tell your mom! Don't tell your mom!" more » | Other threads
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Itagaki Scoffs at Heavenly Sword
Beside booze and boob physics, Dead or Alive creator Tomonobu Itagaki doesn't like much of anything! Tekken he hates so hard. And the upcoming PS3 title Heavenly Sword? Meh! The game features "Hero Sequences" in which players have to input particular commands to proceed through a Dragon's Liar-esque cinematic event. In the latest Electronic Gaming Monthly, Itagaki offers his two cents: More »
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Comment by kryo: The guy's honest, says what he thinks. Not too common in today's game biz pr :) About the comments on Heavenly... more » | Other threads
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from the mouth of babes
Itagaki - Tekken Sucks
Normally when we have a quote to share with you from an industry personality we summarize their comment humorously in the title and then give you the actual wording in the main body of the post. Not so this time. Joystiq caught up to Dead or Alive creator and paragon of coolness Tomonobu Itagaki at the recent Championship Gaming Series North American World Series Final, where they asked him if he was looking forward to Tekken 6.Tekken sucks. I don't know what you're talking about.
The black leather jacket and sunglasses aren't just for show. Itagaki is a bad ass rebel. You'd never hear Yuji Naka say, "Yo, fuck Mario," even though I would personally give him $100 just to get it on tape. The rest of the interview is pretty tame, though he does hint at the possibility of a Wii title down the line.We're doing a lot of research, that's about all I can say right now. Although, to add on that note, my kids have been saying they want a game for the Wii. To tell you the truth, Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword, that's because my kids were asking for one of my titles to be on the DS.
The Wii could certainly use a dose of Itagaki's trademark family friendly fare. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by doafan21: @fearing: 10 minutes of play and you give your comment about the game..? you suck much more than Itagaki does..... more » | Other threads
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boob physics involved
Itagaki Drops Dead or Alive 5 Hints
Sunglasses-wearing Tomonobu Itagaki gave a quick short phone interview via translator with Dead or Alive fan site DoA Central. Most of the DoA Central post goes on and on about how Itagaki and TECMO take into account what forum members post about gameplay and whatnot, but did some good info about the upcoming Dead or Alive 5. Itagaki confirmed that he's leaning further away from tag mode in DoA5, and it even sounds like it could be axed altogether. And the giant jubblies? Those stay. More » -
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Itagaki Says You'll Be Surprised At How Wonderful, Innovative Ninja Gaiden DS Is
Tomonobu Itagaki sat down with the crew at CVG to talk all things Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword for the Nintendo DS, but he seemed to keep harping on how totally badassical and ultra killer it's going to be. More »
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Comment by Sunjammer: The controls, from what i've seen, look majorly wonky. But my god, that game looks so good for a DS title.... more » | Other threads
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tecmo
DOAX's Kasumi Paint Job Studied
If you're going to drop nearly 8200 yen (about $70 American) each on Kotobukiya's Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 Kasumi PVC figures, you're entitled to see how that paint job turned out. More » -
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First Look At Ninja Gaiden DS
Famitsu secured the exclusive on Tecmo's upcoming Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword for the Nintendo DS. Remember that? New, clean shots of the game's familliar protagonist Ryu Hayabusa and demonic bad guys are now available online. More » -
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Ninja Gaiden Comes To... DS
In the most recent issue of Famitsu, Tecmo and Team Ninja reveal that their upcoming unannounced Nintendo DS title is, unsurprisingly, a Ninja Gaiden spin-off. More »
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Comment by RJG: A new Ninja Gaiden side scroller would be awesome. A nother level based affair would be good, with multiple paths... more » | Other threads
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doa
A Handy Chart To Help Japan Get DoA Movie
The jubblies aren't the only thing different about Dead or Alive the movie and Dead or Alive the game. The actors don't really look like their in-game counterparts. Here's a handy chart for Japanese otaku. Let's see, actress Jaime Pressly is Tina Armstrong. Holly Valance plays Christie Allen. Sarah Carter is Helena Doulgas. And Kane Kosugi appears as Ryu Hayabusa. More »
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Comment by Reddo: The little faces beneath the pictures pretty much sum up fan's reactions to who's playing who. more » | Other threads
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Comment by TakeoNinja: You'll better start chewing on your foot, cause Dead or Alive Ultimate was better! ;P more » | Other threads
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Comment by pasquale69: I like Itagaki myself. Even some of the 2D work I'm doing right now is inspired, not only by the... more » | Other threads
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Comment by cykeichan: Out in the countryside vending machines I've also seen DVDs/VHS tapes, panties of some sort (though they didn't really look..."used"),... more » | Other threads
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Dead or Alive Xtreme Pole Dancing
I played a good 30 minutes of Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 earlier this week, which was more painful than I could imagine. The broken sequel is just not worth a premium price when internet porn is essentially free. So, as a public service, I present you with a smattering of pole dancing videos featuring the girls of DOAX2. More »
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Comment by Bulletmagnet: Now I know why I got the FiOS. All is revealed now. more » | Other threads
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Comment by entr0py24: The new "Itagaki Sex Suit" sounds great, but will they make it in my size? If Mr. Itagaki is reading... more » | Other threads
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Comment by bakuras: @Daxed: The problem is that many people in the world prefer tag battles and they will get disappointed so plz... more » | Other threads
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Comment by SoulGambit99: Everyone seems to know how everyone else thinks. I bought the game despite the terrible reviews, and even though I... more » | Other threads
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Comment by AgainstOne: "Is it just me or does he look like he might stab you if you look at him the wrong... more » | Other threads
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Comment by SuicideNinja: "Could someone please get those ninja Gaiden numbers straight, there already were Ninja Gaiden 1, 2 and 3 on NES,... more » | Other threads
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Comment by Karlott: Christie featured on the poster? A villian? I declare shenanigans. Where's Helena, the true love of my life?... more » | Other threads
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Comment by Jed_De_Lagged: Tsk tsk tsk. Trust a bunch of Americans to miss the point. "zomg can't wait for nude code" seriously, lol more » | Other threads
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Comment by Mobat: The figure is sculpted correctly for a Chinese woman of the Li Yu in the Sung dynasty who has had... more » | Other threads
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deadoralive
Gaming's New Role Model: DoA's Tomonobu Itagaki
When not downing bottles of Johnnie Walker, Dead or Alive creator Tomonobu Itagaki enjoys the simple things, like hosting Xbox 360 tournaments with grade schoolers. Itagaki enlightens: More »
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Comment by kamu: Itagaki is transforming Japanese game culture... soon Akihabara will be overrun with gangs of surly "Yankee Gamer"'s getting drunk and... more » | Other threads
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Kotaku Stalku: Itagaki Arrives Angry
King of scowls and Dead or Alive creator Tomunobu Itagaki arrived with his handlers this morning and boy was he freaking pissed off. Itagaki hates the sun, Tekken, and having bothersome Kotaku gnats sneak attack him with a camera. More » -
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Comment by Chilly Hollow: Higon's right. The only sales figures for the 360 are estimates from various places that aren't Microsoft. ... more » | Other threads
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