Kotaku: king of games

King Of Games Go Spelunking

Luke Plunkett — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:00:00 MST

Japan's King of Games - our second favourite outfitter of gaming shirts - will this week be adding some more good stuff to their line of Irem clothing. And where there's Irem, there's R-Type, and there's Spelunker.

The single R-Type shirt has actually been available for a while, but we're showing it anyway. Not because you can't buy it outside of Japan (none of it is on the English site) and that it's sold out, but because it's so great.

The new stuff, however, is part of KoG's Spelunker line, and adds to the existing t-shirt by introducing a range of hoodies (top). And "Weakest Explorer" aside, they're as refined, subtle and tasteful as you'd expect from such a pricey outfit.

アイレムから発売された名作スペランカー、R-TYPE をフューチャー！ [KoG]

King Of Games Does Tingle

Luke Plunkett — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:30:00 MDT

Japanese game clothing specialists King of Games have been in a bit of a funk lately. Some bland, boring designs. But not this one! This one's the opposite of both bland and boring. You can thank Tingle for that.

This shirt is based on the upcoming DS game Tingle's Love Balloon Trip, the sequel to 2006's never-released-in-America Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland.

Not much more to add to that, really. You either agree that The Love Is Mightier Than The Sword, or you don't.

[Tingle @ King of Games]

Punch-Out Hoodie Borders On Punch-Out Cosplay

Luke Plunkett — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 03:30:00 MST

I've been a little down on King of Games lately. Not enough new shirts, not enough good shirts. But this Punch-Out hoodie may well be a return to form for the team.

Not necessarily for the print itself, but because it captures the spirit of the game. You get a cityscape, boxing gloves and game logo on the front, with a quote on the back, but the kicker is hidden in some sidepockets.

They're knitted warm-up gloves, so you can get your get your man on a bike, hit the lake and get ready for the fight in style.

PUNCH-OUT FIGHTING SPIRIT [King of Games]

Hang-On Shirt Bundled With Class, Not Master System

Luke Plunkett — Wed, 21 May 2008 06:20:00 MDT

What better way to show your love for the world's finest pack-in game than with these Super Hang-On shirts, the latest in King of Games' "Get Ready" line of Sega tees. It comes in a fetching shade of black, like you can see above, but also in white, should you be the type to make it all the way through a ribs night without a stain. As with all KoG tees, expect small sizes, hefty prices and limited availability, so don't dilly-dally.

SUPER HANG-ON "WORLD TOUR 1987 T-SHIRT" [King of Games]

MOTHER Shirts to Hold You Over

Brian Ashcraft — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 05:00:55 MDT

Consider this a consolation prize of sorts. With MOTHER 3 not getting an English language release anytime soon, Kyoto-based shirt maker King of Games has *get this* shirts that should make you feel better! The company's latest line is MOTHER. For those who've never purchased a KOG shirts, be aware they not only look cool as fuck, but they're made from the highest quality material, come in a groovy box and are totally Nintendo approved. Besides MOTHER 3 ULTIMATE CHIMERA shirts, they got MOTHER 1+2 as well. Pre-orders for them kick off October 10th at midnight with shirts shipping in November. They're gonna go fast!
KOG Shirts [King of Games International Shop]

New King of Games Gear Hits

Brian Crecente — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 15:00:59 MDT

If you're a shirt whore (I'm talking to you McWhertor) you better set you clock for 11 a.m. Eastern on Friday.

That's when The King of Games will start taking orders for their new Super Mario Kart shirt as well as a slew of reprints including the Zelda 20th Anniversary shirt and the Mother shirt. K0G teases us by saying this "may" be the last time to buy these shirts.

Hit up the site for the full list of reprints. Brian Crecente

Reprints [King of Games, via Jean Snow]