Capcom’s Monster Hunter franchise is huge in Japan. Outside Japan? Not so huge. There must be reasons for that. There are, apparently. One of the biggest reasons seems to be the game’s ad hoc network play. For Monster Hunter, this type of play is so popular that friends often meet up just to play MH.…
Four months, folks, four months. Video game craft-maker Servotron toiled for four months on this A Link to the Past cross stitch. *applause* Servotron was originally planning to a screenshot from Donkey Kong Country for the Super Game Boy, but then settled on this ALTTP map. For that, we are grateful — nothing against Donkey…
Remember that “complete set” of retro Famicom cartridges that we posted earlier today? Sure you do! Akihabara retailer Mandarake had a “complete set” of 1,051 Famicom cartridges for a mere ¥650,000 (US$7,300). Had because someone is buying the set. May he or she enjoy all 1,051 Famicom cartridges — but only one at a time.…
There are rumors that Sega Sammy Holdings now owns the rights to Guilty Gear, the flashy fighting franchise from developer Arc System Works. Game site Gamasutra tries to find out if they are true. Background: Sammy, which bought SEGA in 2004, has published Guilty Gear tiles like Guilty Gear X, Guilty Gear Isuka and Guilty…
To: Crecente From Bash RE: All A Twitter Damn, Jason Chen at Gizmodo was telling me last night that this season’s 24 is g-reat. Do you watch 24? I always watch them on DVD here. Mrs. Bashcraft lurves 24, so we wait until the discs hit the video store — complete with Japanese subtitles so…
That’s the Isabella in the original Xbox 360 version of Dead Rising — the one we know and love. The Isabella in the upcoming Wii version looks different. Want to see? Drumroll please… There you go, Dead Rising: Chop ‘Til You Drop Isabella. Now, there’s nothing wrong with having four (or five chins). Orson Welles…
As with the previous titles, one of the key backdrops in Yakuza 3 is the night life — namely, hostess bars. Players enter into this business — known as the “water trade” in Japanese — and try to create the numero uno cabaret club lady. Here’s how it works: After “scouting” a girl, dress her…
Did you hear? The global economy is in the crapper. Don’t tell Nintendo! Nintendo is making oodles of money. In the time it took you to read this, Nintendo made a gajillion dollars. Nintendo of Korea exec Mineo Koda explains why: Regardless of (economic) downturns, consumers pursue something fun. Sales of our products does not…
Budget Japanese clothing retailer UNIQLO is previewing its upcoming collaboration: Shirts with SEGA, Capcom, Taito, Hudson, Namco Bandai and Sony Computer Entertainment. No word what the designs will look like — we’ve got hints. The collaboration rolls out this March in Japan. Fifteen dollar shirts for everyone! UTxJapan Game [UNIQLO Thanks DT!]
Japanese peripheral maker Hori has released a pair of Street Fighter IV joysticks for the PS3 and Xbox 360. Note that there are differences. The Xbox 360 SFIV is a straight-up 6-button fighting stick. The PS3 SFIV stick (pictured) has an eight button lay-out — along with rapid fire that enables 20 presses-per-second. Both will…
Open your wallets, retro gaming collectors! Has Akihabara retailer Mandarake have a deal for you — a “complete” set of Famicom cartridges. And yes, this comes at a cost. The “complete set” of 1051 Famicom cartridges is yours for a mere ¥650,000 (US$7,300). Mandrake’s prices tend to be on the high side — especially for…
According to Nikkei, Sony’s expected to announce an operating loss of US$1.1 billion (¥100 billion) for 2007-2008 — the first loss in 14 years and second since company was founded in 1958. Loses could even be double the expected number, Nikkei reported. This comes as the PS3 and Bravia TV maker said it would have…
Actress, singer, whatever Holly Valance was Christie in the Dead or Alive movie, DOA: Dead or Alive. The 2006 movie was filmed in Asia, and Vance now calls it “an amazing experience,” but tough. How tough? It was the toughest experience of her life says the actress. The shoot was hard, and the kung-fu training…
And by short, we mean short. FFXIII producer Yoshinori Kitase sits at a desk with a PS3 controller, looks at a monitor and talks about making games for a worldwide audience. Thrilling. However! There is some FFXIII footage that should hold you over. What’s more, the clip is in HD over at YouTube. Check it…
To: Crecente From: Ashcraft Holiday here in Japan — Coming of Age Day. Which really doesn’t mean anything if you or your family is not Coming of Age (turning 20 years old). I spent the day doing origami with the fam. So, I started Twittering (Brian_Ashcraft as some other dude took “Bashcraft”). Late to the…
Sure, the singing is spectacular, the violin playing is spot-on, but those hats? They’re fantastic! According to composer and gamer Diwa De Leon: Most of my picks came from Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past originally for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). I’m a professional composer, arranger and violinist, and cosplaying is…
Mistwalker’s Blue Dragon has a blue dragon in it. Chinese developed online title Kou dai xi yuu has a blue dragon in it, too. Kou dai xi yuu isn’t an officially licensed Blue Dragon game, and is what its developers would call a “kwinky dink.” (Mistwalker would call it a rip-off!) Check out the trailer…
This March, there isn’t just one version of upcoming Blu-ray release Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete going on sale in Japan, but three. Here’s how they are different: First Edition Final Fantasy XIII demo, Final Fantasy Agito XIII trailer, and Final Fantasy Versus XIII trailer included on special edition disc. PLAYSTATION 3 First Edition…
Hello there, Friday. It’s time for TELL US DAMMIT. We’ve got a question, you’ve got answers. Here’s who it works: We ask a question, you answer it. Simple and no strings attached! This isn’t some marketing survey or whatever. It’s an emotional investment in you. Yes, we’re interested in knowing you, Kotaku reader person. You…
U.S. Army Testing Out Recruitment “Arcades” Comment by: Soldier_CLE Nominated by: Witzbold I’m late to this show, but I’m going to chime in, regardless. The truth is that because The United States have an “all-volunteer” Armed Forces with only a “selected service” registration that hasn’t been acted upon since the 70s, the recruiting branches need…
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