Brian Ashcraft

A new Pokémon smartphone game is in development from Japanese mobile game company DeNA. Info is scant, and the title and release window will be revealed at a later date. Back in 2015, it was announced that DeNA would be making mobile games with Nintendo.

How Hollywood Didn’t Screw Up The Detective Pikachu Movie

It seems like a miracle. As a rule of thumb, Hollywood’s video game adaptations have been subpar. But the Pokémon Detective Pikachu is the exception to the rule. The movie is good “Did you have trepidation about adapting Pokémon?” I asked director Rob Letterman late last month in Tokyo. “I still do! I’m very nervous,”…

The best part of having a dad who’s a Weekly Jump manga artist? Riichiro Inagaki of Dr. Stone fame recently had a drinking party at his house with some other famed mangaka. They all drew some doodles for Inagaki’s 8-year-old son and recently into Weekly Jump  Note that the pixelated section is where the kid’s…

Track: My Body (Louie Vega Expansions NYC Remix) | Artist: Luther Vandross | Album: My Body (Louie Vega Remixes) Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

Celebrate Goku Day With Excellent Dragon Ball Fan Art

Did you know that May 9 is Goku Day in Japan? There is a good reason why today is the best day to celebrate the Dragon Ball hero. In Japanese, five (五) is “go” and nine (九) is “kyuu” or “ku.” Voilà, “Goku”! While not an official holiday (dammit), people are using the tag #悟空の日…

Track: A Guy Called Gerald | Artist: Voodoo Ray | Album: A Guy Called Gerald (single) Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

Nintendo Answer Questions About Its Plans For China

In the past, Nintendo released its consoles through a subsidiary called iQue. Even Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa recently admitted that they “cannot say these releases were a great success.” In a recent Q&A for investors, Furukawa was asked about Nintendo’s plans for China. Why all the China questions? Because the Switch is finally going on…

Nippon Ichi’s Coven and the Labyrinth of Galleria has been delayed in Japan. The official release says the PS4 and PS Vita game is being delayed to this spring to offer to the best possible experience to players. No word yet on an international release.

Paper Craft Makes For Impressive Yu-Gi-Oh Fan Art

Twitter user Yto makes incredible Yu-Gi-Oh fan art by cutting up paper. Just look! It’s glorious. Check it out for yourself. This Black Rose Dragon was made from paper purchased from Daiso for a couple bucks. Below is how Yto did it. Yto’s other Yu-Gi-Oh fan art, which involves cutting up cards and creating miniature…

Found Something. Tambuli, Cebu, Philippines. By Martin Tan. JPGs is a photo peek into wherever gamers might find interesting. If you’re a photographer and have images you want to share, drop us a line! 

Track: Temptation (Alternative 7″ Mix) | Artist: New Order | Album: Movement: Definitive Edition Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

Footage Of Alleged Taiko No Tatsujin Robbery At Japanese Arcade [Update]

Taiko no Tatsujin is one of Japan’s most iconic arcade games. Recently in Nagoya, two kids appear to have stuffed one of the drums into a plastic bag and walked out of the arcade. May 7 – 6:00am: According to Livedoor, three high school students have admitted to stealing the drum kit, reportedly telling authorities…

Lake Towada (slide circa 1982). Aomori Prefecture, Japan. By David Fronapfel. JPGs is a photo peek into wherever gamers might find interesting. If you’re a photographer and have images you want to share, drop us a line! 

Detective Pikachu Has Enough Adult Outtakes To Make An R-Rated Version

Detective Pikachu’s humor is kid-friendly. Deadpool, this ain’t. During an interview with Kotaku late last month in Tokyo, Ryan Reynolds said an R-rated version of Detective Pikachu was possible. That doesn’t mean one will happen, though! “Motion capture is a unique experience in which you are alone and you throw a billion things up against…

Japan’s Noodle Slurping Noises Disturb Tourists, It Seems

When I first moved to Japan at the turn of the century, I was told that noodle lovers need not fret about making slurping sounds while eating. Among some, that attitude is changing. There is now concern over “noodle harassment.” Or in Japanese, nuuhara (ヌーハラ、which is short for “nuudoru harasumento”). The word came to a…

Shinjuku Vision. Tokyo, Japan. By Alex Biyo | Instagram | Official Site JPGs is a photo peek into wherever gamers might find interesting. If you’re a photographer and have images you want to share, drop us a line! 

Track: The World Is Yours | Artist: Nas | Album: Illmatic Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

Behold, Chun-Li Themed Sneakers

Japanese shoe brand Onitsuka Tiger is releasing two pairs of Chun-Li inspired sneakers. Both are based on Onitsuka’s iconic Mexico 66 SD with Chun-Li themed color patterns and dragon designs. The Tiger and Street Fighter logos are emblazoned on the heel flap. The sneakers come with a download code for players to dress Chun-Li in…

Randolph’s Leap. Findhorn in Moray, Scotland, UK. By Cameron Griffiths. JPGs is a photo peek into wherever gamers might find interesting. If you’re a photographer and have images you want to share, drop us a line! 

Track: 202 | Artist: Bubbly Summer | Album: LSC Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.