Brian Ashcraft

Starting Today, You Can Finally Change Your PSN Name

As first reported last fall, Sony is letting folks change their PSN names through their PS4 or web browser. The rollout out will happen later today. Below is a simple walk-through to explain the process. So, the first change is free, but additional changes will cost $10 each time (or $5 for PlayStation Plus members).…

Track: You’re No Rock N Roll Fun | Artist: Sleater Kinney | Album: All Hands on the Bad One Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

First Look At Weathering With You, The Follow Up To Your Name

Your Name was one of the best films of 2016. This summer, director Makoto Shinkai is back with a new anime feature. Here’s our first look. Called Weathering With You (Tenki no Ko, or “Weather Child” in Japanese), the movie once again features the music of Radwimps, the band that provided the memorable songs for…

Lemonade. Tokyo, Japan. By Benoit Perreault | 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: Summer Gate | Artist: Chiaki Sato | Album: SickSickSickSick E.P. Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

Track: Bedtime Eyes | Artist: Chiaki Sato | Album: SickSickSickSick E.P. Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

Dude Trains Like One-Punch Man, Gets Buff

In the anime One-Punch Man, Saitama has a workout routine that includes 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats, and a 10k-run. Investor Sean Seah tried this for real, and the results were certainly noticeable. Over the years, there have been multiple games and anime that have inspired people to get into tip-top shape. Seah first…

Anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Changed Slightly In China As Not To Offend

When the first episode of anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba recently aired, those who watch it on Bilibili, China’s number one anime streaming service, will see a slightly different version. For China, demon slayer Tanjiro Kamado’s earrings have been altered from their original design. As News Gamme points out, its Rising Sun style elements…

Why Some Japanese Dragon Quest Fans Don’t Seem Thrilled With The CG Anime Movie

Last week, the debut trailer for a full CG Dragon Quest anime was released. You’d think that all Japanese Dragon Quest fans would be delighted, right? Well, you’d be wrong. The movie, titled Dragon Quest: Your Story, won’t be out until August in Japan, but many fans aren’t exactly thrilled by what they’ve seen so…

Umeda. Osaka, Japan. By Brian Ashcraft | Twitter 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: Old Town Road [Remix] | Artist: Lil Nas X (feat. Billy Ray Cyrus) | Album: Old Town Road (feat. Billy Ray Cyrus) [Remix] Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

Former Tales Producer Hideo Baba Has Now Left Square Enix

In February 2017, it was announced that former Tales producer Hideo Baba was heading up a new studio at Square Enix called Studio Istolia. Last month, however, Baba and Square Enix parted aways. Prior to joining Square Enix, Baba produced Tales games at Namco Bandai. Studio Istolia was working on a completely new IP called…

Hideo Kojima has a cameo in the upcoming crime series Too Old To Die Young. You can see him (briefly!) in the debut trailer at around the 1:54 mark, swinging a katana. The show debuts this June.

Gabe Newell’s Likeness Is Still Selling Underwear In China

Several years ago, someone spotted Gabe Newell’s face on packaging for China’s “Long Dian” underwear. Now in 2019, his likeness is still being used. Redditor ChggnNggts recently published a photo on r/pcmasterrace of packaging with Gabe Newell’s Photoshopped mug. The source photo the underwear maker is using isn’t current.  According to Chinese site Sohu, these…

Night Rider. Osaka, Japan. By Pedro Szekely | Flickr 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! 

The Official Translation Of Japan’s New Imperial Era Is Also An Erotic Game Song

The Japanese government has announced that the new imperial era is Reiwa (令和). It has several meanings, but the official English translation is “Beautiful Harmony.” It’s also the name of an erotic game theme. As Otakomu points out, when the official English translation was announced, singer Yui Sakakibara pointed out that “Beautiful Harmony” was the…

A Super Nintendo World is also reportedly opening at Universal Studios Singapore sometime between 2020 and 2025. The theme park will also open at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka next summer and at Universal Studios Hollywood sometime after that.

Official Naruto Ramen Restaurant Is Now Opened

Naruto’s favorite noodle joint is Ramen Ichiraku. There is now a licensed one in Shanghai, filled with Naruto stuff and serving up ramen. It’s the first official Naruto ramen restaurant in the world. The in-manga and in-anime counterpart is based on a real place called Ichiraku Ramen in Fukuoka where it’s said Naruto creator Masashi…

Making Peace with Buddha. Tian Tan Buddha, Hong Kong. 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: Oretachi No Susumu Michi Wo Kanashimi De Tozasanaide | Artist: Sambomaster | Album: Yes Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.