Brian Ashcraft

Cannon Beach. Oregon, USA. By Steve Clock. 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! 

It’s Fall And The Nintendo Switch Is Still Selling Out In Japan

When will the Nintendo Switch sellouts end in Japan? Who knows. It’s autumn, and the console is still hard to get in many places. Last week, the Nintendo Switch topped the Japanese sales charts, moving 84,593 units (in comparison, the PS4 was the second-best seller at 23,613 units).  This was earlier today at the Yodobashi…

Bulma’s Voice Actress Hiromi Tsuru Has Died

Yesterday evening, Hiromi Tsuru was discovered unconscious in a car on along the Shuto Expressway in Tokyo. The vehicle was stopped, the hazard lights were on, and Tsuru was still wearing her seatbelt. According to Asahi News, the famed voice actress was rushed to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Tsuru was only 57…

The New Anime Godzilla Movie Is Pretty Good

Since 1954, Godzilla has been brought to life by a man in a kaiju suit, animation, computer graphics, motion capture, and now, 3D anime. And you know what, the monster’s latest incarnation ain’t half bad. Note: This review has some spoilers. Opening today in Japan, Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters depicts a world invaded by…

Castle Stalker. Loch Laich, Scotland, UK. By Jerad Raines. 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: Raspberry Beret | Artist: Prince | Album: Around the World in a Day Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

Comparing The Different Versions Of Skyrim

This week, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim comes to the Nintendo Switch. It will join previous releases on PC, Xbox 360, PS3, Xbox One and PS4. Above are only three of the versions, but let’s see how all of them stack up. Which version do you think is the best? (Hint: PC.)

Kaiju Are Attacking, Time To Wear Silly Clothes

Kaiju are leveling a major Japanese city. What to do? Run, hide and dress up in costumes, that’s what. Recently, I’ve been playing City Shrouded in Shadow, a game I checked out at this year’s Tokyo Game Show. What I liked was that it was a Japanese monster game that you played from the perspective…

Here Are The Xbox One X’s Japanese Sellout Sales Figures

Last week, the Xbox One X sold out at launch in Japan. Since retailers were only filling pre-orders, it was hard to tell how the console did. Famitsu’s sale figures shed light on the situation. For a further explanation why the Xbox One X was sold out at launch, read Kotaku’s previous coverage: Below are…

Sunset in Ayabe. Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. By Jason Smith. 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: Autumn Leaves | Artist: Nat King Cole | Album: N/A (The Nat King Cole Show)  Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

Dead Or Alive Xtreme Has The Sexiest Glitches 

Today, Dead or Alive Xtreme Venus Vacation was released in Japan. Like any new game, there are bound to be glitches, but few games have ones as sexy as these. Announced at this year’s Tokyo Game Show, Dead or Alive Xtreme Venus Vacation is a PC browser version of Dead or Alive Xtreme 3. Some…

Tecmo Koei Defeats Major Chinese Piracy Group 

In May, Tecmo Koei sued popular cracking-group 3DM Game in China for copyright violation. This month, Tecmo Koei announced it had won the lawsuit. Kotaku reported last year that 3DM’s leader Bird Sister posted on her personal blog, “We just had an internal meeting. Starting at the Chinese New Year, 3DM will not crack any…

To mark Kirby’s 25th anniversary, these buns will be available at Lawson convenience stores across Japan starting November 21 for a limited time. The buns come in two different expressions and are stuffed with a “Maxim Tomato” inspired filling. 

Inside Japan’s Coolest Video Game Rooms

Do you have a video game room? You know, a room dedicated to playing video games. Some folks in Japan do, and they are very, very cool.  For example, Twitter user Hakuna showed off his gaming room, which is hidden in the closet, adding the hashtag #ゲーマーのお部屋見せてください (#geemaa no oheya misete kudasai or “Show me…

What a View. Mt. Fansipan, Vietnam. By Philipp Teich. 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 Robots | Artist: Kraftwerk | Album: The Man-Machine Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

Shining Resonance is getting a revamped version for the PS4. Originally released in 2014 on the PS3, the “power-upped” PS4 release will feature remastered graphics. It will be out on March 29, 2018 in Japan. No word about an international release.

Godzilla Head Appears In Tokyo For The New Anime

Anime feature film Godzilla: Kaiju Wakusei (Godzilla: Monster Planet) opens this month in Japan. This week, a huge Godzilla head went up in Tokyo over a Shinjuku train station entrance. It’s kind of unsettling, no? Like the head has been lopped off or something. But when it gets dark, those eyes are freaky. Kotaku East…

John Wick creator Derek Kolstad is writing the pilot script for a Hitman series for Hulu and Fox 21. Kolstad is also executive producing. No word how is starring or when the show will starting filming.