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Track: Battery In Your Leg (includes “Me, White Nose”) | Artist: Blur | Album: Think Tank Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

Man Says He Spent 100 Hours Making This D.Va Case Mod

First modder P_Goon designed the case and the stickers. And then he says he spent a very long time making the thing. As tipster Sang points out, the Seongnam, South Korea resident uploaded photos of the build to his Facebook. I think it turned out great. Kotaku East is your slice of Asian internet culture,…

Metal Max Xeno, the latest entry in the Metal Max series, has been announced for the PS Vita and PS4. It’s scheduled for a spring release in Japan. No word yet about an international one.

The Spooky Theory About Studio Ghibli’s Ponyo And Death 

If you thought that My Neighbor Totoro was the only Studio Ghibli film with a dark fan theory, then you were wrong. There’s also one for Ponyo That’s right, Ponyo. You know, Studio Ghibli’s kiddy film with a catchy theme song. Warning: This article is filled with spoilers. In Japan, the movie is yet another…

Like A Boss. Tokyo, Japan. By Shawn Danker 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 Live-Action Contra Movie And TV Series Will Be Released Worldwide 

A few years back, an official Contra mobile game was released in China. Konami isn’t stopping there, and teaming up with a Chinese media giant for a live-action Contra movie and TV drama. The film project was first revealed earlier this year, and via China Film Insider, here is the initial synopsis: In 1988, a…

“Cosplay” Isn’t The Best Word For Halloween In Japan 

The last time my family went to a Halloween party with friends here in Japan, my oldest son ended up bummed out with how his outfit turned out, saying it wasn’t a very good cosplay. I don’t think that was the word he was looking for.  When my son said “cosplay,” I immediately corrected him,…

Atlus On Why Shin Megami Tensei V Is A Nintendo Switch Game

When Atlus revealed Shin Megami Tensei V earlier this week, the game’s debut trailer had a Nintendo Switch logo. We’ve known this since it was teased earlier this year. In a recent Weekly Famitsu interview, producer Kazuyuki Yamai discussed why the game is a Switch title. One reason is that the Switch is “charming.” When…

Scarecrow. West Tokyo, Japan. By Lee Chapman 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 Tom and Jerry Show (Live) | Artist: Hiromi | Album: Another Mind  Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

One Of The Creepiest Pokémon Ever 

It’s Spooky Weekhere at Kotaku, and what better time to look back at Parasect, one of the most unsettling Pocket Monsters to date. The Bug/Grass type evolves from Paras, and its name appears to be a portmanteau of “parasite” and “insect.” Hence, Parasect. What makes Parasect so unsettling is that it’s been taken over by…

Man Uses Naruto Headband To Defend Himself From Attacker

Earlier this month in New York, 21-year-old Anthony Durden was riding the A train at 1:30am when he was suddenly attacked by a stranger, who slashed him in the face. “I look up and I see it coming down from this side,” he told PIX 11 (via Comic Book and Sankaku Complex NSFW). “I’m like,…

Himeji Castle Inner Circle Last February. Himeji, Hyogo, Japan. By Peter Stepnoski. 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: Rollin’ With Kid N’ Play | Artist: Kid N’ Play | Album: 2 Hype Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

The Origin Of The Matrix‘s Code Explained

The Matrix movie title credits show falling green digital code. If you know Japanese, the katakana characters will look familiar, but where did this code actually come from? The man who created the title sequence recently revealed the source: His wife’s Japanese cook book.  While the falling code is clearly influenced by the Ghost in…

The Nintendo Switch Now Supports GameCube Controllers

The recent 4.00 Nintendo Switch update has a secret: It brings GameCube controller support to the Nintendo Switch. By connecting a GameCube controller via the Wii U adapter, the Switch console will now read it, allowing players to use the controller with seemingly any Switch game. Is it too early to start assuming that a…

Rocky. Cappadocia, Turkey. By Duncan Gidney. 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! 

Shin Megami Tensei V Revealed With A Trailer

Today in a livestream, Atlus has announced Shin Megami Tensei V, the latest entry in the Shin Megami Tensei series. The game was teased this past January. Slated for the Switch, Shin Megami Tensei V is set in present day Tokyo, and you can watch the trailer below: This year marks the 25th anniversary of…

Track: Man of War | Artist: Radiohead | Album: OK NOT OK 1997-2017 Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

Japanese Rock Star Performs In Hunter X Hunter Cosplay

During a concert in Kobe, rockstar Hyde dressed as Hunter X Hunter villain Chrollo Lucilfer. What makes this so interesting is that the singer reportedly inspired the character. So, of course, Hyde nails it! Compare for yourself: Kotaku East is your slice of Asian internet culture, bringing you the latest talking points from Japan, Korea,…