Brian Ashcraft

So Far, “PPAP” Singer Says He’s Earned Zero Money

The man behind one of the most famous tunes on Earth says he hasn’t earned a single yen from “PPAP.” Yet. It’s the shortest single ever to hit the Billboard charts and as of writing, it has 89 million views. According to Sponichi Annex, Pikotaro appeared on Japanese TV show Nonstop and revealed that while…

Rare Pokémon Card Just Sold For $54,970

At an auction in Beverly Hills, a Pokémon Illustrator card fetched an eye-watering $54,970, setting a new record for Pokémon card prices. According to Barry Sandoval, Director of Operations for Comics at Heritage Auctions, a Pokémon Illustrator card went for around $23,000 during the early 2000s. As noted on Go Nintendo, this latest auction smashed…

Track: Moaning Lisa Smile | Artist: Wolf Alice | Album: My Love Is Cool Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

People Are Finding Pokémon Sun And Moon Glitches, It Seems

Pokémon Sun and Moon hasn’t been out that long. Bugs and glitches pop up in previous Pokémon games, so they’re bound to be in Sun and Moon. These could be the first ones folks are finding. Note that while I do have a copy of the game, I haven’t been able to replicate these glitches.…

First Details On Hollywood’s Monster Hunter Movie 

You might know Paul W.S. Anderson as the guy who made the Mortal Kombat movie or the guy who makes the Resident Evil movies. Soon you’ll know him as the guy who makes the Monster Hunter movies. That’s right, Capcom is turning Monster Hunter into a feature film, and Anderson has the movie rights and…

In Japan, Pokémon Sun And Moon Didn’t Outsell Pokémon X/Y At Launch 

While Nintendo was ready for Pokémon Sun and Moon to hit historic sales figures, the company announced today that its numbers did not surpass Pokémon X and Y’s Japanese launch. Don’t worry, because Sun and Moon still did crazy good. Famitsu reports that in its first three days on sale, Pokémon Sun And Moon sold…

Sailor Moon Now Battling Sexually Transmitted Infections

Japan’s Ministry of Health is enlisting Sailor Moon to help contain the spread of chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV/AIDS, among other STIs. In recent years, sexually transmitted infection cases have spiked in Japan. During the 1990s, Sankei News reports that the number never got over a thousand, but as of this October, there were 3,284 people…

Track: Royals (Cover) | Artist: The Struts | Album: N/A  Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

“FF Is Coming Out” Is All Square Enix Needs To Say

Billboards promoting new video games aren’t usually that memorable. They lack impact! Not this, though. It’s terrific. This billboard has gone up in Tokyo’s Shibuya to promote Final Fantasy XV’s release. It simply says, “FF Is Coming Out” (FFが出る). That’s all it needs to say. Love how simple and to the point it is. Only…

Find Dragon Balls With This Dragon Ball Radar

In Dragon Ball, there is a tracking device that makes finding, well, Dragon Balls, so much more easy. Now people can own one. Of course, this isn’t a real Dragon Ball Radar, but it does look like the one Bulma made. It’s apparently a quality replica that also beeps, plays music, and makes sounds. You…

A countdown site for Digimon’s 20th anniversary has launched. It has forty five days to go, so sit tight. 

Slowpoke Tails Are Still Tasty 

Slowpoke tails are nutritious and delicious! We’ve known that since Pokémon Gold and Silver. And now, we get to know that some more. Note: This article contains Sun and Moon spoilers.  Previously, Slowpoke tail plushies went on sale in Japan. And in Sun and Moon, we have this… Goodness. There’s more. This is grim stuff!

Bridges. Osaka, Japan. By Pedro Szekely 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: Fuantei na Waltz | Artist: mol-74 | Album: Marude Maboroshi No Tsuki Wo Miteita Yona  Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

Original Gainax team member Takeshi Honda told UK Anime Network that they are currently working hard on the fourth Evangelion film. “Please continue to be patient, because it’s going to be the last episode.” [Via Gwyn]

A Resident Evil Weapon You Can Cuddle With 

With this Resident Evil 3 rocket launcher, you can pretend you are destroying zombies or, better yet, you can take a nap. While it’s not exactly realistic, the “rockets” are removable. And it’s kind of cute. You know, for a rocket launcher. The “Rocket Launcher Shaped Cushion” is available through Capcom’s online Japanese store and priced…

Champion Russian Figure Skater Is Really Into Yuri On Ice

Surprised? Don’t be. Evgenia Medvedeva is champion figure skater and a self-proclaimed anime otaku. It’s as though Yuri on Ice was made for her. Yuri on Ice is about a Japanese figure skater who returns to scene after a massive loss, aiming to compete against a Russian rival. As Kotaku previously reported, Yuri on Ice…

FIFA 17 Glitches Are Even Better In Real Life

If bugs and glitches are a good time, then the ones in FIFA are the best time. And they are even better brought to life.  YouTube channel F2Freestylers recreated some of FIFA’s best glitches and most humorous moments. Have a look at the results: Nobody beats FIFA glitches, especially when they’re made real.

Pokémon Sun and Moon has launched!  Here’s what release day looked like at the Pokémon Center Tokyo. Famitsu reports that between 300 and 400 people attended this special launch event.

Roller Slides. Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. By Mike Ricotta. 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!