Brian Ashcraft

Godzilla Resurgence Talks Too Much

It’s been two years since the world got a new Godzilla film. That was a Hollywood movie. This is not. Godzilla Resurgence is the first Japanese ‘Zilla film since 2004’s Godzilla: Final Wars. I saw that here in Japan at the theater, so it’s only fitting I do the same for Resurgence. Going into the…

A Most Famous Naruto Unmasking In Anime Form

Last year, Kakashi showed what was under his mask in the Naruto manga. Now, we get another look at his face in the anime. Warning: This article contains spoilers. As previously reported, in an interview with Shonen Jump (via Saiyan Island), Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto was asked if he was finally going to show the…

At Narita-san Temple. Narita, Chiba Prefecture. By Andrew Morales. 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: In the Meantime | Artist: Spacehog | Album: Resident Alien Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

The Biggest Selling Games In Japan Of 2016 (So Far)

It’s late July. We’re past the half way point of 2016. Now is a good time to look back at what games have been selling in Japan. The latest issue of Famitsu complies the country’s biggest console games between December 28, 2015 and June 26, 2016. Here are the fifty top sellers. You might be…

Some Japanese Pokémon Go Players Have Bad Manners 

The stereotype is that Japan is clean. That Japanese people are clean. Many people are, but certainly not all, including some of the country’s Pokémon Go players. From a young age, Japanese people are taught to pick up after themselves. Kids in other countries are taught that as well, of course, but in Japan the…

This guy is good at Taiko no Tatsujin. And as My Game News Flash points out, he’s playing on the hardest difficulty. Damn.

A new DJ Max game has been announced for South Korea. It’s for the PS4 and titled DJ Max Respect. No word yet on a Western release.

Meiji Shrine Torii Gate. Tokyo, Japan. By Timothy Shill. 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: Baba Yetu | Artist: Christopher Tin feat. Soweto Gospel Choir with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra | Album: Civilization IV Soundtrack Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

For Naruto Knock-Offs, These Statues Are Very Bad

They’re horrible, actually. According to Danong Online and Gamek, these faux Naruto statues are located in Phu Tho Province in northern Vietnam. They are part of the decoration at a water park, apparently. *shudder* There are also Kung-Fu Panda statues, which are also terrible. Kotaku East is your slice of Asian internet culture, bringing you…

Nintendo Losing More Money Than Expected

For the most recent quarter ending in June, Nintendo showed a 5.1 billion yen ($49 million) loss. According to Reuters, analysts were predicting a 4 billion yen loss. But don’t worry. There’s hope. Nintendo showed a group net loss of ¥24.53 billion ($232.1 million) for the quarter, Kyodo reports (via The Japan Times, where I…

Yokai Watch is heading to smartphones in Japan, reports 4Gamer. Based on the 3DS version, it will be out this fall in Japan on iOS and Android.

Golden One Piece Statue Costs $190,000 

To mark the release of One Piece Gold here is a 24K gold Luffy. Coming from one of the oldest precious metal suppliers in the world, Tokuriki Honten, there are actually two of these statues. According to At Press, one is 180mm tall and weighs 1,300. It’s priced at 20,000,000 yen (US$189,436). The other one…

Pokémon Go Plus Delayed To September [Update]

Nintendo planned to release the Pokémon Go Plus accessory at the end of this month. Today, however, the company announced that it will be pushed back to September. The Pokémon Go Plus connects to smartphones and allows players to carry out certain Pokémon Go actions and alerts players of nearby Pocket Monsters and PokéStops via…

Mist in the Mountains. Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture. By David Ryan Lutz. 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 New Layton Game Is Called Lady Layton 

Level-5’s Layton series has a new protagonist. Meet Lady Layton. Set in London, the game follows the adventures of the lead character Cattley Eyl Layton, who is the daughter of Professor Layton. The game’s Japanese voice actors were also announced today. Lady Layton’s animation sequences are being handled by A-1 Pictures, and the game is…

Track: Virtual Mima | Artist: Masahiro Ikumi | Album: Perfect Blue Soundtrack Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

Man Admits To Crashing Car Into Game Company’s Offices 

At around 7am this past Sunday morning, a 33-year-old man drove a car into the first floor of PC and mobile game company Nexon. According to The Korea Herald, the car smashed through the company’s entry. After drinking and with his blood alcohol level over the legal limit, Mr. Lee then allegedly decided to drive…

Berserk Musou, the upcoming title from Koei Tecmo, is being delayed from September 21 to October 27 in Japan. This includes the PS4, the PS3, and the Vita versions. According to Famitsu, the delay is to improve quality.