We’ve seen how facial hair turned Street Fighter character Ryu into “Hot Ryu.” And now, in the most recent Dragon Ball Super episode, let’s see how beards do the same for Vegeta and Goku. [Image via SoulOfAngel] Of course, Vegeta had a mustache in Dragon Ball GT (above), but this time, he and Goku are…
This is not a Gamera figure. It’s a Gamera dessert. You can eat this. Shoya Okamoto is a student at Otemae College of Confectionery in Japan, and he created this Gamera out of sweet bean paste, with food coloring mixed in to achieve the proper hues. [Photo: aiiida308] [Photo: aiiida308] [Photo: aiiida308] The dessert weighs…
For the past month or so, cosplayers have been uploading photos to Twitter, asking illustrators to turn their photos into 2D illustrations. Previously, Kotaku published a series of photos that were turned into illustrations. The key difference here is, as mentioned above, cosplayers have been requesting these drawings, using the Twitter hashtag #絵師さんにイラスト化してほしい画像をレイヤーが垂れ流す (loosely translated,…
Silicon Studio, the folks behind Bravely Default and Bravely Second, are teaming up with Mistwalker to co-develop a new title. Details about the game, the title, and the release will be announced at a later date.
Waiting for the Train. Gifu Prefecture, Japan. By Taylor Stockton. 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: Car Song | Artist: Elastica | Album: Elastica Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.
Hideo Kojima has set up a new studio and is working on a new game. He hasn’t revealed much about the game, but did touch on it in a new GameSpot interview, revealing a wee bit more about the game and himself. Via GameSpot, here are five things I’ve learned about Kojima and his upcoming…
Some of the big sellers will not surprise you. Some of them might. In the latest Weekly Famitsu, the magazine looks back at the last two years of PS4 hardware and software sales. As of February 7, 2016, here are the biggest selling games in Japan, based on Famitsu’s retail sales data: 20. Watch Dogs:…
This week, talk show host Conan O’Brien visited South Korea and decided to make a cameo on Korean television. In one part, the best part, he played a talking fish. Conan didn’t only appear in one episode, but two episodes this week (Happy Ending One More Time airs twice weekly). In episode nine, he was…
The PlayStation 4 launched in Japan on February 22, 2014. With the console’s two year anniversary coming up in Japan, let’s see how the PS4 is doing in the country where the PlayStation was born. In the latest Weekly Famitsu, an article features monthly PS4 sales data, letting us track the console’s progress over the…
Just look at that. Dual controllers shaped like the hand grips for Attack on Titan’s Three Dimensional Maneuver Gear. How cool is that? [Photo: Game Watch Impress] According to Game Watch Impress, the controllers have analog sticks and triggers for maneuvering and attacking. Attack on Titan: Team Battle is, well, a team battle game and…
Rooftops. Tokyo, Japan. By Lukasz Palka 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: 23 | Artist: Unblock | Album: 23 Single Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.
Ikue Otani has voiced Pikachu since 1997. Since Ash’s Pikachu can only say variations of “pika” or “pikachu,” she was often teased for having what some saw as an easy gig. In in Yomiuri Shimbun (via Twitter user Karubiimunomono), Otani talked about her experiences. “In the beginning, I was often ridiculed with people saying, “It’s…
This is a still from the Togainu no Chi anime. At first glance, it doesn’t appear odd. But look closer. For some, it’s hard to explain what’s going on. The image itself dates from years back, but recently, Twitter user Chronos_sdvxtweeted out some explanations, which also date from a while back. That tweet has racked…
The studio behind the Disaster Report games, Granzella, is teaming up with Namco Bandai for a unique spin on the series: Surviving Ultraman and kaiju fights. It’s called City Shrouded in Shadow, and I think it’s a brilliant idea. No word yet about a Japanese release date or if this will get a Western release.
Recently in the city of Luoyang in China’s Henan province, a martial arts gathering was held. Amid the tai chi and brick breaking demonstrations, one individual stood out: the guy getting hit in the nards. [GIF: Y娛樂速递 娛樂速递] Let’s see that from another angle. According to Record China (via Livedoor), this gentleman with the “iron…
Sumo. Tokyo, Japan. By Kenji Sugahara. 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!
There’s no going back now. Japan is getting Case Closed (aka Detective Conan) themed shoes and socks, which are inventive and cute. Little neckties and bowties for your feet! According to Fashion Press, the socks and shoes are from Japanese brand ERIMAKI SOX and are priced at 5,500 yen (US$48) and 18,500 yen ($162) respectively.…
As with many online game releases, Street Fighter V’s rollout has been somewhat rocky. Know what that means? Cue the funny Steam reviews. With Street Fighter V, Capcom is making a huge departure from the way it’s conceived previous SF titles. Sure, it’s still a Street Fighter game, but it’s aimed at online play in…
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