Brian Ashcraft

Inside the Nintendo Building Few Outsiders Ever See

Eight years ago, Kotaku reader Daniel sent us a YouTube clip where he waltzes right into Nintendo’s original Kyoto headquarters. Even now, it’s a fascinating peek into a historic building that isn’t open to the general public. Since YouTube took the original clip down because it had a “Stephen Colbert” tag (Daniel used to tag…

Metal Gear Style Robberies Sure Look Goofy 

For the past two years, a 40-something year-old man has allegedly robbed over 180 different locations across South Korea. If true, how did he evade capture? Stealth, it seems. According to Korean TV media (here and here), the suspect, who is surnamed Choi, allegedly made off with over $60,000 worth of goods during his two-year…

Dotonbori. Osaka, Japan. By Rob Heckman 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: Angel of Love | Album: Perfect Blue Soundtrack | Artist: Masahiro Ikumi Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

Our First Peek at Shin Megami Tensei IV Final

As Kotaku previously reported, Shin Megami Tensei IV Final is a totally new game. We get a very (I mean very) brief look at game play in this debut trailer. Shin Megami Tensei IV Final is scheduled for release in Japan for the 3DS on February 10th. No word on an international release yet To…

Looks Like Mr. Satan Is Going Super Saiyan in Dragon Ball

In the preview for the next Dragon Ball Super episode, we can see Mr. Satan turning into a Super Saiyan. Wait. What? The episode’s teaser is blink-and-you’ll-miss-it short. We don’t have much more to go on that a few frames of animation (via 2ch). But the teaser seems to clearly show Mr. Satan (aka Hercule)…

Suggestions for the Tiger & Bunny Live-Action Movie

Apollo 13. A Beautiful Mind. Tiger & Bunny? Imagine Entertainment is co-producing a live-action English-language of the popular anime, reports Variety. So, here are some unsolicited cast suggestions. Enjoy! Imagine Entertainment, of course, is run by Ron Howard and Brian Grazer’s hair. [Photo: worldescaper] Twitter user worldescaper originally uploaded this image, which is now circulating…

Early Morning in Asakusa. Tokyo, Japan. By Cheng Hoo Sew. 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: Anti-Hero | Album: Anti-Hero | Artist: Line Wanna Be Anchors Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

Tokyo Disneyland Has Coke-Flavored Hot Dogs? Kind Of! 

This might look like a regular hot dog. It’s not. This is a Coca-Cola flavored pulled pork hot dog. But don’t get too excited just yet! On the official Tokyo Disney Resort website, you can see a list for a “Coca-Cola Flavored Pulled Pork and Sausage Hot Dog” (コカ・コーラ味プルドポーク＆ソーセージのホットドッグ). It specifically says “Coca-Cola flavored.” The…

That eagerly awaited Kan Colle PS Vita game was supposed to be out in August. Then, it got delayed to November. And now? It’s slated for February of next year.

Manga Fans Sure Can Be Demanding

Just as we’re reminded of the insane hours One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda keeps, we forget about another famed manga creator who has been taking time off. Japanese site Netallica pointed out the concern Oda’s schedule has caused among fans, with people saying he should not overdue it and should take it easy. What about…

Like Kaiju Movies? Good, Because They’re Making a New Gamera

And now, we get a first peek at the film with this short teaser. Godzilla is great and all, but I’ve always had a soft spot for Gamera. I really loved the 1990s remakes with Steven Seagal’s daughter, Ayako Fujitani. We don’t get that good of a look at Gamera (you can see him a…

The PlayStation 4 Is Getting a Price Cut in North America

Starting October 9, the PlayStation 4 will be a little cheaper in the U.S. and Canada. Oh goodie. The PS4, which is currently $399.99 USD, will be marked down to $349.99 in the U.S., while in Canada, the console, which now costs $449.99 CAD, will be marked down to $429.99. This appears to be for…

Online Game Bug Leads to Death Threats and an Arrest

Sometimes video games have glitches. They might make you upset. They allegedly caused one player in Japan to make scary threats. According to Yahoo! News Japan, a 40-year-old man in Okayama, Japan, is in police custody after allegedly sending threats to Tecmo Koei via the company’s online contact form. Threats apparently included such remarks as…

Star Wars Turned into a Giant Sand Sculpture

One hundred and sixty tons of Japanese sand were needed to make this. That’s a lot of sand. To break that down, sixteen ten ton trucks were needed to haul the sand, and a hundred tons of water were used to create the sculpture, which is located in Tottori Prefecture, Japan. The region is famous…

Japan’s Red Cross Wants Nerd Blood

Donating blood is important. It can save lives! In an effort to get blood from healthy, younger members of society, the Japanese Red Cross has a not-so-secret weapon: Anime characters. For the past few years, anime characters or anime-like characters have appeared in blood donation posters. [Photo: Gifu Red Cross] The Japanese Red Cross also…

One Piece‘s Creator Is Working As Hard As Ever

Back in 2012, Kotaku reported how One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda barely got any sleep. Fast forward to 2015. Oda is showing no sign of slowing down. Previously, Oda said he was getting around three hours of sleep on average with zero holidays. According to a recent magazine article (via 2ch), which details Oda’s schedule,…

Doraemon Visits South Korea. Seoul, South Korea. By Lexi. 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: New Ponytail | Album: Satoko Shibata | Artist: Satoko Shibata Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.