Brian Ashcraft

Damn, Taxis in Japan Are So Organized

Even when you live in Japan, it’s easy to forget how so many things are just so. Taxis are no exception. In this video uploaded by PearlOscarful, you can see how cabs line up orderly at a train station and pick up fares. When the taxis all shift forward in unison, it’s like when you…

Artist: Tokyo Jihen | Track: Kachi Ikusa | Album: Sports Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

The New Ushio and Tora Anime Will Unleash the Beast

This summer, a new Ushio and Tora anime is slated to air in Japan. And if the trailer is any indication, this seems like a must watch. [Subs: Toshi Nakamura] Ushio and Tora debuted as a manga back in 1990. The new anime series is a co-production between Studio VOLN and MAPPA. To contact the…

Super Skinny Japanese House Is One Long Hallway

If you like hallways, or rather, living in hallways, then this is the house for you. Located in Tokyo’s Setagaya City, the two-story house is 753 square feet, which is hardly huge and seems even smaller when you realize that most of the floor space is a corridor. [via Rehouse] For example, here is the…

In Ueno. Tokyo, Japan. By Luca Eandi. 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!

Nintendo’s E3 Digital Event Sure Disappointed Lots of Folks

It’s not just in the English-speaking part of the internet that felt letdown. The Japanese-speaking part wasn’t exactly blown away, either. This year, Nintendo held a Digital Event for E3. There was news (like here, here, and here), and while some fans were happy (puppets!), many were not. No wonder Kotaku named it one of…

Unreal Engine 4 Continues To Churn Out Cool Apartments

Some of the living spaces created in Unreal Engine 4 are truly spectacular. This latest one is no exception. This is the work of Blessod, whom Kotaku previously featured. This London loft took three weeks to make. Here, let’s have a look: And the walkthrough. Very nice! To contact the author of this post, write…

In Japan, Burger King Has Red Cheeseburgers

Remember last year’s black cheeseburger? This year, Burger King is serving up red cheeseburgers in Japan. That’s right, red. Why? Because these burgers are effing PISSED OFF. Called the “Aka Burger” (“aka” or 赤 means “red”), it comes in two types: Aka Samurai Beef and Aka Samurai Chicken. (Yes, Burger King Japan calls the chicken…

When Final Fantasy Characters Are Nightmare Inducing

Handsome. Good looking. Pretty. Those are the words that typically describe Final Fantasy heroes and heroines. Terrifying is not. This is what Noctis usually looks like. [via PS3 Brasil] Nothing scary about him! But, as recently noted on Japanese forum 2ch, here’s what he looks like with a HORRIBLE clipping glitch: Oh god. Fucking hell.…

Artist: Kana Nishino | Track: Darling | Album: Darling (Single) Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

The Final Fantasy VII Remake Won’t Be Exactly the Same

Final Fantasy VII originally came out in 1997, and now in 2015, a full–remake has been announced. Time marches on! And from the sound of it, so will Final Fantasy VII These days, HD remakes are pretty common! They usually are the same games, but with spiffy new graphics and, often, optional and updated controls.…

Taito Station. Tokyo, Japan. By Rudy Promé. 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!

Shirtless Brock Makes for One Sexy Pokémon Figure 

In Pokémon Red and Blue, Brock was the leader of the Pewter Gym, appearing in-game sans shirt. Hence, this new, macho figure. Did you know Brock was this buff? Or could stand on rocks barefoot. Here’s a front and a back view. In case you’ve forgotten how Brock originally appeared in Pokémon, check out this…

Last Guardian creator Fumito Ueda, who previously left Sony, has set up his own studio. It’s called genDESIGN and you can visit its official page here.

Shenmue 3 Just Hit $2 Million, Setting a New Kickstarter Record

Shenmue 3 isn’t only the fastest game to raise a million dollars on Kickstarter, it’s also the fastest game to raise two million dollars. The project was announced last night at Sony’s E3 press conference. It’s the follow-up the Shenmue 2, which was released fourteen years ago. Shenmue 3 has steamrolled through its goal. Interest…

Virtual Schoolgirl Demo Now Goes International

In Summer Lesson, there’s studying, singing, and head shaking. Lots of head shaking. Thelast time we saw Summer Lesson, we were in a Japanese schoolgirl’s room. There was so much leering learning. This time, we’re just hanging out, it seems and not really even feigning that much studying. This VR tech demo is for Sony’s…

Today, Microsoft announced that the Xbox One is gettingbackwards compatibility. But how will it work? Here, let Microsoft explain.

Artist: Mika Nakashima | Track: Glamorous Sky (Acoustic Version) | Album: The End & Best Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

The Internet Reacts to the Final Fantasy VII Remake

After years of asking, your Final Fantasy VII full remake dreams are coming true. It’s happening. And you can bet the internet has something to say about that. [via はちま] So did Square Enix’s stock prices shortly after the announcement was made. The game is heading to the PlayStation 4 first, but from the sound…

Final Fantasy XV Likes to Wrestle, Play Grab Ass

In Final Fantasy XV, you’re on a road trip with your buddies. You pitch a tent, sit around a campfire, and get close. You know, butt slaps, wrestling, and fingers up the bum. That kind of thing. For example, one of the members of your party, the blond-hair dude named Prompto, keeps getting his tush…