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In Nikkei’s story today on Nintendo, the paper also ran a rumor that the next Dragon Quest game was headed to the PS4 and not the Wii U like Dragon Quest X. Square Enix issued a statement saying the paper was referring to Dragon Quest Heroes II (and not the inevitable Dragon Quest XI). Heh.…

The Time Woody Reached in Buzz Lightyear’s Crotch

You’ve got a friend in Woody. Hentai Woody, that is. [Photo: AaaNt31] Recently, during the Tokyo Disneyland’s “Happiness is Here” parade (lolololol), Woody got friendly with his buddy Buzz Lightyear. Twitter user Kurumin wondered what the heck Woody was grabbing? [Photo: Kurumin] Hrm. Maybe Buzz had a snake in his boots pants? [Photos: Kurumin] Ah,…

Ice Caves. Vatnajökull, Iceland. By Piyush Bedi 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!

And Now, Some Splatoon Fan Art

Splatoon was just released in Japan! Loads of people are tweeting about how much fun the game is or how excited they are to get it. And those who aren’t talking are showing their affection with art. Fan art. Via Twitter, here is some (certainly not all!) of the best Splatoon fan art to come…

Chinese University Marks Anniversary with Rip-Off Allegations

Fudan University is one of China’s most elite universities. This week, it is being accused of not only ripping off a famous Japanese university, but also Apple. Some week! Shanghai Daily and The Nanfang report that Fudan University in China just released a video called “To the Light” to mark its 110th anniversary. Much of…

Sadly, Geralt Doesn’t Have a Penis

In The Witcher 3, Geralt is one swinging dude. He must have some libido! Seems he doesn’t have much of a weenie—or, for that matter, any whatsoever. Note: Some readers might find this content objectionable. Website PC Games.de (via tipster James) installed a free-camera mod that allows players to explore the in-game world and the…

Title: The Sadness of Things | Artist: Momus | Album: The Philosophy Of Momus Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

Regarding those Ultra Street Fighter IV problems, Capcom tells Kotaku that it is “working to resolve them as quickly as possible.” Read the full statement here.

Renting Boyfriends in Japan Can Get Expensive

Do you have a boyfriend? No? Would you like to rent one? Good news, because does Japan have a service for you. It’s not cheap. This is “Boyfriend Rental” (レンタル彼氏 or Rentaru Kareshi). Similar companion services have long existed in Japan, such as host bars. However, boyfriend rental was introduced this week on Hakunetsu Live…

Debunking the Final Fantasy Naming Myth

For years, no, decades, a legend has sprung up around the title Final Fantasy. It says that Square, which was in dire straits, thought this was going to be its last game—hence, Final Fantasy. The game’s creator, Hironobu Sakaguchi, says that myth is wrong. As reported by Famitsu (via Game Kana), Sakaguchi recently gave a…

Damn, This Is Good Balloon Art

You might think balloon art is kind of, I dunno, cheesy. Or just for kids. Not this, though. This is some next level balloon twisting. Below, you can see the work of balloon artist Matsumoto-san. There’s more than balloon animals (though, the balloon animals here are incredible), but also anime and video game characters. Be…

Oh Hey, a New Xbox One Controller with a Headphone Jack [UPDATE]

The PS4’s DualShock 4 has a headphone jack that allows you to plug whatever headphones into the controller. The Xbox One’s controller, however, only has proprietary port. Make that, only had. As revealed on the Xbox Supportwebsite (via Eurogamer), an upcoming version of the Xbox One controller will have a standard 3.5mm headphone jack. Here’s…

Kurashiki, Japan. By Mark Tica. 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!

Tokyo’s Newest Tourist Destination Promises a “Crazy Experience”

When you visit Tokyo, there’s a list of places you must attend. Ganguro Cafe would very much like to be on that list. In Tokyo’s Shibuya, the ladies of Black Diamond have opened a “ganguro cafe and bar.” Black Diamond is a “gal circle,” and its members are into tanning, super-long fingernails, flashy clothing and…

Final Fantasy Agito is coming to Windows 10, Microsoft has announced. It should be out sometime this year. In case you missed it, check out Kotaku’s impressionsof Agito’s free-to-play mobile version.

The Terminator Genisys Poster Shouldn’t Cause Diplomacy Problems

In South Korea, several major media outlets have pointed out the same thing: the Japanese Terminator Genisys poster does not feature Korean actor Byung-hun Lee. Below, you can see the newly revealed Japanese poster: No Byung-hun Lee. Via The Korea Times, the country’s oldest English language newspaper, here’s how this is being reported in an…

Ultra Street Fighter IV Is Kinda Broken on PS4 [Update]

Bugs, glitches, lag. You name it, and people are reporting that Ultra Street Fighter IV’s PS4 port has it. Update: Capcom issued the following statement to Kotaku: We are aware that some users are experiencing problems with the PS4 version of USFIV, which is published and developed by SCEA’s Third Party Production group. SCEA and…

The Nintendo 3DS gets a new color in Japan: Pearl White. It goes on sale on June 11. No word yet on an international release.

Incredible Customized Iron Man Figures

Artist Sam Kwok takes various Iron Man figures, repaints them, sculpts on elements, and makes some truly spectacular custom pieces. Via Kwok’s Facebookpage, you can see the different spin he’s put on the Hot Toys line of Iron Man figures. The detail in the Hot Toys is already incredible, but Kwok puts a creative—an fun—spin…

Arc System Works just announced Guilty Gear Xrd: Revelator, which is a beefed up and rebalanced version of Guilty Gear Xrd: Sign. It’s headed for arcades in Japan. A console version has not been announced yet.