Brian Ashcraft

The Internet’s Most Wonderful Narcissist Is Back

Not that he ever went away. But it’s been a year since we visited the internet’s most wonderful narcissist, Ahmed Angel. But you’ll be happy to know that he still posting amazing Photoshops of himself. That, and he is still planet. I know, I’m sure you were worried. Lots of people are into themselves! And…

I Want To Trick-Or-Treat Here So Badly

Halloween is right around the corner. And there’s a new apartment building opening in Japan that’s designed to look like a witch house. No, really. Located in the city of Hamamatsu, the apartment complex is located in a regular residential area. [Photo: toiki_j] [Photo: weld_blew] It was designed to create a fairy tale-type feeling for…

Frogs Love Watching Worms on Smartphones

Humans like watching TV shows or movies. Maybe sports and probably pornography. Frogs? They totally dig watching worms. The videowas uploaded by YouTuber Joe Myers, who notes, “This is how frogs are entertained by watching their favorite channel.” This is how I am entertained by watching frogs watch their favorite channel. FrogTV [Joe Myers@YouTube] To…

Thank Pokémon for the Cool Transparent 2DS Handhelds

I’ve always thought the Nintendo 2DS looked, well, terrible. These new 2DS handhelds don’t. Transparent hardware is terrific-looking, and these 2DS units are no exception. According to Eurogamer, the Transparent Red and Transparent Blue 2DS handhelds will be released in Europe when Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire go on sale in late November.…

The Xbox One Will Be Out in China on September 29

After an inexplicable delay yesterday, today Microsoft announced that the Xbox One will go on sale in China on September 29. Microsoft says it will be the first game console to launch in the mainland in 14 years. “After receiving government approval for the first wave of games, we will launch with the first 10…

The Men of Final Fantasy XV Are Making Some Unhappy

It looks like Final Fantasy XV will have lots of fellas. For some folks online, this is a problem. In an interview with 4Gamer, Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata said, “The party is men only. That hasn’t changed since Final Fantasy Versus XIII.” That’s why, for years now, we have been seeing images like…

The Man Who Saved Final Fantasy XV

“This is my first numbered Final Fantasy game,” FFXV director Hajime Tabata told me at Square Enix’s Tokyo headquarters early last week. And what a numbered Final Fantasy game this is. Tabata sat comfortably in a leather chair. “I don’t feel much pressure,” he said. Final Fantasy XV, he explained, was something they were proud…

I’ve Never Seen a Politician Run Like this from the Press

And a 69-year-old politician at that, too. This is Hyogo Prefectural Assembly member Hideo Iwatani. He was being quizzed by television media for improper expenses, when he suddenly ran away as fast as he could. You might remember the last Hyogo Prefectural Assembly member who broke down and started wailing when asked about his improper…

Oh Hey, It’s a Condom Cookbook

Before you judge, realize that this book was partly created to help promote safe sex. Not sex with the food, that is. Note: This article contains content some readers might find objectionable. Titled “Condom Meals I Want to Make for You,” the book was also apparently created to show that condoms “aren’t just contraceptive devices.”…

Watergun Triggers Look Like Animal Dicks

Surely, there was a better place to put the triggers. Noticed by Twitter userTanimeso, this photo has been retweeted over nine thousand times. I wonder why! [Photo: tanimeso] The waterguns are actually sold in Japan—though, I don’t believe they are widely available. Online retailer Rakuten has the tiger and the bear guns for 380 yen…

The Trail of iPhone 6 Trash

This sort of trash is not common in Hong Kong. This isn’t an everyday occurrence. Then again, how often does a new iPhone launch? These photos were uploaded by Facebook user Hong Kong Live and show the wake of trash left by those queued up for the iPhone 6. People online in Hong Kong were…

Don’t Worry, Japan Still Loves Pokémon

The fever over Yokai Watch might have caused some to wonder if Japan still gets excited by Pokémon. The answer to that is rather simple: Yes, it does. Over the weekend, pre-orders began for Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. The longest line was at the Pokémon Center in Tokyo, which had a three-hour…

​Earth Defense Force Punches Kaiju in the Face

Part of Earth Defense Force‘s charm is its low-budget feel. So, what’s this? A PS4 version of Earth Defense Force? With a giant mecha smacking the crap out of a kaiju? Typically, the Earth Defense Force games are third-person shooters that pit humans against, among other things, giant insects. Yeah, things get schlocky. The framerate…

Capcom Explains the Difference Between Resident Evil and Revelations

For years now, the main Resident Evil games have been getting bigger and bigger. They’re still scary, sure, but they’re less traditional survival horror and more action game. That’s where Revelations comes in. “You’re right to say that the numbered Resident Evil games are more action-oriented,” said Resident Evil: Revelations 2 producer Michiteru Okabe. “They’re…

Some of the Tokyo Game Show’s Best Cosplay

It’s the Tokyo Game Show. Know what that means? Gamers are gathering to play games. And where there are Japanese gamers, there is usually cosplay. The cosplay area was, per usual, packed with cosplayers, photographers, and onlookers. Though, it was possible to pull aside cosplayers for some snaps in the less crowded areas. This year’s…

Behold, Final Fantasy XV‘s First Live Gameplay Footage

Today, Square Enix showed off the first live gameplay footage of the eagerly awaited Final Fantasy XV. There’s also a look at the fancy tech that powers the game and a cute frog in the rain. FFXV director Hajime Tabata said he wanted to show off live gameplay, because some people online seemed to think…

First Details about the Final Fantasy XV Demo

When Final Fantasy Type-0 HD goes on sale next year, it will include a demo voucher code for Final Fantasy XV. Today at the Tokyo Game Show, director Hajime Tabata explained what players can expect. The demo’s title is Final Fantasy XV: Episode Duscae with “Duscae” referring to an area within the world. Online in…

Konami and Tri-Ace are teaming up for a smartphone RPG called Chronos Ring. It will be out this fall in Japan, but there is no word yet of a Western release.

​Some of the Coolest Game Merchandise You Can and Cannot Buy

The Tokyo Game Show isn’t only about games. There is also an entire hall filled with goodies for sale. Game companies also are showing off future products that will be out at a later date as well as TGS exclusives. Let’s have a look!

This is Shinra Technologies. It’s Square Enix’s new venture into cloud gaming, headed up by former Square Enix honcho Yochi Wada. You can read more about it on the company’s official site.