In South Korea, there’s a show called Hello Counselor. On it, the celebrity panel talks with folks dealing with issues, which are often unusual. A segment on a recent episode introduced a couple dealing with game addiction. On the show, a 22 year-old woman (above) wanted to know how her husband could overcome his problems…
Maybe you won’t want all of them. But I’m pretty sure there’s something in here for everyone. Have a look and judge for yourself. These photos were recently taken at the Tokyo Game Show merchandise section. There are items currently on sale in Japan as well as some upcoming goodies. Perhaps you might want them…
Apple’s new iOS is more than a big leap in interface, it’s also pretty. And in Japan, people are making it erotic. Warning: This post has man butt. While Western porn shows everything, Japanese pornography does not. Instead, pixels or blurred mosaics cover private parts (read more as to why here). Online in Japan, people…
Apple’s new scanning security tech is pretty clever. It’s not only smart enough to identify different fingers, but supposedly also clever to i.d. different nipples. Welcome to the future! According to Japanese site Rocket News, the new iPhones can recognize your nipples (um, okay!), keeping it locked for different nipples. In the above video, you…
Japan knows a good giant mecha when it sees one. And from the sound of it, the country’s gamers are more than pleased with what they are seeing with Titanfall Today is the first public day of the Tokyo Game Show and the first time that Respawn Entertainment has shown its mecha-filled FPS Titanfall in…
You know when things do what they are supposed to do well? They might not be the best or the most groundbreaking, but they do what they’re supposed to and, most importantly, are enjoyable. That’s Wolfenstein: New Order When Wolfenstein: The New Order was originally announced, it didn’t really register on my radar. I’m not…
Final Fantasy XV looks to be a different-style entry for the series. That was originally the point when the game was still Final Fantasy Versus XIII Even designer Tetsuya Nomura acknowledges that “Final Fantasy XV is the first action RPG in the series’ numbered titles,” but that doesn’t mean it’s not Final Fantasy In a…
Vladimir Putin doesn’t have a monopoly on steely eyes and a piercing gaze. A dog in the Ukraine was discovered with a similar stoic expression. According to Obozrevatel.com (via The Moscow Times), the dog was discovered in central Kiev and is believed to be a Staffordshire terrier and a German shepherd mix. Now if only…
Conan O’Brien checks out Grand Theft Auto V, steals cars, and hangs out in a strip club. Make that, he hangs out in a strip club a lot. Just don’t toss the guy out… Clueless Gamer: Conan Reviews “Grand Theft Auto V” [TeamCoco]
You might have seen the comparison pics—or even the video. The new PS Vita slim features a LCD display instead of an OLED display. But you know what, it’s no biggie. I’ve been able to play with the new Vita this week in Tokyo. It’s not a bad redesign at all. In fact, it’s pretty…
Monster Hunter is coming to the PS Vita! Well, the online game Monster Hunter Frontier G is. Service begins next year in Japan, with no word on a Western release.
Laying on the floor and gaming is hard work! It’s apparently so difficult that a Japanese company has made the above contraption for individuals who want to sprawl out and game, but don’t want the hassle of holding something up. Holding sucks! The cushion is called “Goron,” which in Japanese refers to lying down. And…
Dig Gravity Daze? Looks like Sony’s Japan Studio is working on another Gravity Daze title.
Hey! It’s that time of year again. It’s time for the Tokyo Game Show. Kicking off today, TGS runs ’til Sunday. Kotaku is in attendance and will be updating with news and impressions. Here’s a look at the showfloor, before TGS opens to the general public this Saturday.
Everyone’s favorite pistol heel wearing witch Bayonetta is getting her own anime. Dubbed Bayonetta Bloody Fate, the anime will open on November 23 in Japan at ten select theaters across the country for a limited two-week run. Voice actress Atsuko Tanaka will be voicing the anime’s titular character, Bayonetta. Bayonetta-Movie [Official Site]
Wii Sports is returning, but in high definition, online play, and clubs. Say hello to Wii Sports Club. Revealed today, Wii Sports Club consists of the five sports from Wii Sports (bowling, tennis, baseball, boxing and golf) with Wii MotionPlus controls and in high def. The games, available as digital downloads, come with an online…
PS4 gets a launch window in Asia. Sony revealed tonight that the PS4 will be available in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan and South Korea this December. Japan won’t get it until next February.
Adult film actress Akiho Yoshizawa got a special, limited edition figurine. Priced at around $300, it can be summed up best in one word: awful The 1/8 scale, individually numbered figurine itself is from a few years back, but was recently unearthed by 2ch, Japan’s largest bulletin board, where it was widely and deservedly mocked…
In Pokémon X/Y, you can customize your trainers. This is something The Pokémon Company previously revealed, but here’s a good look at how dress-up works in Pokémon X/Y There seems to be a big game in how the characters look in this mode and in the actual game, but whatever. Not sure which is better…
Dragonball characters tend to look like, well, Dragonball characters. And that’s fine! But here’s how a handful of them appear if they were slightly more realistic—and darker. They look tough! This the work of Chinese artist Angus—make that the damn fine work—and it retains elements of Akira Toriyama’s original art, but with greater realism. Here,…
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