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Sony Explains Why It Changed the PS Vita’s OLED Screen
The new slimmer PS Vita has a new screen. It’s LCD, instead of the OLED screen found in the current model. Sony’s Andrew House explained why. In an interview with Nikkei, House said, “The main reason is that the LCD panel can now realize an image as high quality as that of the OLED panel.”…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 12, 2013 -
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So, How Does the New PS Vita Screen Compare to the Old One?
We’ve seen the new PS Vita. It’s right up there! We’ve seen it up close. But we haven’t seen how the new LCD screen compares to the current Vita’s OLED screen. Until now. Twitter user Hiro compared the Ragnarok Odyssey title screen on his original PS Vita to the upcoming Vita. Here, have a look…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 11, 2013 -
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The Final Fantasy “Agito” Name Returns!
Before Final Fantasy Type-0 was Final Fantasy Type-0, it was Final Fantasy Agito XIII. The “Agito” name lives on in a new iOS and Android Final Fantasy title. Dubbed Final Fantasy Agito, the game features Type-0 characters like Jack (in glasses!) and Ace. There’s a new character named “Miyuu Kagerohi.” The game was revealed in…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 11, 2013 -
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Tokyo Man Already Lined Up for the iPhone 5S
The iPhone 5S was just announced. Twitter user @Xxxprius isn’t chancing anything. “I went ahead and got the first place in line,” he tweeted. Now, all he has to do is wait. For well over a week. “I’m lined up at the Ginza Apple Store where the new iPhone 5S launches in ten days,” @Xxxprius…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 11, 2013 -
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Watch Out for Cats!
Beware of falling rocks. Slippery roads. And in parts of Japan and Taiwan, mind the felines! The island of Iriomote in Japan’s Okinawa Prefecture is home to a rare breed of indigenous cat that can be only found on the island, and is suitably dubbed “Iriomote mountain cat” (イリオモテヤマネコ or Iriomote yamaneko). This is a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 11, 2013 -
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Up Close with the New PS Vita Slim
Sony is making a new PS Vita. It’s lighter and slimmer. You’ve seen the promotional images, sure. But what’s it actually like? Gamers in Japan give their opinions. Sony rolled out kiosks for the slim PS Vita in Japan so gamers can get a hands-on with the revamped machine. As previously mentioned, the new Vita…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 11, 2013 -
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It’s Cute When People Ruin Live TV
Ruin? Sorry, I meant make it better. In an NHK broadcast on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, a staffer accidentally walked into frame and into Japanese internet fame. Throughout the day, images of this incident have been appearing on various Japanese blogs and 2ch, the country’s biggest forum. It’s getting remixes and YouTube tributes (here and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 10, 2013 -
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King of the Pirates? No, King of the Watermelons
Summer is ending, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t some space for One Piece watermelons. There’s always space for One Piece melons. Always. While geek-carved watermelons are certainly not new in China, recently, they’ve been popping up more and more on Chinese social networking sites and websites like Sina. 合肥版西瓜君雕出海贼王收获美人心 [Sina via ChinaSmack] To contact…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 10, 2013 -
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Metal Gear Solid V Made Even More Erotic Thanks to Sexy Fan Art
For some reason, Metal Gear Solid V is erotic. Or sexy. Or something. But honestly, the game isn’t sexy enough. Until now. Kept you waiting, huh? DeviantArtist ZombieSandwich (aka Anne Pogoda) whipped up this “Big Quiet Boss XD,” adding that she’s “truthfully a big fan of this game” and created this “as a parody.” There…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 10, 2013 -
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Japanese Gamers Are Disappointed about the PS4 Launch Date
This November, the PlayStation 4 is launching in North America and Europe. Know where it’s not? Japan, that’s where. While Sony is a Japanese company, the country won’t see the PlayStation 4 until next February. On the official Japanese blog, many commenters seem disappointed by the news. Some are angry, while others are resigned to…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 10, 2013 -
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Visit the Real Princess Mononoke Forest
Lush green. Magnificent cedars. Moss-covered rocks. The setting looks like something out of the acclaimed 1997 anime Princess Mononoke. Turns out, it is. Appealing to hikers and anime fans alike, the Japanese island of Yakushima is a World Heritage site, famed for its unique beauty, wildlife, and trees that are thousands of years old. The…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 10, 2013 -
Well, What Do You Think of the PS4’s Japan Launch Line-Up?
Today in Tokyo, Sony dated the PlayStation 4 for Japan. It also revealed the console’s launch lineup for the region. Let’s have a look. Barring any last minute additions, gamers in Japan can look forward to titles like Watch Dogs, among others—there are 19 in total. According to 4Gamer, Sony also listed upcoming titles.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 9, 2013 -
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Final Fantasy X/X-2 Isn’t the Only Game with a New Vita Slim
To mark the release of Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster, Sony is releasing a special Vita Slim. But this isn’t the only one. Sony is also releasing Vita Slims for Gundam Breaker and God Eater 2. The Gundam Breaker one is part of a “Starter Pack” that comes with plastic Gundam models. The set is…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 9, 2013 -
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Can’t Concentrate On Studying? Try This Box
Dubbed the “Study Cube,” this wooden box allows you or someone you love to buckle down and study, study, study. And when they are tired of studying, they can study some more. Or they can stare at the frosted window in front of them. Or gaze out the window on the door… Or think about…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 9, 2013 -
Kotaku EastNew PS Vita Is Slimmer, Lighter, More Colorful
Today, Sony revealed a new PS Vita in Tokyo. It comes in new colors, too. Sporting a five-inch LCD display, the new Vita is 20 percent thinner. At 219 grams, it’s also 15 percent lighter. The new PS Vita comes in six different colors and has a battery life that lasts one hour longer, comes…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 9, 2013 -
Kotaku EastIntroducing PS Vita…TV
Today in Tokyo, Sony introduced PS Vita TV. It is a six centimeter by ten centimeter device, making it one small piece of PlayStation hardware. It will allow you to enjoy video and network streaming services on your TV, such as Hulu, DMM.com, Tsutaya TV, and NicoNico Douga. Of course, you can also access the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 9, 2013 -
Kotaku EastYakuza: Ishin Is a PS4 Launch Title in Japan
Check out this trailer for Yakuza: Ishin, which will hopefully get a release outside Japan. The game will be released in Japan on February 22 for the PS3 and the PS4. An international release hasn’t been announced. To contact the author of this post, write to bashcraftATkotaku.com or find him on Twitter @Brian_Ashcraft Kotaku East…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 9, 2013 -
Goichi Suda’s New Game is Lily Bergamo
Goichi Suda’s Grasshopper Manufacture was acquired by GungHo, and the first title to emerge is Lily Bergamo It’s an online title for the PS4. Details are scant, but it will feature a feature a female heroine. Lily Bergamo [YouTube] To contact the author of this post, write to bashcraftATkotaku.com or find him on Twitter @Brian_Ashcraft…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 9, 2013 -
The PS4 Won’t Be Out in Japan Until Next Year
The PlayStation 4 is launching this November in the West. It won’t be out in Japan until 2014. The console is launching in Japan on February 22, 2014. The console is priced at 41,979 yen (with tax), which is $420. The PlayStation 4 bundled with the PlayStation Camera is 46,179 yen (with tax) or $460.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 9, 2013 -
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This Isn’t a Korean Fashion Magazine, It’s The Sims 3
When I think of The Sims 3, I don’t think great hair. Sure, there are plenty of serviceable options, but they aren’t the kind of locks you’d see on celebs in, say, South Korea. Well, there are now. Korean digital artist “Hooney One” creates polished, attractive tableaus by modding and reshaping Sims 3 characters and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 6, 2013
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