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Goodbye Fantasy PlayStation 4s! It’s Been Fun.
Later today, Sony is expected to reveal the PlayStation 3’s successor. Kotaku has already dished exclusive details about the console and its controller. The idea of the PS4 (or whatever Sony ends up calling it) is becoming concrete. Soon, the console will become tangible. Kotaku already published exclusive photos of the controller, so we’re confident…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 20, 2013 -
Final Fantasy X in HD? No, FFX in Real Life.
Earlier this week, Square Enix showed off character models from the upcoming HD version of Final Fantasy X. The images, unfortunately, were not actually in high definition. These people are. Final Fantasy X is one of the most popular FFs. Know what that means? Of course you do! Lots and lots of cosplay. As we…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 20, 2013 -
Kotaku East
First Look at the Limited Edition Shin Megami Tensei IV 3DS XL
Excited about Shin Megami Tensei IV? Leaked scans from this week’s Famitsu reveal that the role-playing game will be out in Japan on May 23. And Shin Megami Tensei IV will bring a companion in case it gets lonely. Hey, video games have feelings, too! Nintendo is releasing a Shin Megami Tensei IV 3DS XL,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 20, 2013 -
Kotaku East
In China, There’s a League of Legends Themed Restaurant. It’s Totally Unofficial.
In online game League of Legends, Demacia is a city-state that stands as a symbol of justice and virtue. In China, it’s a restaurant. On February 18, a League of Legends-themed restaurant called Demacia (德玛西亚) opened in the city of Chongqing on the sixth floor of a shopping mall. Staff cosplay and greet visitors by…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 20, 2013 -
Kotaku EastNorth Korea Propaganda Now Using The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Not content with images of President Obama in a ball of fire, North Korea’s propaganda arm decided to spice up its latest YouTube video the only way it knows how: with video games. In the above clip, shoved out by North Korean propaganda branch Uriminzokkiri, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion theme plays over fiery rhetoric.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 20, 2013 -
Kotaku East
Pokémon Candy Comes with an Important Warning
In the Pokémon game, Rare Candy can be used to increase the level of a Pocket Monster. In Japan, you can buy Rare Candy (“fushigi na ame” or ふしぎなアメ) at Pokémon Centers across the country. But, bad news… As the candy’s label clearly states, “Even if you eat the candy, you will not raise your…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 19, 2013 -
The Room, Apple’s iPad Game of the Year, Is Getting a Sequel
Today, the developers behind The Room announced that they were working on a sequel to their hit game. Slated for a fall release, The Room sequel will take players to “an altogether more spectacular place.” The first title hit last September, and went on to sell 1.75 million copies via iTunes. A free update will…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 19, 2013 -
Kotaku East
If You Find a Russian Meteorite Fragment, Don’t Sell It for Booze
On February 15, the sky above Russia was set ablaze when a meteorite exploded. Over a thousand people were unfortunately injured, and damage is estimated in the tens of millions. Strewn across the landscape were meteorite fragments. Now, valuable meteorite fragments. According to NBC, there’s now a “meteorite rush” around the Russian city of Chelyabinsk.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 19, 2013 -
Thanks for All The Memes, PS3!
Massive damage! Second jobs! Spider-Man font! Boy, I’ll tell you what, the PlayStation 3 has been entertaining at times—and that’s not even when the console’s switched on. The PS3 has produced some of the best (and most loved) memes of this generation. With the PlayStation 3’s successor right around the corner, it’s time to look…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 19, 2013 -
Kotaku East
Believe It or Not, The PlayStation 2 Is Getting More Expensive in Japan
Something is only worth what people will pay for it. And these days, they’ll pay more for a PlayStation 2 in Japan. Capitalism! The SCPH-90000 is the final edition of the PlayStation 2. It’s the super slim console that Sony launched in 2007 in Japan for ¥16,000 (US$170 in today’s money) . This past December,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 19, 2013 -
Kotaku East
Final Fantasy Versus XIII Isn’t Out, But Here, Have Some Versus Perfume
One day, the years-in-development Final Fantasy Versus XIII will be out. For the time being, keep your hope alive with perfume. Perfume? Yes. Perfume. Square Enix’s Hidemi Matsuzuka, who manages the company’s figure brand, tweeted out the picture below, writing only, “Prince” (“ouji” or 王子) in Japanese. In the photo, you can see the words,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 19, 2013 -
Kotaku East
This Lady Has Awful Timing for Buying Game Hardware
Hours ago in Japan, Sony slashed the Vita’s price tag. Good news for gamers who haven’t purchased a Vita yet! Bad news for gamers who just purchased one. After learning of the Vita’s price cut, Voice actress Hitomi Harada tweeted, “Wha…” This was followed by her writing, “I bought a Vita three days ago…” This…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 18, 2013 -
Kotaku East
The Art and the Beauty of Studio Ghibli
My Neighbor Totoro. Howl’s Moving Castle. Princess Mononoke. These aren’t only classics, they are stunning. Studio Ghibli is responsible for some of the most loved and best looking films in the past few decades. It’s no accident why. Here are some production drawings and watercolors from over the years, courtesy of BuzzFeed. They’re not new,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 18, 2013 -
Kotaku East
These Aren’t Dragon Ball Space Pods, But Hell, You Can Buy Them Anyway
Japanese retailer Tokyu Hands has an array of interesting products. Its latest could be the most interesting yet: survival pods that look straight out of Dragon Ball Z Last fall, numerous tech sites, including sister site Gizmodo and Japan’s Gigazine, covered “Life Armour”, which are Japanese survival capsules for those worried about another devastating earthquake.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 18, 2013 -
Kotaku East
New Chinese Movie Either Rips Off or Pays Homage to Asura’s Wrath [Update]
Stephen Chow, the guy behind Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle has a new movie out this month in China. It’s called Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons, and part of it will look very familiar to gamers. Very. As numerous Chinese websites point out, a scene in Journey to the West: Conquering the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 18, 2013 -
Kotaku East
Colonel Sanders Dressed in Dragon Ball Z, Doesn’t Unleash a Kamehameha
So good! In Japan, KFC is teaming up with the new Dragon Ball Z anime film, offering DBZ goodies when you order special meal deals. But that’s not all. As previously mentioned (here, here and here), Japanese KFCs usually have Colonel Sanders statues out front. And now, at seven locations across Japan, the Colonel is…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 18, 2013 -
Kotaku East
Dragon Quest X‘s Wii U version goes on sale March 30 in Japan.
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 18, 2013
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