Brian Ashcraft

Victoria’s Secret Features an Unexpected Anime Inspiration

When you think Victoria’s Secret, you probably think lingerie. Makes sense! Because that’s exactly what the company makes and sells. You, however, do not think Japanese animation. Right now, though, you will. That’s because the famed underwear maker showed an unlikely inspiration at its recent fashion show. On November 7, Victoria’s Secret had its models…

So What’s Mitt Romney Doing Right About Now?

The election is over! Mitt Romney didn’t win the presidency. That doesn’t mean he didn’t win. Halo 4 is out. Romney Today [snatchninja@Reddit]

Zynga Japan is shutting down three more of its games. Things don’t look good for the Japan branch, reports Games.com

This Is Probably The Oddest (and Most Awesome) Cosplay Trend Right Now

This week on Twitter, cosplayers have been posting photos with the following theme: “If you put cosplay outfits outside the bathroom, it looks like the character is taking a bath.” Japanese bathrooms are different from Western ones. The bath and the toilet are typically separate. The bathroom is kind of like a giant shower with…

Call of Duty: Black Ops II Will Feature Multiplayer Live-Streaming Via YouTube

Activision’s FPS sequel will be breaking new ground when Call of Duty: Black Ops II allows players to broadcast live in-game multiplayer streaming to YouTube from the Xbox 360 and PS3. As previously mentioned, the new functionality is a first for modern consoles, allowing them to transmit gameplay in real-time. The streams will be viewable…

Report: Grand Theft Auto V Stars “an East Coast Gangster”

Here are some new details about the eagerly anticipated Grand Theft Auto V. According to website CVG, ShortList Magazine, which apparently revealed the above image on its website, wrote this about the game’s main character: The protagonist is an “East Coast gangster”, who moved to the game’s Los Santos setting (Rockstar’s take on LA and…

In Japan, There’s Halo 4 with Hard Gay

Japanese comedian Hard Gay, who is hardly gay, was roped in by Microsoft Japan to promote Halo 4 at a recent event in Tokyo. While Hard Gay, whose real name is Masaki Sumitani, hit it big in Japan back in 2005, he hasn’t appeared that much on television of late, save for the occasional appearance…

It’s Like This Dude Has a Baby Penis

If you are familiar with the Japanese manga Beelzebub, you probably know that delinquent Tatsumi Oga cannot be separated from Baby Beel by several meters. Doing so results in instant death. This image, which is making the rounds on Japanese websites and bulletin boards, shows Oga and Baby Beel. It looks like it’s from the…

Mother Grinds Through Online Game So Her Daughter Doesn’t Have To

Online games require time. Time isn’t something that ten year-old Xiao Liu has. See, her mom has been limiting how long she could play online with her friends. That has made the girl upset. How was she to level up and keep up the pace with her friends? Not having enough time to grind, Xiao…

Here’s How To Get the Golden Droids in Angry Birds Star Wars

Angry Birds has Golden Eggs. Angry Birds Star Wars, however, has Golden Droids. YouTube user AngryBirdsNest has gone through and provided helpful walkthroughs so you can snag the Golden Droids. Have a look in the above gallery. More on AngryBirdsNest’s site AngryBirdsNest [YouTube]

The Crucifixion of Japan’s Greatest Super Hero

Earlier this month in Tokyo, Bandai showed off some of its latest figurines. Iconic characters were recreated in sculpted plastic. Many of the figures were aimed at older collectors, and one set in particular depicted stood out: the crucifixion of the Ultramen. Ultraman is an iconic Japanese superhero. Kids grow up watching his adventures on…

Angry Birds Star Wars is now out on the Apple iTunes Store.

Nintendo Created a Penis-Drawing Inferno

Nintendo’s new console, the Wii U, allows players to not only write messages, but also draw them. It’s surprising just how many different places players can draw pictures—whether that’s in the Miiverse or in games. If history is anything to go by, the Wii U is going to be a hotbed of dick-drawings. At one…

Former Square Honcho Calls Square Enix a “Complete Failure” with “No Vision”

With Square Enix posting losses in its latest earnings, former Square Co. boss Hisashi Suzuki thought this would be good a time as any to kick the company while it is down. Via Twitter, Suzuki didn’t hold back, claiming that the total value of publicly traded stock is not higher than it was before Square…

Watch Assassin’s Creed III Confuse the Hell Out of a Cat

Assassin’s Creed III is a dazzling looking game. But it’s not only the game’s accurate recreations of Colonial America that impress, but also its realistic portrayal of dogs. Don’t believe me? Just ask this cat. Assassin’s Creed confuses cat [Silvy Alblas@YouTube]

In Japan, Nintendo is launching a subscription based Wii Karaoke U that is similar to the popular Joysound Wii game.

Devil May Cry Over Your Wonderful Abs and Big Guns

The look of Devil May Cry is iconic. That probably explains why the latest game, DmC, with its new visual flair, is so divisive. Let’s put aside those squabbles momentarily. Let’s see how wonderful people bring Devil May Cry to life. Here are some—though, not all—of the best Dante-cosplay the internet has to offer, with…

Wii U’s Video Chat Looks Like, Well, Video Chat

Tonight, Nintendo showed off how video chat works on the Wii U. The feature takes advantage of the GamePad’s camera, and, um, it seems to look pretty much like video chat. Though, it does have the added ability of letting you draw hearts on Reggie’s face. Nintendo Direct [任天堂]

How the Wii U Handles Comments

In Nintendo’s Miiverse, players can register new friends and follow them. (There is also a direct messaging function.) But since everyone is talking about video games in the Miiverse, you might accidentally read a spoiler. Good news: Spoilers can be hidden. The MiiVerse is designed to quickly hide common spoilers through an automatic setting. You…

Important Details About the New Nintendo Network ID

One of the big changes for the Wii U is the Nintendo Network. Instead of Friend Codes, the Nintendo Network uses the Nintendo Network ID. But before you get started, users must create a User Account. For each Wii U console, it’s possible to create up to 12 User Accounts. Then, after that, you create…