Brian Ashcraft

You’ve Probably Never Seen Japanese Beef Promoted Like This

Kagoshima black beef is some of most delicious wagyu Japan has to offer. Most people in Japan probably already know that! Still, to help get the word out, this special character was created. His name is Kagoshima Kuroushi, which means “Kagoshima Black Cattle”. He’s a macho wrestler. Because nothing says delicious Japanese beef like a…

Project Zwei, Shinji Mikami’s upcoming “pure survival horror game”, has an official site. Platform TBA.

Black Ops II Zombies Leak All Over the Internet [Correction]

Footage of Black Ops II Zombies has hit the web. Have a look, courtesy of As discussed by YouTube user xFlandies, gameplay footage of Black Ops II‘s zombie-infested maps made their way to YouTube, but have since been pulled. Videos of Black Ops II Zombies have been making their way online since late last week.…

F**k You, Ugly Pikachu!

Earlier this month, the fifth annual Wenzhou International Animation Festival was held in China. There were cosplayers, anime, and truly frightening Pocket Monster statues. These photos appeared on Taiwanese site CK101, and show how pleased at least one attendee was with the large Pokémon pieces. The statues, which ranged from 2 to 4 meters tall,…

A New Voice for Pikachu

For fans of the Pokémon anime, Pikachu “talking” has always been pika-pika noise. And the voice of Pikachu has been Ikue Otani Yes, the Mystery Dungeon games have the Pocket Monsters talk to each other with in-game text. But this, this is just messed up. The newest entry’s latest teaser brings that to life with…

It’s Kinda Like a Power Glove for Couch Potatoes

Japanese peripheral maker Thanko is releasing a wireless gesture controlled mouse that you can strap to your hand and, along with Thanko’s Android-enabled TV converters, allow you to sit on you sofa and flick your finger around. The wireless gesture mouse can also be used with Windows and Mac OS. Watch it in action. Lazy…

Report: Teen Commits Suicide After Seeing His Favorite Naruto Character Die

Seeing an anime character die allegedly inspired a 14 year-old Russian boy to jump one hundred feet to his death, says a report. According to Mail Online, Leonid Hmelev committed suicide after seeing his favorite character, Naruto character Itachi Uchiha, die in anime Naruto: Shippuden. The character’s death reportedly saddened the boy. It’s been known…

Yikes! Hair Snakes!!

Japanese popstar Kyary Pamyu Pamyu really got into the Halloween spirit this year, with an array of festive hairstyles, including Medusa and the “Legendary God Hand Hair”. メデューサ [@pamyurin] みよ！ [@pamyurin] 夜の仮装はこれ！ [@pamyurin]

This New Bravely Default Sure Has Some Crappy Art

It really, really does. Shame because so much of the art for the 3DS game is stunning. This newly announced Bravely Default isn’t for the 3DS, however. It’s a free-to-play browser game called Bravely Default: Praying Brage The game’s main illustrator is Square Enix’s Akihiro Yoshida, who worked on Bravely Default. Yoshida’s work is fantastic.…

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On Nov. 17, Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo opens in Japanese theaters. Here’s the latest trailer.

This Is The Next PixelJunk. It’s a PC Game.

Kyoto based Q-Games is working on its new title. The game, currently codenamed PixelJunk 1-6, is being made with the PC specifically in mind. Above is a first look. The 1-6 codename references the game’s place in the PixelJunk series: it will be the sixth PixelJunk game. While developing the game, Q Games is also…

My Model Building Skills Are Not This Awesome

Gunhed, the 1989 film that’s since become a cult hit, is getting a new Gunhed plastic model kit from Kotobukiya. At the Kotobukiya shop in Akihabara, there’s a big display on the kit, showing off various versions of the kit completed by several highly talented model makers. The resulting pieces are wonderful. If only I…

Hatsune Miku on the PS3 Lets Players Pick Up Where They Left Off

Hatsune Miku -Project Diva- f has been one the biggest PS Vita titles as of yet. Selling over 159,000 copies in its first week, the PS Vita rhythm game featuring the famous virtual idol will be getting a PS3 version, Hatsune Miku -Project Diva- F. Notice the big F! According to the developers, in an…

From the looks of it, Scott Holden had an epic Halloween with his ATST costume. Above, you can see it in motion.

The PS3 Gets Certified in China, Which *Might* Mean No More Console Ban

Video game consoles are available throughout China. Officially, they are banned. But that might be changing. According to this China Compulsory Certificate document (via Sina Weibo and TechinAsia), Sony was issued a compulsory safety mark necessary to sell products in China. The document originally surfaced on Chinese social networking sites, but it can also be…

Today Is “Sushi Day” in Japan

While certainly not a national holiday, November 1 is “Sushi Day” (“Sushi no hi” or すしの日) in Japan. Good news if you love sushi. Sushi Day was started in 1961 by the country’s sushi guild as a way to promote the food. November was selected because it’s after the rice harvest and seafood is especially…

Sony Thinks It Will Sell Slightly Fewer PS Vitas and PSPs

Don’t fret! Sony is doing better and slowly turning things around. However, the Tokyo-based electronics giant is a little less bullish on its gaming handhelds. From Reuters: “Sony cut its forecast for full-year sales of its hand-held PSP and Vita game consoles to 10 million from a previous forecast of 12 million.” Sony posts small…

In France, the PS Vita Is Being Promoted with Four Breasts

The PS Vita has front touch and rear touch, giving the portable a new type of gaming sensation. Here, a French PS Vita promotional ad’s interpretation of that dual touch sensation seems somewhat different フランスのVita広告がけっこうエロいwww [@Goldengreg via ゲーハー黙示録]

Here’s Freddie Wong’s Take on Hitman

Filmmaker Freddie Wong isn’t making a documentary about cleaning the pool here, but a Hitman promo clip. It’s a little over four minutes long and way better than the Hitman movie Hollywood churned out a few years ago. Hitman Absolution [Tumblr]

This Christmas, Japan Is Dreaming of Pepsi. White Pepsi.

Pepsi in Japan is different. Every summer, Pepsi Japan releases peculiar flavors, whether that is Salty Watermelon or Ice Cucumber-or heck, even shiso as well as red bean flavored cola. This winter, Pepsi Japan is releasing another curio: Pepsi White. In the 2008, Japan got a Pepsi White, but it was yogurt flavored. This year’s…