Brian Ashcraft

Wii U Exclusive Rayman Legends Looks So Lovely

Here’s the Wii U trailer for Rayman Legends, and damn, this platformer is pretty. The trailer shows off some of the Wii U controls, as well as the game’s enchanting art. Rayman Legends is a Wii U exclusive, and it will be out this holiday season. Check out Kotaku‘s impressions of the game here

Here’s How the Wii U Controller Works with the New Rabbids Game

Yes, we know there’s a Rabbids game for this Wii U. Here’s the latest trailer, which shows off the Wii U controls. It should hopefully give you an idea of what it’ll be like to play Rabbids Land with the Wii U controller—minus the sofa ejection seats!

FIFA 13 is coming to PS Vita, but it won’t connect to the PS3 game.

In Japan, Microsoft’s Take on Windows 7 Has Been…Different

It’s the return of Nanami Madobe! She’s the OS character (née OS-tan) for Windows 7. OS-tan is an anime personification of computer operating systems; they’re usually created online by fans. Nanami Madobe, however, was the first official OS-tan. Windows 7 was Windows 7 in Japan—it wasn’t any different other than being in Japanese. However, back…

Prepare To Watch this New Dark Souls Trailer

So Dark Souls on PC probably isn’t going to be the greatest port of all time. But your PC can run it! That’s a good thing. Just tell that to yourself over and over as you watch the PC port’s latest trailer.

The Avengers Tagline Stirs Up Controversy in Japan

The Avengers isn’t out in Japan yet, but will be later this week. However, the flick’s Japanese tagline is making a few people at least very, very upset. In Japanese, the film’s tagline is 日本よ、これが映画だ or “Hey Japan, this is a movie”. While some might think that seems innocuous enough, a couple prominent individuals have…

Korean Cops Blame Grand Theft Auto for Motorcycle Gang Attack

This Sunday at 4am, five teenage members of a motorcycle gang attacked an inebriated man, reports The Korea Herald. Seoul police think that the teens were copying a scene from Grand Theft Auto IV. The 31 year-old drunk man was sitting on the curb in southern Seoul when the gang assaulted him. Authorities filed for…

Is There Anything More Beautiful than Okami HD?

Tricky question! The HD version for the PS3 looks pretty damn good. If you don’t believe me, have a look at this gameplay footage. The HD version was revealed earlier this summer and will be out this November in Japan, with an international release slated for this winter. Be sure to check out Kotaku‘s impressions…

Some Jerk Throwing Money in the Street

There was the jerk who threw money to get a PC demo station (that was probably fake). Then, there was the jerk who threw money to get a booth companion (that might’ve been fake). And now, there was the jerk who threw money out of his car. That, it seems, was real. According to Chinese…

This Resident Evil 6 Gameplay Footage Might Give You Cabin Fever

Here’s some Jake “Snow-Covered Mountain” gameplay footage, complete with inevitable snowmobile action. Resident Evil 6 will be out this October.

Lost Planet 3 Shows Off New Enemies in Its New Trailer

Upcoming sci-fi title Lost Planet 3 shows off some of the gear in this new trailer. As someone pointed out on YouTube: If it’s so cold, why don’t these characters have headgear to keep their noggins warm?

Vergil Looks Different in this DMC Trailer

Remember Dante’s twin brother, Vergil? Well, he used to look like this. Then, he showed up in DMC: Devil May Cry, and now, he looks like this. Dante used to look different, too, but who’s counting?

First Look at Resident Evil‘s New *Free* Online Service

It’s called ResidentEvil.net, and according to Capcom, it’s “massive”. Launching with Resident Evil 6, the free site tracks all your game data—such as enemy kills, which weapons you dominate with, and your Mercenaries score, among others—to compare with Resident Evil 6 players all over the world. Besides allowing players to see how they stack up,…

BioWare: There’s No “Single Right Time” for DLC

Day one downloadable content sucks, I think. Personally, it makes me feel like a chump. But there must be a reason for it in games like Mass Effect 3, right? BioWare’s Fernando Melo has an explanation. Earlier this year, Kotaku broke the news that Mass Effect 3 had day one DLC. At a recent developer’s…

Japan’s Favorite Arrogant-Looking Chef Serves Up a Video Game Appearance

Celebrity chef Tatsuya Kawagoe is young, handsome, and an internet meme in Japan. The 40 year-old seems to have become an online gag because he’s a good-looking successful guy and sports what the Japanese call a “doyagao” (“self-satisfied look”; ドヤ顔). Besides owning restaurants and releasing his own sauces, Chef Kawagoe recorded a music single, which…

Capcom just announced ResidentEvil.net, which tracks game stats and compares with friends.

China’s Swimming Pool Insanity Will Melt Your Mind

It’s summer! Time to head to the pool and the beach—with a bajillion other people. Here is a sample of what are apparently swimming spots in China. There doesn’t look like there’s much swimming going on. The images are a bit like looking at Pointillism paintings or video game sprites. If these photos amaze you,…

Dante’s brother, Vergil, is headed to DmC; Devil May Cry

What It Was Like Rebuilding Japan Out of LEGO

Earlier this spring, I was at shopping mall in Osaka with my family. It was a typical day—a typical day that involved us hanging out at the Ultraman store While at the mall, we noticed that there was a LEGO event called “Build Up Japan”. Kids were asked to build futuristic structures—by asked, LEGO gave…

Japan Getting a Giant Gundam, Um, Box

Tokyo got a giant Gundam. Osaka? Osaka is getting a giant Gundam box. From August 15 to August 21, an enormous replica of Gundam model packaging is going up in Osaka Station. The structure measures 8.3 meters (27 feet) across. Inside, there will be an array of models on display. The goal is hopefully attract…