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This Guy Doesn’t Need Paper to Draw Cute Characters. Sand Will Do.
Manga creator Mine Yoshizaki, best known for Sgt. Frog, recently went to the shore, where he left a sand drawing for all to see. This is it. Yoshizaki first got his start making manga based on video games, before establishing himself as a manga artist. Besides Sgt. Frog, he’s also known for creating characters and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 27, 2012 -
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John Travolta Sure Looks Like a Japanese Manga Character
People age. They get old. Some retain their youthful looks. Others gracefully slide into their golden years. John Travolta? The 58 year-old now resembles a Japanese manga character. Last night, Travolta appeared at the Savages premiere, making out with his wife and seemingly groomed as professional assassin Golgo 13. It’s not just the clothes, it’s…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 27, 2012 -
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Hindu Leader Says Controlling Goddess in Online Game Is “Denigration”
Upcoming free-to-play online game Smite features three Hindu gods: Kali, Vamana and Agni. According to religious leader Rajan Zed, the manner that they are depicted in the game is insensitive to Hindu worshippers. The game, Zed contends, trivializes these highly revered Hindu deities, who are worshipped in temples and home shrines and not simply reduced…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 27, 2012 -
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Sony Boss Steps Down from Sony Computer Entertainment
Kaz Hirai, Sony’s CEO, is stepping down as chairman and executive director at SCE. He’ll still be involved in a part-time capacity, however. The decision seems to be so Hirai can focus on running Sony Corp. [Inside Games]
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 27, 2012 -
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Luigi Has a Bra on His Face
Cannot. Unsee. Reddit user SexyPenguin‘s seven year-old daughter pointed out that Luigi’s mustache looked like a bra. That it does. That it really, really does. No wonder Luigi’s so frightened—you would be too if you had underwear permanently affixed to your face. My friend’s 7 year old daughter told me… [Reddit]
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 27, 2012 -
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Meet Dead or Alive 5‘s Newest Fighter
This is Rig, the latest fighter to enter the Dead or Alive 5 fray. Not much is known about the new character: He’s from Canada and his fighting style is taekwondo. Voice actor Hiroki Tochi, who has done lots of work with game studio Tri-Ace, will bring Rig to life. The first images of Rig…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 27, 2012 -
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Dangerous Game of Real-Life Frogger Almost Ends in Tragedy
Growing up, my parents taught me two things: be polite and don’t play in the street. These two kids in Changde, China might know their Ps and Qs, but it looks like they didn’t get the memo about playing in traffic. Out of what appears to be sheer boredom, the two young children sprint across…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 27, 2012 -
Here’s How You Start Skyrim‘s Brand New Dawnguard Quest [UPDATE]
Today, a new quest hit The Elder’s Scrolls: Skyrim called Dawnguard. This video provides a helpful walkthrough on how to start the Dawnguard quest. Have a look. UPDATE: It helps if you’re Level 10, according to this helpful note from the folks promoting the game: “Once Dawnguard is installed, if you’re level 10 or higher…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 26, 2012 -
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How Apple Is More Japanese Than Japan
Apple and its late co-founder Steve Jobs are American success stories. Yet, there isn’t much that’s baseball and apple pie about them. Instead, there is something very Japanese about both. At times, Apple is more Japanese than Japan. Here’s why. When I say Apple is more Japanese than Japan, I’m not talking about the company’s…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 26, 2012 -
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Report: How Nintendo Might Block Used Dragon Quest X Sales
According to a Japanese game retailer, DQX‘s packaging contains a registration code, which made the retailer speculate that it would be impossible to resale the game. This isn’t confirmation, so stay tuned. [Game Shop 1983]
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 26, 2012 -
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This Guy’s Rebel Score Is 99
One of the most iconic images of the last century gets a video game homage. For more info on Tank Man, check out Frontline‘s excellent documentary. The image was created by Cody Walton, who’s an Associate Creative Director for an advertising & PR firm. The name of this work is “The Unknown Rebel”. The Unknown…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 26, 2012 -
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The Wii U’s Price Won’t Be Expensive Like the 3DS’s Was
When the 3DS went on sale, people said it was expensive. And they were right. For a Nintendo handheld, it seemed pricey, leading to sluggish initial sales. That’s why Nintendo cut the handheld’s price shortly after its release. Nintendo doesn’t want to repeat that same mistake again—because that mistake ended up being costly (and sucky)…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 26, 2012 -
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If There Were a Final Fantasy VII Remake, Final Fantasy Would Be Finished
Another day, another request for a Final Fantasy VII remake. The game was released in early 1997, and there are still calls for a remake. Endless calls. At a Square Enix meeting today in Tokyo, honcho Yoichi Wada was asked about, wait for it, the possibility of a FFVII remake. He replied that even within…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 26, 2012 -
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Japanese Politicians Are Thinking about Building Gundam. Like, Real, Working Gundam.
Politicians everywhere are crap—even the ones who are thinking about building a giant, working mecha. In an upcoming broadcast on Japanese video platform Nico Nico Live, members of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party are apparently going to discuss the idea of building a real life Gundam. The Liberal Democratic Party, which ruled Japan for over fifty…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 26, 2012 -
Nintendo Games Turned into Edgy, Sexy Pin-Up Pics
Artist Keith P Rein is noted for his colorful and erotically charged illustrations. What do you expect when the P in Keith P Rein stands for penis. When not working at his design studio, Rein makes pin-up style photos that often use visual puns and feature nudity. His work looks like a fusion of 1940s…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 26, 2012 -
Ten Dots. Five Colors. Okay Puzzle Game, You’ve Got Me.
Flow is a simple game. But it’s one of the most enjoyable games I’ve played in recent memory. Simple, I think, is good. In Flow, there are ten dots, two of each color (blue, red, yellow, orange, and green). The goal is to connect them so that all of them can be connected in the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 25, 2012 -
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The Ruins of Dubai with Wild Animals. Hey, This Could Be a Sony Video Game.
Tokyo Jungle? Ha, more like Dubai Jungle. Artist Richard Allenby-Pratt’s project “Abandoned” shows Dubai in ruins and overrun with a variety of exotic animals that aren’t exactly indigenous to the region. The photos are striking, and if Sony needs inspiration for a Tokyo Jungle follow-up, this might be a good place to look. If you…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 25, 2012
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