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How Many Different PSP Poses Can You Strike in Skimpy Clothes?
In China, there’s a whole subgenre of tech models who specialize in wearing skimpy clothes and posting with electronics. According to Liu Youqi’s profile, she’s not one of those, but rather, a cosplayer. Her photos beg to differ. The model, who also calls herself “Sevenbaby”, shows how you can pose with hardware, while not looking…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 5, 2012 -
How E3’s Best Looking Game (So Far!) Rewrote History
Watch Dogs looks to be the best game you’ll see at the E3 gaming expo this year. The plot—one of paranoia—seems like a hype version of reality. In the background trailer for the game, the stage is set by ripping a page out of history. The game’s background trailer starts off with by mentioning a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 5, 2012 -
Um, Where the Hell Is Last Guardian?
There was one glaring omission today. There was one glaring omission last fall at the Tokyo Game Show. It was the same glaring omission. It was The Last Guardian Kotaku saw the game in spring 2011, and it appeared to be progressing well. Appearances can be deceiving. First revealed in 2009, development for the eagerly…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 5, 2012 -
Sony Is Planning to Bring Remote Play to Ico, Shadows of the Colossus, and More
Remote play (the ability to play console games on your Vita) appears to be slated for Ico, God of War HD, God of War II HD, Shadows of the Colossus. BlazBlue and BlazBlue Continuum Shift are supported. ファミ通 via @jonnyram]
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 5, 2012 -
The Naval Battles in Assassin’s Creed III Are Epic and Salty
As Ubisoft pointed out, the American Revolution was not just fought on land. It was also fought on sea. Assassin’s Creed III recreated the costal waters of the 18th century and designed an in-game weather system that can turn pleasant sea weather into anything but. Assassin’s Creed 3 Naval Warfare Gameplay [YouTube]
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 5, 2012 -
Big and Bald. Yep, These Are New God of War: Ascension Images.
The latest God of War is PS Vita PS3 bound. Dubbed God of War: Ascension, the game is slated for release in March 2013. Eds. Note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated this game was a PS Vita. Apologies!
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 5, 2012 -
These Game Images Are Beyond Stunning
Quantic Dream, the studio behind Heavy Rain, is back with another photorealistic, eye-popping game. It’s called Beyond, and it stars Ellen Page. Beyond looks more action oriented than Heavy Rain. But like Heavy Rain, it sports some jaw-dropping visuals.
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 5, 2012 -
Here We Go Again, Nintendo Calls New 3DS Report “Speculation” and Incorrect
This morning in Japan, respected newspaper Nikkei ran a story that Nintendo is unveiling a new 3DS. According to the Nikkei, the new 3DS will have a 4.3 inch screen, which is far larger than the current model’s 3.02 inch screen. It could go on sale as early as this summer. What’s more, the report…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 4, 2012 -
A PlayStation Move Wheel Races Out
Revealed at E3, the PlayStation Move Racing Wheel can turn your Move into a car steering wheel, a motorcycle handle, or what looks like a medieval torture device. According to Sony, the wheel has force feedback, racing car style paddle shifters, and motorcycle twist throttle controls. It’s priced at US$39.99 and out this fall. The…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 4, 2012 -
Together Alone? How Nintendo Wants To Change the Way People Interact
A family gathers in a living room. They’re all together, but each of them is alone, looking at their hardware—laptops, smartphones, tablets, whatever And you, you go out with friends, but you find yourself checking your email or Twitter instead of talking to those around you. This is the age in which we live: we…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 4, 2012 -
Quantic Dream’s New Game Is Called Beyond. It’s a Sony Exclusive.
Sources tell website MCVUK that developer Quantic Dream’s next game is called Beyond. Quantic Dream boss David Cage is expected to debut the game this week in Los Angeles at a Sony press event. According to MCVUK, Beyond is a Sony exclusive that, like Heavy Rain, will be narrative based and feature motion captured actors.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 4, 2012 -
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The Idea That Drives Nintendo
For a company known for colorful, cute games, Nintendo’s Kyoto headquarters is anything but. The first floor lobby—covered in white marble—looks more like an insurance company’s than one of Japan’s most creative companies. During a recent video presentation, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata noted that the room he was speaking from was plain. However, above Iwata,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 4, 2012 -
Kotaku EastNaked PC Gamer Arouses Suspicions
People game naked. People game in their underwear. People game in robes and bath towels. But very few people film their bodies in various states of undress as they rave on and on about video games. That is, unless they’re trying to sell something. Recently, a clip of a Taiwanese gamer wearing nothing but a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 4, 2012 -
Kotaku East
Japanese Pop Diva Singing the New Tales Theme
There’s a new Tales of Xillia game headed to the PS3. If you remember who sang the first game’s theme song (I do!), then you won’t be surprised that pop singer Ayumi Hamasaki is returning for the theme song. The singer didn’t show at the recent Tales of Xillia event, but appeared in a pre-recorded…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 4, 2012
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