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Father Beat Son, Chained Him to a Pole Over Video Games
In Batt-ambang town, Cambodia, Sok Thoeun got angry at his 13 year-old son after catching him in an internet cafe, playing computer games. The elder Sok forcibly removed his son, Khorn, from the net cafe and beat him brutally. “As well as beating his son, he put chains around the boy’s neck and legs and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 29, 2012 -
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What Does a Persona Porn Parody’s Cover Look Like? This
Japanese role-playing game Persona is getting a porn parody. It’s called Perofella, and it’s coming later this spring. Check out that logo! They really nailed that. TMAによるペルソナ4のAV『ペロフ○ラ』パッケージが公開！ロゴ頑張ったｗｗｗｗ [トー速]
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 29, 2012 -
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Gundam Tofu Is Green, But Not a Mech
Japan is getting Gundam MS-06 Zaku II shaped tofu. It’s green! It’s actually edamame flavored—hence the green color. And supposedly, it tastes pretty good. Sister site Kotaku Japan previously detailed the side dish, and Japanese website Gigazine did a Zaku tofu…unboxing? Unwrapping? Whatever—you can see pictures in the gallery above. How about that awesome spoon,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 29, 2012 -
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Let Hello Kitty Predict Your Death
Hello Kitty has an array of products—plush toys, stationary, underwear, and, yes, that infamous vibrator. According to website Hello Kitty Universe, there are also Hello Kitty tarot cards. Has the Grim Reaper ever looked so adorable? Put done that scythe and give me a hug! A hug OF DEATH. Hello Kitty Tarot Cards [Hello Kitty…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 29, 2012 -
Kotaku EastWho Is More Authentic? Lana Del Rey or Japan’s Virtual Singing Idol?
The Idea Channel poses this question, and boy is it an interesting one. Watch the above video and decide for yourself! Is Miku Hatsune A More Authentic Pop Star Than Lana Del Rey? [YouTube]
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 29, 2012 -
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Suggestive Games and Cute Food! Boys-Love Manga Comes Alive in This Tokyo Bar
In Japan, there are tons of maid cafes for nerds to patron and gaze at young women in maid outfits. But what about females who aren’t interested in looking at other ladies? Or dudes who don’t like girls? Where are they supposed to go? MiracleJumP in Tokyo’s geek district Akihabara is a “boys love” cafe…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 29, 2012 -
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Japan Doesn’t Really Want Its Own Assassin’s Creed, Either
Wouldn’t Japan made a great setting for Assassin’s Creed? Beautiful cities, amazing weaponry, and, yes, ninja. The game’s developers begs to differ, saying that Japan wouldn’t make a good AC setting. But what does Japan think? Japan, for the most part, agrees. Sister site Kotaku Japan translated Kotaku‘s article, which detailed Ubisoft’s reasons for not…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 29, 2012 -
Kotaku EastIn China, Kids Are Turning into Anime Characters with Pointy Chins and Huge Eyes
It’s the new thing. Apparently! Young Chinese are uploading pic after pic of themselves looking googly-eyed into the camera, sporting sharp threads, and even sharper chins. The “pointy-style” isn’t just for girls as some guys are getting in on the act, too. The look really started to take off last summer when a girl named…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 29, 2012 -
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Report: Overworked Foxconn Workers Complaining About Too Much Vacation
Remember when people would complain about those horrible working conditions at Foxconn plants? How employees worked too much? Now, people—well, Foxconn workers—are complaining about something else: too little work. According to China Business News (via TechInAsia), Foxconn workers on the iPad line are suddenly finding themselves twiddling their thumbs with loads of time off. And…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 28, 2012 -
When Did Little King’s Story Get so, Ahem, Sexy?
Last I checked, Little King’s Story was not a sexy game. It was a cute game. Now that Konami is handling the game, it seems different. Have a look at these latest screens! The game, dubbed New Little King’s Story, will be released on the PS Vita tomorrow and has touch-based controls. And ladies in…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 28, 2012 -
Kotaku EastWould You Like To Watch a Fat Man Dancing to Cute Japanese Music?
Make that, a fat man in skivvies. And black socks. Sure you would! Here a large man gets down to , a popular remix from a boss battle them in Tohou’s maniac shooter Prefect Cherry Blossom. 日本のテクノダンスと紹介されていた、わら人形に五寸釘おじさん [Zaeega]
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 28, 2012 -
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Cosplayers Selling Pics and Posing for Them
Usually when cosplayers pop up at events, they’re just there to pose for photos. But at Romket, they’re they to sell their cosplay discs and pose for pictures. Visitors must pay a ¥2,500 for the standard entrance fee. Coplayers offer their ROM discs for purchase—much like they do at Comic Market if you’ve attended that.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 28, 2012 -
Kotaku EastRelax! Sometimes Hollywood Doesn’t Whitewash *Everything*
Yesterday, it was revealed that Hollywood acquired the rights to the 1970s Japanese manga Lone Wolf and Cub. Upon hearing this, my heart sank. There are already a series of wonderful Lone Wolf and Cub films starring Tomisaburo Wakayama, older brother of legendary Zatoichi actor Shintaro Katsu. My heart sank because Hollywood, no doubt, is…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 28, 2012 -
In BioShock: Infinite, This Siren Will Raise the Dead
In the above video, Irrational Games introduces the Siren—a creepy baddie who is able to raise the dead. In the above clip, BioShock: Infinite‘s creators talk about the character and briefly show game footage of her. Blink and you’ll miss it. BioShock: Infinite is slated for release on Oct. 16.
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 27, 2012 -
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Marvel at China’s Movie Poster Rip-Offs
If you think Hollywood (or the game industry, for that matter) isn’t creative, check out the folks working China’s dream factory. Many of the posters are straight up copies, while some of them *could* be kwinky-dinks, such as the Hero and the DOA: Dead or Alive posters. One of the most interesting things about Chinese…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 27, 2012 -
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Namco Bandai Updates Its “X” with “Action Adventure”
Thrilling! Day two of Namco Bandai’s drip-fed PR continues. In this installment of irritating corporate promotion, Namco Bandai added the words “action adventure” in Japanese, along with three question marks. I don’t know what the game is, but unless it’s something utterly fantastic, I already hate it. New Title [Namco Bandai]
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 27, 2012
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