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Kotaku EastJapanMan Makes Excellent Gundam Themed Masks
Usually, cosplay builder Gekidan makes helmets and armor. These are not usual times, and recently, he’s been making Gundam-themed masks. When he ventured outside in the Mobile Suit Gundam mask, Gekidan used the hashtags #自作マスク (“self-made mask”) and #ウィルス対策 (“virus countermeasure”). Its design appears to be the most functional. Gekidan isn’t only making Gundam themed…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 31, 2020 -
In what must be the oddest Japanese corporate announcement ever, comedian Egashira 2:50 reveals that Sega Games and Sega Interactive are merging to become…Sega. Egashira 2:50 says he’s cheering on the company, adding that he doesn’t want it to go under and hopes it creates more legendary stuff.
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 31, 2020 -
CultureTrack: Re: Stacks | Artist: Bon Iver | Album: For Emma, Forever Ago
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 30, 2020 -
Some Players Are Adding Sexy Stuff To Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is not a sexy game. But that hasn’t stopped the drawings of dicks and breasts, sexy custom outfits and more. All this is inevitable, I know! Note: This article has NSFW content that some readers might find objectionable. As Kotaku previously posted investigative report, if people can create dicks in a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 30, 2020 -
Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy VII Remake will be shipped early to Europe and Australia due to covid-19. An official statement reads: “Our highest priority is that all of you, including those who live in countries facing the biggest disruption, can play the game at launch, so we made the decision to ship…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 30, 2020 -
Kotaku EastJapanThe Merits And Demerits Of Using Animal Crossing: New Horizons For Telecommuting
Due to the global novel coronavirus covid-19 pandemic, many people are not only staying at home but working there. In Japan, the editorial department of game site Inside decided to hold meetings in the happiest place there is: Animal Crossing There were merits to meeting up online in New Horizons. According to Inside, those include:…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 30, 2020 -
CultureTrack: Murder Most Foul | Artist: Bob Dylan | Album: Murder Most Foul (single)
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 27, 2020 -
Kotaku EastJapanCoronavirus Covid-19 Is A Pandemic, But Comic Market Still Seems Scheduled For May [Update: It’s Canceled]
Yesterday, the World Health Organization officially declared covid-19 a pandemic. The NBA suspended the season. E3 was canceled. The Osaka sumo tournament banned in-person spectators. But Japan’s Comic Market, dubbed the largest fan event on Earth, still seems slated for this May. Update: 3/27/2020, 7:30 p.m. EST: IT Media reports that this May’s Comic Market will…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 27, 2020 -
Kotaku EastJapanPeople Are Adding Dragon Ball‘s Yamcha To Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Some players have been adding Yamcha’s infamous pose to Animal Crossing: New Horizons. But why? The pose is well known, but the reason is more than how striking (and humorous) it looks in New Horizons. Rather, Yamcha’s birthday is March 20, which is the day Animal Crossing: New Horizons was released. When New Horizons was…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 27, 2020 -
CultureTrack: You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere | Artist: The Byrds | Album: Sweetheart of the Rodeo
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 26, 2020 -
Kotaku EastJapanIn Animal Crossing: New Horizons, People Are Decorating Excellent Rooms
Not only are people crafting wonderful outfits in the latest Animal Crossing, but they are also decorating interesting and wonderful rooms. Of course, room decoration isn’t new to the Animal Crossing games. But the release of New Horizons has sparked players’ creativity, resulting in an array of living spaces. Let’s take a look! In case…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 26, 2020 -
CultureTrack: Boogie Chillun | Artist: John Lee Hooker | Album: Whiskey & Wimmen
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 25, 2020 -
In Japan, Animal Crossing Players Are Making Incredible Custom Outfits
All over the world, the creativity fueled by Animal Crossing continues to impress as players make all sorts of custom clothing. In particular, fans in Japan are crafting some excellent outfits. As with Animal Crossing: New Leaf, players can recreate real threads with the in-game custom design tools. In New Horizons, they can either import…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 25, 2020