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What This Man Really Wanted Was To See Breasts In 3D
Senran Kagura aims to please. So does game designer Kenichiro Takaki. According to Takakai, what inspired the game is probably what will inspired players to buy it: boobs. In a post over on the game’s official site, Takaki, who also developed PSP game Half-Minute Hero, talks about how this is the age of 3D games.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 14, 2011 -
Are You Ready To Party With Famous Japanese Warriors?
Capcom’s Sengoku Basara features famous figures from Japanese history like Date Masamune and Akechi Mitsuhide, but re-imagines them as hot anime dudes. No wonder Japanese ladies love this stuff! The Sengoku Basara, which already has a stage adaptation, is hitting Japanese cinemas this summer as a feature length anime called Sengoku Basara: The Last Party.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 14, 2011 -
Cardboard Robot Game Delayed By Japan’s Earthquake
The build-your-own-robot PSP game Cardboard Senki (which actually comes with plastic robot parts) was supposed to be out in May, but it’s been pushed to June 16 because of the Tohoku Earthquake. The game is made by Level-5 of Professor Layton fame. [via ゲームメモ]
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 14, 2011 -
Sometimes Help Comes From The Most Unlikely People
It’s been over a month since a 9.0 magnitude earthquake rocked northeastern Japan. Within minutes, a massive tsunami pounded the coast. Tens of thousands were either dead or missing, with many more homeless. Popstar Gackt felt compelled to do something, but turned to what many Japanese would view as an unlikely ally to help –…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 14, 2011 -
Sometimes Japan Really Looks Like Japan
YEP, JAPAN | OSAKA,JAPAN: Spotted during a daily walk in far North Osaka. (Photo by Brian Ashcraft) This Might Be The Best Pirate Trap We’ve Ever Seen Garry Newman, the creator of the Garry’s Mod mod/machinima toolkit for the PC, just sprung one of the best pirate traps in recent memory, tricking those who did…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 13, 2011 -
She’s Singing The Song, But Hasn’t Played The Game
Valkyria Chronicles is a truly interesting video game franchise, which, for one reason or another, has been sold short by Sega in recent years. The Tokyo-based game company is relegating the PS3 franchise to the PSP, which doesn’t quite give the Valkyria Chronicles the epic vibe it deserves. There is an anime, however, and it’s…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 13, 2011 -
Second Player Plastic Has Never Looked So Good
Shoot’em up series Darius has a new arcade game, Darius Burst: Another Chronicle and a new series of plastic models, like this. Model maker Plum is releasing a “2 Player” version of the 1/60 Legend Silverhawker it released last fall. The 2P version comes in blue as opposed to the 1P’s red It’ll be out…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 13, 2011 -
Another Earthquake Delayed Game Redated
Hack-and-slash game Warriors: Legends of Troy was delayed after the Tohoku Earthquake (it was supposed to be out March 16 in Japan), but now has a new release date: May 26. The game is already out in the West. Is it any good? [via Game Watch]
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 13, 2011 -
Is This PS3 Exclusive Trolling The Xbox 360?
Infamous 2 is a PS3 exclusive. Sony is publishing the game, and it won’t be on the Xbox 360. That doesn’t mean Infamous is devoid of Xbox 360 references. In the latest trailer, there is an in-game shop called “Red Ring Electronics”, which seems to be a reference to the, ahem, infamous Red Ring of…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 13, 2011 -
Sued PS3 Hacker Says He’ll Never Buy A Sony Product Again
After a court order was issued preventing rapper-turned-hacker George Hotz from ever hacking Sony products again, Hotz is now boycotting the electronics giant’s wares. As previously posted, Hotz agreed to, basically, never mess around with another Sony product ever again. He’s barred from “unauthorized access to any Sony product under the law”, and will be…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 13, 2011 -
The First 3DS Game With An Erotic Game Pedigree?
Senran Kagura -Shojotachi no Shinei- is an upcoming 3DS ninja action game that features “costume damage” and saucy scenes in 3D. According to Japanese magazine leaks (pictured), it even has boobs bursting out in an unseen fashion. All that sounds like, well, what’s bound to happen on the 3DS. The game, however, does have a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 13, 2011 -
In This Clip, Controllers Make The Best Guns
Forgive the leetspeak title, PWN3D is a short film from a couple of friends who work in the film industry. It’s directed by a fella named Shane English, and shows what happens when a video game destroys a living room. Watch it. It’s pretty good!
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 13, 2011 -
The Voice Actress Capturing The Hearts Of Otaku Everywhere
In Japan, voice actresses have a niche fan base. There are magazines and websites dedicated to them, and popular voice actresses might parlay that into music singles or photobooks. Aya Hirano, the voice of Haruhi Suzumiya, was able to make the leap from anime and games to mainstream celebrity, appearing on television and even as…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 13, 2011 -
Blue Lagoon Censored By Earthquake Bulletins
COVERD LAGOON | JAPAN: As an earthquake rocked Japan on Monday, television broadcasts were interrupted, including this broadcast of au naturel flick, The Blue Lagoon. (Photo by 2ch) Is Japan Ready To Stop Ignoring Dr Pepper? For years, Dr Pepper was never popular in Japan. If Japanese people wanted to drink cola, they’d have a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 12, 2011 -
Nintendo’s Next Three Months Of Gaming Look Like This
It’s April. Spring! And Nintendo has a list of what games are hitting its platforms (the Wii, the DS and the 3DS) for the next three months of April, May and June. Let’s have a look, platform by platform. Do be aware that release dates can change. Wii The Conduit 2 – April 12 Rio…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 12, 2011
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