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This Man Can’t Really Sing
But he has an awesome beard. And a big heart. And the song is touching. Depressing as hell, but touching. I’ll see all of you on Rainbow Road. Morning music videos: “Rainbow Road”, the most off-key Mario Kart tribute ever/a> [I Heart Chaos]
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 4, 2010 -
Let’s Listen To The Akihabara Girl Group Sing Dragon Ball
You know, why not. That’s what ears are for. As previously posted, idol group AKB48 is singing the ending theme for anime series Dragon Ball Kai. AKB48 has, depending on many members have joined or left, around 48 members. Seven members from the Akihabara-based idol outfit will make up a new sub-group called “Team Dragon”…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 4, 2010 -
Can You Spot The Differences?
These days the majority of multi-platform games look about the same. Not No More Heroes: Heroes’ Paradise. No More Heroes was originally released on the Wii, but No More Heroes: Heroes’ Paradise is an HD port of the game. Heroes’ Paradise was released on the Xbox 360 and the PS3 last month. How are these…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 4, 2010 -
How To Kill Time In An Arcade
Bring a Nintendo DS! As seen by me.
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 4, 2010 -
They Are Not Simply Cosplayers
These folks are cosplaying booth companions. While booth companions at most trade shows are decked out in skimpy clothes with a corporate logo, geek event Dream Party is a little different. Tokyo Party is a gathering of console game developers, retailers and fans. Some, but not all, of the game developers (take UNiSONSHIFT, Navel and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 4, 2010 -
Is Gran Turismo 5 Done Yet?
No, no it’s not. The years-in-the-making Gran Turismo 5 was originally supposed to be released this March in Japan. It is now May. The game is not out. It was delayed this past January and given a new release date: “To be announced”. Last September, it was revealed that Gran Turismo 5 was then currently…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 4, 2010 -
Would You Like To See All Of The Xbox 360 Games?
Released in Japan, that is. One Japanese man has amassed a collection of all the Xbox 360 games released in The Land of the Rising Sun. This individual claims he has run out of shelf space. And for good measure, he also has all the original Xbox games, too. If you are ever wondering what…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 4, 2010 -
Capcom’s Founder Would Like You To Guzzle This
Osaka-based game developer Capcom is known for…developing games. The company’s boss now has a side business, though. Let’s drink to that. No, literally. Last weekend, Capcom CEO Kenzo Tsujimoto opened a new US$100 million winery in Napa, California that boasts two fermenting rooms and a cave to age barrels of wine. As Kotaku previously pointed…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 4, 2010 -
A Week In Comments
New Pokemons You Can Cuddle Comment by: Trygle12’s posts considered harmful! Nominated by: ElPenguinoMasFino Zorua used Snuggle! The foe is overcome by DAWWWW! Zorua used Double Team! It’s evasion sharply rose! The foe is overcome by DAWWWW! Zorua used “Hyper Voice”! The foe is rattled by 10 different action phrases!! The foe is overcome with…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 4, 2010 -
Hey Look, Nissan Fairlady Z!
To: Crecente From: Bashcraft When I was a kid, my best friend’s mother drove this car. It was, well, not yellow (it was brown), but here it is at the Tomica show we went to over the weekend. And here we are decades later, me living in another country and my spawn posing for a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 3, 2010 -
Chinese Comic Artist: Judge Me By My Work, Not Looks
Xià Dá, a Chinese comic book artist, is 28 years-old. She recently appeared in a photo layout in a Chinese PSP magazine. The photos from that layout caused quite a stir online. “I’d rather people not make a fuss over my looks,” says artist. She notes that her fans have been following her work for…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 3, 2010 -
Gundam Made From Plastic Model Throw-Aways
We’ve already seen a pricey, wooden Gundam model. Let’s see something cheaper, something plastic. This do-it-yourself RX78 Gundam is made completely of runners. Runners, as blog DannyChoo.com points out, are the leftover plastic bits that the model parts are connected to. フィギュアコミュニティサイト fg – フィギュア、模型、造形、プラモデル、立体物のSNS [fg-site via DannyChoo]
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 3, 2010 -
A Love Plus Figure For You To Love
Konami’s Nintendo DS love simulator Love Plus is popular in Japan. Very popular. That means one thing. Figurines! Love Plus character Manaka Takane is getting a color resin statue on May 4, 2010 from figure group The Poppy Puppet. According to website Neko Magic, the price is not known, and there are few details about…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 3, 2010 -
Neon Genesis Racing
Gentlemen, start your engines. Your bio-mechanical Neon Genesis Evangelion engines. This Saturday, Run’a Entertainment’s “Evangelion RT-01 apr Corolla” team completed its first day or racing in the Super GT300-class grand touring championship series. The team placed #14. The team’s Corolla is painted after the Evangelion EVA-01 unit, and the driver’s suits were modeled after the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 3, 2010 -
What Has Treyarch Done For Call of Duty?
The upcoming Call of Duty title, Call of Duty: Black Ops, was developed by Santa Monica-based studio Treyarch. The studio did not create Call of Duty. Has it done anything for the franchise? Back in 2003, the Call of Duty franchise was developed and created by Infinity Ward for the PC. Treyarch was brought on…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 3, 2010 -
Sexy Time With Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
You thought that soundtrack slip cover was something? As with Metal Gear Solid 4, a batch of sexy time Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker screens has made its way to the internet. The Peace Walker screens show Costa Rican girl Paz, who is studying peace at the University of Peace. Here, she’s in her underoos.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 3, 2010 -
How To Fight Glare
As seen on a sunny day in Tokyo by AltJapan
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 3, 2010 -
“Throwing Like A Girl”
To: Crecente From: Bashcraft It’s Golden Week in Japan — a bunch of spring holidays clumped together. This morning, we went to the park and played catch. I really love baseball, really love playing it. I have two super nice Made in USA pro model Rawlings gloves, which I treasure. Mrs. Bashcraft and I played…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 30, 2010 -
Why There Are Gold Farmers In China
Yes, of course, there are gold farmers in China. But why? As stated in my review, Author Cory Doctorow’s upcoming book For the Win does a fantastic job of putting a human face on China’s online gaming gold farmers. Read the review for more. Obviously, the “gold” here is virtual in-game currency! And the “gold…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 30, 2010 -
It’s Like Street Fighter, But With Stripping
The objective in Super Strip Fighter IV isn’t necessarily simply to beat your enemy. Sometimes, it’s something else entirely. Created by doujin circle Studio S, Super Strip Fighter IV is an 18-years-old-and-up “parody” fighting game that has 15 brawlers in skimpy outfits (and one big fat geek) duke it out. The game makes knowing nods…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 30, 2010
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