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Viewtiful Joe Designer Would Like To Make More Viewtiful Joe
Once upon a time, game designer Hideki Kamiya worked at Capcom and made games like Viewtiful Joe and Okami. Now he works at new start-up Platinum Games and makes games like Bayonetta. But does he want to make sequels to those old titles? “I don’t have the rights to any of the IPs that I’ve…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 8, 2009 -
Alone in the Dark II Finally Getting U.S. Release
The last we heard about the second Alone in the Dark movie, Alone in the Dark II, was way back in 2007 when it was announced that actors Lance Henriksen and Danny Trejo would be appearing in the flick. While the straight-to-DVD has already gotten a release in Europe and Australia, the flick never got…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 7, 2009 -
Where Are *You* From?
To: Totilo From: Bashcraft Mrs. Bashcraft is watching Oliver Stone’s JFK — we’re going to my hometown, Dallas, in a week. I guess this is preparation for her trip to Dallas? (. _ .;) It’s kinda strange to be from a city that’s best know as the place where a U.S. president was assassinated. I’ve…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 7, 2009 -
The Biggest Selling Games In Japan For November
Enterbrain, which publishes Japanese game magazine Famitsu, has crunched data for the top ten selling games Japan during the period beginning October 26 and ending November 29. Let’s have a look: 10. Tekken 6 Launch: October 29, 2009 Sales: 158,965 units Life to date: 158,965 9. Inazuma Eleven 2 Launch: October 1 Sales: 163,769 Life…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 7, 2009 -
New Super Mario Bros. Wii Defeats Super Smash Bros. Brawl In First Week Sales
Don’t worry! There’s always next week. According to sales numbers from Famitsu publisher Enterbrain, Wii title New Super Mario Bros. Wii nearly sold a million in its first week in Japan. This is the biggest debut for a Wii title. Between December 3 and December 6, the game sold 936,734 copies, posting higher first week…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 7, 2009 -
Square Enix President Calls “Western Game” Label “Terribly Discriminatory”
Gotta give Square Enix credit. For an enormous (and still conservative) company, it sure is trying hard to expand its horizons. Just listen to company boss Yoichi Wada talk. “Even now, there have been people in Japan using the label youge- (Western games) with a terribly discriminatory meaning,” Wada said in a recent interview on…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 7, 2009 -
Level Up Your Head With Final Fantasy XIII Elixir
Another Final Fantasy game means another Final Fantasy drink. Another Final Fantasy drink means, wait for it, another Final Fantasy drink TV ad. The woman in the ad keeps saying “at last” or “finally” over and over again as her noggin is pummeled with various objects. She’s hard headed, this lady.
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 7, 2009 -
Sonic’s Shoes Inspired by Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson and SEGA had a long history with Jackson appearing in and working on SEGA games. But his connection to SEGA goes deeper — right down to Sonic’s shoes. When Sonic character designer Naoto Ohshima was asked by game site Gamasutra the obvious question as to why Sonic’s sneakers are white and red, it…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 7, 2009 -
Dress As This Final Fantasy XIII Lady For $100
The Japanese internet has assembled the costume for character Serah from the goods at low priced, budget-priced Japanese retailer Shimamura. All these items, while not *exactly* the same, are purchasable! The total tally is ¥9,350 or US$103. FF13のセラの服はしまむらで揃える事が出来るらしい [はちま起稿]
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 7, 2009 -
Comparing The Boobs and Butts of Bayonetta
Bayonetta has been released in Japan, and with its game already out and receiving stellar reviews, developer Platinum Games might have a little more free time on its hands before the game launches abroad. Not a lot of free time, but just enough free time to compare two of the breasts and butts in Bayonetta.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 7, 2009 -
What Do You Want For The Holidays?
Hi. Um, how are you? That’s nice. Let’s talk, m’kay. Here’s how it works: We ask a question, you answer it. Simple and no strings attached! This isn’t some marketing survey or whatever. It’s an emotional investment in you. Yes, we’re interested in knowing you, Kotaku reader person. You probably know oodles about us –…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 5, 2009 -
A Week In Comments
Final Fight: Double Impact Screens Comment by: BryanH Nominated by: Showmeyomoves! Everyone secretly wishes they were Mike Haggar. I know what you’re thinking, ‘Of course I would want to be Mike Haggar, that is obvious. But everyone?’ Yes, truely. Lets look at the facts. 1. He was once a professional wrestler, and not that queer…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 5, 2009 -
Check Out This Girl’s Final Fantasy XIII Summon
Not much time left before Final Fantasy XIII is released in Japan on December 17, but Square Enix has released some new screenshots — mostly of characters Cid Raines and Oerba Dia Vanille’s summon, Hecatoncheir. FFXIII [Official Site]
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 4, 2009 -
Arcade Cabinets Make The Best Imaginary Buildings
As seen on supertotto via GameSetWatch.
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 4, 2009 -
So Many Gundam Games, So Little Time
To mark the 30th anniversary of Gundam, a series of 11 titles at budget pricing will be released in Japan on December 17. Look at all those Gundam games. The games are: PSP Mobile Suit Gundam: Giren no Yabou Axis no Kyoui V Gundam Battle Universe Mobile Suit Gundam: SEED Rengou vs. Z.A.F.T. PORTABLE PS3…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 3, 2009 -
Are You A Cosplayer?
To: Totilo From: Bashcraft RE: I Had One Good Tiger Woods Anecdote (Emphasis On *Had*) No, not you, Total. But you reader person. If cosplay and have a website, shoot me an email. THANKS! Bummer about the Tiger Woods anecdote. What you missed last night Reviewing A Game On Their Terms: The Increasingly Prominent “Review…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 3, 2009 -
Bring Your Slave Gladiator Girl To Work Day
Do you know what today is? Why, it’s bring your slave gladiator girl to work day — or as it’s commonly know “BYSGGTWD”. Sure, we’ve already seen this girl loads. But we haven’t seen her using a computer, a telephone or a copy machine. The lady even takes off her helmet and lets a staffer…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 3, 2009 -
The 2009 PlayStation Award Winners Are…
Every year Sony Computer Entertainment Japan recognizes the biggest selling domestic titles on the PlayStation platform with the PlayStation Awards. The ¥500,000 (US$5,700) “Gold Prize” is given to titles that ship between 500,00 and 1 million units. This year’s winners are Yakuza 3 and Resident Evil 5 on the PS3 and DISSIDIA Final Fantasy on…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 3, 2009 -
NSFW: Adult Game Bundled With “Personal Assistant”
Unabashedly 18-years-old-and-up PC game Lots of Mothers!! features just that — lots of mothers. The limited edition bundle features something else. Priced at ¥9,420 (US$107), the bundle comes with the game disc, a special manga, an audio CD and, ahem, a “personal assistant”. Those who order by mail get two personal assistants. There are apparently…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 3, 2009
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