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Fat Princess Delayed In Japan
Slated for release today, the Sony published capture-the-plump-princess title has been pushed back in Japan. Some on the Japanese internet are suggesting that the reason for the delay is that the game’s cute cartoon characters have four fingers — “four” is the equivalent of “13” in Japanese, a highly unlucky number that can reference death.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 19, 2009 -
Just How Real Is Gran Turismo PSP?
As seen on GIGAZINE.
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 19, 2009 -
This Yakuza 4 Celebrity Character Seems Misproportioned
So, it was recently announced that former Morning Musume member Mari Yaguchi would be appearing in Ryu Ga Gotoku 4 (Yakuza 4) as a massage therapist. Here’s her character model. Something’s off, no? Can’t figure out if it’s her head size, hand size or what. Comparison of in-game Yaguchi with real Yaguchi. Full body image.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 19, 2009 -
How Nintendo Is Selling New Super Mario Bros. Wii In Japan
Hey, it’s Nozomi Ohashi, that girl who sings the Ponyo song! And she’s wearing some sort of tutu, sitting in some sort of abstract white environment and playing New Super Mario Bros. Wii. That’s how Nintendo is selling the game in Japan — roping in Japanese celebrities to play the game. Not the most exciting…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 19, 2009 -
Zombie, Ninja or Pirate?
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 – more than you even want to, we’re sure. But, hey,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 19, 2009 -
Far Cry Trailer Does Not Make Us Cry
Released in Germany back in 2008, Uwe Boll‘s cinematic adaptation of the video game Far Cry is now making its way to home video. Here’s the DVD trailer, recently posted by IGN. Looks like something I saw on VHS back in 1987 — not that that’s a bad thing! Uwe Boll’s Far Cry Movie Trailer…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 19, 2009 -
Space Invaders Invades Car Paint
As seen by Alice.
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 19, 2009 -
Hello Final Fantasy XIII’s Cactuar
Final Fantasy XIII is coming out in Japan soon! But before it does, magazine Shonen Jump has a look at FFXIII’s Cactuar and what looks like his lady friend. That Jumbo Cactuar, huge! Shonen Jump: New Final Fantasy XIII Scans [Final Fantasy-XIII.net]
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 18, 2009 -
Reviews
LocoRoco Midnight Carnival Review: Up All Night
Sony brings LocoRoco back to the PSP with a new game play interface and a late night look in LocoRoco: Midnight Carnival. The mischievous Bui Bui have interrupted the LocoRoco’s slumber and sent them into a midnight maze. While the previous LocoRoco games had players roll and bounce, the new mechanic in Midnight Carnival is…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 11, 2009 -
{Insert Night Note Here}
To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: PR For Noobs [HERE] What you missed last night Modern Warfare 2 On Fox & Friends Father Of PlayStation Makes New Company Rumor: Project Natal Launches November 2010, 14 Games, Might Be Cheap Measuring The Hype: Modern Warfare 2 Gold-Dipped PS3 Does Not Include 250GB Hard Drive
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 11, 2009 -
Modern Warfare 2 On Fox & Friends
This morning, Fox brought its “fair and balanced” reporting to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. The headline? “A game that lets you play as a terrorist?” That was followed with this pre-commercial quip: “Is the game going too far? We’re going to have a fair and balance debate to find out.” Jon Christensen of…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 11, 2009 -
Rumor: Next Medal of Honor Set In Present Day
Modern is the new World War II. Sources tell website MCV that the next entry in EA’s Medal of Honor series will be set in the present day. The source tells the site, “It’s a new take on the modern warfare idea — and will really help give the series the kick up the arse…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 11, 2009 -
Father Of PlayStation Makes New Company
Another new company. Back in January 2007, PlayStation father Ken Kutaragi spearheaded Bandai Namco/Sony start-up Cellius. Today, it was announced he’s heading up another company. Established at the end of October in Tokyo, the name of the company is “Cyber Ai Entertainment” with “ai” being Japanese for “love” and a pun on the word “eye”.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 11, 2009 -
Dragon Quest VI DS Dated For Japan
Square Enix has announced the release date for the DS version of Dragon Quest VI. It is January 28, 2010. After being delayed by Enix for a year plus, the game was originally released on the Super Famicom (Super Nintendo Entertainment System in the West) in December 1995 for the rough equivalent of US$100, going…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 11, 2009 -
Can You Spot The Game Peripheral In This Lady Gaga Video?
Singer Lady GaGa has a new music video. Sister site Jezebel already analyzed the heck out of it, but missed one important detail: A gaming peripheral. Reader Gerard noticed what looks like the Nintendo Wii Nunchuk in the video. If that is a Nunchuk, not quite sure what it’s doing. This man is controlling something.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 11, 2009 -
Rumor: Japanese People Line Up For Modern Warfare 2
The official localized version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 won’t be out in Japan until December 10. That apparently didn’t stop a line from forming in Tokyo’s Akihabara. According to 2ch, the line is in front of AsoBitCity and for the imported version of Modern Warfare 2. Pictures of lines popping up on…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 11, 2009 -
Composer Mentions Bully 2 [UPDATE]
Rockstar released sandbox title Bully on the PlayStation 2 back in 2006 and later ported the title to the Xbox 360, Windows and the Nintendo Wii. Set in a school environment, the PS2 version sold 1.5 million copies. But is it working on another Bully? Game site TGL is running an excerpt from an interview…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 11, 2009 -
Scottish Hotel Bans Video Games
Forget your PSP and DS at home! The oldest family-run hotel in Scotland, the Crieff Hydro, is asking guests not to bring video game hardware this holiday season in order to “restore traditional family values”. Traditional family values during the holidays? So like relatives getting in fights and drinking too much? Kidding! “As a father-of-four,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 11, 2009
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