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Queen Guitarist Says Dedicated Rock Band Game “May Happen”
The Beatles Rock Band game looks to be a blueprint for other big time bands keen to cash in on a dedicated Rock Band title — big time bands like, say, Queen. The group is already making an appearance in LEGO Rock Band. “It’s the ultimate accolade, to be portrayed in Lego,” Queen guitarist Brian…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 13, 2009 -
Left 4 Dead, Meet The Mushroom Kingdom
There’s a bustling Left 4 Dead mod community over at L4Dmaps.com, whipping up also sorts of custom maps like this Super Mario Bros. 64 map created by modder DoritoClock. Who knew Princess Peach’s Castle could be so nightmarish? Mushroom Massacre [L4Dmaps.com]
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 13, 2009 -
You’ve Got Pizza Hut In My Phantasy Star Portable 2
Hungry? SEGA Japan has teamed up with Pizza Hut by opening a virtual restaurant in the game’s Gurhal Galaxy. Hello advertising! As game site Siliconera points out, players can get figures of Japanese Pizza Hut mascot Cheese-kun as room decorations as well as arm themselves with a Pizza Hut cardboard box shield and a pizza…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 13, 2009 -
Yakuza Designer, Your Customer For A Day
Bar girl magazine Koakuma Ageha (yes, Japanese night club hostesses have their own mag!) is running some sort of contest. You’ve never guess what present number 19. Well, you might! SEGA is offering a “customer for a day ticket” with Toshihiro Nagoshi, designer of the Yakuza franchise and Super Monkey Ball. We imagine that Nagoshi…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 13, 2009 -
Check Out Epic Mickey Enemy
Since Warren Spector’s new Disney game is a Wii exclusive, you’ll have to imagine this official character sketch as rendered by the Nintendo Wii, not an artist’s pencil. The sketch was done by a character artist at developer Junction Point and shows the first good look at an in-game enemy. Mickey also makes an appearance.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 13, 2009 -
Japanese Retail Employee Says Xbox 360 Having Rough Time
Xbox Japan has never had an easy time in The Land of the Rising Sun. Last year, with titles like Tales of Vesperia, the company saw some bright spots. This year has been somewhat grim. Even with the recent Xbox 360 price, Microsoft only moved a little over 4,000 consoles in the most recent sales…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 13, 2009 -
Tecmo Koei Bringing Fist of North Star To PS3/Xbox 360
The post-apocalyptic martial arts manga Fist of the North Star (Hokuto no Ken) is coming to the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360 as Hokuto Musou. The manga debuted in 1983 and went on to spin off two animated series and motion pictures. Check out the Japanese opening. Details are still scant, but early (and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 13, 2009 -
Scary Time With Resident Evil Toys
Yikes! Artistically-inclined Isaac Renteria took some Resident Evil 5 action figures and made moody and frightening photos with them. Executioner Majini are the stuff of nightmares! That, and awesome photos. Bravo. Be sure to check out Isaac’s photos of Gears of War figures, Assassin’s Creed figures and Isaac Renteria. Resident Evil – a set on…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 13, 2009 -
South Korean Chun-Li Exercising, Stalked By Creepy Dude
South Korean cable television company Ongamenet has a couple ads for TV program NSTARGAME Fighting Spirit 2009 Season 1 Street Fighter IV, complete with leg presses and staring. Must tone those thighs! That’s model Ryu Ji Hye as Chun-Li. She’s an announcer on Ongamenet’s Street Fighter IV show. Not sure who the dude is. Ryu…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 13, 2009 -
Drink Up, This Is Kid’s Beer
Had a half day of work here cause it was/is a national holiday. Went to a Belgian restaurant and would personally like to thank the people of Belgium for their delicious beer. Thank you. Mini-Bash (pictured) ordered himself a glass of kid’s beer — non-alcohol, fizzy apple juice. Pretty sure this beverage would not fly…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 12, 2009 -
Square Enix On Why Manga Doesn’t Sell As Big Overseas
Final Fantasy maker Square Enix doesn’t only make Final Fantasy. The Japanese company also has an anime and manga division, responsible for titles like Saki and Full Metal Alchemist. When division head Kouji Taguchi was asked why manga sales in the US were still considerably smaller than in Japan, he replied: The best sellers in…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 12, 2009 -
This Jubblie Erotic Game Brings New Level Of Bundle Reality
Adult Japanese game Huge Breast Fantasy is letting players live that fantasy in their own “special” way. For ¥11,000 (US$123), the title’s developer Waffle has a special bundle that includes a copy of the game, two boob balls and a “G cup” bra. Feel free to pretend you have breasts — why not! 巨乳ファンタジー [Waffle…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 12, 2009 -
Bayonetta Designer Concedes He Is Bald, But Not Gay (Squabbles With Itagaki?!)
M’kay… We’re not sure why it matters how much hair covers his head and where he dips his candlestick, but Bayonetta designer Hideki Kamiya brought his hairless noggin and heterosexuality into a recent interview — among other things. “I am bald, but I am not gay.” Thanks for sharing? Perhaps Kamiya was making some off-handed…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 12, 2009 -
Will New Super Mario Bros. Wii Be A Long Seller?
Last week, Nintendo held an event for Japanese retailers. New Super Mario Bros. Wii was dated and priced for Japan, apparently. Nintendo’s resident game wizard Shigeru Miyamoto talked and demoed the game as well. But what did he say? We don’t know. All we know is that the manager of Japanese shop Games Maya quotes…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 12, 2009 -
A Week In Comments
Valve Has Edited Version of Left 4 Dead 2 For Possible Release Comment by: Sobersean Nominated by: kearneybobs Travelling in a fried-out kombi I would be gaming, but I can’t kill zombies If the game’s M rated, it makes them nervous They’ll take the game and ban it on purpose And I said, Do you…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 10, 2009 -
Who Is Your Favorite Game Character?
The day after Thursday is……… FRIDAY! It’s time for Tell Us Dammit, time to talk. 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…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 10, 2009 -
Want To Know New Resident Evil Movie Plot?
Milla Jovovich and her husband Paul W.S. Anderson are making another Resident Evil movie. This one is due out next summer and called Resident Evil: Afterlife. Want to know the flick’s synopsis? Screen Gems offers this: In a world ravaged by a virus infection, turning its victims into the Undead, Alice continues on her journey…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 9, 2009 -
SEGA Takes Full Responsibility For PS3 Version of Bayonetta
Yes, there appears to be a discrepancy in the graphics for the PS3 and Xbox 360 version of Bayonetta. SEGA wants to be very clear, it did the PS3 port. Platinum Games has pointed this out in the past — even going as far to state its own role in the process. But SEGA is…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 9, 2009 -
My Favorite Former News Lady Trash Talked On TV
To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Snow! In Japan, it’s not only popstars who are idols, but also TV announcers — typically, female announcers. My personal favorite, you ask? Without a doubt, Christel Takigawa. Born in France to a French father and a Japanese mother, she is a Japanese citizen and was, until recently, a TV…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 9, 2009 -
BioWare: Mass Effect 2 Is Kinda Like Empire Strikes Back.
Brooding, more serious. Can we expect that from Mass Effect? According to BioWare co-founder Greg Zeschuk: “If you recall, Empire Strikes Back was the darker chapter and that is how we designed the ME2 story and experience: to try and make the player reflect on the challenges of the character.” Continuing, he tells IGN, “If…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 9, 2009
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