Ace Attorney is a series that covers dozens of trials across more than a century in its eight games. But with flashbacks galore, it can be a bit hard to keep track of how everything fits together. So here’s a nice little timeline to make it all come together. How, you might ask, did this…
You’ve seen that Japanese player’s elaborate batter box routine, right? Now see it again, but this time, remixed with Monster Hunter as well as with Star Wars. Look at high schooler Yuji Baba spin that bat and wield those swords. It’s only a matter of time before the inevitable Final Fantasy mash up. To contact…
We don’t know much about the Nintendo NX. Nintendo has called it a “dedicated game platform” that, perhaps, aims tosurprise players. Today, we do know two of the games headed for it. Update: August 4 – 4:00am Square Enix issued a comment to Kotaku regarding the NX release, attempting to clear up confusion as a…
The eagerly awaited follow-up to Dragon Quest X is headed to the PlayStation 4, the 3DS, and Nintendo’s upcoming console, the NX. Update: August 4 – 4:00am Square Enix issued a comment to Kotaku regarding the NX release, noting a discrepancy between the event announcement and the press release—head over here to see their statement…
Ever wanted pretty Japanese anime boys to lull you to sleep with sweet words? Well, then Makura no Danshi—which translates to “Pillow Boys”—was made for you. Makura no Danshi is a short-form anime where each episode clocks in at about four minutes. The formula is simple: Each episode follows a different pretty anime boy who…
Tri-Ace and Spike Chunsoft are teaming up for a new RPG called Exist Archive: The Other Side of the Sky. The game is headed to the PS Vita and PS4 in Japan this year. No word yet on an international release.
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A new Metallic Red 3DS XL will go on sale in Japan on August 27, joining the current line-up of 3DS hardware and priced the same as other XL units. No word yet on an international release. To contact the author of this post, write to bashcraftATkotaku.com or find him on Twitter@Brian_Ashcraft Kotaku East is…
That is not hyperbole. I’m being serious. There is a very high bar to cross for the title of “World’s Most Messed Up Hospital Ads,” and these commercials seem to do just that. Congratulations! Note: This article contains content that some readers might find objectionable. South Korea’s Pyunkang Hospital is, as tipster Sang points out,…
For those console owners who prefer a keyboard and mouse to a controller, there’s this. Called the Tactical Assault Commander for PlayStation 4, the keyboard and mouse can be also be used with the PS3. The keyboard has arrow keys as well as a “Snipe” key, a “Quick key,” and a “Walk key.” It also…
English is not an easy language for Japanese people. But you’d think that Fuji TV, one of Japan’s biggest television networks, would have a native English speaker check things. You’d think. Recently, the network broadcasted its annual telethon 27 Hour TV. This is one of Fuji TV’s most widely promoted specials. This year, it featured…
Kamehameha. Kobe, Japan. By Brian Ashcraft. JPGs is a photo peek into wherever gamers might find interesting. If you’re a photographer and have images you want to share, drop us a line!
Costumes are slightly different from regular clothes. Some are delicate and handmade or use unusual fabrics and material. These outfits are tricky! They can need special care. No wonder why in Japan, there’s a dry cleaning service specifically for cosplayers. It’s called Layer Support(“layer” is Japanese slang for “cosplayer”). According to the service’s site, the…
In the most recent episode of Pokémon XY, Ash dressed up as Snorlax for, pretty much, most of the show. He wasn’t alone. The episode was set against a local festival. All the trainers decided to dress up as Pokémon. [Image: The Pokémon Company | TV Tokyo viaAnicobin] Who the hell wouldn’t want a Snorlax…
There were many things I expected from Persona 4: Dancing All Night: Persona 4 music, the cast dressed up in various costumes. But what I didn’t expect? A plot that fits right in with its acclaimed RPG predecessor. While a music game, Dancing All Night comes with a meaty plot of at least a dozen…
Think of this as a more sensible version of the Thickburger. I’ve always been a big fan of putting potato chips in burgers, and it looks like in Japan, fast food chain Lotteria is, too. Lotteria, never one to shy away from interesting burgers (here, here, here, and here, for example), is offering two kinds…
Beautiful animation? Check. Amazing fights? Check. Though-provoking conflict? Check. Looks like we’re good here. [Note: This review contains massive spoilers for both seasons of Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works. For a non-spoiler look at the anime, check out our review of the first season.] At the end of the first season of Unlimited Blade Works,…
You might be looking at concept art, but this is really happening. I imagine the inside is a rather-looking bullet train, but damn, the outside is striking. It’s designed after Evangelion Unit-01. [Photo: 500 Type Eva] Don’t see it? Here’s a comparison. [Photo: 500 Type Eva] According to Buzz News, the Neon Genesis Evangelion-covered bullet…
Yesterday in Beijing, a group of men dressed as Spartans from 300 appeared in the Sanlitun shopping district for a publicity stunt. Then, the cops showed up and shut them down. According to The Nanfang, the cosplayers were promoting a Beijing-based salad delivery service called Sweetie Salad and were going to different parts of the…
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