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The Chinese Gaming Console with the Jackie Chan Seal of Approval

Chinese super star Jackie Chan, singer, dancer, and all around movie star, has endorsed loads of products in his lifetime, and will probably endorse many more to come. Recently in China, Chinese netizens have been going over some of Chan’s earlier product endorsements, including one that should’ve been banned. While the game console ban has…

Twitter Is Still Great at Finding Racists and Morons

Looking for idiots? Racists? What about insensitive people? Twitter is a good place to start. Last night, South Korean pop group Girls’s Generation won YTMA Video of the Year for “I Got a Boy,” beating the likes of Demi Lovato, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, One Direction, and Lady Gaga. That’s some stiff competition, and Girls’…

This Persona 5 “Leaked Image” Looks Really Fake

Over the weekend, a “leaked” Persona 5 image appeared on Reddit. It looks super duper fake. So, so, so fake. Did I mention that it looks fake? A Redditor said the recently uploaded Atlus teaser site looked like this for “a good minute.” If that’s the case, it was created by Japanese people who have…

Some of the World’s Scariest Military Troops

Last month, Kotaku published images of Taiwanese special forces. They were totally frightening. But Taiwan doesn’t have a monopoly on scary troops. Other countries are ready to terrify you, too. On Twitter, many Japanese netizens are uploading photos of other scary special forces. Below, you can find some of the most intimidating troops from around…

Tales of Symphonia Is Back and More Beautiful than Ever

It’s been a long time since the excellent JRPG Tales of Symphonia was released on the GameCube in 2003. Now, to celebrate its tenth anniversary, it (and its sequel) have been remastered in HD in Japan. But the question remains: Just how much better does it look on the PS3? To find out, I hooked…

If Attack on Titan Starred Japanese Fashion Models

Popular anime Attack on Titan does not star Japanese fashion models. But what if it did? What would it look like? Probably something like this. This is a spread from Japanese fashion mag Koakuma Ageha. It’s showing off Attack on Titan make up. No, Attack on Titan make up isn’t a thing among young Japanese…

See Shanghai Fly By One Man’s Window

If you’ve ever harbored any doubt that Shanghai is one spectacular city, then watch this video. Please. The megalopolis grows and pulsates right before your very eyes. The above video was filmed over a two-year period by photographer Joe Nafis. It’s beautiful. From the 23rd [Vimeo via ShanghaiIst] To contact the author of this post,…

If You Want to Know the Future of Video Games, Watch Gatchaman Crowds

Halfway through the summer season, I called Gatchaman Crowds one of the five anime you should be watching. It is an anime that all gamers should watch as it shows amazing insight into the future of video games in addition to having an adventure that’s deeper than you’d expect. Good – Making Being Good into…

Sony, it seems, is teasinga new version of the PocketStation. The device, originally released in 1999 and discontinued in 2002, was PlayStation 1 Memory Card peripheral with a monochrome LCD screen. But will it be new hardware or an app? An announcement is expected on November 5. [Thanks, Jan!]

The New Jackie Chan Movie Looks Incredible

I really don’t remember the last time I was excited for a Jackie Chan movie. Maybe 1996? It was sometime during the 20th century, that’s for sure. This movie, however, has my attention. Out this December in China, this is a reboot of Chan’s Police Story flicks, which already got a reboot. The title of…

New DualShock 3 Color Almost Lets You Peek Inside

I’m a sucker for clear electronics. I love seeing what’s inside. You know, the innards. Sony’s new DualShock 3 controller almost lets me do just that. As Gamer notes, the color is called “Crystal,” and it’s more of a frosted clear plastic. You may remember that Sony previously released a clear plastic DualShock 2 controller,…

Tales of Kizna Is the Epitome of a Shovelware Social Game

Over this past week, I’ve been working through the Tales of Symphonia Chronicles HD remaster collection and that made me curious about another Tales series game: namely, the Japanese mobile game Tales of Kizna. …And now I wish I wouldn’t have. Recently, I’ve been going through a lot of tie-in social games linked to bigger…

It was recently revealed that Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z will be out March 6 next year in Japan.

I Can’t Stop Watching This Fan GIF

You know, I’ve never really thought how a fan oscillates. It’s never occurred to me to ponder for a second the way it moves and does its fan thing. But now I can’t stop watching this magical GIF explanation. So fascinating. This was originally shown on Japanese educational television. Educational, it is! こういう「仕組み」がわかるGIFとか画像あげてけ [Hayabusa] To…

Hello Kitty in Super Robot Form

When you think of Japanese “super robots,” iconic robots and mecha like Tetsujin 28-go and Mazinger Z come to mind. Soon, Hello Kitty will get in on the act. Super robots usually have pilots, and this Hello Kitty super robot is piloted by, well, Hello Kitty. This collectible is around 4-inches tall and has several…

Proof that Nintendo Still Rules Japan

If there’s ever been any doubt, this should settle it. Over the past decade, Nintendo hasn’t been doing well in Japan – It’s been dominating. The Wii U is not exactly selling like gangbusters right now, but Nintendo’s probably playing a long game. In this week’s Weekly Famitsu, the magazine took a look at the…

Japan’s Manga-Hating Domestic Terrorist is Still at Large

And now, with threats of poisoning and random violence, things are actually worse. Last year, threatening letters directed at the author of basketball manga Kuroko’s Basketball began surfacing. While the occasional hater and nut job can be expected for any popular work, this individual seems to claim that their hate for the author, Tadatoshi Fujimaki,…

For Having a Knife Stuck in His Head, This Guy Was Pretty Calm

I’ve never had a knife stuck in my head. I imagine I would either pass out or freak out. This gentleman was surprisingly calm. Note: This article contains content some readers might find unpleasant. In northeast China’s Jilin province, a man with a knife stuck in his head visited a local hospital, and according to…

Tactical RPG Disgaea 4: A Promise Unforgotten is getting an enhanced remake on January 30 in Japan. Titled Disgaea 4 Return, the remake puts the fully patched PS3 game and all its DLC on the PS Vita, throwing in a new scenario and a sixth level of magic. Thus far, there have been no mentions…

If you live in Japan and own Grand Theft Auto V, good news. GTA V Online is finally rolling out in the region on November 7. It gets its own server, which might bother some players. Others won’t care.