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Kotaku EastCheck Out the Other Valkyria Chronicles Game That’s Never Left Japan
As it stands, Valkyria Chronicles 3 is perhaps the most infamous of last generation’s games to never get an international release. However, Valkyria Chronicles 3 isn’t the only Valkyria Chronicles game never to leave Japanese shores. Valkyria Chronicles D (the “D” stands for “Duel”) is a browser-based/iOS game released on July 26, 2012, in Japan.…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published October 31, 2012 -
Kotaku EastHere’s Freddie Wong’s Take on Hitman
Filmmaker Freddie Wong isn’t making a documentary about cleaning the pool here, but a Hitman promo clip. It’s a little over four minutes long and way better than the Hitman movie Hollywood churned out a few years ago. Hitman Absolution [Tumblr]
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 31, 2012 -
Kotaku EastIt’s a Real Shame That We Didn’t Get Valkyria Chronicles 3
Consider this a look back. Valkyria Chronicles 3 is one of the most infamous of last generation’s Japan-Only PSP titles. After the moderate success of the previous two games in the series around the world, it is surprising that the latest iteration never left Japan. But whatever the reason it was never picked up for…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published October 31, 2012 -
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This Christmas, Japan Is Dreaming of Pepsi. White Pepsi.
Pepsi in Japan is different. Every summer, Pepsi Japan releases peculiar flavors, whether that is Salty Watermelon or Ice Cucumber-or heck, even shiso as well as red bean flavored cola. This winter, Pepsi Japan is releasing another curio: Pepsi White. In the 2008, Japan got a Pepsi White, but it was yogurt flavored. This year’s…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 31, 2012 -
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Here’s What You Get For Beating Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney
Upcoming 3DS game Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney has some special downloadable content available to players once they finish the game. According to a Japanese game magazine leak, the content includes the game’s unedited script, which is written by Ace Attorney lead developer Shu Takumi. There’s also a “Puzzle Solution Mode” and a bonus gallery…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 31, 2012 -
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009 Re:Cyborg is Nothing But a Weird Piece of Amateur Theology [Spoilers!]
009 Re:Cyborg is a new anime film based on Cyborg 009 by Shotaro Ishinomori. It was written and directed by Kenji Kamiyama, the director of Blood: The Last Vampire and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. Based on those previous works, I went into the movie expecting a military-related story that explored what it…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published October 31, 2012 -
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Iconic Anime Director Is Helming His First Live-Action English Language Movie
Mamoru Oshii is perhaps best known for highly influential anime, like Patlabor and Ghost in the Shell (above). He’s directed several live action films before, including the 2001 Polish language flick Avalon, and is now set to direct his first English language film. It’s called The Last Druid: Garm Wars, and here’s the plot summary,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 31, 2012 -
Kotaku EastSoon You’ll Hear Muse’s Tracks In Anime, Too
British rock band Muse is lending one of its tunes, “Exogenesis: Symphony Part 3 (Redemption)”, to the short anime created by Japanese comedian Tekken (yes, he’s named after the game). The flipbook anime, which is titled “Pendulum” (“Furiko” or 振り子 in Japanese), debuted on Japanese television earlier this year, and soon went viral online in…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 31, 2012 -
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The Wii U Gets Its First Fight Stick
For Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Wii U Edition, a Japanese peripheral maker is releasing a Tekken Tag 2 fight stick. It connects via the Wii Remote, and it will be out on December 8 when the Wii U launches in Japan. It’s priced at 7,980 yen. Back when Kotaku saw Tekken Tag 2 at the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 31, 2012 -
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New Dynasty Warriors Slated for the PS3
According to this Japanese magazine scan (via Twitter user kazu4281), there’s a new Dynasty Warriors (aka Shin Sangoku Musou). It’s Shin Sangoku Musou 7 in Japan, which would be, because of the discrepancy in numbering, Dynasty Warriors 8 in the West. Shin Sangoku Musou 7 will be out next year in Japan. そういや無双7も情報きてたわ [Twitpic]
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 31, 2012 -
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The New Dragon Quest Will Use 3DS Street Pass
Next February in Japan, Dragon Quest VII is headed to the 3DS. The remake will take advantage of the 3DS Street Pass feature to exchange shards and feature new additional characters. Here’s a first look.
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 30, 2012 -
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Chinese Gamer’s Diet Causes Her To Get Stomach Cancer
Food safety has been a huge concern in China as of late. Ever since the melamine dairy scandal broke in 2008, Chinese people have been on the up and up on food safety, so much so that China has even rejected 6 brands of Korean made instant noodles due to allegations that the noodles have…
By Eric Jou Published October 29, 2012 -
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Pundit’s Big Prediction: No More Japanese Porn Censorship by 2050
If you’ve spent any time on the internet, you’ve probably seen porn at some point. If you’ve spent any time watching pornography, you’ve probably seen Japanese pornography. One thing that’s quickly noticeable is how Japanese adult videos are censored. Mosaics cover genitalia. In the future, says one pundit, that will change. The future being, oh,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 29, 2012 -
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China Upset With Apple Because Siri Can Find Prostitutes
Apple’s artificially intelligent personal assistant software, Siri, has come under fire by Chinese critics recently over concerns that the program could be used to find “distasteful services”. Since Siri’s inception into the Chinese market with iOS 6 in August, Chinese netizens and prudes have complained that Siri has been too functional; now it appears they…
By Eric Jou Published October 29, 2012 -
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Zombie Maids Want To Make You Omelets
This past weekend, Akihabara maid cafe Schatzkiste morphed from cute to scary. A “Maid of the Dead” event was held, and zombie maids in blood stained aprons staffed the cafe. The undead served special items like eyeball juice and zombie-finger rice omelets. Have a look at the event, with photos courtesy of Akiba Blog シャッツキステでゾンビイベント「Maid…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 29, 2012 -
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The World Is Ending, Let’s Get Married!
A relatively young Chinese couple got married earlier this month on the premise that the world was ending and they didn’t want to be alone. Twenty six year-old Xiao Ai was effectively alone for most of his adult life. Graduating college, Xiao Ai began working as an engineer specializing in automation. Due to the nature…
By Eric Jou Published October 29, 2012 -
Kotaku EastForeigners Now Selling Japan’s Most Ridiculous Hostess Game
If you don’t know Dream Club, you apparently don’t know anything about Japan. Or something! (Oh, and there’s a new Dream Club coming out in 2013. Maybe.) クール・ニッポン ～日本のおもてなし「ドリームクラブ」とは～ [YouTube] Kotaku East is your slice of Asian internet culture, bringing you the latest talking points from Japan, Korea, China and beyond. Tune in every morning from…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 29, 2012 -
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Resident Evil Character Turned into a Sad-Faced Japanese Meme
Chris Redfield isn’t Japanese. If you go by his Wikia bio, the character is a white American. But what if he were Japanese? And more importantly, what if he looked like one of Japan’s biggest memes? Japanese actor Shoei first made his name by appearing in super sentai (Power Rangers) show Seijuu Sentai Gingaman, which…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 29, 2012 -
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Animal Crossing Will Not Have Paid DLC (Thank Goodness!)
When Nintendo first announced it was going to introduce paid DLC, the upcoming Animal Crossing for the 3DS seemed like a perfect chance to nickel and dime players. Seemed like one, maybe, but it won’t be one, says Nintendo. In a recent financial Q&A, Nintendo honcho Satoru Iwata talked about paid DLC and Animal Crossing,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 29, 2012