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Kotaku East
Watch an Amnesiac Girl Make Food and Take Naps
In April, game developer, Gust will release Ciel nosurge for the PS Vita. The game, designated under the genre “7th Dimensional Communication,” will take the player to the doomed world of La Ciela, where they will meet the amnesiac little girl, Ion (ee-on). The game will utilize the PS Vita’s internal clock and allow to…
By Toshi Nakamura Published February 23, 2012 -
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Seven-Year Old Draws the Only iPhone Manual You’ll Ever Need
This manual for the iPhone, drawn by a 7-year old, has been delighting Korean message boards this past week. Wouldn’t it be nice if all our machinery came with manuals as cute as this? Forget about clunky and intrusive tutorial levels. Now, I feel that all games should come with manuals written by 7-year olds.…
By Chi Lee Published February 23, 2012 -
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New Resident Evil Manga Shoots Out Zombie Brains
Resident Evil, née Biohazard in its native Japan, was already turned into a feature film. It’s getting turned into a Japanese comic, too. This isn’t a Resident Evil first, as RE has already seen manga iterations. This latest one is set in a prestigious Asian institution, located on an isolated island. When there’s a zombie…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 23, 2012 -
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From NSFW Erotic Terrorism to Cute Cooking
Life is funny. It starts out one way, with you wearing Soviet uniforms, brandishing machine guns and wearing thongs, and then the next thing you know you’re wearing a frock and releasing a cookbook. See, funny. That’s exactly the odyssey of Yinling Yen—better known as Yinling of Joytoy, or Yinling the “ero terrorist”. Warning: This…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 23, 2012 -
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Handsome Manga Artist Injured Himself During *Coughs* Masturbation
As far as male manga artists go, Pikupikun is considered a dreamboat. Pikupikun, who draws erotic manga, plays up his looks, frequently uploading photos of himself in the shower, in revealing outfits, or just cosplaying in dresses. No wonder he’s developed a sizable following with female readers. But sorry ladies, Pikupikun’s work won’t appear in…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 22, 2012 -
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Researcher: Not Wanting a Girlfriend Is an Illness
Do you not care if you have a girlfriend? Or a boyfriend? According to Waseda University Tomonori Morikawa, who specializes in relationships, you could be suffering from a type of illness. As Morikawa pointed out, having a girlfriend (he specifically mentioned “girlfriend”) is not about being handsome or rich, it’s a time and energy investment.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 22, 2012 -
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Sega, Capcom, Bandai Namco, and Banpresto Working on a 3DS Game
Together! As revealed by Nintendo today, these Japanese game makers are collaborating on a mysterious project. It is for the Nintendo 3DS. No other details were given and more will be shared at a later date.
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 22, 2012 -
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The New Brain Age Features a Satanic Doctor
If you thought Brain Age was easy, get ready for Nintendo’s new spin on the series: Oni Tore (鬼トレ) or “Demon Training”. The game aims to increase player’s concentration and working memory, and it features a ogre Dr. Ryuta Kawashima, and attempts to push players as they exercise their brains. According to Nintendo president Satoru…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 22, 2012 -
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First DLC for New Fire Emblem Is Free
Upcoming Fire Emblem: Kakusei, a tactical role-playing game for the 3DS, is getting DLC. This was first revealed last December. Today, Nintendo confirmed that the game is getting downloadable content, such as new maps and new episodic content. Between April 19 and May 31, the first round of DLC will be available as a free…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 22, 2012 -
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Real Life Bowser Jr. Trolls South Korea
The foreign policy of the Koopa Kingdom toward its neighbor has always been unpredictable in timing and method. Although the Koopa Kingdom and the Mushroom Kingdom have engaged and cooperated with each other in friendly international competitions, critics have pointed out that relations between the two nations remained tense. While the Mushroom Kingdom and the…
By Chi Lee Published February 22, 2012 -
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Nobody Comic Parties Like Chengdu Comic Parties
Chengdu, one of China’s most livable cities, recently held a fan-made comic convention called Chengdu ComicParty01. And where there are comics, there are cosplayers. Japanese website Asagawo Blog has photos of the cosplayers and itasha (cars covered with anime-style stickers). While one of the itasha had incorrect Japanese written on it, it’s great to see…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 22, 2012 -
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Legs Spread, Are You Ready for this Sengoku Basara Mousepad? Are You?
Since around 2005 or 2006, “boob” mousepads have enjoyed a degree of popularity with male gamers. But not all gamers are dudes, and not all dudes like boobs. Hence, this. This Masamune Date mouse pad is a fan-made creation, produced by doujin circle Waradoko and released last month. Date, real-life historical figure, appears in Capcom’s…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 22, 2012 -
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Korean Police Flinging Angry Birds at School Violence
Yesterday, Feb. 21, the Korean National Police Agency and Rovio Entertainment announced the use of the Angry Birds franchise as an ambassador in the campaign to prevent school violence in Korea. The police are hoping to take advantage of the familiarity that young students have of the Angry Birds imagery, which will be used at…
By Chi Lee Published February 22, 2012 -
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The Elder Scrolls Now Has a Nightclub. In Malaysia.
It all seems totally unofficial/copyright infringing, of course, but here it is: a recently-opened club in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur, called Black Magic, has as its logo the Imperial Seal from the Elder Scrolls series. The logo was first spotted last month, just after the club had opened. It’s not a homage, it’s…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 22, 2012 -
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Nerd Paradise Is Turning to Nerd Hell. Beware Evil Maids!
In Japanese geek meccas like Tokyo’s Akihabara and Osaka’s Nipponbashi, otaku (nerds) flock to maid cafes. The establishments are staffed with young women, eager to talk, serve rice omelets, and play paper-rock-scissors with customers. For a price. And depending on the maid cafe, a hefty one. Maid cafes started taking off in Japan between 2003…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 22, 2012