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The Pokémon Anime’s Timing Was Perfect For Breaking News
When news breaks in Japan, text is directly inserted into broadcast shows so viewers can stay up to date on what’s happening. During last Thursday’s episode of Pokémon Sun Moon, news broke., and the way it coincided with the onscreen antics was perfect. That evening, there were reports that politician Tomomi Inada was going to…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 31, 2017 - Kotaku East
Kirby Made From Cardboard
Twitter user RMX_Dice completed a cardboard Kirby by slicing each individual piece of cardboard and placing each layer on top of the next. Below you can see the completed work: Here is the schematic RMX_Dice created: This past spring, the work was still connected to the back slabs. But now, the sculpture is free-standing and amazing.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 31, 2017 -
Kotaku EastThe New Final Fantasy XV Invincible Suits Look Terrifying
Earlier this year, Square Enix revealed “muteki suits” (invincible suits) as an upcoming free download. Immediately, they were compared to Power Ranger costumes and soon scrapped. Square Enix has now released the new suits. They are scary. In case you missed Kotaku’s earlier coverage, here are the old muteki suits. Notice how they kind of…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 31, 2017 - Kotaku East
Long Lines And Sell-Outs For Dragon Quest XI In Japan
Water is wet. Sugar is sweet. And Japan loves Dragon Quest. In the least surprising news of the weekend, the latest DQ release drew long lines. At some locations, the game sold out. Website Inside Games covered the Tokyo launch, reporting how over 200 people lined up at the Bic Camera in Ikebukuro. Another 200…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 31, 2017 - Kotaku East
Like Initial D? According to YouTuber DriftHunterAlbo, he met the grandson of the Fujinoya Tofu Shop (reportedly, the real-life Fujiwara Tofu Shop). The shop, which has since been destroyed, was even used as a location for the 2005 live-action flick. The front of the shop is now on display at the Ikaho Toy, Doll and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 31, 2017 - Uncategorized
Look At This PS4 Controller
Reader Devin Smith, no stranger to amazing custom controller designs, returns with this God of War piece that has everything you’d expect, down to the paint and leather. Notice how the runes on the back light up to take the place of the DualShock 4’s regular illumination, which is nice. As is that leather flap,…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 30, 2017 -
CultureCosplaySome Of The Best Cosplay From The 2017 San Diego Comic-Con
Comic Con is, of course, the biggest nerd show on the planet, which means there was a lot of A+ cosplay on show. Too much to capture in one set of videos and photos, but hey, that’s not going to stop us from trying. The first video below is courtesy of Sneaky Zebra, while the…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 30, 2017 - Uncategorized
Man Stabbed Seven Times During Magic: The Gathering Game
31-year-old Elijia Dale Creech has been arrested by police in Minnesota following a fight over a game of Magic: The Gathering, in which his 20 year-0ld opponent was stabbed seven times in the face and neck. As the local Fox outlet reports, a disagreement that began during the late-night game last Friday quickly escalated “and…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 30, 2017 - Culture
The Week In Games: There’s No Place Like Tacoma
The Fullbright Company’s long awaited follow-up to Gone Home arrives this week. In it you explore the mysterious interiors of a space vessel haunted by the extras from Tron. I’m sure it won’t be scary at all. There’s also some other stuff coming out this week though, including The Long Dark and, more importantly, Patapon…
By Ethan Gach Published July 30, 2017 - Uncategorized
Reinhardts Have Been Putting A Lot Of Overwatch Players Through Walls Recently
Don’t you hate it when the other team’s tank uses glitch magic to shove you into a sealed off area? That’s what happened to Reddit user TeaKei while playing on Temple of Anubis. Spotting an easy kill, the opposing Reinhardt player tried to charge TeaKei into the nearby wall only to see them disappear behind…
By Ethan Gach Published July 30, 2017 -
CultureWhat’s Your Favorite Rick And Morty Moment?
It’s been two years since Rick and Morty season two premiered and tonight the show finally returns for its third season. Are you ready to get riggity riggity wrecked? You might remember that I F-ing love this show. In a post-Peep Show world where both Archer and It’s Always Sunny are winding down, I wasn’t…
By Ethan Gach Published July 30, 2017 - Esports
Gamer Cruise In Limbo After Losing Its Boat
A combination cruise/LAN party set to sail on Oct. 20 has been put on hiatus for the time being, as organizer Gamer Tech Events searches to replace an investor who pulled out in May. The cruise, dubbed the Video Gamer Gauntlet, had been accumulating partnerships months after losing the charter to its initial date. Though…
By Eric Van Allen Published July 30, 2017 - Uncategorized
Hacker Reflects On 20 Years Of Exploiting MMO Security Flaws For Money
A hacker going by the name Manfred spent much of the last two decades finding ways to make money by manipulating the economies inside MMOs. This weekend he shared his story with a crowd at Def Con 2017 in Las Vegas and argued for better security in online games. According to Motherboard, who spoke directly…
By Ethan Gach Published July 30, 2017 -
UncategorizedAtlus Announces Persona 5 Anime Coming To Japan In 2018
There’s a Persona 5 anime coming. Atlus announced it earlier today. It’s called Persona 5 the Animation and there’s already a short trailer. Atlus appears to be producing the show with A-1 Pictures and plans for it to begin airing in 2018, two years after the game was originally released in Japan. Here’s the teaser…
By Ethan Gach Published July 30, 2017 -
EsportsThe Dota 2 Twitch channel is running some of the best games from past Internationals, leading up to the start of The International 2017. If you’re a newcomer or just want to relive Na’Vi vs. Alliance game 5, replays will be running for most of the day.
By Eric Van Allen Published July 30, 2017
