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UncategorizedStar Ocean V‘s Camera Is So Bad, I Can’t Play It Without Getting Sick
The fifth Star Ocean comes out today, and if you get motion sickness easily, you probably shouldn’t play it. Here’s a video I shot walking around a field in Star Ocean V: Integrity and Faithlessness without touching the right joystick. I didn’t manually move the camera at all. Just for kicks, I also set all…
By Jason Schreier Published June 28, 2016 - Culture
The Adventure Time Folks Make A Lovely Hatsune Miku
Making it’s U.S. debut at Anime Expo this weekend, 1000toys’ 35 Mechatro WeGo & Hatsune Miku figure is Frederator Studios’ take on Japan’s popular virtual idol. So of course, celery stick-wielding mech. Frederator’s signature blend of sweet and innocent with a side of lurking crazy shines through in this design. On one hand, aww she’s…
By Mike Fahey Published June 28, 2016 - Uncategorized
Remastered Batman Arkham Games Have Been Delayed
Batman: Return to Arkham, the two-pack that features current-gen versions of Batman Arkham Asylum and Batman Arkham City, won’t make its previously announced July 26 release date. As reported earlier, Warners promised that the remastered games have “improved graphics, as well as upgraded models, environments, lighting, effects and shaders” as well as all of the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 28, 2016 - Kotaku East
You Can Buy Warcraft Branded Beer In China
Of course you can. Sadly, the beer does not taste like Orc. Tsingtao Beer has teamed up with Legendary Pictures to release Warcraft emblazoned beer to help promote the film. Over on the Collectors Society, forum member Revat was apparently in China recently and snapped a photo (above) of this special Warcraft beer set. Here’s…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 28, 2016 - Kotaku East
Overwatch Has Conquered South Korea (For Now)
For years (literally, years), League of Legends has been the most played game at South Korea net cafes. That has finally changed. As reportedlast week, League of Legends and Overwatch have been duking it out for the country’s weekly top spot. Now tipster Sang points out, Overwatch has finally claimed the weekly most-played game, ending…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 28, 2016 - Kotaku East
Inside a High-Quality Japanese Figurine Factory
This is a rarity. These days, most anime figures are produced in China. Good Smile Company, however, has a factory in Tottori Prefecture, Japan, producing high-quality collectibles. Let’s take a look inside. Recently, Japanese TV show Gacchiri Monday visited the factory, which opened in late 2014. Besides shaping the figures, everything is done by hand…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 28, 2016 -
CultureCosplayThe Perfect Video Game Cosplay
Look, I just can’t see how video game cosplay can ever get more authentic than this Assassin’s Creed effort.. Dude’s not just dressed as a pirate, he’s swinging around on an actual old-timey sailing ship. This isLeon Chirodoing his thing, to the point where he climbed the rigging and, in true Edward Kenway fashion, did…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 27, 2016 - Uncategorized
In 2002, Microsoft bought Rare. Things could have gone very differently, though: Ed Fries, formerly of Xbox, has told IGN that Activision actually outbid Microsoft for the British studio, and it was only a larger offer “at the very last minute” from Xbox’s Robbie Bach that sealed the deal.
By Luke Plunkett Published June 27, 2016 -
UncategorizedGame Of Thrones Always Wins Overwatch’s Play Of The Game
*checks watch* OK, I think it’s been long enough now since the episode aired that we can post these. [stragglers be warned: GAME OF THRONES SPOILERS AHEAD] I know, these jokes have been everywhere since Overwatch launched (there have even been a ton of variants of this in the last 24 hours), but there’s just…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 27, 2016 - Culture
Slayer Shock is basically a procedurally generated Buffy The Vampire Slayer game. Developer Minor Key Games (Eldritch, Neon Struct) describes it as “is a role-playing shooter about hunting vampires in Nebraska.” The best part? It generates “episodes” and “seasons” with their own storylines and characters. Oh, and it’s all inspired by professional wrestling. It’s out…
By Nathan Grayson Published June 27, 2016 - Uncategorized
So, These Boner Pills Are Pretty Dark Souls-y
This isn’t the first time a video game has been co-opted like this, and it won’t be the last. I mean, between the art (that’s a Herald on the left, no?) and the font/tone, surely that’s what the makers are aiming for. Your best “Praise the _____” jokes below, thanks. [futuretrains, via Attract Mode]
By Luke Plunkett Published June 27, 2016 - Culture
People Searching For A Steam Summer Sale ARG Are Getting Desperate
For a little while, every major Steam Sale came with a meta game attached. Over the years, they grew more elaborate, culminating in last year’s Steam Summer Sale Monster Game. But then Steam Sales changed. Now there’s no meta game to be found. Last year’s Steam Holiday Sale signaled the beginning of the end. Steam…
By Nathan Grayson Published June 27, 2016 - Uncategorized
Twitch Chat Microtransactions Are Now A Thing
You can now pay for a flashy new set of emotes in Twitch chat, though it’s unclear how much streamers will be getting if you choose to buy some. Twitch calls this latest addition to their chat “cheering.” “Cheering is a new way to show support for streamers and celebrate the moments you love with…
By Patrick Klepek Published June 27, 2016 - Uncategorized
Mario Maker Fans Have Built A Better Community Website Than Nintendo
Though Nintendo’s Mario Maker website makes it easier to find cool levels, it remains woefully incomplete. Where’s the ability to make playlists? Search for titles by name? Thankfully, fans are filling in the blanks. Makers of Mario, a collaboration between several members of the Mario Maker community, launched into open beta today. Though a number…
By Patrick Klepek Published June 27, 2016
