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Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem: The Kotaku Import Preview
True to its title Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem is a mix of the two games, but if you expected a dark and depressing tactics title, you’re more than a bit off the mark. Like many Shin Megami Tensei games, Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem is set in modern day Tokyo. The story…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published February 16, 2016 - Kotaku East
Damn, This Cat Looks Pissed
This is Koyuki. She is a 9 years-old, a Scottish Fold, and never looks like a happy camper. As pointed out by Game Over, this is one of the angriest-looking cats I’ve seen. Even when Koyuki is happy, she looks ticked. Just check out her permanent glare. I bet Koyuki hates Instagram. Totally hates it.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 16, 2016 - Kotaku East
It seems Yo-Kai Watch mania is cooling down in Japan. The latest forecasts predict slowing toy and hobby sales for the popular franchise: 30 billion yen (US$263 million) total sales for this fiscal year compared to 55.2 billion yen (US$484) total sales for fiscal 2015.
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 16, 2016 - Kotaku East
Kenroku-en, One of Japan’s Three Most Beautiful Gardens. Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. By Oliver Lufti. JPGs is a photo peek into wherever gamers might find interesting. If you’re a photographer and have images you want to share, drop us a line!
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 16, 2016 - Kotaku East
Akito the Exiled Shows Code Geass in a New Light
Code Geass is one of the most popular and highly acclaimed anime of the last decade. Its recently completed interquel, Akito the Exiled, is a different type of war story, but one that expands the anime’s complex look at morality in its mecha-filled world Akito the Exiled is a theatrically released set of five hour-long…
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UncategorizedLupe Fiasco Beat Daigo In Street Fighter V
Remember how Lupe Fiasco wanted to fight Daigo in Street Fighter V? Well, he got his wish. And then some. Somehow, despite his opponent being one of the greatest fighters to have ever lived, Lupe…won? You can watch the whole thing as it happened below.
By Luke Plunkett Published February 15, 2016 - Uncategorized
Rare Gundam Model Brought Back From The Dead
In the 80s, manga artist and mech designer Makoto Kobayashi made a custom model kit called the “Special O”. It was so cool that Bandai picked it up and turned it into an official Gundam model. Thing is, that was a long time ago. Only a few small, blurry pics (and some sketches) remain of…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 15, 2016 -
CultureA game about a living city… and the people who want to kill it. A Place For The Unwilling just popped up on Steam Greenlight and Kickstarter. Its tagline: “Sunless Sea meets Majora’s Mask in a living city.” So basically, it aims to be a strange story sandbox where time is always a factor. Iiiinteresting.
By Nathan Grayson Published February 15, 2016 - Culture
How The Witness’ Beautiful Island Was Made
Did you dig The Witness? Did you especially love the game’s setting, how the island looked like it was made from fairy floss and dreams? Then this showcase of the game’s art might be for you. Artist Luis Antonio (also working on Twelve Minutes) has written a fantastic post on his site going into the…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 15, 2016 -
UncategorizedOverwatch Is Still Giving Out ‘Play of the Game’ For Doing Nothing
Overwatch is remarkably polished for a game in beta testing, but… it’s still a game in beta testing. Overwatch’s “play of the game” feature is great. It’s a nice way to cap off a match, showing a player wrecking shop in the kills or heals department. When you earn it, it feels amazing. When somebody…
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A Small Thing I Appreciate About The PC Version Of Firewatch
You can play the PC version of Firewatch with a mouse and keyboard, if you want. You can also use a controller—any kind of controller. In the Firewatch menu, you have the option to change the on-screen prompts to match up with an Xbox 360 controller, a Steam controller, or a PS4 Dualshock controller. This…
By Kirk Hamilton Published February 15, 2016 - Uncategorized
My Favorite Images From Toy Fair 2016 Day Two
My second and final full day at my very first Toy Fair 2016 in New York City has come and gone, and already I miss it terribly. Nothing flipping through photos of Nerf guns, Pokemon plushies, Final Fantasy figures, Monster High dolls, Transformers, Marvel heroes and more can’t fix. I’ve been dreaming of this weekend…
By Mike Fahey Published February 15, 2016 -
CultureGTA Cabbie Should Probably Keep His Eyes On The Road
Today on Highlight Reel we have crazy taxis, skeletons, hostage tosses, silo runs and much more! Watch the video above or on our Youtube page, then talk about your favorite highlight in the comments below. Be sure to check out, like, and share the original videos via the links below. Fallout 4 –Fallout 4 accidental…
By Chris Person Published February 15, 2016 - Uncategorized
Fans Begin Project To Remake Star Wars: KOTOR
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is one of the most beloved Star Wars games ever made. Soon, it might also be one of the most beloved Star Wars games ever re-made. Apeiron (probably not pronounced “Ape Iron,” but I can dream) is a fan effort that aims to remake the entirety of the…
By Nathan Grayson Published February 15, 2016 - Uncategorized
Important Fire Emblem Fates Petting Update
The confusion around the self-censored Fire Emblem petting/touching mini-game is finally ending. We now must clarify that, while the American version of Fire Emblem Fates will not let you rub allied characters in exchange for gratitude, it will indeed let you tap your spouse in order to wake them up. We bring you this update…
By Stephen Totilo Published February 15, 2016 - Uncategorized
How To Aim A Rocket In XCOM 2
Two alien jerks are bearing down on your squad. You’ve got a rocket loaded up and ready. Now to see if you can hit them both with one shot… That’s one highlighted… …that’s the other. Now to see if I can get the circle around them both… Nope, not quite… Argh… so close… Can’t… quite……
By Kirk Hamilton Published February 15, 2016
