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UncategorizedStarCraft II: Legacy of the Void Is Already Getting Crazy Pro Matches
Today in Sweden, the organization DreamHack hosted the first professional tournament for the recently released StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void, and it led to some genuinely fantastic games. Who says StarCraft II is dead? Nobody, anymore. Probably. Above is video from TY (Terran) vs. Parting (Protoss), who met in the loser’s bracket for one…
By Jason Schreier Published November 28, 2015 - Uncategorized
Razer And Lenovo Team Up To ‘Revolutionize Gaming Devices’
Razer’s been working on the whole “revolutionize gaming devices” thing for many years now, but lacked the reach of the big names in PC hardware. Teaming up with multi-national computer technology company Lenovo should do the trick. Announced yesterday during the Dreamhack 2015 computer festival in Sweden, the partnership between Razer and Lenovo gives each…
By Mike Fahey Published November 28, 2015 - Uncategorized
Dark Knight III: The Master Race Is a Strange Sequel to A Batman Classic
For years, it seemed like comics fans wouldn’t be getting another Batman story set in Frank Miller’s Dark Knight universe. Then, this summer, DC Comics announced that Frank Miller and a team of other creators were wrapping up work on Dark Knight III: The Master Race. It’s bombastically goofy and absurd, like you’d think. But…
By Evan Narcisse Published November 28, 2015 - Culture
What Did Black Friday Make You Buy?
It’s okay. No one is blaming you. It was the day—that damnable day. Relax. We’re all friends here. Just tell us what the bad shopping deals made you buy. No one is going to be upset if you traded your old original PlayStation Vita for the GameStop exclusive Aqua Blue slim. And what’s that? You…
By Mike Fahey Published November 28, 2015 - Uncategorized
Amazing Wooden Transformers Change Instantly Into Small Chunks Of Tree
They’re robots. They’re vehicles. They’re kindling. I guess that makes Bamloff’s line of wooden transforming robots triple changers. Either way, WooBots are very cool. Using the same elastic technology that made those bend wooden figures kids used to play with in doctors’ office waiting rooms many decades ago, Bamloff’s WooBots marry old-school technology with newish-school…
By Mike Fahey Published November 28, 2015 - Culture
This Week In The Business: The Only Answer To Star Wars
QUOTE | “Star Wars is a thing that shaped my whole life. You get invited to join the team? There’s only one answer, ‘Yes.’” – EA Visceral creative lead Amy Hennig talks about the allure of Star Wars bringing her to work at EA. Elsewhere in the business of gaming this week… QUOTE | “Nintendo…
James Brightman Published November 28, 2015 - Kotaku East
Machoke and Machamp Have a Deep, Dark Secret
Everyone has secrets. You do. I know. And so do Machoke and Machamp. These fighting Pokémon first appeared in Pokémon Red and Blue. And all that time, they kept something hidden. Today, on an official Pokémon website, Machamp finally came clean: [Image: Pokemon.jp] The secret? As it says above, neither Machamp or Machoke are wearing…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 27, 2015 - Uncategorized
Kotaku’s 2015 Anime Gift Guide
Are you shopping for an anime fan and have no earthly idea what this “anime” thing is—much less what he or she would like? Or perhaps you know what they like and are looking at your options. Either way, don’t worry. We’re here to help. Shopping for an anime fan can be a tricky thing.…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published November 27, 2015 -
UncategorizedLightsabers Work A Bit Differently In GTA V
Lightsabers and the Force as well. I don’t remember the Emperor attacking with a lightning middle finger, but here’s Trevor doing it. Excellent and smooth animation made by Boris the Blade, using only the Rockstar Editor and After Effects. Makes it even more impressive. To contact the author of this post, write to: [email protected]
By Gergo Vas Published November 27, 2015 - Kotaku East
The Most Ridiculous Ramen Restaurant in Japan
Behold, Men Macho Ramen. It’s not Japan’s best ramen establishments, but as far as over-the-top noodle restaurants go, this is the over-the-toppiest! In Japanese, the restaurant’s name is a pun: “Macho” (マッチョ or maccho) means, well, “macho” but could also be a pun on “much,” while “men” (麺) literally means “noodles.” Geddit? Clever! [Photo: 日本海雑談部屋]…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 27, 2015 -
Kotaku EastThe Famicom, which launched in Japan in 1983, is getting a new cartridge. Titled 8Bit Music Power, it’s less a game and more an 8-bit album, but hey, it’s a new Famicom cart and you can play it on an old Japanese Nintendo console. As noted on Matome Naver, the album will be out early…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 27, 2015 -
Kotaku East36,000 Kids That Could Kick Your Ass
Maybe you’re tough! I’m not, so I’m certain these children could beat the tar out of me. Then again, most kids probably could. Via Buzz-Net, this National Geographic clip gives an inside look at the Shaolin Temple Kung Fu Academy in China. Dazzling footage, this. To contact the author of this post, write to bashcraftATkotaku.com…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 27, 2015 - Kotaku East
Sony announced that it’s ending PSP software sales on the PSP’s PlayStation Store as well as the UMD Passport service on March 31, 2016 in Japan, Inside Games reports. Previously purchased content will be still available and can be downloaded again. According to the official release and pointed out by Twitter user Mazyx, PSP owners…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 27, 2015 -
Kotaku EastThe Credits are My Favorite Part of the New Neptunia
I just finished the newest Neptunia game, Uberdimension Blanc + Neptune Faction Vs. The Zombie Army, and its ending credits are its best part. [*Spoilers Begin*] Uberdimension Blanc + Neptune Faction Vs. The Zombie Army is your run-of-the-mill hack-and-slash game. Each level you are dropped into an area where you kill swarms of enemies and/or…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published November 27, 2015 - Kotaku East
Sounds like there could be another Final Fantasy XV demo! Hajime Tabata spoke with Chinese site VG Time (via ZhugeEX) and reportedly said they’re making a new demo. Yup, another one! Update: A Square Enix spokesperson clarified this demo to Kotaku, stating, “The demo mentioned in Hajime Tabata’s VG Time interview is in reference to…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 27, 2015 - Uncategorized
Happy 17th Birthday, Sega Dreamcast
It might have been the Dreamcast’s 16th birthday in America a few months back, but today actually marks the console’s full and proper 17th birthday, since it was on November 27, 1998 that the Dreamcast was first released in Japan. RIP, little guy. Your controller is still a thing of wonder (Top image by BLUEamnesiac)
By Luke Plunkett Published November 27, 2015 - Culture
Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto
Eduard Pronin is a concept artist who works at Game Insight. You can see more of Eduard’s work at hispersonal site and ArtStation page To see the larger pics in all their glory (or, if they’re big enough, so you can save them as wallpaper), click on the “expand” button in the top-left corner. Fine…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 26, 2015 -
UncategorizedA Whole Book About The Difference Between The Japanese And English Legend Of Zelda
Oh, this looks cool. Translator Clyde Mandelin (Attack on Titan, Summer Wars) has turned his websiteinto a book called Legends of Localization: The Legend of Zelda, which digs very deep into the changes and quirks that separate the Japanese and English versions of the very first Legend of Zelda, from character traits to sound files.…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 26, 2015
