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God of War III Reveals Kratos For What He Is

Midway through God of War III, the buff and surly protagonist Kratos is scaling along the outside face of a building when he happens upon a man. He’s perched precariously next to a window, crying out for help. Saying nothing more than a grunt, Kratos bashes his head against the wall and pitches him off…

By Yannick LeJacq Published July 14, 2015

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Developers, Please Copy These Player-Friendly Ideas From Arkham Knight

You might celebrate a video game for its gameplay, graphics, or its story, but let’s briefly celebrate the excellent little things Batman: Arkham Knight does to respect the time of its players. Oh, if only more modern games did these things. These ideas aren’t all brand-new, but they’ve been implemented in Arkham Knight with a…

By Stephen Totilo Published July 14, 2015

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I Snagged Five Minutes With Trove Before The Servers Went Down

After waiting to log in for the better part of an hour I finally got five minutes with free-to-play voxel building MMO, Trove. On the sixth minute the servers were brought down. Update: Now with the damn video. In some form of beta or another for quite some time, Trion Worlds’ massively multiplayer take on…

By Mike Fahey Published July 14, 2015

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Some promising PS4 indie games now have release dates: Journey (July 21), N++ (July 28), Galak-Z (August 4), and Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture (August 11). Suddenly, August isn’t looking so empty! You also get a 10% coupon off later purchases if you buy two or more games. You can reach the author of this…

By Patrick Klepek Published July 14, 2015

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It’s Official: No Kojima On Metal Gear Solid V‘s Box

Konami, a well-known Japanese spa manufacturer, yesterday uploaded final versions of Metal Gear Solid V’s box art. As you might expect, there’s no “Hideo Kojima” in sight. Previous versions of the cover of MGSV, which comes out September 1, featured both the Kojima Productions logo on the bottom left and the words “A Hideo Kojima…

By Jason Schreier Published July 14, 2015

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Custom LEGO Optimus Prime Is Huge And Fully Transformable

Must have been a hell of a challenge to build this custom Optimus Prime with LEGO bricks on a scale like this. It’s the movie version of the leader of the Autobots, but that’s excusable, since it’s not just a huge truck, but a fully transformable model. Here’s Optimus Prime below in its full glory.…

By Gergo Vas Published July 14, 2015

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World of Warcraft-Themed PS4 Is All About The Spikes

Even though you can’t play World of Warcraft on consoles, this custom PS4 with Horde chains and spikes is pretty damn cool. The result is a model that looks like a Horde treasure chest, shield or some sort of banner. I’m not sure about heat issues, but fire would just make it even more Horde-like.…

By Gergo Vas Published July 14, 2015

Kotaku East

Track: Summer (Live) | Artist: Joe Hisaishi | Album: Kikujiro Soundtrack Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

By Brian Ashcraft Published July 14, 2015

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Visit Tokyo Through These Beautiful Sketches

Not every part of Tokyo is flashy. Many parts are anything but. Artist Ryota Hayashi not only shows the cityscape, but parts of Tokyo that are away from the crowds and chaos. Using colored pencils, Hayashi focuses on Tokyo and its surrounding suburbs. His tranquil sketches give a quiet dignity to the areas. Have a…

By Brian Ashcraft Published July 14, 2015

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Fire Emblem Fates’ Big Choice Makes For Great Storytelling

The story of Fire Emblem Fates is built around a central choice—one you inadvertently make the moment you pick up a copy of the game. [Note: This article spoils the first hour or two of the game.] Fire Emblem Fates follows Corrin (who I will be referring to as female as that’s the gender I…

By Richard Eisenbeis Published July 14, 2015

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Don’t Wear Batman Capes in Japanese Restaurants

They really just get in the way. But, as actor Takayuki Yamada explains, this is not cosplay. “I’m Batman,” Yamada says as he gets up on the table after his boss says he’s too into Arkham Knight in this humorous Japanese PS4 spot. In case you missed it, check out Kotaku’s review of Arkham Knight.…

By Brian Ashcraft Published July 14, 2015

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Chris Hemsworth Really Looks Like a Dog

Not in a bad way! But in a damn-The-Avengers-actor-totally-looks-like-a-dog way. Twitter user Moccchi9 noticed the similarity between Chris Hemsworth and Japanese Akita. Have a look for yourself: Agree? Disagree? Woof? To contact the author of this post, write to bashcraftATkotaku.com or find him on Twitter@Brian_Ashcraft Kotaku East is your slice of Asian internet culture, bringing…

By Brian Ashcraft Published July 14, 2015

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Take a Listen to Persona 4 Dancing All Night’s Remix-Filled Soundtrack

Persona 4: Dancing All Night isn’t the meatiest of music games—it currently only has 30 songs (3 of which are DLC). However, it largely makes up for this with the sheer number of new remixes of classic Persona 4 songs. Have a listen! Persona 4 “Backside of the TV (Lotus Juice Remix)” “Electronica in Velvet…

By Richard Eisenbeis Published July 14, 2015

Kotaku East

Japanese Statues Made with Dead Bugs

If you don’t like bugs, living or dead, then perhaps you might want to sit this one out. Yoneji Inamura, a resident of Gunma Prefecture, has created some unusual sculptures. [Photo: Naver] This samurai doll of Nitta Yoshisada, according to Naver, was created in 1970. It took ten months to complete and is made from…

By Brian Ashcraft Published July 14, 2015

Kotaku East

The Boy and the Beast is the Anime Version of The Jungle Book

You know, only with less Shere Khan, more epic sword fights, and an evil giant spirit whale. If you’ve ever seen Disney’s version of The Jungle Book, you already know the basic story of The Boy and the Beast. A boy befriends a bear in a world of animals before eventually falling in love with…

By Richard Eisenbeis Published July 14, 2015

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Mount Takao. Hachioji City, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan. By Jason Capp. 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 July 14, 2015

Culture

Nice Hat. Nice Gun.

Elena Kotelevets is a concept artist from the Ukraine, who has worked for companies like Super Sila. You can see more of Elena’s work at her personal 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…

By Luke Plunkett Published July 13, 2015

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Destiny Cosplay Destroys Comic-Con

Paola Alejandra’s Destiny outfit for Comic-Con is doing the source material justice. And seeing as the source material involves ethereal space wizards wielding magic space weapons and wearing crazy magic space outfits, that’s quite the compliment. For those who aren’t familiar with the grind, the outfit is the Robe Of The Exile, the gun is…

By Luke Plunkett Published July 13, 2015

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Consoles As Sneaker Boxes. Awesome.

I’m not normally a fan of “skinning” my consoles. That stance may, however, be about to change. Via Kicks On Fire, Artist Dominic Low has designed a series of skins for the PS4 and Xbox One that turn them into famous sneaker boxes. The effect isn’t quite as successful on Microsoft’s console as it is…

By Luke Plunkett Published July 13, 2015

Culture

Horror Game Dares To Be Colorful

These days, most horror games have a certain “look” about them. Shadows everywhere, sickly colors, grit and grime on everything. Not Brighter Day, though. Brighter Day’s aesthetic is best described as “fucking weird as shit.” I mean, look at this: It’s colorful and cartoony, yet minimal to the point of feeling sterile—a juxtaposition that makes…

By Nathan Grayson Published July 13, 2015