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An Easy Way To Turn Your Cat into Totoro
All you need are some paper cut-outs, maybe some googly eyes, and a cat. Don’t forget the cat! That’s very important. For a while now, Twitter users in Japan have noted that the backs of cats look like Totoro from the iconic Studio Ghibli movie My Neighbor Totoro. [Via purple_spicy72] Whaddaya think? If you can’t…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 10, 2015 - Kotaku East
Japan’s Newest Trend: Katana Women
One of the newest Japanese buzz words is “katana joshi” (カタナ女子) or “katana woman.” You know, for ladies who are really into Japanese swords. [Photo: tom_0129] The phrase “katana joshi” has been trending on Twitter, while numerous national news programs have been introducing the fad. [Photo: mokuren3100] [Photo: news__sokuhou] [Photo: Story_terror] The text asks, “Why…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 10, 2015 - Culture
He Is Born Of Blood, And Born Of Death
Brandon Gobey is an artist whose work you may have seen quite recently; he was kind enough to lend me some for my piece on DeathBlood, the most AAA game that never was You can see more of Brandon’s work at his ArtStation page To see the larger pics in all their glory (or, if…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 9, 2015 -
UncategorizedThe First Five Minutes of a Real-Life Russian Horror Story
In 1959 a group of hikers in Russia’s Ural Mountains were mysteriously killed by what authorities could only describe as an “unknown compelling force.” That real world incident is the basis for Kholat, and knowing that only makes things worse. I wish I hadn’t looked up the Dyatlov Pass incident before playing IMGN.PRO’s Kholat. If…
By Mike Fahey Published June 9, 2015 -
CultureTotal RecallKid Gets Super Nintendo On Launch Day, Is Pleased
And you thought you were cool because you lined up at midnight and bought a PS4 with your own money. Tyler Esposito, meanwhile, gets to say that he got a SNES on August 23, 1991. The day the console was first released in the United States, when it retailed for $199. Well, he gets to…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 9, 2015 - Culture
Wanna hear more about developers’ experiences with Steam refunds? YouTuber Totalbiscuit collected feedback (and some stats) from 26 developers, with stories ranging from refund surges to tumbleweeds. It’s enlightening stuff, though—as ever—it’s too early to say anything definitive about how the feature will affect Steam games in the long run.
By Nathan Grayson Published June 9, 2015 - Uncategorized
Call Of Duty Can’t Cut The Last-Gen Cord
Unlike other big series like Assassin’s Creed and Fallout, Call of Duty can’t bring itself to go 100% next-gen just yet, Activision announcingtoday that this year’s Black Ops 3 will be available not just on PS4, XB1 and PC, but PS3 and Xbox 360 as well. The last-gen version will be worked on by two…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 9, 2015 - Reviews
Massive Chalice: The Kotaku Review
If you want to understand Massive Chalice, you need to understand XCOM I don’t mean that lightly. Double Fine’s Massive Chalice has been hugely influenced by Julian Gallop’s seminal 1994 strategy game. It exists as its own game in as much as it has a different name, and you’re controlling people with bows instead of…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 9, 2015 - Culture
The Guy With The Highest Steam Level
PalmDesert is something of a legend on Steam. His Steam level just hit 600, making it the highest ever. It’s so high, in fact, that Valve hasn’t even made a special graphic for it yet. Right now, it’s just a plain old number, not unlike what a new Steam user would have. His closest competitor?…
By Nathan Grayson Published June 9, 2015 - Uncategorized
Tell Ubisoft What You Really Think About Assassin’s Creed
If you happen to be in Los Angeles next week, they’re giving you a shot. The company already announced a roadshow-style tour in Europe, but there was no word on something similar for the US. That’ll change, starting at E3 next week. Today, Ubisoft announced that Assassin’s Creed players will be invited to participate in…
By Patrick Klepek Published June 9, 2015 - Culture
Have You Requested A Steam Refund? Why?
Steam refunds have only been around for a week, and it seems like a lot of people are already using them. Have you used the new feature at all? If so, why? Did it work? Valve’s implementation of Steam refunds has been contentious, but there’s no disputing that they need to exist in some form…
By Nathan Grayson Published June 9, 2015 - Uncategorized
Heroes Of The Storm And Team Fortress Look Nice Together
For some reason, this screenshot makes me imagine Zeratul saying: “You call that a knife? This is a knife!” That also means I have to give Zeratul a strong Australian accent, which I want to call Protaustralian and make StarCraft canon. Reddit user Tolkfan put together an album of screenshots made in the Source Filmaker…
By Yannick LeJacq Published June 9, 2015 - Uncategorized
Destiny’s ‘Worst’ Exotic Bounty Is Actually Brilliant
When people start talking about Destiny’s PvP multiplayer, chances are they’ll eventually bring up the infamous, deadly gun Thorn. And if they’re talking about Thorn, they’ll almost surely mention the arduous process of obtaining one. A few days ago, I underwent the trial-by-fire that is the Thorn exotic bounty. It was frequently difficult, occasionally maddening,…
By Kirk Hamilton Published June 9, 2015 -
UncategorizedThe Final Fantasy XV Demo Just Got A Gigantic New Boss
The Final Fantasy XV demo got a bunch of new features today, including a massive new boss monster that I’m sure someone will figure out how to beat by the end of the day. Meet the Catoblepas, who in previous versions of the FFXV demo was just part of the scenery but is now, thanks…
By Jason Schreier Published June 9, 2015 - Uncategorized
Mod Adds Working Hotels To The Sims 4
The Sims modders. Is there anything they can’t do? No. No there isn’t. In the latest example of modding excellence, Mod The Sims forum member simmythesim created an add-on to The Sims 4 (via SimsVIP) that lets players create and manage hotel-like buildings in their virtual neighborhoods. The new hotel venues can house up to…
By Yannick LeJacq Published June 9, 2015 - Culture
What’s Your Craziest Gaming Marathon Story?
If your story involves some kind of homemade urinating contraption and a strict diet of whatever is within arm’s reach and doesn’t require cooking, you’re probably delightfully gross and I want to hear from you. Ditto if your story involves days of unwashed clothes, missed jury duty dates, or anything involving the words “temporary paralysis.”…
By Tina Amini Published June 9, 2015 - Uncategorized
Mirror’s Edge 2 Is Now Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst
For the longest time, Mirror’s Edge 2 has seemed like one of those sequels that needed to happen but probably never would. Put your anxious mind at ease. The thing has a real name now! And it’s definitely “not a sequel.” In advance of the hype-a-palooza next week at video game industry convention E3, Electronic…
By Yannick LeJacq Published June 9, 2015
