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Working Lights Make This World of Warcraft Weapon Replica Awesome

Shadowmourne is one of the few legendary items players can acquire in World of Warcraft, and a weapon like that needs its proper real-life version. Kamuicosplay’s Svetlana Quindt made one. Her replica even has flashing lights inside and it looks just as awesome as the weapon in the game. Forging it was a really big…

By Gergo Vas Published April 9, 2015

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Anime Satirizes Life, Shocks Its Editors

The third season of the anime Gintama started off with a bang. Or rather, a bawling parody of a disgraced politician. The first episode of the new season of Gintama began with a press conference in which the protagonist, Gintoki Sakata makes a public apology that the series did not end properly, and is having…

By Toshi Nakamura Published April 9, 2015

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First Look Inside Tokyo’s New Godzilla Hotel

Earlier this year, Kotaku brought word of a new Godzilla-themed hotelopening in Tokyo’s Shinjuku. The photos were mere renderings. Now, we get a real look inside. In this video from Jiji Press, you get a peak inside a Godzilla View Room and the much larger Godzilla Room. The hotel also serves special ‘Zilla themed sweets.…

By Brian Ashcraft Published April 9, 2015

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Finger Butts Are Hidden Surprises

Earlier this week, someone made a cheeky discovery on the Bloodborne game disc. But it turns out, this crack isn’t a first. There are even more asinine jokes. Let’s get to the bottom of this! [via ReyOrtega, Blackbolt_GT, Jam_sponge] On Monday, Kotaku’s Kirk Hamilton posted this “hidden secret” on TMI. Thank you, Kotaku’s Kirk Hamilton!…

By Brian Ashcraft Published April 9, 2015

Kotaku East

The Time Hayao Miyazaki Went Off on America

Hayao Miyazaki is one of Japan’s most celebrated anime creators. He also has the reputation of being a bit outspoken of his opinions. Like how using an iPad is like masturbation, or that time he said he hated cars because they were American. Wait, what? An image has recently surfaced on Japan’s popular online billboard,…

By Toshi Nakamura Published April 9, 2015

Kotaku East

Japan’s Biggest Game Heads West, And Might Not Work

The Yokai Watch games are hugely popular in Japan. For good reason, they’re a lot of fun. The third numeric entry in the series was recently announced, and it’s got me thinking. And worried. Yokai Watch took Japan by storm last year, selling more games than anyone and even beating Pokémon at the movie box…

By Brian Ashcraft Published April 9, 2015

Kotaku East

Two Years Later, Smash Bros. Creator’s Arm is Still Busted

It’s been over two years since Smash Bros. creator, Masahiro Sakurai, first revealed that he was suffering from calcific tendinitis in his right shoulder and while from his tone, it appears his condition has improved, he obviously has not yet fully recovered. In his semi-weekly column in Weekly Famitsu, Sakurai lamented on the recent release…

By Toshi Nakamura Published April 9, 2015

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More Stuff Maya Angelou Didn’t Say

We know that the quote on new Maya Angelou postage stamp is not hers. But I’m not so sure about these other quotes. Surely, she said this, no? No. No she did not. The U.S Postal Service’s stamp fail has kicked off a photo meme with a whole range of quotes attributed to the famed…

By Brian Ashcraft Published April 9, 2015

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Interstellar Cosplay Is More Awesome Than Gravity, Love

This amazing TARS cosplay took three months to build, and in addition to being movable, also “works”, in that there are two iPad screens displaying info and some speakers that play sound effects. It was both designed and built by Iain Heath. If you’re wondering how he actually got around, he put a camera in…

By Luke Plunkett Published April 9, 2015

Culture

I’m Going To The Store, You Need Anything?

Yap Kun Rong is a concept artist and illustrator who has over the past few years been at Platinum Games, where he’s worked on Bayonetta 2, Metal Gear Rising and Wonderful 101. He’s since left the Japanese developer to pursue other opportunities. You can see more of Rong’s work at his personal site To see…

By Luke Plunkett Published April 8, 2015

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Kid Has 30 Games, DS Stolen While Visiting Sick Man In Hospital

And, get this, it’s the dude he was visiting who’s accused of stealing them. The Star Tribune (via Game Politics) reportsthat Dave A. Schmotter, who was recently sick in hospital, has been charged with the theft of two Nintendo DS systems and “between 30 to 40 video games” from an eight year-old boy. Who, along…

By Luke Plunkett Published April 8, 2015

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Hardcore Xbox Rig Is Almost Too Hardcore

Steel Battalion, for those who have never seen its wonder, was an old Xbox game from Capcom that’s famous for the absurdly large and expensive controller it shipped with. Something reader Dave obviously felt wasn’t absurdly large enough. So he went and built this, the B.S.B.B. (Big Steel Battalion Box) Mk II. It is, at…

By Luke Plunkett Published April 8, 2015

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What Worked About Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare

For some reason, late last night I started replaying Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare’s single-player campaign. You know what? That really was a damn good Call of Duty game. Of course, Mike Fahey said as much when it came out. But I’d recently watched Noah Caldwell-Gervais’ fine two-hour retrospective on the Call of Duty series,…

By Kirk Hamilton Published April 8, 2015

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Track: Closure | Album: Lustmore | Artist: Lapalux Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

By Luke Plunkett Published April 8, 2015

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A Tactical PC Shooter That’s Like Battlefield Meets Hotline Miami

War is hell… but it’s slightly less hellish when viewed from a distance. At least, that’s true of Running With Rifles, a goofy, enjoyable, surprisingly demanding PC game that recently got a full release on Steam. Developed by Modulaatio Games, Running With Rifles had been on Steam Early Access for a while before last week’s…

By Kirk Hamilton Published April 8, 2015

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The Free New Pokémon Game Bums Me Out

Right now, you can go into the 3DS’s eShop and download Pokémon Rumble World, free of charge. While the price tag is pretty enticing, I’ve spent some of today playing it, and well…I’m not super impressed. The premise is straightforward: a king tasks you with catching them all, because it’s the only way he can…

By Patricia Hernandez Published April 8, 2015

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Killer Five Nights At Freddy’s Cosplay

For such a huge series, you don’t see as much Five Nights At Freddy’s cosplay as you’d expect. But that’s OK. It gives us more space to appreciate the good stuff like this! These shots were taken at Sakura Con by The Will Box The cosplayers are: Freddy Fazbear – LACA Puppet – After Market…

By Luke Plunkett Published April 8, 2015

Culture

Team Fortress 2 Fans Are Making A Whole New Version Of The Game

In recent times, members of the Team Fortress 2 community have found themselves not exactly in love with the popular shooter’s current direction. If that sounds like you, this fan overhaul of the entire game might be just what you’re looking for. Video summary courtesy of Valve News Network Team Fortress 2 Classic might sound…

By Nathan Grayson Published April 8, 2015

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Yep, Code Name STEAM‘s Absurdly Long Enemy Turns Are Now Shorter

What a difference a patch makes! Above is a comparison of a turn I just took in Nintendo’s new 3DS game Code Name STEAM: on the left, before the game was patched; on the right, using a post-patch fast-forward button. The game is running here on my New 3DS, where the new fast-forward option is…

By Stephen Totilo Published April 8, 2015

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In Besiege, There Can Be Only One Windmill

On today’s Highlight Reel we have territorial windmills, trees that want to be jets, cool grenade sticks, elevator shenanigans and more! Watch the video above, then link any of your favorite highlights in the comments, and be sure to check out, like and subscribe the original videos via the links below. Far Cry 4 –…

By Chris Person Published April 8, 2015