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UncategorizedNow That’s A Large USB Drive
Large in physical size, not in storage capacity. Computer enthusiast Christopher Parish modified a vintage “DEC RL02” drive—as big as a decent PC case—from the 70s so it can connect to modern PCs via USB. Technically this might be the largest and the heaviest USB storage device in the world. That removable platter in the…
By Gergo Vas Published April 21, 2015 - Uncategorized
Men Arrested for Alleged Robbery with PlayStation Light Gun
Two men were arrested this past Sunday for allegedly robbing a young woman in Itanhaém, Brazil. The crime was supposedly committed at gunpoint. Rather, light-gun point. That same night, the men has also allegedly robbed a young man in the same area, stealing his cell phone. According to Brazilian site G1 (via reader and G1…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 21, 2015 -
Kotaku EastHands-on with the Dissidia: Final Fantasy Arcade Game
This past weekend in Tokyo, Square Enix did their first location test of the upcoming Dissidia: Final Fantasy arcade—and Kotaku was on hand to try it out. To begin with, let’s look at the arcade cabinet itself. The game has what appears to be two joysticks. However, they aren’t joysticks as they are stationary and…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published April 21, 2015 -
Kotaku EastHey, JRPG fans! Compile Heart just announced Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force. This PS4 exclusive is another collaboration between artist Yoshitaka Amano of Final Fantasy fame, composer Nobuo Uematsu also of Final Fantasy fame, and writer Toshiki Inoue, who has written a bunch of TV anime and tokusatsu shows. No word on a Western…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 21, 2015 - Kotaku East
Fancy Taco Bell Just Opened in Tokyo
After a long absence, Taco Bell has returned to Tokyo. Today, a rather chic Taco Bell began serving customers. The Japan Times reports that the chain left Japan in the late 1980s, but remained on U.S. military bases. The newly opened restaurant has some Japan-only dishes. This is a look at the menu, via website…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 21, 2015 - Kotaku East
Kim Jong-un Photo Allegedly Photoshopped, South Korean News Reports
Recently, North Korea’s supreme leader Kim Jong-un “climbed” Mt. Paektu, the country’s tallest mountain. The mountain is an important place, so Kim Jong-un’s visit is very much a photo opportunity. A propaganda one, too. What better way to show that the leader is connected to the country’s ruling elite and has gotten over that limp…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 21, 2015 - Kotaku East
One Piece Pirate Warriors 3 Is Dynasty Warriors and Little More
Dynasty Warriors games are well known for following a strict gameplay formula. However, in recent tie-in titles like Hyrule Warriors and Dragon Quest Heroes, more and more innovation has been brought in to augment the core gameplay in interesting ways. This is not so for One Piece Pirate Warriors 3, however. Pirate Warriors 3 is…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published April 21, 2015 - Culture
Death From Above
Andy Fisher is an artist who has done work for companies like EA, Dark Horse, Intel and Code Monkeys, along with some comic and illustration stuff as well. You can see more of Andy’s work at his personal site To see the larger pics in all their glory (or, if they’re big enough, so you…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 20, 2015 -
UncategorizedGTA V’s PC Graphics Settings, Compared
We’vebenchmarked GTA V on PC, but if you’re wondering just what kind of difference moving the settings around actually makes, here’s a very helpful comparison video. wiliextreme’s clip goes through everything from texture quality to shadows to MSAA to ambient occlusion, showing the same spot in the game and showcasing just how much better/worse everything…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 20, 2015 -
CultureGTA V‘s Franklin Just Cannot Get Past A Fence
On today’s Highlight Reel we have fence failures, fast Bloodborne deaths, boomerang rebar, train rides and much 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. Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First…
By Chris Person Published April 20, 2015 - Uncategorized
Maybe Scorpion Is A Little Too Popular In Mortal Kombat X
He’s on the cover of the latest Mortal Kombat game. He’s widely regarded as the one of the most iconic fighting game characters. Everyone knows the “GET OVER HERE” catchphrase. Despite being somewhat of a villain, Scorpion is well-loved by Mortal Kombat players. And why not? Look at him. He’s an undead ninja with hellfire…
By Patricia Hernandez Published April 20, 2015 -
UncategorizedFallout Sniper Rifle Becomes Giant-Ass Slingshot
This Fallout sniper is not for headshots. It’s for shooting marshmallows at people. For science! (But mostly, for fun.) Joerg Sprave is back, and this time he has a special Fallout-themed slingshot that is surprisingly accurate: Here’s the original Sniper Rifle, for comparison’s sake: The slingshot is of course not made out of metal—it’s wood!…
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UncategorizedForging Loki’s Staff Is A Fittingly Convoluted Process
Trust a trickster god to wield one of the most complicated weapons the folks at Man At Arms: Reforged have ever had to recreate. Loki likely didn’t create the Chitauri scepter he carried in the first Avengers movie, but he’s the one who stuffed an Infinity Gem inside of it, so we’ll call it his.…
By Mike Fahey Published April 20, 2015 -
Uncategorized‘Invisible Nunchuck Guy’ And Other Video Game Retail Horror Stories
It turns out a whole lot of parents think video game stores are good substitutes for daycare. Not cool, parents. That’s according to the stories we’ve been getting from all sorts of current and former employees in the world of video game retail, who have shared with us tales of terrible customers, heartwarming interactions, and…
By Jason Schreier Published April 20, 2015 - Esports
Watch The World’s Best Pikachu Player Defeat Smash Bros. Gods
Wanna see a Pikachu in a party hat wreck some Fox McClouds? Of course you do. It’s not often that we see Pikachu make it super far in a top Smash Bros. competition—the character isn’t particularly high on the Melee tier list, and many of the players flock to more traditional characters like Fox and…
By Patricia Hernandez Published April 20, 2015 - UncategorizedBy Tina Amini Published April 20, 2015
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Why I Love Daredevil
Daredevil has superpowers I’d love to have but, honestly, I’d never want to be Matt Murdock. Spoilers follow for various plot points from Daredevil comics. Most superhero creations sell the upside of their power fantasies up front. You see their amazing abilities and fantastic feats first and learn about their terribly tragic pasts much later.…
By Evan Narcisse Published April 20, 2015 - Uncategorized
Weed And A Nintendo Game Taught Me A Valuable Lesson About Parenting
I imagine that parents get struck with a revelation in the process of rearing a child that helps them appreciate the enormity of the task before them. I say “imagine” because I’ve never had a child. At least, a real one. But I was struck by that revelation recently thanks to a small, weird Nintendo…
By Yannick LeJacq Published April 20, 2015