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It Took A League Player Exactly 3,439,140 Mouse Clicks To Reach Diamond
Diamond isn’t the highest level one can achieve when playing League of Legends’ fiercely competitive ranked mode. But it’s one of the highest. Anyone who climbs that high has to put in some serious work into League. More than 3 years and 3 million mouse-clicks’ worth, according to one player’s recent measurement. Reddit user and…
By Yannick LeJacq Published April 6, 2015 -
UncategorizedNobody Explains Super-Speed Like the Muppets
You always see gotta-go-fast superheroes punching people when they fight bad guys. And, yeah, a fist delivered at the speed of sound will probably do the job of crushing evil. But a guy like Quicksilver doesn’t even need to hit a person to mess ‘em up real bad. The newest video from the folks at…
By Evan Narcisse Published April 6, 2015 -
UncategorizedBig YouTuber Says He Won’t Cover Nintendo Anymore
Joe “Angry Joe” Vargas, who commands nearly two million subscribers on YouTube, has decided to stop covering Nintendo games, following a dispute over a Mario Party 10 video. Angry Joe’s Mario Party 10 video was flagged by YouTube, and while it’s possible for him to keep the video online, he can’t make money off it.…
By Patrick Klepek Published April 6, 2015 -
UncategorizedSquare Changes Final Fantasy Character To Show Less Butt
Mobius Final Fantasy, an upcoming 3D mobile game that for now has only been announced in Japan, has some ridiculous outfits even by Final Fantasy standards, but at least one of them was a bit too ridiculous for Square Enix. Above (via Hachima) is Wal, the hero of Mobius (formerly named Mevius), whose butt and…
By Jason Schreier Published April 6, 2015 - Uncategorized
Today’s selection of articles from Kotaku’s reader-run community: Kamisama Kiss◎: The Ani-TAY Review • Backlog Update: DmC Complete! Now Help Pick My Next Game! • Magic Kaito 1412: The Ani-TAY Review • Why Doesn’t This Game Exist: The Trope-Conscious MMO TAY Classic—TAY Open Forum—Beginner’s Guide To TAY Follow them here.
By András Neltz Published April 6, 2015 - CultureCosplay
The Coolest Cosplay from Sakura-Con 2015
The soul still burns at one of the oldest anime-centric fan gatherings in the U.S. How were the costumes? Positively nightmarish. Video game, anime and comic-book dress-up projects were all on display at Sakura-Con 2015. In this photos taken by Cosplay Boom, you’ll see two of Marvel’s deadliest heroes battle Ultron, giant Pokemon and a…
By Evan Narcisse Published April 6, 2015 - Kotaku East
How Tokyo Has Changed in the Past Fifty Years
Everywhere changes. New York, London, and, yes, Tokyo. But perhaps in Tokyo, like many huge cities in Asia, the changes have been more noticeable. Recently Japan’s biggest web forum 2ch, net users have been posting photos that show how the world’s largest metropolis has changed over the past several decades. Here, you can see Tokyo…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 6, 2015 - Kotaku East
Naruto Exhibit Opening in Japan
Later this month, an exhibition to mark Naruto’s conclusion kicks off in Tokyo. On display, there will be original art, a theater showing Naruto scenes, and displays that bring the manga and anime to life—and more. Also, Famitsu and Fashion Press report that visitors will be able to purchase original items, and nearly thirty restaurants…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 6, 2015 - Uncategorized
The Persona 3 Films Continue to Impress
I’ve been more than a little impressed by the first two movies in the Persona 3 film series. And with its focus on character development and thematic exploration, the third film, Persona 3: Falling Down, sets the bar even higher. On the surface, Falling Down doesn’t seem like the third film in a tetralogy—rather it…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published April 6, 2015 -
Kotaku EastPeople Say This Looks Like a Anime Penis
Make that an “adorable” anime penis. This month, Knights of Sidonia’s second season kicks off in Japan, and the show’s trailer shows the character Tsumugi Shiraui with her phallic probe form. Note: This article contains content some readers might find objectionable. Her really, really phallic probe. Over on Japanese forum 2ch, after the teaser for…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 6, 2015 -
Kotaku EastSuper Mario Bros. Screenshot Recreated with 14,000 Toothpicks
Who knew toothpicks could be such a good substitute for 8-bit graphics? I sure didn’t. Twitter user BitBlt Korry recreated the Super Mario Bros. start screen with painted toothpicks. As you can see, some of the toothpicks stick out further, giving the tableau’s front some cool depth. [Photos: BitBlt_Korry] This little hidden Mario is a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 6, 2015 - Culture
The Week In Games: Xenoblade Take Two
The most noteworthy game releasing this week is a remastering of a Nintendo Wii game for the new 3DS. All the other big games are down in Orlando getting their spring break on. That’s not to say there aren’t some fine titles coming out this week. It’s just to say I am off this week,…
By Mike Fahey Published April 5, 2015 -
UncategorizedThe First Five Furry Minutes Of Jazz Jackrabbit
In honor of the tattoo on my right forearm and the celebration of Easter, I present you with a green rabbit with a gun. Makes sense to me. Jazz Jackrabbit is a 1994 PC game coded by Arjan Brussee and designed by Cliff Bleszinski for Epic MegaGames. It’s a platform shooter, combining the fast-paced movement…
By Mike Fahey Published April 5, 2015 - Uncategorized
Today’s selection of articles from Kotaku’s reader-run community: The Road to Competitive Gaming (Part 1/2) • Thoughts From Outside: Historical Revisionism in KanColle • Anime Reminiscence, Childhood Memories, Fake Endings And More • Kamisama Kiss: The Ani-TAY Review • Maria The Virgin Witch: The Ani-TAY Review TAY Classic—TAY Open Forum—Beginner’s Guide To TAY Follow them…
By András Neltz Published April 5, 2015 -
UncategorizedThere’s A Steven Universe RPG, And It’s Excellent
Cartoon Network’s Steven Universe has been quite a source of surprises lately, from a moving musical numberabout relationships to a premium mobile RPG that channels the spirit of Paper Mario. Now I’m not saying $2.99 will get you a game with the depth and story of something Nintendo might release. It’s just GrumpyFace Studios’ Attack…
By Mike Fahey Published April 5, 2015 - Uncategorized
Kotaku ‘Shop Contest: Video Game Easter Eggs: The Winners!
Cease your futile hunting! We have all the video game Easter eggs you could possibly want right here, unless you were looking for this week’s winner, in which case we’ll be getting new shipments in maybe next month. This week’s hastily put together ‘Shop Contesthatched dozens of excellent ideas from our readers, but every time…
By Mike Fahey Published April 5, 2015 - Uncategorized
If You Bought A Vita Before June 2012, Here’s How To Get Free Stuff Now
Late last year Sony agreed to settle with the Federal Trade Commission over claims that it falsely advertised the PlayStation Vita console at launch. Anyone in the U.S. who purchased the handheld prior to June 1, 2012 is entitled to $25 cash or one of three different game bundles. Here’s how. The company handling Sony’s…
By Mike Fahey Published April 5, 2015 - Uncategorized
Sunday Comics: Do You Have To Poop?
Welcome to Kotaku’s Sunday Comics, your weekly roundup of the best webcomics. The images enlarge if you click on the magnifying glass icon. We’ve got a new addition to the lineup this week in the form of The GaMERCaT by Samantha Whitten. It’s the moving story of an obsessive gamer who is also a cat,…
By Mike Fahey Published April 5, 2015 - Uncategorized
There’s Going to Be a Star Trek/Green Lantern Comics Crossover This July
Two of geek fiction’s most hot-headed spacefaring heroes will be boldly going into the blackest night this summer when James Kirk, Hal Jordan and their respective entourages cross paths this summer. Announced today by comics publishers IDW and DC, the iconic universes will be crashing into each other in a series called Star Trek/Green Lantern:…
By Evan Narcisse Published April 4, 2015