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Kotaku EastFirst 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 - Uncategorized
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 - Uncategorized
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 -
CultureCosplayInterstellar 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 - Uncategorized
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 -
UncategorizedHardcore 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 - Uncategorized
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 -
UncategorizedA 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 -
UncategorizedThe 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 - CultureCosplay
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 -
CultureTeam 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 -
UncategorizedYep, 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 -
CultureIn 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 - Culture
The Steam Stream Plays Primal Carnage, A Shooter Full Of Dinosaurs
This week, the Steam Stream checks out Primal Carnage: Extinction, the latest attempt at making a multiplayer dinosaur shooter, well, not horrible. Watch now! Also on the docket for today: Battlefield-like top-down shooter Running With Rifles, permadeath horror game Space Beast Terror Fright, and the Jet Grind Radio-esque Hover: Revolt of Gamers. Soooooo maaany gaaaames.…
By Nathan Grayson Published April 8, 2015 - Uncategorized
Life Is Strange Can Go Way, Way Wrong
When I finished the second episode of Life Is Strange, I put the controller down, and considered playing the episode again. I didn’t want to live with the choices I’d made. Warning: As you might expect, there are spoilers for Life Is Strange ahead! One of the more important subplots in the second episode involves…
By Patrick Klepek Published April 8, 2015
