- Uncategorized
Today’s selection of articles from Kotaku‘s reader-run community: How Historically Accurate is Skyrim? Part 3 • Game of the Week—”Evacuate? In Our Moment of Triumph?” [SW: TIE Fighter] • Ani-TAY’s OP/ED A Day Initiative – The First Week • topgearFTW’s Top 5 Games of 2014 • Pokémon One a Day Series Two: Meganium TAY Classic—TAY…
By András Neltz Published January 8, 2015 - Uncategorized
Final Fantasy Theatrhythm: Curtain Call is getting some new DLC tracks—starting today you can get songs from Xenogears and even Seiken Dentetsu 3 (a Secret of Mana sequel that was never released in North America) for $0.99 each. Full list here.
By Jason Schreier Published January 8, 2015 -
UncategorizedTiny Home-Made Computer Runs Doom Too
It’s good to know that whenever the apocalypse comes, Doom will still be there with us even in the middle of a nuclear winter. You just need some random techno-junk and the necessary skills—like the ones modder Lutz Latta already has—to assemble a computer capable of running the game. He used Intel’s tiny Edison system,…
By Gergo Vas Published January 8, 2015 -
UncategorizedVirtual Reality Exercise Bike Is Almost Like Going Outside
With 3D movement and Oculus Rift support, Norwegian Activetainment‘s fitness bike, the “Ebove B1” (via Prostetic Knowledge), can help put some fun into the rigorous monotony of training. Install some mechanical fans and it’s almost like going for a real ride. I wouldn’t ruin the experience with a generic cycling simulator like the one in…
By Gergo Vas Published January 8, 2015 - Uncategorized
Eight Gorgeously Redrawn Cartoon Characters
The extremely talented Sakimichan is at it again—recently, she set her sights on a few non-anime cartoon characters, drawing them in her signature highly detailed style. The seven pics are down below. If you’d like to see more of Sakimichan’s work, make sure to visit her DeviantArt page here Note: Some of these pics could…
By András Neltz Published January 8, 2015 - Kotaku East
In Japan, The Vita Has More Upcoming Games Than Any Other Console
Overseas, the PS Vita continues to struggle, but in Japan, things are looking better for Sony’s handheld. Things have not been easy for the little portable console ever since its launch over 3 years ago. One of the biggest complaints early on after the Vita’s release was the lackluster library of games. However, since then,…
By Toshi Nakamura Published January 8, 2015 - Kotaku East
If Call of Duty Was Made with Anime Memes [Update]
While Call of Duty does have a hardcore following here in Japan, the game isn’t nearly as big as it is in the West. Well, here’s one way to change that. Or not. UPDATE – Kotaku reader Derek points out that the Call of Duty mock up originally appeared on the Nepnep Facebook page. Originally…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 8, 2015 - Kotaku East
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Get Official Cafe
Tokyo is home to a new Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire cafe. It serves up an array of Pikachu-themed treats. Gotta eat ’em all! The cafe, dubbed Pokémon Cafe Ω Ruby & α Sapphire, opens this Friday in Tokyo’s Shibuya. As website Sibch.tv points out, the cafe is opened only for a limited time,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 8, 2015 - Kotaku East
Anime Movie Ad “Arrests” and “Kills” Pedestrians
In the world of Psycho-Pass I’d be shot, arrested, and shut away from society. Thank goodness I don’t live there. Psycho-Pass, the anime about a utopian/dystopian future where the human psyche can be digitally measured and people with even the potential for criminal acts are captured or killed, is getting a new movie out tomorrow.…
By Toshi Nakamura Published January 8, 2015 - Kotaku East
The First Japanese Sales Numbers of 2015 Are Not Surprising
We’re in 2015. Last year is last year. It’s over. The past! But let’s take a look at which games dominated the Japanese sales so far this year. Brace yourself for games that… also dominated last year. Japanese website 4Gamer published a list of the country’s top selling games from the first sales week of…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 8, 2015 - Kotaku East
McDonald’s Is Having a Crappy Week in Japan
Lovin’ it? Oh no, McDonald’s must be hatin’ it. This week has gone from worst to worst for the fast food giant as people are claiming to find all sorts of horrible things in their meals: from bugs to human teeth. Here’s how McDonald’s week is shaping up. So far. Monday [Photo: Kininaru] The week…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 8, 2015 -
Kotaku EastMario in Puzzle & Dragons is a License to Print Money
How do you make even more money off of one of the most popular game franchises? Add a dash of gaming’s most iconic character, that’s how. GungHo Online Entertainment just announced today an upcoming collaborative game on the Nintendo 3DS, Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition. While it looks like Puzzle & Dragons with…
By Toshi Nakamura Published January 8, 2015 - Uncategorized
League Of Legends Is Building Its Own Network To Kill Lag [Update]
Like any other game on Earth, League of Legends suffers from lag. Being the biggest game on the planet, though, means LoL can actually do something about it, and is launching an ambitious plan to build its own network. UPDATE – Riot tells Kotaku that, while this announcement concerned the US specifically, “we are currently…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 8, 2015 - Uncategorized
The Definition Of Boss
How can you see this and not have this song go through your head?
By Yannick LeJacq Published January 7, 2015 - Uncategorized
Speedrun Interrupted By Marriage Proposal
Hey, guy! People are trying to play awesome games here, quickly! What’s the big idea, gettin’ all emotional and stuff! But seriously, this is very, very sweet. This speedrun of Mischeif Makers earlier today was brought to a stop when Jackafur gets down on one knee and proposes to his girlfriend Kittyrawr. Her response? Best…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 7, 2015 - Uncategorized
Zombie Studios, opened all the way back in 1994, has closed its doors. Best known for its work on the original Spec Ops games and Blacklight series, Zombie also did a lot of licensed stuff, from Zork games to Saw. For once, the reason for a studio closing down is not “run out of money”…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 7, 2015 - Culture
Spare The Time To Appreciate The Art Of Strategy Games
Strategy games on the PC aren’t – Civilization aside – known for their sense of style (though some are trying to change this). I may be biased because I’ve spent so much time staring at it over the past few years, but I think Crusader Kings II is one of the prettier examples. It may…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 7, 2015 - Uncategorized
Classic Metal Albums, Redesigned
So many skulls! So much black! So much blood! Let’s imagine a world where, instead of trying to look badass, metal albums wanted to look more like…jazz albums. This collection of fantastic images is the work of Brazilian artist Rafa Melandi, and takes some of the best damn metal albums of all time – Master…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 7, 2015
