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Remember Ridge Racer‘s amazing Galaga mini-game on PS1? Bandai Namco patented the concept of mini-games in loading screens, but video game lawyer David Hoppe noticed Bandai Namco’s patent is about to expire. The patent was filed November 27, 1995, which means developers can build their own on November 27, 2015.
By Patrick Klepek Published January 13, 2015 - Uncategorized
Grand Theft Auto V Just Sold Me On A 4K Ultra HD Monitor
I’ve been toying with the idea of purchasing an Ultra HD monitor since toying around with the enhanced resolution early last year. With the release of the first 4K screenshots of Grand Theft Auto V on PC, the time for toying is over. Along with the unfortunate delay and system specs, Rockstar also released a…
By Mike Fahey Published January 13, 2015 -
UncategorizedThe Sims 4 Is Coming To Mac Next Month [UPDATE]
Well, it’s finally happening. Nested underneath an announcement about the game’s first paid DLC, The Sims 4 developers confirmed today that a Mac version will be arriving very soon. As in, next month. I know, I know: Took them long enough! I spoke to a few people at EA about The Sims 4’s Game Pack…
By Yannick LeJacq Published January 13, 2015 -
UncategorizedFar Cry 4 got its first bit of DLC today, “Escape from Durgesh Prison.” It’s a timed challenge mode that can be played alone or in co-op (the best way to play Far Cry 4, if you ask me). It also features permadeath, which sounds intriguing. The DLC is available for $10, or as part…
By Yannick LeJacq Published January 13, 2015 - Uncategorized
Today’s selection of articles from Kotaku‘s reader-run community: The Moe You Know: Chaika and the Moe Object • Top 5 Explorations of 2014 • Yuri Bear Storm Episode 1 Thoughts: Love and Hunger • Sword Art Online Progressive Vol 1 (Manga) – Quick Review TAY Classic—TAY Open Forum—Beginner’s Guide To TAY Follow them here.
By András Neltz Published January 13, 2015 - Uncategorized
Grand Theft Auto V Delayed On PC
Sorry, PC owners—you’ll be getting Grand Theft Auto V a little late this year. Rockstar has delayed the upcoming PC port of their massive open-world game to March 24. The good news: Rockstar says the much-anticipated heists are (finally) coming to GTA Online before then. Heists will launch on consoles “in the coming weeks” before…
By Jason Schreier Published January 13, 2015 -
UncategorizedGreen Arrow Isn’t Quite as Grim in Lego Batman 3‘s New DLC
The TV version of DC Comics’ Emerald Archer is decidedly more gloomy than his comic-book counterpart. But the Oliver Queen showing up in today’s new Arrow add-on for Lego Batman 3 still might manage to make you laugh. Just look at that Lego stubble. An Arrow-themed expansion makes sense for Lego Batman 3, given how…
By Evan Narcisse Published January 13, 2015 - Uncategorized
If Banjo-Kazooie Was Made Today
Then this Unreal Engine 4 remake of Banjo’s house (via DSOGaming) from the first game likely wouldn’t have that graphical wow factor at all. Or the nostalgia. Created by 3D artist Neil Goodman over the course of a few months, the aim was to add “a lot more detail and little secret items and mementos…
By András Neltz Published January 13, 2015 -
Kotaku EastYour Complete Winter 2015 Anime Guide
It’s winter. It’s cold outside. So stay in and bundle up next to a cozy fire; there are 35 new anime airing this season to keep you company. But how do you know which ones to watch? Check out the trailers and brief blurbs below to see which of them catches your interest. [*Note: Series…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published January 13, 2015 -
Kotaku East19-Year-Old Kid Creates Badass Fighting Anime
There are shades of Dragon Ball here, and well, pretty much every epic anime battle brawl you can think of. That being said, this is pretty darn cool. As noted on NicoNico, the animation is a solo work, created by a 19-year-old in Guangzhou, China. Nice job! The clip has been impressing Japanese net users…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 13, 2015 - Uncategorized
Disney Artist Pays Homage to Studio Ghibli
Jin Kim, Character Design Supervisor at Walt Disney Animation Studios, drew this Big Hero 6 piece to express his gratitude to Studio Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki. Of course, Miyazaki is famous for creating anime like My Neighbor Totoro, which Kim’s wonderful tribute references. The drawing was first posted online last November, but it’s been recently creating…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 13, 2015 -
Kotaku EastJapanese Maids Sure Make Frying Pans Exciting
Then again, I’ve never really thought that seriously about frying pans. One hundred Japanese maids show off these non-stick cooking pans in this Direct Teleshop spot. That’s a lot of maids. And a lot of frying pans. To contact the author of this post, write to bashcraftATkotaku.com or find him on Twitter @Brian_Ashcraft Kotaku East…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 13, 2015 - Kotaku East
Artist Screws with Street Signs, Ticks Off Japanese Cops
For the past few years, French artist Clet Abraham has been putting up removable stickers on street signs through Europe. Since late last year, he’s been in Japan. And now, he’s allegedly in trouble with the law. Abraham puts up his stickers during the night, creating street art that surprises people during the day. Some…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 13, 2015 -
ReviewsLittlewitch Romanesque: The Kotaku Review
Can you turn two young girls into master wizards in just three years? Girlish Grimoire: Littlewitch Romanesque is set in a world where magic is in decline. A thousand years before the start of the game, wizards lived in magical towers and wielded god-like magical powers. Now, wizards are just another guild—more concerned with money…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published January 13, 2015 - Kotaku East
Naruto Live-Action Actors Look Dirty
They’re making an official Naruto musical. And now, we finally get a look at the whole cast all dressed up in their Naruto costumes—and covered in grime. Is “dirty” the new “gritty”? Get these ninja some soap! As previously mentioned, the stage version is called Live Spectacle Naruto and features actors Kodai Matsuoka as Naruto,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 13, 2015 - Culture
Well, This Kid Will Never Sleep Again
Eric Felten is an artist based in The Netherlands. He’s previously worked for companies like Guerilla, the developers of the Killzone series. This image above is enough to give a kid nightmares. The images below are of a less spooky-as-shit nature. You can see more of Eric’s art at his ArtStation page To see the…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 12, 2015 -
UncategorizedDude’s Entire YouTube Channel Is Just Far Cry 4 Wingsuit Stunts
I wouldn’t be surprised to see this guy post a video of himself soaring through the eye of a needle next. I used to dream of flying, you know. But now here’s Danny Rusk, who flies like he was born in Far Cry 4‘s wingsuit rather than the lame, earthbound birthday suits the rest of…
By Nathan Grayson Published January 12, 2015
