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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 -
UncategorizedValve Rejects Team Fortress 2 Map, Fans Release It Anyway
It’s always a shame to see hard work go to waste. After nearly 40 versions from a pair of dedicated fans, Valve scrapped CP_Snowplow from Team Fortress 2‘s “End of the Line” update. There’s a silver lining to this dark cloud, though: you can still play the map. Right now. This video from ValveTime outlines…
By Nathan Grayson Published January 7, 2015 - Uncategorized
One (Likely) Reason Big Video Games Are Releasing Broken
Last year was marredby a number of major video games releasing in varying states of disrepair. Whether it was online woesor hilarious bugs, it was not the best year for the developers responsible, nor was it for the consumers stuck with busted games. Why, though, is it happening? Why are companies risking their credibility and…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 7, 2015 -
UncategorizedNeat Made-Up Smash Bros. Mini-Games You Should Try Out
One of the best parts of the new Super Smash Bros. is its level editor, which has made it easier than ever to create custom stages for players who want to take a page from the Calvinball rulebook. Let’s take a look at some of the coolest mini-games players have come up with so far.…
By Yannick LeJacq Published January 7, 2015 - Uncategorized
I Like That Dragon Age: Inquisition Doesn’t Respect My Time
Dragon Age: Inquisition is enormous. In addition to a great main story, it has a lot of filler-y side quests that slurp up time like it’s drowning in delicious alfredo sauce. Patricia’s not super intothem, and Patrick went so far as to say the game disrespected his time. Me, though? I love the side quests.…
By Nathan Grayson Published January 7, 2015 -
CultureFar Cry 4 Player Kills Eagle With Exploding Bear
Well that’s one way to take care of Far Cry 4‘s eagles! Also on Highlight Reel today we have car tornadoes, unfortunate Assassin’s Creed deaths and the cops of GTA V showing some improvised skateboarding. Watch the video above, then link any of your favorite highlights in the comments, and be sure to check out,…
By Chris Person Published January 7, 2015 -
UncategorizedPeople are coming up with some, uh, creative uses for Amiibos. Andrew K managed to stuff the technology powering his Pikachu Amiibo into a Pokémon Yellow cartridge. Not only does the Pokémon Yellow cartridge act as a novel Amiibo, the cartridge still works in a Game Boy Color! You can reach the author of this…
By Patrick Klepek Published January 7, 2015 -
CultureJelly Babies And 14 Other British Snacks You Should Try
While Snacktaku tends to focus largely on foods available in the U.S. or Japan, we must never forget that the world is filled with wonderful things to put in our mouths. Things like Jelly Babies, Aero bars and the rest of the British candy showcased in the latest vid from Anglophenia. British actress and writer…
By Mike Fahey Published January 7, 2015 - Uncategorized
Destiny Players’ Best Guesses As To What A Mysterious Red Box Is
If you’re a Destiny player you may have run across one of these red boxes and never thought anything of it. But some creative players have taken notice and they sure do have some funny theories about what this seemingly random red box is. This isn’t the same as the Red Box farming area—one of…
By Tina Amini Published January 7, 2015
