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Kotaku EastChanging the New Nintendo 3DS Faceplates Is a Snap
When Nintendo announced the New Nintendo 3DS would be getting faceplates, honestly, I rolled my eyes. Like, actually rolled them. But you know what? The faceplates seem like they could be pretty neat. In the video below, I do a quick explainer on how to remove the faceplates. It is surprisingly easy. (Apologies for the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 13, 2014 - Kotaku East
As Far as Anime Censorship Goes, This Is Pretty Ridiculous
Terra Formars follows the struggle between humans and roaches for supremacy on Mars. Originally a manga, the anime’s first three episodes have been censored to the point that it’s distracting. In the anime, there are black bars and dots cover parts deemed unsuitable—like bad Photoshops. Here, have a look: [Photo: 2ch] [Photo: miangraham] [Photo: 2ch]…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 13, 2014 - Kotaku East
The Pikachu Bed of Your Dreams
Pikachu is so cute that you might just want to snuggle up with the Pocket Monster and go to sleep. Well, now you can. Available via Mercari, this is the Pikachu Bed. It weighs 15 kilograms (33 pounds) and has a washable cover. Oh, and it looks like everyone’s favorite electric rodent. While this might…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 13, 2014 -
UncategorizedThis Is What Star Citizen‘s Planets Will Look Like
Lots of people who are eagerly anticipating Star Citizen are already messing about inside the currently playable slices of the hotly anticipated next game from the creator of Wing Commander. But other people are not. If you’re one of the latter, then take a look at the game in action. Star Citizen creator Chris Roberts…
By Evan Narcisse Published October 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
Kotaku ‘Shop Contest: Sexy Video Game Halloween Returns
It’s that time of year again, when the specialty shops are packed with “sexy” Halloween costumes aimed at titillating the gaming set. There’s sexy plumbers, sexy elves and sexy assassins all over the place, but they’re generally crap. Let’s show them how it’s done. Yes, we’re revisiting a theme created by my esteemed predecessor. Two…
By Mike Fahey Published October 12, 2014 - Culture
The Week In Games: What’s Scarier, The Evil Within Or Duck Dynasty?
It’s refreshing to know that in these days of intense video game scrutiny, a major publisher like Activision can still find time to lift a cheek and let one slip out while no one is looking. I am assuming the Duck Dynasty game will be horrible, based purely on the fact that no one’s talked…
By Mike Fahey Published October 12, 2014 -
Uncategorized16 Things You Might Not Know About Killer Instinct
Did you know Donkey Kong Country was instrumental in the development of Rare fighting game Killer Instinct, or that female fighter Orchid was once simply called “Wanda”? You do now, and there’s more where that came from. It’s kind of uncanny, really. I was just flipping through my Xbox One games and decided to screw…
By Mike Fahey Published October 12, 2014 - Uncategorized
Destiny And Phantasy Star Online Have An Awful Lot In Common
While I wouldn’t go as far as calling Destiny and Phantasy Star Online the same game, this lovely chart from Redditor KytorIndustriesmakes a compelling argument that they pretty much are. Fans of Sega’s Phantasy Star Online series have been making the comparison since Destiny was initially announced, amused that the cool new game everyone was…
By Mike Fahey Published October 12, 2014 -
UncategorizedMega Man Gets The Best Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Tie-Ins
It doesn’t get much better than a cat in a Mega Man costume. Not only does the Blue Bomberget the best action figures, he’s one of the most adorable reasons to pick up Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate for the 3DS when it hits North America next year. It’s not just a cat creature in a…
By Mike Fahey Published October 12, 2014 - Uncategorized
Kotaku ‘Shop Contest: Fine, We’ll Do Final Fantasy XV: Winners!
And with the results in fromlast week’s ‘Shop Contest, I officially declare the Final Fantasy XV car guys meme over. Let’s see if it went out with a whimper or a bang. It should have been over sooner, but Square Enix went and extended it by releasing high quality transparent PNG files so folks could…
By Mike Fahey Published October 12, 2014 - Esports
Watch The League Of Legends Worlds Semifinals Right Here
If you haven’t been following the League Worlds tournament, this weekend brings us the semifinals. Today’s match: The last remaining Chinese teams, Star Horn Royal Club vs OMG. Star Horn Royal Club returns this year after losing in the Season 3 final round last year. They’ve got a new roster, so we’ll see if they’ll…
By Steve Marinconz Published October 12, 2014 - Culture
Sunday Comics needs more comics. With the ending ofSunday Comics staple Brawl in the Family, we’re going to need something incredibly funny to fill the gap. Something that’s published on at least a weekly basis, is video game related and isn’t going to offend too many readers (sorry Hentai Hitler Gaming Squirrels). Have a suggestion?…
By Mike Fahey Published October 12, 2014 - Culture
Sunday Comics: Can You Do A Barrel Roll?
Welcome to Kotaku‘s Sunday Comics, your weekly roundup of the best webcomics. The images enlarge if you click on the magnifying glass icon. Nerf NOW!! by Josué Pereira. Published October 10. Read more of Nerf NOW!! Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich. Published October 6. Read more of Awkward Zombie Penny Arcade by Jerry Holkins and…
By Mike Fahey Published October 12, 2014 - Kotaku East
The Up All Night Stream Plays Fatal Frame V [Game Completed!]
Zero: Nuregarasu no Miko, the fifth game in the iconic Fatal Frame horror series came out in Japan a few weeks back. So who is up for getting the living crap scared out of them alongside me? Update: The game is now complete. You can see the full playthrough through the links below. Will we…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published October 11, 2014 -
UncategorizedPlayStation’s First TV Show Is Promising Really F****d-Up Superheroes
Ok, Sony, you’ve got my attention. If you’ve read Powers—the psychologically tense police proecedural set in a special unit that deals with superhero-related crimes—then you know that it’s a series where sex, drugs and ultraviolence get tangled up in some really perverted ways. It’s only a teaser but the new trailer for the TV adaptation…
By Evan Narcisse Published October 11, 2014 -
UncategorizedThe New Nintendo 3DS Seems Quicker
When Nintendo announced the New Nintendo 3DS, it said the portable was more powerful than the original. After loading a few games and booting up the machine, the NN3DS certainly does seem faster. In the above video, you can see me and my older son doing a quick speed test. This is hardly scientific! But,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 11, 2014 -
UncategorizedLive from New York City’s lovely Nintendo World store, it’s the first Super Smash Bros. 3DS National Open Tournament. The tourney runs from 6 to 9 PM Eastern time, so we’re only 40 minutes late telling you about it. Watch extra hard to catch up!
By Mike Fahey Published October 11, 2014 - Uncategorized
LEGO Bionicle Triumphantly Returns In January
About damn time. After five years of sighing and shaking my head at the Hero Factory line that replaced it, LEGO’s Bionicle line of “Constraction” constructable action figures returns on January 1, with a new story and new cast of colorfully masked heroes. Launched in 2000 in Europe and 2001 in North America, Bionicle was…
By Mike Fahey Published October 11, 2014 - Uncategorized
Another Woman In Gaming Flees Home Following Death Threats
Game developer Brianna Wu fled her home last night, following what is becoming a distressingly frequent case of women in the gaming scene expressing fears for their safety due to online harassment. Wu, a developer in Boston who recently released the well-received Revolution 60 mobile game, said on Twitter last night that she and her…
By Stephen Totilo Published October 11, 2014
