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Kotaku EastPeople in China Actually Lined Up for the Xbox One
I’ll be the first to admit it: I didn’t expect it to happen. But now, Microsoft has proven me wrong. The Xbox One is China’s first official video game console in 14 years and, as of today, it is officially on sale. Originally slated for release last Tuesday, the console was delayed for six days.…
By Eric Jou Published September 29, 2014 - Uncategorized
Anime Cat is an Attack on China, Says Journalist
Doraemon, the blue earless robotic cat from the future, super popular in most of Asia, is under attack. Sort of. A Chinese newspaper is positing that the cartoon character is nothing more than a tool for Japan to subvert Chinese culture. Last Friday, the Chengdu Daily News published an editorial about Doraemon. In it, the…
By Eric Jou Published September 29, 2014 - Kotaku East
One of Japan’s Scariest-Looking Train Stations
The vast majority of big city train stations in Japan don’t look scary. That is, unless you are afraid of crowds. This one in Yokohama, however, looks spooky as all hell. Recently, a 2ch user posted photos of Kokudo Station online. The images as well as ones posted by Twitter users are truly creepy. [Photo:…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 29, 2014 - Kotaku East
No, This Isn’t a Dragon Quest Car
Over the weekend, though, Twitter user Crexian thought he saw a car shaped like Dragon Quest’s Slime on the highway. Sorry! It wasn’t. But Slime from Dragon Quest sure looks like that car. [Photo: crexian] Crexian’s photo was retweeted over 28,000 times. However… here’s a side view. [Photo: crexian] That is actually “Pichon-kun,” a character…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 29, 2014 -
Uncategorized‘Minecraft 2‘ Runs On—What Else—Microsoft Excel
It’s a platform exclusive, yes, but in return, the game features greatly improved navigation, simplified crafting, and the one thing that’s been missing from Minecraft all along: expense and efficiency reports This tongue-in-cheek “exclusive sneak peek” at ” Minecraft 2” comes courtesy of letsplayer SethBling, who’s made the spreadsheet accessible to all here. But not…
By András Neltz Published September 29, 2014 -
Kotaku EastLatest Smash Bros. Glitch Is the “Biggest” Bug Yet. Literally.
Smash Bros. released with a handful of bugs. Personally, I don’t think they’re bad. They’re features. Funny features! (Well, unless they get annoying and screw up gameplay.) The latest bug, it seems, is turning Yoshi into Giant Yoshi. Or better yet, GODZILLA YOSHI. As seen on Twitter and YouTube (via Otaku News), the bug seems…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 29, 2014 - Kotaku East
Secrets from the Man Inside the Godzilla Suit
Haruo Nakajima helped bring one of Japan’s most iconic characters to life. In 1954, he was the first man to don a kaiju costume and star in Godzilla as the man inside the suit. Recently, the 85 year-old actor spoke with Japanese magazine Josei Seven (via The Tokyo Reporter) about his experience. Prior to filming,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 29, 2014 -
Kotaku EastNintendo Characters Killed with Cuteness
The colors! The patterns! The shapes! Nintendo’s latest New 3DS commercial is not only downright trippy, but also lethally cute. Appearing in the New Nintendo 3DS spot, that’s popstar Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (more on her, here, here, here, and uh, here). As adorably dayglow as this commercial is, it’s still tame when compared to Pamyu…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 29, 2014 - Uncategorized
Destiny, Call Of Duty Servers Brought Down. Again.
Seemingly continuing with their recent attemptsat being the video game internet’s biggest pain in the ass, a group calling themselves Lizard Squad have taken responsibility for the server problems that have brought down both Destiny and Call of Duty Ghosts tonight. If it really is them – it’s not like Bungie are going to come…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 29, 2014 - Uncategorized
Like Watchmen, Only For Steam Games
People are now curating Steam games. But who curates the curators? These guys do. Steam Curator Curator is “curating curation for those who don’t know what they want but want someone to tell them who should tell them what they might want!”. Recommendations are broken down into handy sections like “curators that wear glasses” and…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 28, 2014 - Culture
Keeping League Of Legends’ Champions Moving
Rory Alderton is a senior animator at League of Legends developers Riot, where he’s one of the people responsible for putting the moves in the game’s Champions. In a post over on Riot’s site, he goes into great detail on the process behind animating the game’s characters, including the revelation that the Champions are animated…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 28, 2014 -
UncategorizedNevermind The Classic, Give Me LEGO Doom
I’ve played plenty of Doom in my day, from the original shareware to the most recent re-releases, and I think it’s time for a change. The talented Ochre Jelly’s masterfully built LEGO Doom should do nicely. Not content to simply build a few figures, Iain “Ochre Jelly” Heath has created an entire multi-level LEGO Doom…
By Mike Fahey Published September 28, 2014 - Culture
The Week In Games: Shadow Walking Into Mordor
With surprisingly positive reviews all over the place, this week belongs to Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor. That’s right, Super Smash Bros. 3DS, get in line. This week is packed! Not only do the underdog and the sure thing face off, we’ve got a new Forza, an updated Persona fighting game, Sherlock “Mother-Fornicating” Holmes and the…
By Mike Fahey Published September 28, 2014 - Uncategorized
The Sunday Afternoon Stream Played Ar Nosurge: Ode To An Unborn Star
There has been a distinct lack of sci-fi song-based turn-based role-playing games being streamed live here at Kotaku. Let’s fix that with a little Ar Nosurge: Ode to An Unborn Star. (All done!) A massive fan of the Ar Tonelico series, I’ve been looking forward to Ar Nosurge since it was announced for North American…
By Mike Fahey Published September 28, 2014 -
UncategorizedThere’s Much More Star Fox In Bayonetta 2 Than The Costume
Dressing Bayonetta up as a sexy vixen might do it for some, but hardcore Star Fox fans need a little more love. In a recently-revealed Bayonetta 2 Easter egg delivers all the Star Fox love. Don’t want it spoiled? Stop reading now. Thanks to the magical nature of the game’s lead character, the gameplay possibilities…
By Mike Fahey Published September 28, 2014 -
UncategorizedDestiny Leak Shows What Future DLC Could Bring
It’s no secret that Destiny is going to get bigger in the months and years to come; Bungie has already announced two expansion packs for the game. Now, thanks to an odd-looking bug, we’ve gotten what appears to be a look at what those expansion packs will add. This video, posted to YouTube by Scott…
By Kirk Hamilton Published September 28, 2014 - Uncategorized
It’s a Good Day to Buy a White PS4 (or Xbox One or 3DS XL)
Today on Groupon, promo code GOODS10 will result in some great deals for you, including a White Destiny PS4 Bundle for $405. Let’s take a look at your options: White Destiny PS4 Bundle | $405 | Use code GOODS10 PS4 | $360 | Use code GOODS10 Xbox One | $360 | Use code GOODS10 3DS…
By Shane Roberts Published September 28, 2014 - Uncategorized
A Dignified Death For A Beloved Gaming System
When the battery exploded inside Redditor tommyboy601’s PSP, he decided his time with the Sony portable was at an end. Rather than trade it in at his local GameStop for pennies, he built a fitting memorial to an old friend. Mind you this particular old friend in an inanimate object. Just to be clear, if…
By Mike Fahey Published September 28, 2014 - Uncategorized
Kotaku ‘Shop Contest: Refilling Destiny‘s Loot Cave
After a whirlwind week of shooting into a gaping hole, Bungie has killed our precious Destiny loot cave, leaving it empty and barren. Fortunately that’s nothing a little creative image manipulation can’t fix. Okay kids, this one should be relatively easy. You’ve got an empty cave. Fill it with people, places or things. Put nouns…
By Mike Fahey Published September 28, 2014
