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Marvel at How Yokai Watch Has Totally Overtaken Japan
Y ou might have never heard of Yokai Watch. Maybe you have. It’s a 3DS game and anime withhard-to-gettoys. In Japan, it’s extremely popular at the moment. But sales numbers aside, what is a good way to tell? Merchandise, that’s how. Endless merchandise. For years now, Pokémon has appeared all over kiddy merch in Japan.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 24, 2014 -
Kotaku EastOld Mario Is Bittersweet and Somewhat Depressing
This short film, titled “Old Super Mario,” was done by YouTube user Daiki Sugimoto. It’s well done, but kind of a downer. Old Super Mario[Daiki Sugimoto@YouTube] To contact the author of this post, write to bashcraftATkotaku.com or find him on Twitter @Brian_Ashcraft Kotaku East is your slice of Asian internet culture, bringing you the latest…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 24, 2014 - Uncategorized
Store Your Treasures in Real-Life World of Warcraft Chests
As long as your treasures aren’t too big, of course. These aren’t full scale replicas. But they’re awesome nonetheless. The designer is one Heather Marie, a Pennsylvania-based craftsman, who sells the chests through her Etsy shop at $80 a piece. They are hand-made using quarter-inch pine plywood, with engraved decorative designs on the exterior and…
By András Neltz Published September 24, 2014 -
UncategorizedOf Course, Bear Simulator Will Have Lost References
Following a successful (triple-times-funded-successful) Kickstarter campaign in Spring, Bear Simulator is on its way towards release. It’s looking great so far. According to the latest Kickstarter update, which arrived after several progress updates on the developer’s blog, the game is 60-70% done. There’s no exact date yet, but it’s aiming for a pre-holidays release, with…
By András Neltz Published September 24, 2014 - Uncategorized
Australia Gets The New 3DS This Year
As per the all the new Australian focused Nintendo Direct, Australia will be the only country outside of Japan to be able to purchase the New 3DS in 2014. The console won’t be sold in Europe or the US until 2015. The Australian release date is set at November 21, 2014. I can’t remember Australia…
Mark Serrels Published September 24, 2014 - Kotaku East
Final Fantasy Character Sure Looks Strange Undressed
Not everyone looks good undressed, that’s for sure. Take this Final Fantasy Explorers character, for example. Get him a shirt and some pants! And then, Photoshops. As pointed out on My Game News Flash and 2ch, this avatar from Final Fantasy Explorers‘ character creator has been amusing some people online in Japan. That, of course,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 24, 2014 -
Kotaku EastGhost Hands Show Off the New Nintendo 3DS
Look at those hands! Those fingers! You can see right through them. How spooky. Here is the debut commercial for the New Nintendo 3DS, which gives a quick rundown of what features people can expect when it’s released in Japan next month. Ghost fingers not included. Newニンテンドー3DS TVCM[Nintendo@YouTube] To contact the author of this post,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 24, 2014 - Kotaku East
The Internet’s Most Wonderful Narcissist Is Back
Not that he ever went away. But it’s been a year since we visited the internet’s most wonderful narcissist, Ahmed Angel. But you’ll be happy to know that he still posting amazing Photoshops of himself. That, and he is still planet. I know, I’m sure you were worried. Lots of people are into themselves! And…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 24, 2014 - Uncategorized
Super-Articulated Robocop EM-208 Action Figure
Was this version of Robocop in the new movie? Why wasn’t he featured in the ad campaign? It reminds me of cylons and the conquered heroes in Grant Morrison’s Final Crisis. Check out the full gallery of Threezero’s super-articulated, light-up Robocop EM-208 figure below: Available September 29 for $190. You are now looking at Screenburn,…
By John Struan Published September 23, 2014 - Uncategorized
Deluxe 18″ Master Chief Action Figure
NECA released photographs of its upcoming 18″, articulated Master Chief action figure. Get a look of the weapon choices and packaging below:: The figure should be available next month. You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published September 23, 2014 - CultureCosplay
This Is What We Call The Muppet Cosplay Show!
For such a big series, not many people ever cosplay as the Muppets. But that’s OK. Brady Gage and his buddies are proving once again that quality trumps quantity. We’ve actually seen the work of Brady and his group – the Portland Superheroes Coalition – before, but that was just a coupleof suits. They’ve since…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 23, 2014 - Culture
Taco Bell Monstrosity Puts Everything In One Order
The El Todos was a special food “Piñata” sold only once at a single Taco Bell. If your Spanish isn’t up to scratch, El Todos means “The All”, or “The Everything”. You can probably guess by now what was inside it. Everything was inside it. Every ingredient Taco Bell offers, from containers (burritos, tacos, etc)…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 23, 2014 -
UncategorizedFIFA Bug Makes Pro Athletes Play Like Tiny Children
Did you ever play football/soccer as a kid? If so, you’ll know that there is a single formation and tactic that’s used across the planet. Namely, everyone runs straight at the ball. It’s a tactic that’s drummed out of you by your teens, but it seems to have snuck back into FIFA 15 on the…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 23, 2014 -
UncategorizedA Remarkably Accurate Minecraft Recreation Of Halo 5‘s Trailer
Huh. Well thisseems fitting It’s exactly what it sounds like: Halo 5‘s dusty, burlap-sack-clad trailer done up in Minecraft style by way of animation program Maya. It’s basically shot-for-shot, near as I can tell. Damn impressive, in other words. For reference, here’s the original Halo 5 trailer: This project was actually created before Microsoft’s purchase…
By Nathan Grayson Published September 23, 2014 -
UncategorizedScience Explains How Space Battles Could REALLY Go Down
Look, since they usually involve smartass aliens, robots and magic powers, space battles have never been expected to the bastions of scientific accuracy. Still, it’s interesting seeing just how much is wrong with the epic showdowns in stuff like Star Wars. This clip, while based on a pinch of conjecture, uses science to break down…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 23, 2014 - Uncategorized
Elite: Dangerous Is About To Get A Whole Lot Bigger
And when I say that, I mean “500 new star systems” bigger. You might remember Elite from our very own Kirk “No, Not That Captain Kirk” Hamilton’s two-week-long space odyssey, wherein he did a bunch of things both crazy and mundane. That’s kinda the point, though: Elite is a space sim, short for simulator. It’s…
By Nathan Grayson Published September 23, 2014 - Uncategorized
Gaming Company Changes Logo To “Tramp Stamp”, Fans Horrified
Corsair, long famous for making stuff like RAM and cases for gaming PCs, also make some pretty nice peripherals as well. Given the fact they build good stuff, have a cool name and a cool logo (basically a pirate ship), it’s weird they felt the need to make some changes. The company, seeking to differentiate…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 23, 2014 - Uncategorized
Huge Dota 2 Update Changes The Map, Tweaks Other Stuff
Lots of changes for Dota 2 today, thanks to a new update called ‘Rekindling Soul.’ The most notable change that affects everyone, though? The map is now a bit different. It’s not a huge change, but it is a noticeable one. Specifically, Roshan’s pit is at a different angle. To accommodate this, nearby paths to…
By Patricia Hernandez Published September 23, 2014 - Uncategorized
League Of Legends Restricting Toxic Players From Ranked Games
League of Legends has been waging a war on player toxicity—that is, widespread misbehavior, not dangerously high levels of secreted poison—for years, and Riot’s latest attempt to rein in meanness has players talking. In short, poor sports can now be restricted not only from chat, but also from ranked play entirely. Ranked restrictions, which Riot…
By Nathan Grayson Published September 23, 2014 -
UncategorizedAn Hour-Long Retrospective of the Aliens vs. Predator Games
Despite what happened with Aliens: Colonial Marines, the original Aliens vs. Predator Classic 2000 is a quintessential PC game, and one that deserves a fair shake. YouTuber and game critic Noah Caldwell-Gervaisput together this thorough, hour-long retrospective on some of the core Aliens Vs. Predator games, starting with Aliens vs. Predator Classic 2000 and going…
By Chris Person Published September 23, 2014