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  Today, We Remember the Most “American” Game Ever Made

  Every July 4th, I like to reflect on the most American game ever made—so American, in fact, that it could only be made in Japan. I’m speaking of Metal Wolf Chaos—a game which opens with the President of the United States exploding out of the oval office in a mecha suit, sporting more guns than…

  By Richard Eisenbeis Published July 4, 2014
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  Oculus Stops Sales of Rift in China, Because People Are Reselling Them

  Sales of the new Oculus Rift DK2 model have been suspended in China following “extreme” reselling, an Oculus representative has explained on Reddit. Pre-orders in the region have been cancelled, too. This post originally appeared on Kotaku UK “We need to make sure that we are doing what we can to make sure that resellers…

  Keza MacDonald Published July 4, 2014
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  Thailand’s Toilet Signs Really Need to Pee

  There are universal markers for the restrooms. There is also a universal sign for when you really, really need to take a leak. Sometimes, Thailand gets both in toilet signs. Earlier today, the photo department for respected Japanese newspaper Nikkei tweeted out the above image from Bangkok restrooms, noting that the signs look “terribly…urgent.” Over…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published July 4, 2014
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  Pokémon Art Academy Will Teach You How to Draw Pokémon

  So, you like Pokémon? Are you looking to learn how to draw or to improve your drawing? Well, Pokémon Art Academy can help you with that—as long as you’re drawing on the 3DS anyway. Good – Teaching By Doing It is no secret that I am just abysmal at drawing. In truth, I’m barely competent…

  By Richard Eisenbeis Published July 4, 2014
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  Armless Man Pulled Over, Discovered Driving with His Feet

  After a 45 year-old man surnamed Guo was pulled over in Hubei, China, it was discovered he was was driving without a license. He was, however, driving with his feet. As reported by Xinhuanet and ShanghaiIst, Mr. Guo lost his arms at the age of seven after accidentally touching a high-voltage cable. He’s learned how…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published July 4, 2014
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  Manga Trope Appears in Noodle Commercial, Confuses Some People

  You know in manga and anime, how sometimes characters corner their love interests by putting their arm on the wall? That’s called “kabe don” (壁ドン). Its recent appearance in an instant noodle commercial is bewildering some people online in Japan. In simplest terms, “kabe” (壁) means “wall,” and “don” (ドン) is a loud noise. So,…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published July 4, 2014
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  After Vicious Attack, Japanese Pop Group Gets Airport-Style Security

  Fans of Japanese pop group AKB48 will be subjected to airport-style security should they attend the group’s upcoming handshaking event. There’s good reason for the increased security. In late May, two members of the group were slashed by an attacker at one of the group’s handshaking events. Thankfully, the members survived the incident. The group…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published July 4, 2014
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  Visit South Park, Thanks To The Magic Of Virtual Reality

  Production Company Tool wanted a slick virtual reality demo to take to the Cannes Lions Advertising Festival. So they recreated the town of South Park, and now you can visit too. Taking cues from both the RPG Stick of Truth, as well as the season 17 intro, South Park VR is available here for anyone…

  By Luke Plunkett Published July 3, 2014
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  The Best Way To Do A Bad Princess

  Neko-Tin, who’s been featured on Kotaku before for her Final Fantasy cosplay, dresses here as Zelda. And not the good kind of Zelda, either. Photo by Marico.

  By Luke Plunkett Published July 3, 2014
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  Ezio Is An Incredibly Thoughtful Dude

  He kills hundreds of people in his Assassin’s Creed games. Depending on your playstyle, that tally might actually be in the thousands. But even with a knife in your neck, know that Ezio wishes you nothing but the very best in the afterlife.

  By Luke Plunkett Published July 3, 2014
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  Admire A Sunset, Get Eaten By A Dragon

  The art you’re seeing here is the work of Michal Kus, a concept artist who works with EA in the UK. Note that the Skyrim and Mirror’s Edge pieces are fanart. You can see more of Michal’s stuff at his personal site and ArtStation page. To see the larger pics in all their glory (or,…

  By Luke Plunkett Published July 3, 2014
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  Far Cry 4 Limited Edition Statue

  The Far Cry 4 “Kyrat Edition” includes a travel journal, propaganda poster, world map, bonus levels and weapon, and a statue of Pagan Min. Via the official site You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.

  By John Struan Published July 3, 2014
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  Here Is The Trailer For Telltale’s The Wolf Among Us Finale

  The season finale for Telltale’s The Wolf Among Us will be released next week. You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.

  By John Struan Published July 3, 2014
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  Beautiful Sonic The Hedgehog Wallpaper

  “Chasing a Chaos Emerald” by Ian Wilding You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.

  By John Struan Published July 3, 2014
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  Bombing Bastards Is A Game You Can Buy On A Nintendo Console

  There’s a new Bomberman clone on the Wii U’s eShop called Bombing Bastards. I’m still giggling that Nintendo, of all companies, is cool with a game being sold on its store with a name like that. There’s the eShop listing, just as proof. Note that last year, Stealth Bastard had to change its name to…

  By Luke Plunkett Published July 3, 2014
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  Mystery Man Is Donating Thousands In Cash To Twitch Streamers

  It’s tough – as it should be, given the amount of competition – making any kind of money off streaming service Twitch. Unless, that is, your tip jar is paid a visit by a mysterious figure known only as “Amhai”. Over the past year or so, several streamers – many of them playing World of…

  By Luke Plunkett Published July 3, 2014
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  Decorating NY’s Subways With Lord Of The Rings-Themed Warnings

  For months, Puck Works has been decorating New York’s subways with Lord of the Rings-themed warnings, advertisements, and invitations: Gondor Career Day. Troll Warning. The High Fells. Mount Doom Service Notice. You can see many more of Puck Works’ guerilla postings here Via Lev Grossman You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated…

  By John Struan Published July 3, 2014
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  I’m Glad They’re Still Making Games Like Divinity: Original Sin

  A common line of thinking among modern video game fans goes something like this: Games have gotten dumber. Simpler. Game developers are sanding off the weird edges, dialing back the stats, making everything controller-friendly and aiming for the lowest common denominator. But if that’s true, how do games like Divinity: Original Sin exist? Check the…

  By Kirk Hamilton Published July 3, 2014
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  So serene.

  By Patricia Hernandez Published July 3, 2014
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  Sources: Crytek UK’s Staff No Longer Going To Work

  There’s still trouble at Crytek, the independent game developer behind games like Crysis and Ryse. And as of yesterday, the bulk of employees at Crytek’s UK office are no longer going to work, according to people familiar with the situation. This comes in the wake of numerous reports that Crytek, which has studios across the…

  By Jason Schreier Published July 3, 2014