- Kotaku East
Oh Goodness, “Ramen Donuts” Exist in Japan
From the country that gave the world ramen burgers, we have this: “ramen donuts” (ラーメンドーナツ). They’re ramen noodles but inside donuts. Clever, no? Sankei News and Macaroni report that restaurant chain Osaka Ohsho is rolling out the special dish for a very limited time only. The ramen donut even came in first place among one…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 11, 2014 - Kotaku East
Why the New Ace Attorney is Set in England
Sherlock Holmes is in the newAce Attorney, but he’s not entering the world of the protagonist. The protagonist is entering his. The main stage of the upcoming Ace Attorney game, The Great Ace Attorney: The Adventures of Ryunosuke Naruhodou, will be set in London, unlike in the previous games (not including Professor Layton vs. Phoenix…
By Toshi Nakamura Published September 11, 2014 -
UncategorizedModder Puts Donkey Kong in Doom, Turns Game into a Platformer
This is a screenshot I just took in Doom II. Crazy! The modder responsible for the aptly-named “Donkey Kong Country for GZDoom” is none other than DooMero, whom you might remember for his Resident Evil Doom mod. This current project of his basically turns Doom into a Donkey Kong platformer, although only an unfinished demo…
By András Neltz Published September 11, 2014 - Kotaku East
Japanese Porn Needs More Male Porn Stars. Apparently.
Shimiken has been dubbed Japan’s “King of Adult Video Actors.” To date, he’s appeared in over 7,000 adult movies during his sixteen-year career. Sounds like he’s overworked! Know why? There aren’t enough male performers in Japan, he says. Note: This article contains content some readers might find objectionable. “There are only 70 or so male…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 11, 2014 - Kotaku East
No, I Really Don’t Want Blue Slime Curry
Ungh. Knock it off with the blue food, will ya? Recently, we’ve seen blue hamburgers and blue ramen. And now, here’s some blue curry. This is actually “Slime Curry.” It’s going on sale in Japan this month. Obviously, it is supposed to evoke a Slime from Dragon Quest. Don’t believe me? Well, check out this…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 11, 2014 -
UncategorizedWell, This Is an Elaborate Way to Press “Enter”
Rika Usami, the majestic karateka, is back. Instead of only showing her karate kata skills, this time she’s here to also show an elaborate way to press “enter.” Perhaps, the best way to press “enter”? 世界一の女性空手家 宇佐美里香出演 [Yahoo BB@YouTube] To contact the author of this post, write to bashcraftATkotaku.com or find him on Twitter @Brian_Ashcraft…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 11, 2014 - Uncategorized
NYCC Exclusive Arkham Origins Deathstroke Action Figure
It’s called the New York Comic Con “Exclusive” Play Arts Kai Deathstroke action figure, but you can actually preorder it and have it shipped to your home: $100 preorder here You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published September 11, 2014 - Culture
Mirror’s…Precipice?
Sylvain Sarrailh is a freelance artist based in Toulouse, France. His colours are making my day. You can see more of Sylvain’s work at his DeviantArtand ArtStationpages. He also has a webcomic you can see here. To see the larger pics in all their glory (or, if they’re big enough, so you can save them…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 10, 2014 - CultureCosplay
Couple Gets Engaged At The End Of The World
Devon and Joy, both video game artists (we actually featured Devon’s work recently), got engaged the other day. Congrats guys! To celebrate the occasion, then, they got a photo shoot done. A…post-apocalyptic photo shoot. Dawn Bowerytook the shots. I love how they’re actually dual-purpose. I know the intent is post-apocalyptic, but those clean, happy faces…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 10, 2014 - Uncategorized
Here’s What The New Batmobile Looks Like
Another movie with Batman in it, another re-design for the Batmobile. This one looks like something halfway between a car and a tank. With filming underway for Batman v Superman, director Zack Snyder unveiled the Bat-car that Bruce Wayne will be driving in the upcoming DC Comics/Warner Bros. movie. This doesn’t look anything like the…
By Evan Narcisse Published September 10, 2014 -
UncategorizedLeague Of Legends‘ Rebooted Lore In Action For The First Time
League of Legends‘ musty old tome of flimsy justifications for arbitrary arena fisticuffs is gone. Forever. In its place, Riot is rolling out a whole new world of lore and, you know, legends. What does that mean for the game, though? The first big story event in the wake of the shake-up is pretty telling.…
By Nathan Grayson Published September 10, 2014 - Uncategorized
When You Take A Player’s Money, That Player Wants Some Fun In Return
When a developer opens up their game for testing, they see it as a chance to test things. When a consumer gets into a game for “testing”, they often see it as a chance to play that game early. There are a number of problems with this disparity, which will only grow larger the more…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 10, 2014 - Uncategorized
The Sims 4 Already Has A Nudity Mod
Not everyone is a fan of the mosaic censors in The Sims--which is why it was only a matter of time before someone modded them out. If wild The Sims 3 mods are any indication, this is just the tip of the iceberg—and we’re bound to see a bunch of other nudity/sexual mods in the…
By Patricia Hernandez Published September 10, 2014 -
UncategorizedF**k You, Desert Golfing, aka The Worst Best Game In The World
Desert Golfing is what happens when someone captures the very best in mobile gaming and twists it into something terrible. That’s also incredible. And awful. There’s not much to Desert Golfing, and that’s part of the appeal. It’s a 2D golf game that you control using a direction/inertia system like that found in Worms or…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 10, 2014 - Uncategorized
Some Thoughts On The (Pretty Good) FIFA 15 Demo
Every year I download the demo of the latest FIFA game, play it for a bit, nod then put it away and wait for the actual game to turn up before I start putting serious hours in. This year, I can’t stop playing the demo. For the first time in a few years, this feels…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 10, 2014 -
UncategorizedMario Is A Super Jerk, To Both Humans And Cats Alike
Mario seems like such a nice guy, but in actuality, he has a bit of a mean streak. Specifically, he’s pretty fond of making people eat it. Why, Mario, why? Jerk! Super Bad Mario[Pastek]
By Patricia Hernandez Published September 10, 2014 -
UncategorizedWhere To Find Destiny’s Golden Chests
Earth, the moon, Venus, and Mars. Each planet in Destiny hides five special gold chests full of glimmer and loot. Want to know where to find said chests? You’ve come to the right place. Thanks to IGN, the location of every chest currently in Destiny is known—here’s how to find them. Earth The Moon Venus…
By Patricia Hernandez Published September 10, 2014 -
EsportsPro Gamer Teaches You How To Shoot Better
It’s easy to think that the people who play video games for a living are just lucky enough to have fast reflexes that make them good. But, pro players study the games they excel at from every possible angle. Here’s what it looks like when a top-level player explains the best way to aim and…
By Evan Narcisse Published September 10, 2014
