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Report: A Merger Might Cause an Xbox-PlayStation Monopoly in China
Media reports are coming in that Chinese media companies BesTV and Shanghai Oriental Pearl Group are merging. The two companies are respective joint venture partners of Microsoft and Sony for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in China. Sina.com, a major Chinese news portal, published an article early today confirming month-long rumours that the two…
By Eric Jou Published September 3, 2014 -
Kotaku EastThe Most Unusual Hospital I’ve Ever Seen
In my life, for one reason or another, I’ve been to quite a few hospitals. I’ve never seen anything like this. Anywhere. As pointed out by IT Media and Syounan Life, this is the Edogawa Hospital in Tokyo. And this hospital looks like fun—but that’s the point. The poppy, colorful, and playful decor is supposed…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 3, 2014 -
Kotaku EastXbox One China, Right On Schedule
Chinese media is reporting that Microsoft’s Xbox One console is right on schedule for its September 23 release in the middle kingdom. Shanghai-based Dragon TV reports that the Xbox One has already gone through and was approved by the customs process in Shanghai and is now being packed onto trucks for shipment across the country.…
By Eric Jou Published September 3, 2014 -
Kotaku EastGiant Rabbit Appears, Lays Down On Farmland
Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman, the man who brought the world the giant rubber duck and the giant floating hippo, has created another giant creature; a giant rabbit. Earlier this week, Hofman’s newest creation was unveiled in Taoyuan Taiwan: an 82-foot sculpture of a white rabbit as part of the Taoyuan Land Arts Festival. This new…
By Eric Jou Published September 3, 2014 -
UncategorizedWho’d Win a Fight, Minecraft Steve or Mario?
Years of wilderness survival experience versus years of tournament fighting experience. Two wildly different worlds. It could go either way. Filmmaker Andrew McMurry, who has explored topics from the dark side of being a superhero to video games clashing with the real world, has the answer in the form of a three-minute video. Man, Steve…
By András Neltz Published September 3, 2014 -
Kotaku EastBeing Robert Downey, Jr. Is Not Easy
Though, as you can see by his arrival in South Korea, it sure is noisy. “Sometimes I wonder if people really like me,” tweeted the actor. “And then I go to South Korea…” RDJ Arrives in South Korea [T Downy@YouTube Thanks, Sang!] To contact the author of this post, write to bashcraftATkotaku.com or find him…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 3, 2014 - Kotaku East
Square Enix just launched its Tokyo Game Show website. Many games are listed on the site as appearing at this year’s TGS in either demo or trailer form. Two of them are not on it: Final Fantasy XV and Kingdom Hearts III. Maybe they’ll be surprises?
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 3, 2014 - Kotaku East
Trust This Japanese Celebrity, He’s an A**hole
Well, at least he’s honest. I guess? Or, more likely, he doesn’t know what the shirt means. You see, another Japanese celebrity has been caught with a questionable English t-shirt. Earlier this year, a Japanese kids’ show host wore an outfit that read, “I love cock,” while a pop star donned an unfortunate shirt that…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 3, 2014 - Uncategorized
Kingdom Hearts II Roxas And Sora Action Figures
Check out new photographs of the Play-Arts Kai Kingdom Hearts II Roxas and Sora action figures: Via Facebook You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published September 3, 2014 - Uncategorized
Destiny Arcadia-Class Jumpship In Lego
Destiny’s Arcadia-class jumpship made out of Lego by Gareth Martin: Can you guess which games these Lego dioramas are based on? Previously: You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published September 3, 2014 - Uncategorized
Minecraft On Xbox One, Out This Friday, Has A Cool $5 Upgrade Program
First announcedlast year, Minecraft is making its way to the Xbox One this Friday. And because you’ve probably played it on at least one system before, Microsoft and Mojang have an interesting proposition. It’ll be $20 as a fresh download, but as a special offer anyone who already owns the Xbox 360 version of the…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 3, 2014 - Culture
League Of Legends: Metal Bands And Pool Parties
Chengwei Pan is an artist who has done some work for Riot on League of Legends. You’ve probably seen it if you play the game, as he’s done art for stuff like the Pool Party and the banner image for LoL’s metal band Pentakill. You can see more of Pan’s work at his personal site…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 2, 2014 - Uncategorized
Swordfighting, As You See It In The Movies, Is A Lie
The kind of swordfighting you see in movies and TV shows, where everything is graceful and balletic and entertaining, is fiction. Nobody ever fought like that. The real thing was messy Back to the Source is a documentary that’s going to look into the revival of traditional European martial arts, specifically the art of clanging…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 2, 2014 - Uncategorized
Piracy Killed The Dreamcast, Piracy Saved The Dreamcast
Marketing, timing and the PS2 all played a big part, but one of the other reasons cited in the untimely demise of the Dreamcast was the ease with which games could be pirated. That may be, but as Michael Gapper reminds us, it was also one of the best things about the system. And I…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 2, 2014 - Uncategorized
Goodbye, PS3, It Was A Fun Seven Years
Last year was a sad year. Sure, I got some new consoles and handhelds, which is always fun, but I also said goodbye to my Wii, my Xbox 360 and my Nintendo DS, all replaced by newer, more expensive machines. Lots of good memories there, lots of good times to say goodbye to. My PS3,…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 2, 2014 -
CultureCosplayWorld Of Warcraft Wedding Was A Cosplay Extravaganza
Inspired by reader Craig’s festivities last year, Taiwanese couple EK and KiKi tied the knot recently in one of the most over-the-top celebrations of World of Warcraft you’ll ever see. While vows were exchanged in traditional suits and dresses, once it came time to party the couple changed into WoW outfits, the groom turning into…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 2, 2014