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Kotaku EastJapanese Pop Group Causes Super Smash Bros. Criticism
There’s a new Super Smash Bros. for 3DS commercial for Japan. The ad introduces the game’s Mii Fighter function—how you can create your own fighters for the game. To do so, customized Miis of Japanese pop group AKB48 appeared in the ad. Online in Japan, some were not happy about this. AKB48 is probably the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 8, 2014 - Kotaku East
Street Fighter II: The Official Curry
In Japan, “Dhalsim curry” recently went on sale. Dhalsim, of course, is the fire-breathing fighter from Street Fighter II. Curry, of course, is delicious. Website Gigazine tried out the curry, which it described as extremely hot, causing the site’s reviewer to break out in a sweat. As you can see, the box says the curry…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 8, 2014 -
UncategorizedLEGO Team Fortress 2 Sentry Gun Is Just As Tough As The Real Thing
This is two-foot tall replica of the engineer’s sentry gun from Team Fortress 2, created from hundreds of LEGO bricks. ZaziNombies did a good job on this one, and the mounting doesn’t even look like LEGO. Now do the level 3 version of this with the twin-mounted gatling guns. That’d look badass. LEGO Sentry Gun…
By Gergo Vas Published September 8, 2014 - Kotaku East
Insanely Popular Game Is Drawing Long Lines at McDonald’s in Japan
Yokai Watch is incredibly popular in Japan. The anime, the toys, and the 3DS games are all smash hits. They are the biggest thing going at the moment. So, you know if McDonald’s rolls out a Yokai Watch Happy Meal, then that’s going to be popular, too. As noted by Buzz News Japan, the recently…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 8, 2014 - Kotaku East
Cuddle Up with This Sega Genesis Plush Toy
Well, this is adorable. And look at cuddly console’s little hands! They’re controllers. Aww. That’s so friggin’ cute. Going on sale in Japan this November, the “Mega Drive Plush Toy” is priced at 4,500 yen (US$43). Of course, Sega called the Genesis the “Mega Drive” in Japan and Europe and numerous other regions. According to…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 8, 2014 - Kotaku East
Sadly, Japan Doesn’t Have Horror Themed Road Signs
But, just think if it really did have creepy children signs like this. Earlier today the above image from Twitter user @ Asu_Hiyama began making its way through Japan’s expat community. The sign appeared to feature the silhouette of a young girl, and @Asu_Hiyama stated it was spotted in the mountains in Saitama Prefecture. Looks…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 8, 2014 -
UncategorizedTeens React (Surprisingly Well) To An Ancient Nintendo Console
Oh look, another “Teens React” video, this time about the venerable Nintendo Entertainment system. You may come in expecting a clip full of laughter and confusion, but in these kids’ defence, loads of them not only knew what it was, but have played some its games. Well…newer versions of the old games. On their DS.…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 8, 2014 -
UncategorizedEA Made A Trailer Out Of The Tiny Madden Glitch
Remember that awesome Madden glitchthat rendered one of the game’s players – LB Christian Kirksey – as a tiny little man? Taking the joke and running with it, EA Sports have released a trailer telling the story of “Tiny Titan” (who actually plays for the Browns). Well played, all involved. Well played.
By Luke Plunkett Published September 8, 2014 - CultureCosplay
You. Can. Be. Groot (For Just $50).
It would be easy to assume that cosplaying as Groot, from Guardians of the Galaxy, is way out of your price range. All that detail! That scale! Turns out, nope, you can do it for just $50. Remember: twigs are free.
By Luke Plunkett Published September 7, 2014 - Culture
The Art Of Guardians Of The Galaxy
I finally got around to seeing this movie on the weekend. Loved it. So here’s a bunch of the concept art that helped shape both the look and tone of the Guardians universe. We’ve actually featured some of these artist’s work before. Maciej Kuciara, one of my favourite artists on the planet, drew stuff for…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 7, 2014 -
CultureTotal RecallLong-Lost Cassette Tape Reveals Unheard Chubby Checker Atari Song
The great Chubby Checker once recorded a song to be used for a Dig-Dug commercial, only it wasn’t, and the song hasn’t been publicly heard (or heard of) until this week. History is so awesome. Matt Osborne, son of former Atari vice president Don Osborne, found an old cassette tape the other day and from…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 7, 2014 -
UncategorizedReminder: The Game Boy Was Almost Indestructible
Yes, a Game Boy survived a bombing raid. But as famous as that story is, who’s to say it wasn’t a fluke? So Wiredgot Nintendo’s old handheld and did some slightly more scientific study on it. I say slightly because that test involved dropping it a couple of times then having a giant man smash…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 7, 2014 -
UncategorizedDocumentary Thought TF2 Poster Was Actual War Propoganda
Last week documentary about the First World War was released in Russian that, as you can see, got its Allied propaganda posters a little mixed up. While it’s easy to make fun of the show’s producers for getting it wrong, it might be nicer to view it as a compliment to Valve’s art team for…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 7, 2014 - Uncategorized
Robin Williams Tribute, Drawn Using A Nintendo Wii U, Is A Work Of Art
Using Art Academy for the Miiverse, Wii U user Craig has drawn – using a stylus on a small, smooshy touchscreen – this wonderful Robin Williams tribute Here’s a shot of it as it appearson Miiverse.
By Luke Plunkett Published September 7, 2014 -
UncategorizedTime To Crack Open The Mad Catz Xbox One Racing Wheel
I’m not a big fan of unboxings these days. There’s a lot of cardboard involved, and if shot incorrectly my hideous feet might get in the frame. But in the case of Mad Catz’ $400 Force Feedback Racing Wheel for the Xbox One, unboxing it on video was a necessity. Otherwise I might have left…
By Mike Fahey Published September 7, 2014
