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Disney Infinity: Marvel Superheroes Comes Out on September 23
The next game in the Disney Infinity series hits store shelves a little while after school starts, just in time for teachers to start confiscating figures from kids who won’t stop talking about the game in class. On September 23, Disney Infinity: Marvel Superheroes adds a major overhaul for Toy Box mode and 16 new…
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UncategorizedPilot A Pacific Rim Jaeger In Virtual Reality
Legendary set up a “Drift with the Rift” Pacific Rim virtual reality experience at Comic-Con: PACIFIC RIM: JAEGER PILOT is the next evolution of the thrilling universe Legendary is creating with director Guillermo del Toro. Created by the leading pioneers of virtual reality, Oculus VR, the attraction delivers a new benchmark in virtual reality experiences…
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LEGO Spider-Man Vs. Sinister Six Fan-Build Is Full Of Details
Inspired in large part by the TV show Spectacular Spider-Man, here’s Nemo, a talented LEGO builder and his latest creation, a classic Spider-Man scene with Spidey saving the lives of construction workers while fighting the Sinister Six. It’s full of awesome little details. Spidey, saving the day. Gotta love Mysterio and his cloud of smoke.…
By Gergo Vas Published July 24, 2014 - Kotaku East
Tokyo’s Giant Godzilla Statue Looks Amazing in the Rain
Previously, Kotaku publishedphotos of Tokyo’s new giant Godzilla statue when it was nice and sunny. But right now, the weather’s awful in Tokyo, and giant Godzilla has never looked better. Twitter user Zan Woo uploaded these truly fantastic pics taken earlier tonight of the giant Godzilla as it was pissing rain. The weather suits Godzilla…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 24, 2014 - Uncategorized
The Various Ways You Can Die In Mountain
Polygon posted a lengthy list of the odd ways you can die in David OReilly’s Mountain, including, “You were killed by a XYZZYX.” You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published July 24, 2014 - Kotaku East
Dark Souls Director Wants to Make a Warm, Fuzzy Game
Earlier this year, From Software of Demon’s Souls, Dark Souls, as well as the upcoming Bloodborne fame was purchased by Japanese corporate giant Kadokawa with Dark Souls‘ director, Hidetaka Miyazaki, taking on the reins as president of From Software. In terms of the buyout, very little looks to change with From Software, Miyazaki assured in…
By Toshi Nakamura Published July 24, 2014 - Kotaku East
The Sport of Japanese Apologizing
After losing a game, you might think what this Japanese baseball team did was rather extreme. Then again, you might think this is pretty great. High school baseball is a big deal in Japan. All the teams hope to make it into the national tournament held at Koshien Stadium, home of the Hanshin Tigers. The…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 24, 2014 - Kotaku East
What Devil’s Third is About and Why it’s a Wii U Exclusive
Devil’s Third, was announced as a Wii U exclusive at E3 this year. A bit of a surprise considering the game was originally slated for release on the PS3 and Xbox 360. So why the change in platforms? And what’s the game about? “It’s because [Nintendo] loves games more than anybody. It’s because they love…
By Toshi Nakamura Published July 24, 2014 - Kotaku East
Tron Light Cycle Banned from Chinese City Streets. Wait, What?
A man in Nanjing, China owns a Tron Light Cycle replica—make that, a Tron Light Cycle he cannot ride on the streets of that city. According to People’s Daily, the man, who is surnamed Yu, said the Tron Light Cycle runs on an electric motor and can hit speeds of around 120 mph on a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 24, 2014 -
UncategorizedWhy Superstar Saga Was The Best Mario RPG Of Its Time
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga was the third Mario RPG released after Legend of the Seven Stars and Paper Mario. But what made it stand out? What was missing from the first two? ReallyFreakinClever’s opinion is that it was none other than Luigi. The video argues that Superstar Saga is like a perfect storm of…
By András Neltz Published July 24, 2014 - Kotaku East
Inside Japan’s Newest Video Game Museum
Japan’s new video game museum, the Huis Ten Bosch Game Museum, opened earlier this month. Here’s a look at what’s inside. Unlike many video game museums that tend to focus on the retro and old, the Huis Ten Bosch Game Museum focuses on all of video game history up to modern day. (Note: No Xbox…
By Toshi Nakamura Published July 24, 2014 - Kotaku East
Cosplay Turns Bath Time into Fun Time
Bathing is important, sure—especially in Japan, where families take baths together. Why not make it more interesting by covering yourself in face paint, like this dad? Recently, photos of this cosplaying father have been appearing on numerous Chinese websites (here and here, for example). The photos seem to originate from a net user who goes…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 24, 2014 - Uncategorized
Huge Minecraft Desert City Was Built By One Player Over 20 Months
And it still isn’t done! Although Whiteark really is huge—it occupies a 1057 by 824 block area—the most amazing aspect is probably its rich lore. Reading over the description of each landmark or city district, you can slowly put together a history of slow expansion littered with raider attacks, of a city dominated by a…
By András Neltz Published July 24, 2014 - Kotaku East
All-You-Can-Eat French Fry Buffet Begins in Japan
I hope you’ve brought your appetite and love of french fries. Because in Japan, a fast food chain is rolling out an all-you-can-eat french fry buffet. Starting today, burger joint Lotteria is letting customers stuff their faces with as many fries as they can in sixty minutes. All that one needs to do is order…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 24, 2014 - Uncategorized
Updated: The Best Toys Revealed At Comic-Con
It’s time for Comic-Con and that means it’s time for lots and lots of toy reveals. Here’s dozens of my favorites of the newly-revealed toys, including a Yvonne Craig action figure, and Ripley with her power loader. There are hundreds more photos at the links below: Shovel Knight figure via Twitter Wrath of Khan Hallmark…
By John Struan Published July 24, 2014