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Kotaku EastReport Shows Just How Disgusting Fast Food Can Be
Over the weekend, fast food companies in China have come under attack after an undercover report by the media revealed that the companies could be serving expired meats — some that may have been expired for over a year! Shanghai’s Dragon TV reported that a major meat supplier for fast food brands such as KFC,…
By Eric Jou Published July 21, 2014 - Kotaku East
Yokai Watch Used to Score Sex, Says Dubious Magazine
Let me say that I don’t believe the suspect magazine article in question. However, I do think that this is a rather interesting, if not totally unfortunate, example of just how popular Yokai Watch has become in Japan. Note: This article contains content some readers might find objectionable. Earlier this year, Kotaku first reported that…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 21, 2014 - Kotaku East
This Pool Is Probably At Maximum Capacity
Over the weekend, temperatures in northern China reached upwards of 100 degrees Fahrenheit! That’s about 40 degrees Celsius. To avoid the heat, many chose to visit public watering holes such as public pools. It appears way too many people had the same idea. Chinese news agency Xinhua took a series of photos of one swimming…
By Eric Jou Published July 21, 2014 - Uncategorized
What Pikachu Food Really Looks Like
This weekend in Tokyo, the Pikachu the Movie XY Exhibit opened in Roppongi Hills along with the Pikachu Cafe. Visitors got a hands-on look at the Pokémon movies as well as a chance to scarf down Pikachu burgers. Let’s have a look at the festivities! According to some Twitter users, those hoping to eat at…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 21, 2014 -
UncategorizedWell, Mighty No. 9 Looks Pretty Fun
The upcoming mega-man-like from Keiji Inafune has a fairly meaty new trailer. The footage was shared in Mighty No. 9’s latest Kickstarter update, and it shows gameplay segments centered around boss fights, transformations, and neat monitors that show the action from different angles. The ones in the gif up top, on the right. For some…
By András Neltz Published July 21, 2014 - Kotaku East
Studio Ghibli Might Quit Making Feature Films, Says Report
This summer, there’s a new Studio Ghibli movie. According to one reported insider, it could be Ghibli’s last. Studio Ghibli is best known for iconic anime like My Neighbor Totoro, Grave of the Fireflies, and Kiki’s Delivery Service. Last year, the creator of many of Ghibli’s best known works, Hayao Miyazaki, retired from making feature…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 21, 2014 - Uncategorized
But What Does Lorde Think Of The Oculus Rift?
Lorde, of worldwide music fame, surely has thoughts on a lot of things. Maybe everything. But today, we at this website care only about what she thinks of the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset. This interview published over the weekend with The Guardian contains said thoughts, which are markedly different from ours. Kirk, for example,…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 21, 2014 - Culture
How Awesome Old Box Art Was Made
Veteran game artist Mike Winterbauer is a crazy person. He’s written a book showcasing (and telling the story behind) some classic examples of PC and console cover art, and instead of charging a premium for it, is giving it away for free. OK, so it’s not exactly to the design standard we expect from publishers…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 20, 2014 - Uncategorized
GTA III, You Look Different. Faster.
After four years of work, the team behind Liberty City Nights have released a build of their mod which turns Grand Theft Auto III into a very luminous racing game. While the creators say it’s inspired by the Need For Speed Underground games, I’m going to pretend it’s a new Midnight Club game, just to…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 20, 2014 - Uncategorized
War From Darksiders Custom Action Figure
War and his steed Ruin from the game Darksiders as custom action figures by Texture Me. The same customizer has also made Death from Darksiders: Darksiders concept art via the Darksiders Wiki You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published July 20, 2014 - Uncategorized
Strider Hiryu Custom Action Figure
Strider Hiryu custom action figure made from a 3.75″ Marvel Universe action figure base: The customizer used parts from five different action figures, plus lots of sculpting. You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published July 20, 2014 - Uncategorized
Civilization V Mod Kicks Corrupt FIFA In The Nuts
Modder Steph, bummed as the rest of us are that the World Cup is over, decided to keep the fires burning by making a FIFA mod for Civilization V. One that, despite the limitations of the host game, is one of the smartest attacks on the corrupt and generally awful FIFA (at least in terms…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 20, 2014 - Uncategorized
3D-Printed Bulbasaur Planter
Low Poly Bulbasaur Planter available for download. Here’s a planter printed out in another color: Via R/Pics You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published July 20, 2014 -
CultureOcarina Of Time Speedrun Record Beaten With Near-Perfect Game
It’s been a big few days for people who like to watch other people play video games real fast: the world records for both Ocarina of Time and Metroid Prime have been beaten, the former in almost perfect fashion. T3’s Metroid Prime run of fifty-five minutes is below. But here’s Cosmo Wright’s Ocarina run, which…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 20, 2014 -
UncategorizedTrain Driver Busted Playing Farmville While Actually Driving
Is operating a train something that needs the driver’s constant attention? I don’t know, I’m not a train driver, but I’m pretty sure if I saw my driver playing a video game while he was in charge of the metal boxes I was hurtling around in, I’d be at least a little worried. Carlo Segura…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 20, 2014 - Uncategorized
The Next Best Thing To Crimson Skies Lego Kits
Jon Hall has posted a selection of Lego propeller-drive dogfighters with custom decals. This black plane is the E-35 Shadowhawk: Here’s a closeup of the decals for the pilot and plane: And here’s a look of some of his other planes: One of his planes is currently up for vote at Lego Ideas—vote for it…
By John Struan Published July 20, 2014