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- Kotaku East
The 13 year-old video game console ban was “lifted” late last year with the creation of the Shanghai Free Trade Zone. Since then, there have been revisions to the regulations on how the FTZ will be governed. Today, People’s Daily reports that the regulations are now set and game consoles are okay for sale in…
By Eric Jou - Kotaku East
Shaolin Monks Own Smartphones, Are Not Allowed To Play Video Games
The Shaolin Temple, that place you hear about in all those Wu-Tang rap songs, is very much part of the 21st century. But despite the Shaolin monks and their affinity for technology, according to the abbot, video games and television are off limits. Shi Yongxin, the abbot of the Shaolin Temple in China’s Henan province,…
By Eric Jou - Kotaku East
Chinese Movie Poster is Advertising the Wrong Thing
Every year, less than 50 foreign movies are allowed to be shown in theaters in China. Transcendence happens to be one movie that’s allowed in China this year, but looking at its marketing materials, one might think that it’s Johnny Depp shilling something other than a movie. Last Friday, on April 18, the latest science…
By Eric Jou - Uncategorized
An Easter Candy Feast Made Entirely Of LEGO
It wouldn’t be Easter without candy, and it wouldn’t be a Sunday evening at Kotaku without LEGO. Let’s kill two sugar-coated marshmallow birds with one Creme Egg. This lovely Easter basket build comes from the skilled hands of Tyler (Legohaulic) and Michaela Clites (littlehaulic), crafted as part of an Iron Builder competition round. Competitors are…
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UncategorizedForty Minutes Of Star Citizen Combat, Space Walking And Bug Battling
Did you enjoy the look at Chris Roberts’ space combat sim Star Citizen in action from PAX East last weekend? Here’s all of that, plus so much more. Here we get to see the intro movie for the PAX East demo, some edited footage of Chris Roberts playing the game on stage, and a special…
By Mike Fahey - Culture
The Week In Games: Dark Souls II: The Second Coming
Game releases have slowed to a trickle here at the end of April, but it’s not about quantity. With Dark Souls II hitting PC, LEGO: The Hobbit coming to Wii U and a little PlayStation Vita dungeon crawling, owners of at least three platforms will have plenty to do this week. Feeling despondent? Just scroll…
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UncategorizedThere’s A BioShock Infinite Easter Egg In This Week’s My Little Pony
Do you see them? This is exactly why I watch My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Well, that and the whole friendship and kindness thing makes me happy. And the bright colors. Also the toys. And Rainbow Dash is my best friend. But mostly because the writers of the show know their audience, and know…
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UncategorizedWatch 30 Visceral Minutes Of Wolfenstein: The New Order
Above is the difficulty select screen from Wolfenstein: New Order. You can watch the game makers play 30 minutes of the game below—in just the first few minutes, you’ll see armored attack dogs, a giant Nazi walker, and a range of visceral violence from double wielding rifles, to stealth kills: Previously: Preorder Wolenstein, Get TF2…
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UncategorizedThe History Of Harvest Moon, Gaming’s Most Entertaining Farming Sim
I was worried about posting Did You Know Gaming‘s piece on Harvest Moon on this fine spring day, knowing you’d all be busy planting crops and courting. I decided to take a chance, because that’s what virtual farming is all about (or not). Fun fact: I have purchased every Harvest Moon game (including the Rune…
By Mike Fahey - Uncategorized
Kotaku ‘Shop Contest: The Easter Bunny Goes To Hell
Once a year the Easter Bunny travels the various planes of existence, delivering delicious candy to all the good little girls and boys. They’re easier to find in some places than others. Oh stop crying, it’s just a Photoshop contest. That’s right, in honor of Easter Sunday we’re sending the Easter Bunny to hell. He’s…
By Mike Fahey - Uncategorized
Guardians Of The Galaxy Heroclix
Groot, Rocket Raccoon, and Iron Man from the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Heroclix set. See Thanos and a few other new miniatures below: Game Trade Magazine has more information on the set, as well as photographs of the Inhumans. Previously: Zombie Galactus Heroclix You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to…
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Sunday Comics: Into The Baby Box
Welcome to Kotaku‘s Sunday Comics, your weekly roundup of the best webcomics. The images enlarge if you click on the magnifying glass icon. Nerf NOW!! by Josué Pereira. Published April 19. Read more of Nerf NOW!! Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich. Published April 14. Read more of Awkward Zombie Penny Arcade by Jerry Holkins and…
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UncategorizedExplore Voyager’s Bridge With The Oculus Rift
Starship Bridge Demo allows you to explore the bridge of Star Trek’s Voyager with an Oculus Rift and trigger story events, including a torpedo launch. See it in action in the video below: You can download the demo here You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos…
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UncategorizedFight Amidst Dinosaurs In Ultra Street Fighter IV
Two new videos have been released for Ultra Street Fighter IV, which was just released in Japanese arcades, and will be available for home consoles this summer. See the opening cinematic and a lengthy gameplay video below. My favorite stage—the Jurassic Era Research Facility, is prominently featured. Opening Cinematic: Four and a half minutes of…
By John Struan - Uncategorized
Merchant Advertisements From The Land of Hyrule
Two in a series of print advertisements from the world of Legend of Zelda: The prints are by Barret Biggers and are available at Etsy. Previously: Starfox Propaganda Poster You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan