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Guy Asks Out Girl Through… EA’s Facebook Page
Last night, the Facebook page for EA’s Origin—a video game distribution service—asked a girl named Emily if she’d go out with a boy named Nathan. It was all very cute. See, Nathan asked Origin’s social media experts for some help, and last night they posted this: This was a little confusing for some of EA’s…
By Jason Schreier Published July 11, 2014 - Kotaku East
Everything’s Better With Attack On Titan
You know what makes everything better? Adding Levi from Attack on Titan to everything. Yes. Everything. Below, you can see what Levi Ackerman looks like in the Attack on Titan anime. If you are unfamiliar with Levi, this wikia can hopefully bring you up to speed. In the past few years, Attack on Titan has…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 11, 2014 - Uncategorized
It’s hard to capture in a drawing exactly how badass Charizard is, but Genzoman managed to do it. The Chilean artist, whom long-time Kotaku readers might know for his excellent video game-related art, apparently picked Charizard because it’s his son’s favorite Pokémon. Charizard by Genzoman [deviantART] Dayshot is an image-based feature that runs every morning,…
By András Neltz Published July 11, 2014 - Kotaku East
Knights of Sidonia Is a Mecha Anime with a Realistic Twist
An isolated human colony ship is on the run from aliens and the only effective defense they have left are giant robots. No doubt, you’ve heard similar setups before; but Knights of Sidonia plays the situation completely straight—from the real world physics to the societal implications. Good – A Society Built for Space One of…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published July 11, 2014 - Kotaku East
Fans of beat’em up games, rejoice! Maybe. In tonight’s Nintendo Direct, game developer Hiroyuki Sonobe of ParityBit said they were working on “that game,” without directly mentioning the title. Images that appeared to be from a new Kenka Bancho flashed on the screen and the words “Coming Soon.”
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 11, 2014 - Kotaku East
Keeping a Princess Alive is Harder Than it Looks
You know, I thought that getting a young princess through her final year before her coronation wouldn’t be too tough—even with all the court intrigue, invading armies, and economic issues. I was wrong. She died… a lot. Like many PC gamers, I love Steam sales—even though they do little more than leave me with less…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published July 11, 2014 - Uncategorized
With Some Work, Freedom Wars Could Be The Vita’s Next Big Game
In Freedom Wars, you are a prisoner living in a dystopian future where simply existing is a crime worth a million-year sentence. The game is basically another mission-based multiplayer hunting game, a la Monster Hunter, but it’s got enough originality going for it that it still managed to catch my heart despite some issues. Good…
By Toshi Nakamura Published July 11, 2014 - Kotaku East
The Best Starbucks Rip-Off Name Is Still “Starf**ks”
You know it, you love it. Starbucks. Or maybe you hate it. The coffee chain is everywhere. And at one shopping mall in China, a knock-off Starbucks sign has a memorable name. Note: This article might contain content some readers find offensive. Others might be amused. Starfucks. That’s right, Starfucks. As People’s Daily Online, Xinhuanet,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 11, 2014 -
Kotaku EastYour Guide to Gundam’s Video Game Side Stories
Ever since the 16-bit era, there have been side-story games that help flesh out the world of the original Gundam. Now these have been abridged and collected in the new PS3 title Gundam: Side Stories. But what are all these titular side stories and what are they about? Mobile Suit Gundam: Cross Dimension 0079 System:…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published July 11, 2014 - Kotaku East
Smoking Hair Is the Best Worst Haircut
Recently on Korean website Humor School, a series of photos appeared of a young man who was slated to enter military service on June 30. He got a haircut that was so bad, it’s good. No, no, no. I’m not talking about the close-cut hairdo service members get. I’m talking about something much worse. And,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 11, 2014 - Kotaku East
PR Stunt Involves a “Thousand” Women Installing a PC Game
In China, there’s a contest for online game Tera. According to the game’s official site, “a thousand beautiful women” install the game on gamers’ computers. Not at once, mind you. You sign up via the game’s official Chinese site to enter. As noted on the developer’s Facebook (via tipster Sang), the models show up at…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 11, 2014 - Uncategorized
Gaming Heads has announced the follow-up to their Jak and Daxter figurine from last year The new figure, which is based on the Jak II version of Jak and Daxter, is priced at $210, and limited to 850 pieces. For an extra $10, you can also grab the exclusive version, which is “painted in a…
By András Neltz Published July 11, 2014 - Kotaku East
Anime Fans, Don’t Miss These Studio Ghibli Exhibits
This week, a special exhibit opened in Tokyo. If you like anime, namely Studio Ghibli, it is not to be missed. Neither is the one opening later this month. The exhibit features the structures, the architecture, and the environments that appear in Studio Ghibli’s films. This is a close-up look at the animated world the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 11, 2014 -
CultureCosplayNow That’s How You Cosplay Dark Souls
Anime Expo 2014, one of the biggest cons of the year, went down last weekend. TwistedMangaLive was there with his camera capturing some of the best cosplay on show. For reference, the Dark Souls stuff is around 0:30 into the middle of the three clips below. The Faraam Knight is harvestbuddy, the Elite Knight is…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 11, 2014 - Culture
Bar Unsure Whether It Needs Renovating Or If That’s Just Its Charm
Norwegian Oscar Gregeborn is a freelance artist who works in the video game business. You can see more of Oscar’s work at his personal site and ArtStation page To see the larger pics in all their glory (or, if they’re big enough, so you can save them as wallpaper), click on the “expand” button in…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 10, 2014
