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Today’s selection of articles from Kotaku‘s reader-run community: World End Economica Episode One Is An Extended Introduction • The TAY 2014 Pixelympics Are Coming • Dynasty Warriors: Gundam Reborn: The TAY Review TAY Classic—TAY Open Forum—Beginner’s Guide To TAY Follow them here.
By András Neltz Published July 4, 2014 - Uncategorized
For $3400, This Arcade Had Better Be Pretty
The R-Kaid-R has a very practical purpose. It’s a portable emulator machine with an arcade stick, meaning you can play loads of your favourite classic games the way they were supposed to be played, anywhere you want. Which is all well and good, but whatever. Just look at it. The wooden box, the retro styling…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 4, 2014 -
UncategorizedIn GTA Online, Today Is Basically ‘America, F*** Yeah’ Day
In many places in the United States today, the Independence Day holiday will be marked by solemn speeches and somber remembrances about what it means to be American. Not in Los Santos. Folks in GTA Online have already started driving monster trucks, shooting guns and firing off their fireworks. Looks like fun! Rockstar dropped their…
By Evan Narcisse Published July 4, 2014 - CultureCosplay
The Internet’s Most “Terrible” Cosplay Is Still the Most Amusing
Remember Anucha “Cha” Saengchart? He’s the fellow that runs Lowcost Cosplay, a Facebook site centered around super cheap, ramshackle cosplay made from whatever is laying around the house. It’s so “bad,” it’s good. Lowcost Cosplay is incredibly creative and done with an incredibly dry sense of humor. I love it. Back in March, Kotaku first…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 4, 2014 - Esports
You Can Now Buy 3D-Printed Figurines Of League of Legends Pros
Pretty surprising way to promote an eSports team, but here they are: Team Dignitas‘ North American League of Legends team got unique 3D-printed figurines, and they are all available for $40 each. Here’s Kiwi, Shiphtur, Crumbzz, Zion, QT, and Scarra. Sadly they won’t say random LoL-related things if you squeeze them. via Cubify and Team-Dignitas.net…
By Gergo Vas Published July 4, 2014 -
Kotaku EastToday, We Remember the Most “American” Game Ever Made
Every July 4th, I like to reflect on the most American game ever made—so American, in fact, that it could only be made in Japan. I’m speaking of Metal Wolf Chaos—a game which opens with the President of the United States exploding out of the oval office in a mecha suit, sporting more guns than…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published July 4, 2014 - Kotaku East
Thailand’s Toilet Signs Really Need to Pee
There are universal markers for the restrooms. There is also a universal sign for when you really, really need to take a leak. Sometimes, Thailand gets both in toilet signs. Earlier today, the photo department for respected Japanese newspaper Nikkei tweeted out the above image from Bangkok restrooms, noting that the signs look “terribly…urgent.” Over…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 4, 2014 - Kotaku East
Pokémon Art Academy Will Teach You How to Draw Pokémon
So, you like Pokémon? Are you looking to learn how to draw or to improve your drawing? Well, Pokémon Art Academy can help you with that—as long as you’re drawing on the 3DS anyway. Good – Teaching By Doing It is no secret that I am just abysmal at drawing. In truth, I’m barely competent…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published July 4, 2014 - Kotaku East
Armless Man Pulled Over, Discovered Driving with His Feet
After a 45 year-old man surnamed Guo was pulled over in Hubei, China, it was discovered he was was driving without a license. He was, however, driving with his feet. As reported by Xinhuanet and ShanghaiIst, Mr. Guo lost his arms at the age of seven after accidentally touching a high-voltage cable. He’s learned how…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 4, 2014 -
Kotaku EastManga Trope Appears in Noodle Commercial, Confuses Some People
You know in manga and anime, how sometimes characters corner their love interests by putting their arm on the wall? That’s called “kabe don” (壁ドン). Its recent appearance in an instant noodle commercial is bewildering some people online in Japan. In simplest terms, “kabe” (壁) means “wall,” and “don” (ドン) is a loud noise. So,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 4, 2014 - Kotaku East
After Vicious Attack, Japanese Pop Group Gets Airport-Style Security
Fans of Japanese pop group AKB48 will be subjected to airport-style security should they attend the group’s upcoming handshaking event. There’s good reason for the increased security. In late May, two members of the group were slashed by an attacker at one of the group’s handshaking events. Thankfully, the members survived the incident. The group…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 4, 2014 -
UncategorizedVisit South Park, Thanks To The Magic Of Virtual Reality
Production Company Tool wanted a slick virtual reality demo to take to the Cannes Lions Advertising Festival. So they recreated the town of South Park, and now you can visit too. Taking cues from both the RPG Stick of Truth, as well as the season 17 intro, South Park VR is available here for anyone…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 3, 2014 -
UncategorizedEzio Is An Incredibly Thoughtful Dude
He kills hundreds of people in his Assassin’s Creed games. Depending on your playstyle, that tally might actually be in the thousands. But even with a knife in your neck, know that Ezio wishes you nothing but the very best in the afterlife.
By Luke Plunkett Published July 3, 2014 - Culture
Admire A Sunset, Get Eaten By A Dragon
The art you’re seeing here is the work of Michal Kus, a concept artist who works with EA in the UK. Note that the Skyrim and Mirror’s Edge pieces are fanart. You can see more of Michal’s stuff at his personal site and ArtStation page. To see the larger pics in all their glory (or,…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 3, 2014 - Uncategorized
Far Cry 4 Limited Edition Statue
The Far Cry 4 “Kyrat Edition” includes a travel journal, propaganda poster, world map, bonus levels and weapon, and a statue of Pagan Min. Via the official site You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published July 3, 2014 -
UncategorizedHere Is The Trailer For Telltale’s The Wolf Among Us Finale
The season finale for Telltale’s The Wolf Among Us will be released next week. You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published July 3, 2014 -
UncategorizedBombing Bastards Is A Game You Can Buy On A Nintendo Console
There’s a new Bomberman clone on the Wii U’s eShop called Bombing Bastards. I’m still giggling that Nintendo, of all companies, is cool with a game being sold on its store with a name like that. There’s the eShop listing, just as proof. Note that last year, Stealth Bastard had to change its name to…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 3, 2014