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UncategorizedThe Next Disney Infinity Lets You Make Your Own Marvel Video Game
Used to be that fans who loved superheroes made their own hand-drawn comic books at home, starring the Hulk, Spider-Man or Batman in stories that never passed through an editor’s office. In 2014, those fans might just be making their own miniature Marvel Comics video games. Making Toy Box levels is going to be different…
By Evan Narcisse Published June 6, 2014 - Uncategorized
There’s no escape from the cops in Watch Dogs Sometimes, they are really determined to catch you! via r/watch_dogs Dayshot is an image-based feature that runs every morning, showcasing some of the prettiest, funniest game-related screenshots and art that we can find. Send us suggestions if you’ve got them. To contact the author of this…
By Gergo Vas Published June 6, 2014 - Kotaku East
In Japan, You Can Hire a Handsome Butler Dentist
This butler doesn’t serve lunch. He cleans teeth. For around a hundred bucks, you can even put your head in his lap as he brushes yours. Located in Tokyo Midtown, PureCure isn’t your typical dentist office. It’s designed to look like an “Asian resort hotel.” Dr. Taro Masuoka, PureCure’s head dentist, dresses like a butler,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 6, 2014 - Kotaku East
China’s Human Helicopters Keep Spinning and Spinning
Chinese teens have figured out a way to pass the time: making human helicopters and spinning around. Hey, sure beats schoolwork! Warning: These GIFs might make you dizzy. In Chinese, spinning around with your buddies like this is called a “human body helicopter” (人体直升机 renti zhishengji), among other names like “human body carousel” (人体旋转木马). According…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 6, 2014 - Kotaku East
The New Theatrhythm is Everything I Want in a Final Fantasy Music Game
I have already talked at length about how the music of Final Fantasy has affected me, so you can probably guess that I enjoyed the original Theatrhythm—though that’s not to say it didn’t have its problems. Luckily, the sequel, Theatrhythm: Curtain Call, has done a great job addressing these problems. Good – A Lot of…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published June 6, 2014 - Kotaku East
Square Enix Says Not To Expect Final Fantasy XV and KHIII at E3
Because Final Fantasy XV and Kingdom Hearts III, that’s why. Or, rather, something about optimal timing. But don’t worry, everything is just fine! In an interview with Famitsu, Square Enix exec Shinji Hashimoto revealed that there won’t be new info about Final Fantasy XV at this year’s E3. Who knows, maybe Square Enix will change…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 6, 2014 -
Kotaku EastIt’s Ghost in the Shell, But with Fish
As we approach the premiere of the third theatrical release of Ghost in the Shell: Arise in Japan later this month, an official parody flash animation series has begun appearing on YouTube. It’s pretty damn funny (at least, if you speak Japanese). The series is made by FROGMAN, the writer/director/animator of the popular Eagle Talon…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published June 6, 2014 - Uncategorized
Larian’s RPG and the next installment in the Divinity series, Original Sin, has been delayed so that the team can squish some last-minute bugs and record extra voice-overs. The good news is that it’s only a ten-day delay—so Original Sin is now set to arrive to PC on June 30.
By András Neltz Published June 6, 2014 -
Kotaku EastWatch Us Play the First DS Game on Wii U Virtual Console
One of the coolest features of the Wii U gamepad is that allows for the possibility of playing DS games that require a touch screen. So now that Nintendo has released its first virtual console DS game, Brain Age, let’s see how it all works out. Check out the video above to see it in…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published June 6, 2014 - Kotaku East
Here, Have Some Official Sailor Moon Chopsticks
Over the years, there have been numerous Sailor Moon chopsticks released in Japan. These are the latest ones. Priced at 1,620 yen (US$15.84) each, there are Sailor Moon Spiral Heart Moonrod chopsticks, Sailor Uranus Liprod chopsticks, and Sailor Neptune Liprod chopsticks. In Sailor Moon, these rods are used by the characters to transform, so perhaps,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 6, 2014 - Kotaku East
Stealing One Piece Doesn’t Make You King of the Criminals
An 18-year-old prep school student and his-19 year-old friend have been arrested for allegedly stealing a large amount of manga. Kanaloco reports that 76 manga copies were stolen in Kamakura, Japan, including One Piece and whatnot, totalling 36,000 yen or US$352. The manga in question were the tankoubon (単行本) or “single volume” versions. The two…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 6, 2014 - Kotaku East
Anna From Frozen Looks Freaky in Real Life
Japanese Twitter user Urihcim really wanted to turn into Anna from Frozen. She gave it her best shot, and this is the result. The freaky result, that is. GAH. As we’ve seen in the past, makeup has shown how freaky anime eyes are. Disney eyes are abnormally large*, too! These images have been retweeted over…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 6, 2014 - Uncategorized
Custom TARDIS Xbox Case
It’s a missed opportunity to have not called it a “Police Xbox,” but otherwise, this custom TARDIS Xbox case is great: Made by Redditor FalconPunnch You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published June 6, 2014 - Uncategorized
Here’s The $150 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Collector’s Edition
The $150 Witcher 3 Collector’s Edition is now available for preorder. It includes an artbook, medallion, stickers, statue of Geralt battling a griffin, and more You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published June 6, 2014 - Uncategorized
Brooding New Elder Scrolls Online Breton Statue
If you loved the Elder Scrolls Online cinematic trailers (and how could you not, they’re terrific), then you’ll love Bethesda’s latest statue: The Breton: From Bethesda: The Bretons of High Rock are one of Tamriel’s many human races, both famed and feared for their mastery of magic and natural adeptness in the martial arts. Once…
By John Struan Published June 6, 2014
