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Hey, look! A superb, modern-day Minecraft city that totally looks like one of the older Sim City games. I just love all the unique buildings in Theamazingquinn‘s map, and it makes me want to reinstall Sim City 2000 again. Minecraft city by Theamazingquinn [imgur, via r/minecraft] Dayshot is an image-based feature that runs every morning,…
By Gergo Vas Published May 19, 2014 -
Kotaku EastWith Military Drills, China Steps Up Its Security
Every year around this time, China holds a massive military drill. Like clockwork. Military police units from across the country’s thirty-four provincial level districts show off the latest in domestic security. This year, the theme is knife attacks. Over the last couple of years, knife attacks have become more common in China, and the need…
By Eric Jou Published May 19, 2014 -
Kotaku EastOne Piece Brought to Life with Stop-Motion Animation and Toys
Using One Piece figurines from the posable Cry Heart series, stop motion photography recreates the Oath of the Brothers scene. Earlier this year, the Cry Heart figures were used in another stop motion clip, which was also quite impressive. Have a look: ワンピース Cry heart～children’s dream～ [MaiDigiTV] ストップモーションアニメ [MaiDigiTV] To contact the author of this…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 19, 2014 - Kotaku East
Chinese Artist Throws Himself Into Comics and Cartoons. Literally.
As if taking a page out of the classic movie Who Framed Roger Rabbit, a Chinese graduate student has thrown himself into the world of cartoons. The artist, most commonly known by his stage name Ge Kuo, is a graduate art student at the Beijing University of Chemical Technology. This time his work involves famous…
By Eric Jou Published May 19, 2014 -
Kotaku EastThe Most Energized School Kids in Japan
The internet is filled with hyperbole, but hyperbole, this ain’t. Don’t believe me? Just check out the above video. In elementary schools across Japan, students have morning assemblies. They take roll and greet each other. Younger grades are noisy, sure, but this class, however, is something else. The video is titled “Salutations Training” (あいさつ訓練 or…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 19, 2014 - Uncategorized
These May Just Be China’s “Hottest” Pro-Gamers, Says Chinese Game Site
In some parts of the world, professional gamers garner just as much respect and adoration as the likes of Lionel Messi. In China, some of them are revered online like rock stars, and now Chinese game site SGamer.Com is asking which professional gamer is the most handsome. Let’s a take a gander at some of…
By Eric Jou Published May 19, 2014 -
Kotaku EastWatch 1,700 People Play a Giant Game of Tag
In Japanese, tag is called “oni gokko” (鬼ごっこ). This weekend, approximately 1,700 played the game at a stadium in Tokorozawa, Japan. The fifty oni (demon) were “it” and wore red tights so they’d be easy to identify. There were referees, and once you got tagged, you were out. The event was held by New Balance.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 19, 2014 -
Kotaku EastNurses Cosplay as Flight Attendants at a Chinese Hospital
In the city of Huai’an, a group of registered nurses is now working at a local hospital, dressed as flight attendants. According to CNTV and People’s Daily, twelve nurses went through a one-month flight attendant etiquette training course. Instead of typical white outfits, these nurses actually wear flight attendant uniforms, while working at the hospital.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 19, 2014 - Kotaku East
Hello Kitty Fire Extinguishers Exist in Japan. No, Really.
Why wouldn’t they? From vibrators to kendo gear, Hello Kitty has been slapped on just about everything. As pointed out by the Sankei Newspaper, Japanese fire extinguisher company Hatsuta is launching a line of Hello Kitty fire extinguishers, priced at around $80. They’re designed to be kept at home (you know, should you have a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 19, 2014 - Culture
Yeah, Get Out Of There Dude
Rasmus Berggreen is a Danish artist who, before helping set up his own visual development studio, worked at Hitman developers IO. He co-founded his studio, MOOD, with Jan Ditlev, whose work we’ve featured here previously. You can see more of Rasmus’ work at his personal site and ArtStation page To see the larger pics in…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 18, 2014 - CultureCosplay
Arya Stark, Is That You?
In the Game of Thrones TV series, Arya Stark is played by English actress Maisie Williams. This is not Maisie Williams. It’s cosplayer Ginny Diguiseppi who, thanks to a great costume, make-up work, the perfect expression and photography by WeNeals, gets about as close to matching her on-screen inspiration as I’ve seen It’s a common…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 18, 2014 -
UncategorizedThe Internet Reacts To Google Trying To Buy Twitch
Both Variety and The Wall Street Journal have reported tonight that Google is in talks to buy Twitch. Some people are happy about this. Other people are not. Here’s a snapshot of the internet’s immediate reaction to the proposed move. We’ll start close to home: There’s positive sentiment coming from the e-sports scene, one of…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 18, 2014 - Uncategorized
Report: YouTube Is Buying Twitch For $1 Billion
According to “sources familiar with the pact”, Variety is reporting that Google (specifically, YouTube) has already reached a deal to buy game streaming service Twitch. For, oh, $1 billion UPDATE: The Wall Street Journal disputes this, and claims that while a deal is indeed being worked on, “The talks are at an early stage, and…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 18, 2014 - Culture
The Week In Games: Beauty And The Reich
On one hand we have the old-school first-person shooting of Wolfenstein: The New Order. On the other, the small studio finesse and beauty of Supergiant Games’ sci-fi action role-playing game, Transistor. Which are you planning to play? It’s a tough call here. With limited time and overwhelming desire branching off in so many directions, I’ll…
By Mike Fahey Published May 18, 2014 - Uncategorized
Westeros vs Planet Earth: Who Has The Biggest Walls (And Animals)?
This probably isn’t the most important comparison you’re going to make today, but it might be the most interesting. If only because it puts into perspective just how damn big The Wall really is. Max Fleishman and Theresa Garritano made these awesome infographics for The Daily Dot that compare various elements of Game of Thrones…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 18, 2014 -
UncategorizedIf You Love America, You’ll Never Stop Playing This Stupid Game
Ah, the glorious Stars and Stripes, stroking that flagpole vigorously in time with your amorous applause. This is Americlap, the spirit of patriotism is one intentionally stupid game. Americlap is a free game that utilizes your microphone to capture your clapping, which keeps the American flag from falling to the ground. “It’s short and stupid…
By Mike Fahey Published May 18, 2014 -
UncategorizedIt’s A Virtual Game Boy For The Oculus Rift
One of the key problesm with the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset is that it completely obscures the wearer’s vision, making it impossible to play Game Boy while wearing it — until developer Shane O’Brien came up with this clever fix. Using a recently released Game Boy emulator for the Unity Engine, Shane crafted a…
By Mike Fahey Published May 18, 2014 -
UncategorizedToy Story As A Horror Movie? Makes Sense To Me.
There is nothing quite as deadly as a jealous children’s toy. That’s the idea behind Bobby Burns‘ Toy Story horror movie trailer, a concept that has me eyeing my collection warily. How much of a Dick can Woody be? Even toned down from the original drafts of Pixar’s masterpiece, the floppy cowboy (not a sex…
By Mike Fahey Published May 18, 2014 - Uncategorized
Kotaku ‘Shop Contest: Somewhere A Place For Kinect
Now that Microsoft has realized that more people might be willing to purchase an Xbox One if it didn’t come with $100 worth of do-not-want, what’s the company going to do with the all of the unwanted Kinect cameras? Perhaps our army of image manipulators has some suggestions. I’ve been amusing myself imagining factory workers…
By Mike Fahey Published May 18, 2014 - Culture
Sunday Comics: Mining Rights
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 May 16. Read more of Nerf NOW!! Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich. Published May 12. Read more of Awkward Zombie Penny Arcade by Jerry Holkins and…
By Mike Fahey Published May 18, 2014