How Kinect Can Help Stroke Victims

Korean researchers have developed a stroke recovery program that uses Kinect. As you can see in the above video (via tipster Sang), the software even features a space shooter as part of the therapy. Kinect Assists Stroke Victims [Information Week Thanks, Sang!] To contact the author of this post, write to bashcraftATkotaku.com or find him…

Even Superheroes Get Old

Not every superhero has the powers of Dr. Manhattan or Deadpool, so they get old and worn out eventually. A charming series by DeviantART artist Lelpel plays with the idea, imagining what they would look like 30 or 40 years from now. Here’s some highlights, and the artist has a lot more in his gallery.…

Poor Team Fortress 2 sniper. He just wanted to have breakfast. I’m pretty sure we can all relate to Callegos Yavolitak‘s outstanding Team Fortress 2 machinima, where the most important meal of the day is also the hardest to carry out. And the Oregon Trail-style ending fits really well. SFM Breakfast Break [Callegos Yavolitak, YouTube]…

“PC on very high setting is REALLY stunning if you ask me… Trailer wasn’t a good [graphics reference].” On Twitter, Watch Dogs’ creative director answers comments related to the game getting “uglier” with the latest trailer, noting that the earlier E3 2012 footage came from the PC version. (1, 2, via Eurogamer)

Puzzle & Dragons Character Reveal Called “Inappropriate”

Yesterday, two new characters were revealed for popular game Puzzle & Dragons: Gaia and Kraken. And for some in Japan, the reveal came at the worst time. March 11 was the third anniversary of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami that ravaged the country’s northeast, leaving scores dead and changing people’s lives forever. And that same…

Toasting Kit Kats at Home Sure Looks Dangerous and Delicious

Remember those gourmet baked Kit Kats? The ones available at the world’s only Kit Kat boutique? Well, you can do that at home. You always could! Above you can see “Delicious When Baked Pudding Flavored Kit Kats,” which are going on sale in Japan later this month. Besides the flavor, the difference between these Kit…

Battlefield: Pirates, Essentially

Although Battlefield: Pirates actually does kinda exist in the form of mods for Battlefield 1942 and Battlefield 2, this game, BlackWake, will probably surpass either of those. Provided it’s finished. What we’re looking at is a multiplayer team-based shooter for PC, centered around naval battles. Here’s a video describing the game’s features; basically, it’ll be…

Agent Paradox: Geneva and her “much more feminine” take on an Imperial Officer are here to kick ass, take names and find the droids she’s looking for. Photography by TonyG Photography & Brandon Caffey Photography ‘s Studio

Bustin’ Makes Him Feel Good

Reader Darryn built this. It’s a proton pack from Ghostbusters. It doesn’t work, in so much as it’s not an unlicensed nuclear accelerator, but it sure looks the part. Especially when paired with his uniform. You can check out Darryn’s build log right here

And Lo, A Video Game Soundtrack Announcement I Actually Care About

Hohokum is coming for the PS4, PS3 and Vita. It’s a beautiful game, one I’ve been hanging out for since last year, but I’m now even more excited after hearing about the soundtrack. Seems Scott Hansen, aka Tycho – who is awesome – has done the game’s intro track, as part of a deal that’s…

Slate buys a 3-D printer

Pokémon Xbox 360 Controller Signals The Coming Of The Apocalypse

Michael Fahey, your new Xbox 360 controllers have arrived. Chris Cardi crafts these custom pads, mostly using My Little Pony motifs, but also with some neat Pokemon and Batman designs as well. If you want something similar, Chris takes commissions right here CARDI-ology [Deviantart, via neatorama]

Microsoft Says Xbox Live Is Now Fixed

It took over five hours, but Microsoft now says that Xbox Live should be back up and running in North America. If you can’t connect, try the console reboot sequence described here first. And if that still won’t let you sign in, let us know in the comments below!