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Childhood Characters, As Complete Crazies
When not busy with concept art Dan Luvisi likes to turn cute, childhood heroes into mutated, crazy-looking lunatics in his ‘Popped Culture’ series. ‘Tigger’ from Winnie the Pooh even got a really funny backstory So here’s Mickey Mouse, as the prince of darkness, Tigger, who is now in prison, and a truly monstrous Goofy: DanLuvisiArt…
By Gergo Vas Published May 14, 2014 - Culture
Japan Getting a Shake That Tastes Like Chewing Gum
Did I say “bubble gum”? No. I did not. Chewing gum. At Lotteria fastfood restaurants in Japan, a minty chewing gum flavored shake will go on sale this July. No, you cannot chew the shake itself. And this isn’t just a peppermint flavored shake. Yahoo! Japan is very clear that it’s Green Gum flavored. Lotteria,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 14, 2014 -
UncategorizedGeorge R. R. Martin Talks About Killing Game of Thrones Characters
Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin was the guest of Conan O’Brien last night, and among other things they’ve talked about was the one thing the show is most famous for: characters unexpectedly dying off. Well, according to him the HBO showrunners are the bloodthirsty ones when it comes to killing a main…
By Gergo Vas Published May 14, 2014 -
Kotaku EastDid This Japanese Anime Rip Off Glee?
Or is an homage? Or just a kwinky-dink? Whatever this scene from popular anime Love Live is, it sure resembles an episode of Glee. As pointed out on Japanese bulletin board 2ch, the recently aired sixth episode of Love Live‘s second season has a scene in which the characters are sewing costumes. One of the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 14, 2014 -
UncategorizedWhat It Looks Like To Put Your Entire Body In Virtual Reality
Set up three Kinect cameras in an equilateral triangle, use an Oculus Rift as a head-mounted display, merge all that with a virtual office environment and you got yourself your own 3D conference room… with some glitches. But glitches could make any boring presentation or conference a lot funnier. The creators tell us on their…
By Gergo Vas Published May 14, 2014 - Kotaku East
You Can Visit the Sphinx in…China
Unlike the real Sphinx, which is made of stone and located in, uh, Egypt, this full scale reproduced is made steel and painted cement. It’s also located in northern China. China Daily reports that this was used for a film shoot. Visitors can even go inside and take a tour. I always think these kind…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 14, 2014 -
Kotaku EastLet’s Share Funny Bugs and Glitches!
If you’ve ever played a video game, you’ve experienced them. Bugs and glitches are a part of gaming—a really funny part. Recently, Japan’s largest forum 2ch did a thread, asking for people to show video game bugs. Sorry, I mean, features. Have a look: This is, by no means, the best of the best. Video…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 14, 2014 - Kotaku East
Why Chinese Are Being Discriminated Against in Vietnam
Currently, China and Vietnam are not really getting along! Case in point: a territorial dispute that’s causing a handful of Vietnamese establishments to refuse Chinese customers. The issue is that China recently put up an oil rig in sea waters both Vietnam and China are claiming as their own. As the BBC reports, the U.S.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 14, 2014 - Uncategorized
Monument Valley Plus Journey Is A Match Made In Heaven
A Monument Valley level based on the world of Journey. See the entire image below, as well as Monument Valley plush characters. Monument Valley + Journey by Lam Lu, featured at the fan site Monument Friends. The site is full of great Monument Valley fan art, including these plush characters by Anna the Red: Via…
By John Struan Published May 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
The Dragon Age: Inquisition Inquisitor’s Edition is $169
Gamestop has a listing for the Dragon Age: Inquisition Inquisitor’s edition: Dragon Age Inquisition Inquisitor’s Edition Includes: Highly detailed exclusive Inquisitor Collector’s Edition case produced by TriForce measures approximately 8.5″ x 13.5″ x 14.5″ The case is individually wrapped in faux reptile skin, has the mark of the Inquisitor stamped on top in gold foil,…
By John Struan Published May 13, 2014 - Culture
The Future Of Warfare Has No Eyes
Pierre Raveneau is a concept artist at Gameloft’s Madrid studio. Dude draws “future men with guns” real good. You can see more of Pierre’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…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
League of Legends-themed Pong Browser Game
Pixel Poro is a League of Legends-themed version of Pong that you can play in your browser. It features new champion Braum You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published May 13, 2014 -
UncategorizedWarhammer 40,000: Chess is Warhammer 40k. Chess. OK.
By Luke Plunkett Published May 13, 2014 -
UncategorizedBattleship For The Oculus Rift
The video below shows ship placement and firing in the work in progress BattleshipVR for the Oculus Rift: Via R/Gaming You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published May 13, 2014 -
UncategorizedJust In Case Dark Souls Wasn’t Tough Enough For You
This is Perish. It’s being made by one man – Aussie Anthony Richard – and is described as “a procedural Action-RPG / roguelike-like. Dark Souls meets Spelunky”. Seeking to carry on with Dark Souls’ “deadly and deliberate” combat, Perish has permadeath and a damn tasty art style. Being built in Unity, it’s due out later…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
EA’s Walk Of Fame Is Also A Wall Of Infamy
Artist Christopher Lee did this enormous mural that adorns the walls at EA’s global HQ. Each panel belongs to a game or series that EA either makes or owns. It’s a fantastic piece! Though while surely intended to showcase the company’s strengths and hit series (FIFA, The Sims, etc), the fact it also pays tribute…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
$11,000 Will Make A Great Game Better
Remember Kingdom? It was a revelation, a free side-scrolling strategy game that only let you control a single unit. It was a little basic, but then, that was part of the appeal, so it’ll be interesting to see what happens when it evolves into something a little grander. Dutch indie Thomas van den Berg has…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 13, 2014 -
UncategorizedPenny Dreadful Animation Much Better Than The First TV Episode
Showtime’s new pulp monster-penny tv show Penny Dreadful isn’t remotely as great as the series of animated shorts created to promote it. If you haven’t watched the show yet (the first episode is free at Youtube), Penny Dreadful features James Bond, James Bond’s girlfriend, and Josh Hartnett as a team of monster hunters in an…
By John Struan Published May 13, 2014