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What Japanese Game Developers Learn from Each Others’ Games
Four developers competing in the same genre sit down to have a friendly conversation. The multi-player large-boss-hunting genre is huge in Japan. It’s hardly a stretch to say that the Monster Hunter series saved both the PSP and the 3DS in Japan. After the juggernaut that is Monster Hunter made its mark, every other Japanese…
By Toshi Nakamura Published May 8, 2014 - Kotaku East
What Excites Japanese Gamers About the Xbox One
From a rocky start to now, with over 5 million units sold, the Xbox One seems to have found its footing. Next stop, Japan. But how will Microsoft’s black monolithic hope fare in a market where its predecessors haven’t exactly enjoyed the lion’s share? Following the September 4th Japanese release date announcement, Japanese gaming mag…
By Toshi Nakamura Published May 8, 2014 - Kotaku East
A Solution for One of the Most Annoying Things at the Movies
I love going to the movies. I enjoy watching flicks on the big screen with a crowd. But you know what I find annoying? Sharing an armrest. It’s not that I don’t want to share, but I don’t like how there’s the awkwardness of trying to figure out with a stranger in the dark which…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 8, 2014 - Uncategorized
Nintendo plans to introduce new gaming hardware in emerging markets, including China. “It would be difficult to enter those markets if we didn’t create something new… For the mass market you need to provide something that most of the middle class can afford,” president Satoru Iwata told Reuters
By András Neltz Published May 8, 2014 -
Kotaku EastMcDonald’s Now Serving Churros in Japan
And they’re called, ahem, McChurros. So clever! Yesterday, the fast food chain launched the churros in two flavors: Cinnamon Sugar and Maple. The Cinnamon Sugar McChurros come with packets of, well, cinnamon sugar to sprinkle on the churros, while the Maple ones have syrup for dipping. Online in Japan, many Twitter users are saying that…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 8, 2014 - Kotaku East
Japanese Man Arrested for Having Guns Made with a 3D Printer
A twenty-seven year old Japanese man was arrested on suspicion of printing and possessing guns. This is the first instance of such an arrest being made in Japan. According to ANN News, Yoshitomo Imura allegedly downloaded gun blueprints from a foreign site and then printed the resin guns with his 3D printer. Imura had apparently…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 8, 2014 - CultureCosplay
Don’t Sweat It, Pepper Potts Is Here To Save You
The talented Angela Bermudez, whose work we’ve featured before, knocks it out of the park once again with this Pepper Potts (in her R.E.S.C.U.E. armour) cosplay. The outfit, armour and make-up were all done by Angela herself, while the pics were taken by Erik Morales and Andres H. You can see more of Angela’s work…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 8, 2014 - Uncategorized
Baby Metroid Sculpture
Metroid Hatchling by Tim Wollweber: The 4-inch-wide hatchling hovers in the light up containment vessel. Among Tim’s other creations is this Link and Navi Munny: You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published May 8, 2014 -
UncategorizedHarmonix’s Free Music-Based Endless Runner Is Now Available
Harmonix’s new, (semi)endless runner is now available for free at iTunes. See 20 minutes of gameplay below to see if it’s worth a download: From the makers of ROCK BAND and DANCE CENTRAL…This is RECORD RUN! Record Run puts you in the middle of your music, chasing records and dodging obstacles to the beat in…
By John Struan Published May 8, 2014 - Uncategorized
Homer Simpson’s Finest Hour, Immortalised In LEGO
Not counting whatever insane garbage he’s been up to in the ten years since I stopped watching the show, I always thought Homer Simpson’s most defining moment wasn’t when he was a space hero (remember, the rod got the credit!), but when the eyes of the world were upon him at a car show. It…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 8, 2014 - Uncategorized
The Legend Of Zelda: A Link To The Past 3D Papercraft Map
The Legend of Zelda: A link to the Past’s overworld as a 3D papercraft map: The map is by Wuppes, who has also created paper dioramas for Metal Slug and Super Mario World. 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 7, 2014 - Culture
Some Fine Art Indeed
Aleksi Briclot is a legend in the concept art business. If you play video games, read comics or play card games, you’ve seen his stuff. Some projects he’s been involved in include Remember Me and Splinter Cell: Double Agent (games), Magic: The Gathering (card games), The Hulk, New Avengers and Judge Dredd (comics) as well…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 7, 2014 - Uncategorized
There’s A Mario Kart Phone App Coming (Really)
The upcoming Mario Kart 8 for the Wii U won’t just be taking place on the Wii U. Nintendo will also be releasing a smartphone app, on which people can share stuff like highlight reels and check out leaderboards. I’m shocked. Not that Nintendo is making an app, or that it even looks useful, but…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 7, 2014 - Uncategorized
Nintendo Is Bringing Real Toys To Its Video Games
While it’s dabbled with the technology already in Pokemon Rumble U, Nintendo is about to get serious with the Wii U’s NFC (Near-Field-Communication) capabilities. At an investor Q&A today in Japan, the company spoke briefly about its plans for NFP, or Nintendo Figure Platform. Think Skylanders, or Disney Infinity, only with Nintendo characters. While a…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 7, 2014 - Uncategorized
Something To Light Nintendo’s Darkest Hour
Because…screw it, why not
By Luke Plunkett Published May 7, 2014 -
UncategorizedWhen The Perfect Video Game Just Sneaks Up On You
Kirk got to see it briefly last year, but between then and now, I’d forgotten all about Valiant Hearts. I am an idiot. This is exactly the kind of game my inner self wishes someone could actually make, and here they are, actually making it. A handful of Ubisoft developers working not on Assassin’s Creed…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 7, 2014 -
CultureThe Internet Reacts To The New Pokémon Remakes
They said Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire would never get remade. That people should just stop clamoring for them, that all the places that people saw “evidence” of a remake was just silly, desperate. It was beginning to look like Ruby and Sapphire remakes were Pokémon equivalent of Half-Life 3*. And yet here we are: Hoenn…
By Patricia Hernandez Published May 7, 2014 - Uncategorized
Game of Thrones‘ Producers Aren’t Listening To You, And That’s A Problem
Game of Thrones has been dominating the headlines recently, and not necessarily for all the right reasons. The incredibly intricate fantasy saga is still a riveting watch every week, but it’s also been accused of excessive depictions of rape and a few other, more minor infractions. The show’s producers, however, make it general policy to…
By Nathan Grayson Published May 7, 2014