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UncategorizedNintendo’s New 3DS Game Is Like Animal Crossing On Acid
With a dash of The Sims, a chunk of Animal Crossing, and a liberal injection of Robot Chicken, this might be the weirdest 3DS game we’ve seen in North America so far. It’s called Tomodachi Life, and it’s out on June 6 for 3DS. Here’s Nintendo describing the game: Everyone you know, and everyone you…
By Jason Schreier Published April 10, 2014 - Uncategorized
The leaf on Totoro’s head seems a bit small when he’s replaced with a REX from Metal Gear Solid The iconic scene was reimagined by Dragunovi, and The Omega Nerd added a rain animation to it. Not sure if any bus would stop for these two. My Neighbour Rex by Dragunovi [DeviantART] – Rain Effect…
By Gergo Vas Published April 10, 2014 - Kotaku East
Sega Hardware Girls Getting Their Own Anime
Yes, it’s come to this. Sega is no longer making home consoles, but it’s now making an anime starring girly personifications of its game hardware. Previously, Kotaku reported that Sega released a set of character cards called “Segakko” (セガっ子) or “Sega Girls” for its free-to-play PS Vita game Samurai & Dragons No word as to…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 10, 2014 -
Kotaku EastHow True are Japan’s Latest Gaming Rumors?
The gaming industry is constantly full of rumors. More so in April where you have the gullible falling for all the crazy April Fools pranks that pop up. This week, Japanese gaming mag Weekly Famitsu went through the trouble of gathering up a bunch of rumors and seeking the validity of them a la Mythbusters…
By Toshi Nakamura Published April 10, 2014 -
UncategorizedIce Hockey Is Much Better With StarCraft Characters
This must be one of the most creative StarCraft II mods out there. Fast-paced ice hockey with StarCraft characters and abilities, made entirely with the game’s map editor. The creator of this mod, Leeroy, made the rules simple but fun: Each team has four players, three Zealots and an Immortal goaltender. Shoot the puck past…
By Gergo Vas Published April 10, 2014 -
Kotaku EastCheck Out the Cast of the Steins; Gate Sequel
Say hello to the cast of the next Science Adventure game; they’re in for a dark, dark ride. Chaos; Child is the next official game in the highly popular Science Adventure series. The previous games are Chaos; Head Noah, Steins; Gate, and Robotics; Notes. As part of the Science Adventure series, Chaos; Child will share…
By Toshi Nakamura Published April 10, 2014 -
Uncategorized“I think what indies really need to watch out for is not becoming the new casual games… indies are being pushed more and more to have a lower price. I’d like to fight that. Double Fine wants to keep indies premium.” Double Fine COO Justin Bailey to USGamer, on how the company will operate as…
By András Neltz Published April 10, 2014 -
Kotaku EastI Feel the Need to Lead This Little Girl to Safety [Updated]
Guide that sweet little horned girl. Protect her. Introducing Hotaru no Nikki (ホタルノニッキ Firefly Diary), a new puzzle adventure game from Nippon Ichi software. In the game, you take the role of a magical firefly with the objective to lead a little horned girl, Mion, out of a dark ruin filled with traps and shadow…
By Toshi Nakamura Published April 10, 2014 - Kotaku East
Japanese Newspaper Uses Scientist’s Photo To Frighten and Amuse
This is researcher Haruko Obokata. Yesterday, she held a press conference, apologizing for the numerous errors in her stem cell study. One Japanese paper seems to have decided to troll the young scientist with giant photos of her face. As The Wall Street Journal reports, Obokata’s research was initially thought to be groundbreaking, but now…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 10, 2014 -
UncategorizedAtlus Revives Failed Earthbound-Inspired Kickstarter RPG
Last Fall, the developers of modern JRPG Citizens of Earth took to Kickstarter to raise $100,000 for their project. Sadly, it didn’t work out. But now, thanks to Atlus, the game is going to be completed on time after all. So if you’re on the lookout for a good comedy RPG based in modern times…
By András Neltz Published April 10, 2014 - Kotaku East
In This New Anime, Lupin Sure Looks Like a Badass
Some of the first images of upcoming Lupin anime spin-off Lupin the IIIrd: Daisuke Jigen’s Gravestone have hit the web. And Lupin (above) has somewhat of a Big Boss thing going on. Not a bad look at all! Courtesy of website Crank-in and tipster Lee, you can see the first images of the upcoming feature…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 10, 2014 -
UncategorizedSNES-Style Tactical RPG Stars a “Raging Alcoholic”
Our heroine, ladies and gentlemen. Dragon Fin Soup will follow the story of several playable characters; one of them is Red Robin, an alcoholic bounty hunter who hails from a remote village on Asura—essentially a planet formed on top of giant cosmic turtle that swims around in space-time. The game’s Story Mode promises a dark…
By András Neltz Published April 10, 2014 - CultureCosplay
Cosplayers, I Mean Students, Weren’t Allowed into University Ceremony
At university entrance ceremonies, you are supposed to wear a suit. Dress conservatively! These kids didn’t get the memo and showed up in body paint. While the Kyoto University seems to be a cosplay free for all, the Hokkaido University apparently wouldn’t let these freshmen into their entrance ceremony. Maybe campus security was worried about…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 10, 2014 -
Kotaku EastInside Taiwan’s NSFW Sex-Themed Restaurant
From the land that gave the world toilet-themed restaurants comes this: a goofy sex-themed eatery. Opening last year, the restaurant is called “Funny Sex.” Because, really, when you think about it, sex is pretty damn funny. Note: This story might have content some readers find objectionable. This isn’t a sex club! It’s a theme restaurant,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 10, 2014 - CultureCosplay
Fans Bring Warhammer To Life On A Battlefield
In the wilds of the Czech Republic, a massive group of Warhammer fans have gathered, dressed up and gone to war. Not on the tabletop. On a “real” battlefield. Smrtihlav 2014, held on the grounds of Orlík Castle, saw the forces of The Empire do battle with the armies of Chaos in an enormous LARP…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 9, 2014 - Uncategorized
South Park Gets Name Change (For Some) After Internet Security Flaw
The security flaw known as “Heartbleed” could be the worst thing that’s ever happened to the internet. Whether or not you’re spooked by it, some people are already taking measures. Like…renaming their games on Steam. For those who already own the game, South Park: The Stick Of Truth is, for the time being, no longer…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 9, 2014 - Uncategorized
Samus’ New High Heels Are, Well…
Zero Suit Samus is in the new Smash Bros., and she has some rather interesting footwear. Which, if we’re being honest, should put her at a competitive disadvantage. Comic artist Natasha Allegri knows how to make things fairer. Don’t take Samus’ stupid heels off. Put stupid heels on everyone else Bowser, you are killing it.…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 9, 2014 - Culture
The King Of The Digital Jungle
German indie studio duangle, who are working on the very pretty PC adventure game Nowhere, are made up of only two people. One of them is artist Sylvia Ritter. The other is her husband, Leonard Ritter Sylvia’s art is a nice change of pace from what we normally post here, with abstracts and vectors replacing…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 9, 2014