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Kotaku EastTwo Judo Kids Fight It Out with Lethal Cute
If cute could kill, these two little girls would strike you dead. Watch as two youngsters experience their first judo match, complete with bowing, throws, and hugs. As we’ve seen before, kids doing martial arts is truly dangerously adorable. These two little girls from Madrid, Spain have mastered it. According to The Huffington Post, the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 9, 2014 -
UncategorizedNorth Korea’s Version of Teletubbies Isn’t So Different
British officials backed calls earlier this year that BBC programmes, such as Teletubbies could change attitudes in North Korea. Well, I’m not entirely sure they need more cultural programming there, but here’s Conan O’Brien and his version of a North Korean Teletubbies. Their conclusion, as you can see above, is that the DPRK version wouldn’t…
By Gergo Vas Published April 9, 2014 -
UncategorizedOpen-world survival horror game The Forest is coming to Steam Early Access on May 22. I usually stay away from horror games but this one looks so good, I might just give it a try. On a weekend morning. When there’s plenty of light and everyone’s awake. Maybe. Anyway, above is the game’s third trailer.…
By András Neltz Published April 9, 2014 -
Kotaku EastPolitician Dresses as Spider-Man, Climbs Building, Asks for Votes
Thirty-two year-old Gaurav Sharma is running for Parliament in India. Previously a martial arts instructor for the Mumbai Police, Sharma is now climbing up the sides of buildings in a Spider-Man costume, asking for votes. Below, you can watch him campaign. Video courtesy of AP: Raw: Indian ‘Spiderman’ Climbs for Votes [AP@YouTube] ‘Spider-Man’ Runs for…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 9, 2014 - Kotaku East
Japan’s Wonderfully Strange Samurai Helmets
In Japanese, they’re called “kawari kabuto” (変わり兜), which is often translated as “unusual helmets.” They’re some of the most interesting head armor you’ll ever see. Today, I got out my sons’ miniature samurai armor (鎧 or yoroi) and helmet (兜 or kabuto) to display for Children’s Day, which is on May 5. The armor measures…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 9, 2014 - Kotaku East
How Do the Lupin Movie Actors Compare to the Original Characters?
Lupin the Third is getting a live-action film. While Kotaku previously published an image of lead actor Shun Oguriin his Lupin costume, earlier today full cast photos were released. Let’s have a look! Via website Sanspo, here are Tadanobu Asano as Inspector Zenigata, Go Ayano as Goemon, Tetsuji Tamayama as Daisuke Jigen, and Meisa Kuroki…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 9, 2014 - Uncategorized
Groomer Turns Dog into Nintendo Nightmare Fuel
That’s not a dog in a Nintendo sweater. You are looking at groomed, dyed, and trimmed dog hair. Let’s call this pooch “Yoshi Dog.” Recently, the Intergroom dog grooming convention was held in New Jersey. Courtesy Buzzfeed (via GoNintendo) are these photos of a Nintendo themed-grooming from a creative challenge competition. Creative? Yes. Terrifying? Definitely.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 9, 2014 - Uncategorized
Play A Retro-Style Game Based On The Raid 2
The Raid 2 Arcade Edition is available to play online: You can submit your score and email for a chance to win a XBox One. You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published April 9, 2014 - Uncategorized
Zero Suit Samus Now Wears High Heels
Smash Bros. WiiU and 3dS will feature Armored and Zero Suit Samus as separate playable characters. The Zero Suit now features some serious heels. See character art below: Here’s everything Kotaku knows about the new Smash Bros. games. You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and…
By John Struan Published April 9, 2014 -
UncategorizedMaul Versus Mandalorians In Canceled Game Footage
Add this to the list of failed Lucasarts Star Wars games—one starring Darth Maul, linked to the Clone Wars cartoon. You can see footage of Maul fighting Mandalorians below: Via IGN, Superannuation, and Game Informer You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published April 9, 2014 -
UncategorizedThe Ultimate Warrior Has Died
The WWE is reporting that The Ultimate Warrior (born James Brian Hellwig), has passed away at the age of 54. Just days ago, he was present at Wrestlemania 30. He is survived by his wife Dana and his two daughters. I haven’t been into wrestling for over 15 years, but when I was a kid,…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 9, 2014 - Uncategorized
A Game For Salty Fighters
Based on a recent act of fight stick destruction, Stick Chucker doesn’t care if you win or lose a game of Street Fighter. It only cares how far, and how hard, you can throw your stick once you lose. Come for the free game, stay for the awesome soundtrack, which for $1 is totally worth…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 8, 2014 - Culture
Sad Face, Great Art
Anna Lakisova is a freelance Ukrainian artist who has worked in video games for the last few years. I just…love this stuff. We don’t get to showcase nearly enough stupid cats and egg monsters here on Fine Art. You can see more of Anna’s work at her personal site and CGHub page To see the…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 8, 2014 - CultureCosplay
TraumaticCandy gets Hatsune Miku’s colour scheme just right. Photo by Zandra Murray
By Luke Plunkett Published April 8, 2014 - CultureCosplay
Leon Chiro and Artemis Entreri bring the Final Fantasy beefcake. Photo by Xenolink
By Luke Plunkett Published April 8, 2014 - Uncategorized
If EA Isn’t The Worst Company In America, Who Is?
EA’s reign as the Worst Company In America (note: as voted by readers of a website, not every human American) was ended this year, as the publishing giant was knocked out in the first round by Time-Warner Cable. So who went on to take EA’s crown? Comcast did, regaining the title they first won back…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 8, 2014 -
UncategorizedMan Smashes Phone With Hammer, Phone Gets Dangerous Revenge
So, some guy thought it would be cuhraazy to film himself smashing a new Samsung Galaxy S5 with a hammer. I wonder, though, if he expected his hammer to hit something that it probably shouldn’t have hit. As you can see, it all starts pointlessly enough. Dude smashes the front of a new phone with…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 8, 2014