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Kotaku EastAttack on Titan Brings Nightmare Fuel to Subaru Commercial
The latest Subaru Forester commercial in Japan features some very unlikely and very large co-stars: “Titans” from hit anime Attack on Titan Originally a manga, the Attack on Titan anime is incredibly popular in Japan, spawning a photo meme and collectible merchandise as well as several adult movies. And pornography, we know, is always a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 24, 2014 - Uncategorized
People Really Want That Other Scary-Cool Virtual Reality Headset, Huh?
Small screens inches away from your eyes. Light beamed directly at your retinas. At this rate, the next war for cutting-edge display supremacy will be happening on your face. Sometime in the near future, the headgear showdown is going to be the Oculus Rift vs. the just-funded-twice-over Avengant Glyph. Ophthalmologists of the world, prepare! We…
By Evan Narcisse Published January 24, 2014 -
UncategorizedTen Computer Glitches That Caused Mayhem And Cost Millions
I remember Y2K. You remember Y2K. Everyone remembers Y2K. But do you remember the time a California courtroom computer accidentally summoned 1,200 people to jury duty, causing a huge traffic jam? Or the time Google accidentally caused browsers to read their own site as malware? I learned a thing or two about several disastrous viruses…
By Kirk Hamilton Published January 23, 2014 -
UncategorizedFrom Clothespin To Pocket Pistol In Just A Few Steps
Have a clothespin and some matches lying around? Then you already have much of what you need to make a cool mini matchstick gun—a toy which packs a surprising amount of power considering how silly it sounds. Grant Thompson walks us through all the steps necessary to make the matchstick gun (which can also shoot…
By Patricia Hernandez Published January 23, 2014 -
ReviewsMarshmallow Crispy And Cookie Dough Oreos: The Snacktaku Review
Is there any greater event in the snacking world than the introduction of a new limited edition flavor of Oreo cookie? How about two new flavors? I have tasted Marshmallow Crispy and Cookie Dough Oreos, and my findings may surprise you. Nabisco sent along these two new flavors in advance of Sunday’s Grammy Awards broadcast,…
By Mike Fahey Published January 23, 2014 - Uncategorized
NBA 2K14 Mod Replaces Everyone With Superheroes
Marvel and DC superheroes in a modded NBA 2k14… just what basketball needed! A modder named MGX has done just that with the PC version of the game, adding 25 well-known heroes to the roster. Here’s the changed roster. I’m not sure about that Iron Man, but Beast (in the lower-right) is looking mighty good:…
By Gergo Vas Published January 23, 2014 - Uncategorized
Here Are The Best Games Sticking It To Candy Crush So Far
Lately, Candy Crush Saga-makers King.com have been busy blocking trademark applications and going after people with the words “Candy” and even “Saga” in their game names. While they’re doing that—technically, they say, simply to protect their brand from copycats—the game-making denizens of the Internet have been having a little fun at King’s expense by launching…
By Kirk Hamilton Published January 23, 2014 - Uncategorized
People Are Getting High On An Actual Drug Called “Nintendo”
That headline isn’t a euphemism—people are actually getting high on an actual drug called “Nintendo.” A potent club drug bearing the name and logo of the famed Japanese video game company has been spotted by drug watchdogs in Belgium. It sounds like it’ll get you high as fuck, too. The drug contains a large dose…
By Kirk Hamilton Published January 23, 2014 - Uncategorized
Yes, Technical Details Are Important In Video Games
In the world of video game enthusiasts, there are a significant number of people who care a great deal about graphics and resolutions. This group sometimes comes across as obsessive, almost rabid about their hobby, to the point where a couple of vague tweets and rumors can trigger a scandal, or a -Gate. Take ResolutionGate,…
By Jason Schreier Published January 23, 2014 -
UncategorizedSimple Tricks To Make Your Gadget Life Easier
Its funny: you can use something every day and not realize that you’re using it wrong, or not realize that there’s some trick that could make your life slightly easier. Here’s a few tips by Buzzfeed on how to use everyday gadgets a little better—from coiling cables to closing apps on your iPad. Hopefully you’ll…
By Patricia Hernandez Published January 23, 2014 -
UncategorizedI Dare You To Keep Up With The Trailer For This Wild PC Game
Possibly the only consistent thing in Jazzpunk is its inconsistency. Or at least that’s how the game is shaping up so far. And the latest trailer only further convinces me of that. If the wacky whatever-the-hell-is-going-on live action bits don’t confuse you enough, you can hold out until the end where the actual game is…
By Tina Amini Published January 23, 2014 - Uncategorized
Hey, New Yorkers and/or people who care about gaming as a force of good…the annual Games For Change festival is now going to be part of the game-loving Tribeca Film Festival, April 22-26. Find out more here. Tickets are on sale now for what is usually a very interesting event dedicated to the idea that…
By Stephen Totilo Published January 23, 2014 - Uncategorized
Reminder: Gold Farmers Are People, Too
The vast majority of people playing a big-deal MMO probably view it as an escape, something to do when not clocking in on the chores of daily life. Yeah, folks make friends and fall in love dressed in avatar skin but most players don’t need it to survive. Some of them, however, do need to…
By Evan Narcisse Published January 23, 2014 -
UncategorizedFox Anchor Can’t Stop Playing Candy Crush Saga
When Fox News’ Shepard Smith started reporting on a giant-ass tablet, there really was no other way this was going to end — He was clearly gonna use that thing to play Candy Crush Saga In the segment above, which aired yesterday, the Fox News anchor reports on the very real trademark scandal currently happening,…
By Chris Person Published January 23, 2014 -
UncategorizedHey, Take It Easy On The First Resident Evil Movie
Look: I like the first Resident Evil movie. Yes, it’s bad. Sometimes very bad. But for all the ridiculous and stupid things that happen on screen, it still has a scene where a guy gets cut into tiny pieces by a sweet laser grid. But of course, CinemaSins had to go ahead and nitpick Paul…
By Kirk Hamilton Published January 23, 2014 - Uncategorized
Make Your Own Clicking Game, No Programming Necessary
Everyone loves Cookie Clicker, but what if you want to click burgers, or cats, or Kotakus? Well now you can make your own ‘idle game’ just by editing a text file! Orteil, the developer of Cookie Clicker, has made a free engine that lets anyone design their own clicking games without any programming knowledge. All…
By Steve Marinconz Published January 23, 2014 - Uncategorized
New Humble, Transforming D-pads, From Up On Poppy Hill, Layton [Deals]
“The controller’s gold chrome finish gives you confidence as you play.” We don’t know about all that, but we know $35 for any wireless 360 controller is a good deal, and therefore $35 for a limited edition wireless 360 controller with transforming d-pad is a really good deal. [Best Buy] The Humble Weekly Roguelike Bundle…
By Shane Roberts Published January 23, 2014 -
UncategorizedWhen Dance Parties In Skyrim Go Too Far
With enough mods, anything in Skyrim can get out of hand, really. Here’s salty0range with a bizarre collection of mods, like the recently highlighted train-dragon one, which all come together in a glorious armageddon dance party (which starts sometime at the 1:40 mark, for those of you who are inpatient). One can only hope that…
By Patricia Hernandez Published January 23, 2014
