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PSN Having Problems, Sony Disables Features
Seems some people are having trouble accessing the PlayStation Network right now, being either unable to sign in or finding their ability to stay connected being “disrupted”. So Sony is trying to lighten the network’s load. The company has disabled the “redeem voucher” function on the PSN while they “investigate further“. Given the timing of…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 29, 2013 -
ReviewsSnacktaku’s Turducken Thanksgiving Feast
Every November, Americans gather their family around the dinner table to give thanks for the many brown things we have to eat. Pumpkin pie, stuffing, gravy, UPS, dirt — these are all delicious brown things, but the centerpiece of the celebration, at least in my house this year, was a bird stuffed with two other…
By Mike Fahey Published November 29, 2013 -
UncategorizedCrazy Hack Stops Anyone Else From Seeing Your PC Screen
We’ve all been there. Whether you’re down the K-Pop rabbit hole on YouTube or playing games at work, someone walks in and sees your screen, sees you doing something you shouldn’t be doing, and the party’s over. Or…is it? Instructables have come up with this incredible mod that skins a LCD monitor and, with the…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 29, 2013 -
UncategorizedNew Barbie Game Is The Stuff Of Nightmares
This is gameplay footage of Barbie’s Dreamhouse Party, recorded by Rock, Paper, Shotgun. It terrified me. I showed it to my three year-old daughter. She stared blankly at it for a minute before softly walking away. By all accounts the game is equal parts condescending and horrific, and yet…so much so that I kinda want…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 29, 2013 - Uncategorized
The Game So Bad It Was Cancelled After Release
Games getting killed early in production, that happens all the time. Games getting cancelled in development, also, a thing that happens. I can’t remember the last time a game was cancelled after it was already out, and after people had paid money for it. Yet that’s exactly what’s happened with Ashes Cricket 2013, a game…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 29, 2013 -
UncategorizedFamous Actors Are Stealing Kid’s Animal Crossing Crops
This new Nintendo Europe commercial starts out harmless enough. There are celebrities, there’s some Animal Crossing, there’s some 3DS. Then the crimes kick in. Hey, ladies, just because you’re rich and famous doesn’t mean you can go around stealing Animal Crossing cash crops off small kids.
By Luke Plunkett Published November 29, 2013 - Uncategorized
Here’s what’s going on Talk Amongst Yourselves, our reader-written blog: as TAYizens share and compare their Black friday hauls, PyramidHeadcrab asks what people would play as in a hypothetical Pokémon MMO. Meanwhile, azureguy spots a very clever easter egg in the Steam Autumn Sale’s background. Don’t forget that you can always go join the voices…
By András Neltz Published November 29, 2013 - Uncategorized
The First PS4 + Vita Bundle Isn’t That Great
Given the way both handhelds are able to interact, along with the fact their handheld hasn’t been selling that well, it was inevitable that Sony would eventually start selling the two devices together. Which they now are. Only it’s not that great a deal. Sony Europe have confirmed that a bundle including both the PS4…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 29, 2013 - Uncategorized
Nintendo Just Released A Region-Free 3DS Title
About the only thing really wrong with the 3DS is that, unlike its predecessor, it’s region-locked. Though it appears not as region-locked as once thought. Nintendo 3DS Guide: Louvre has both a downloadable and a retail version, and Nintendo has confirmed with Kotaku that the Western edition of the game – available in North America,…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 29, 2013 - Kotaku East
Lady Gaga Just Out-Cuted Japan
Sorry, Japanese pop stars. Tonight, you were defeated. You had a worthy adversary. But you were no match in a ridiculous cute battle with Lady Gaga. In English, “kawaii” is typically translated as “cute,” but abroad, it’s become shorthand for teeth-hurtlingly adorable anime, manga, and video game characters, as well as ridiculously colorful fashion. (In…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 29, 2013 -
Kotaku EastWatch Us Play Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII was released last week in Japan. As we’ve noted before, Lightning Returns is a massive departure from the previous games in the XIII series with fast-paced action and an open world to explore. But how does it work in action? Check out our video to find out. Lightning Returns: Final…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published November 29, 2013 - Kotaku East
For a Limited Time, This Cafe Will Kick Hentai Customers
Some cafes serve good coffee. Others have delicious sweets. For the next three days, this cafe will dish out pervert attacks. Located in Akihabara, Tokyo’s geek district, Cure Maid Cafe is being converted into Punishment Cafe (おしおきカフェ or oshioki kafe) for the next three days. This is part of a promotion for iOS game Punishment…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 29, 2013 - Kotaku East
Five More Fall 2013 Anime That Are Totally Worth a Watch
With the winter holidays coming up, you may find yourself with a little free time and no anime to watch. Luckily, this season has several excellent anime you should already be watching. But what if you’ve already watched those? Well, luckily those aren’t the only great anime to come out this season. Outbreak Company Currently…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published November 29, 2013 - Kotaku East
Perhaps The Cutest Pokémon Goods I’ve Ever Seen
In Japan, there are loads of Pokémon-branded goods. Some of them look fine, some of them don’t. These, however, are something special. The Pokemon Center, a chain of Pocket Monster shops in Japan, is collaborating with Shinzi Katoh, a designer who does all sorts of goods. In his thirty-year career, he’s apparently designed over ten…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 29, 2013 - Kotaku East
The Beauty of Japan’s Abandoned Ruins
Japan’s “haikyo” (廃墟), or “ruins,” are fascinating. They provide a look into a world which time forgot, but French photographer Jordy Meow hasn’t. Meow has been cataloging haikyo across Japan—from a deserted love hotel in Chiba to an abandoned theme park in Nara. The photos, courtesy of DailyGeekShow, are hauntingly beautiful: If you like Meow’s…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 29, 2013 -
Kotaku EastOh Come On, Russia’s Freaky Mutant Looks So Fake
But that doesn’t mean it’s not scary! Last month, an “unknown creature” filmed climbing up an apartment building in Russia appeared on YouTube channel papotimes. You can watch the clip below. If you dare. And earlier this week, the video got a second wind, reappearing on another YouTube channel and website Before It’s News as…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 29, 2013 - Uncategorized
Playstation Plus 1 Year Membership With Bonus Video Credit For $30
Never one to be outdone, Amazon has thrown in $5 instant video credit to make their version of the $30 Playstation Plus membership just slightly sweeter. Enjoy. [Amazon] The Best Black Friday Gaming Deals The Best Black Friday Deals Follow Kotaku Deals on Twitter to never miss a deal. Get in touch with Shane Roberts…
By Shane Roberts Published November 29, 2013 - Kotaku East
First Look at Lupin III Live-Action Movie Actor in Costume? Maybe!
There’s a live-action Lupin the Third movie being made in Japan. Master thief Lupin is being played by Japanese actor Shun Oguri. Here’s what is being called the first look at him in costume. The image surfaced on 2ch, Japan’s largest forum, and looks to originally be from a Chinese social networking site. It might…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 29, 2013