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Snake Massages Look Utterly Horrifying
You’re stressed. You need to relax. Maybe you go for a massage? You know, one where they drape snakes all over your body and face. Um… This certainly doesn’t seem relaxing to me! But as AFP explains, Bali Heritage Reflexology and Spa in Jakarta, Indonesia is offering a 90-minute snake massage for 480,000 rupiah or…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 8, 2013 -
Kotaku EastFour Reasons to Be Excited for the Tales of Symphonia HD Remaster
Last month, the Tales of Symphonia Chronicles HD remaster was released on the PS3 in Japan, and it’s getting a Western release this coming February. And while we’ve all seen HD remasters before, there’s plenty to be excited about in Tales of Symphonia Chronicles. Two Games on One Disk Tales of Symphonia Chronicles is an…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published November 8, 2013 - Uncategorized
Yes, The Xbox One Has Silly Achievements For Watching Movies And TV
As we’ve discussedpreviously, the Xbox One will have two types of achievement. There are gaming achievements, like you’ve always had, but now there are also media achievements, designed to reward you for spending time using your Xbox One for other stuff (and, ultimately, spending more money). This image is our first look at how they’re…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 8, 2013 -
UncategorizedSee How Fast The New Xbox One Dashboard Is
In this demo, Microsoft takes you through the Xbox One Dashboard step-by-step. As mentioned above, the clip is 12 minutes long, so pour yourself a hot drink and settle in. Cold drinks are fine, too! Xbox One All-in-One Demo with Yusuf Mehdi and Marc Whitten [Xbox@YouTube] To contact the author of this post, write to…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 8, 2013 - Uncategorized
Here’s What You Can Watch on the Xbox One In Between Games
Yesterday we showed you what you can entertain yourself with in between play sessions on the PS4. Now, it’s the Xbox One’s turn. Microsoft is calling this the “first wave” of their Xbox One applications, with more following for both their new console and the Xbox 360: Amazon Instant Video Crackle CWTV ESPN FOX NOW…
By András Neltz Published November 8, 2013 - Kotaku East
Dog & Scissors Is a Funny, Yet Flawed, Anime
There are few anime that get me hooked enough to watch on a weekly basis—most times I save up and watch them in chunks. And despite having some glaring flaws, Dog & Scissors is one of the few that managed to keep me coming back thanks to its witty, over-the-top slapstick humor. Good – Over-the-top…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published November 8, 2013 -
Kotaku EastThe Sexiest Fertilizer Commercial You’ll Ever See
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a fertilizer commercial as sexually charged as this. Actually, I’ve never seen a fertilizer commercial before. This Thai ad hit YouTube earlier this year, but was recently spotted by Japanese site IT Media ปุ๋ยนกแก้ว (มัน ใหญ่ มาก) [clubalchemists0149@YouTube via IT Media] To contact the author of this post, write…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 8, 2013 - Kotaku East
Hayao Miyazaki Could End His Retirement, Says Ghibli Director
Remember when famed animator Hayao Miyazaki retired? No, not that time. When he retiredthis past September. Well, don’t be surprised if he comes out of retirement. Studio Ghibli’s Isao Takahata won’t be. Isao Takahata, of course, is the anime director, perhaps best known for Grave of the Fireflies. His upcoming film is Kaguya-hime no Monogatari.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 8, 2013 -
Kotaku EastPeople Say It’s Raining Poop in Shanghai
You think the weather’s shitty where you live? Try the Nanhui District of Shanghai. According to China News, residents in Shanghai’s coastal area are complaining about what they say are feces falling from the sky. Yes, it’s raining poop. Apparently. The Chinese media is labelling this “fen bian yu” (粪便雨), or “fecal rain.” Residents are…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 8, 2013 -
UncategorizedSurprise, Viral YouTube Smash Is A Total Fake
In September, a YouTube video showing people doing crazy shitwith ping pong bats and knives went viral. Shame, then, that it’s a total fake. In this clip from Captain Disillusion, we see a frame-by-frame breakdown of the original video, as myths are busted and parties are pooped. If we can’t believe stupid YouTube videos are…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 8, 2013 - Uncategorized
When Model Kits Become Art
Boutique company Mano Models don’t do massive runs of statues that appear on comic store shelves worldwide. They don’t sponsor booths at Comic-Con, and don’t fight for the license to the latest summer blockbuster. They’re just five dudes, fans and artists hanging out and making awesome scratch-built model kits. While some of the works you’re…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 8, 2013 - Uncategorized
Miss Universe Contest Interrupted By Transformers Cosplay (Huh?)
We’ve brought you hard-hitting coverageof the Miss Universe pageant’s weird cosplay-esque section before, but this year featured something worth drawing further attention to: Miss USA dressed up as a Transformer. It was part of the “national dress” section of the pageant, where contestants wear crazy outfits that are usually inspired by their country’s history, traditions…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 8, 2013 - Culture
We Come To It At Last. The Great Artwork Of Our Time.
Roger Kupelian is a veteran of the movie and comics business, where he’s done background paintings on projects like the Lord of the Rings trilogy, X-Men, Pirates of the Caribbean and Space Jam. One of his latest gigs, though, was a Call of Duty commercial, and he also did matte paintings for the Final Fantasy…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 8, 2013 -
UncategorizedMinecraft’s Creator Was Just On Late Night TV
You know your video game has made it when you get to appear on late night television and it’s not at the behest of a marketing team pushing an upcoming blockbuster. Minecraft creator Markus “Notch” Persson was on Craig Ferguson’s show earlier tonight, just talkin’ bout video games and eatin’ chocolate. Here’s the complete segment.
By Luke Plunkett Published November 8, 2013 -
UncategorizedThe One Real “Next-Gen” Game Of The Last Generation
Every time a new hardware generation comes around, we hear the same old boasts. More polygons! More effects! Higher resolution! Well, you know what, I don’t care about any of that. I want new hardware to improve the way I have to play games, or approach them, and no single game this generation did that…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 7, 2013 - Culture
Ain’t No Wedding Like An Incredible World Of Warcraft Cosplay Wedding
Reader Craig was married in Taiwan the other day. His wedding, as you can probably guess from the headline and images, was not your normal, everyday nuptials. Craig and his wife Zoe went all-out to make their special day a World of Warcraft extravaganza, both forgoing the standard suits-and-white-dress garb to instead tie the knot…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 7, 2013 -
UncategorizedAssassin’s Creed III Was Disappointing. How Does Black Flag Stack Up?
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag had a lot of making up to do. I thought the previous game in the series, Assassin’s Creed III, was a resounding disappointment. I’ve already weighed in on the new, pirate-themed Black Flag: It’s pretty good. But for those who felt burnt by the last game, a more thorough comparison…
By Kirk Hamilton Published November 7, 2013 - Uncategorized
Microsoft Trumps Sony’s PS4 Apartment With An Xbox One Hotel
Sure, you could stay at a normal hotel while you’re in France. Or…you could stay at the Xbox One hotel—because that’s a thing now. Open in Paris for the month of November, the Xbox One hotel is a response of sorts to the “Apartment 4” launched by Sony last month to showcase the PlayStation 4…
By Patricia Hernandez Published November 7, 2013
