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If Simpsons Characters Starred In The Last of Us…
…it’d probably look like this. Via DeviantArt user Raqos, here’s a brilliant look at what would happen if The Last of Us took place in Springfield. And now I kind of want to play the video game version of this. Roaming around Evergreen Terrace, throwing Flaming Moes at clickers. Full version below: (h/t Andrew)
By Jason Schreier Published August 9, 2013 -
UncategorizedSearch YouTube For “Bronies.” It’s Magic.
What happens when you search YouTube for the word “Bronies”, you ask? First you get a listing of videos about Bronies. Then something magical happens. It’s another aspect of YouTube’s Geek Week, which also brought us yesterday’s impromptu games of Missile Command. I’ve been watching it for 10 minutes now. I should probably just boot…
By Mike Fahey Published August 9, 2013 -
UncategorizedWatch The Wonderful 101’s Epic Nintendo Direct Right Here
By the time you watch the Nintendo Direct hypecast for the upcoming Wii U game, you will definitely know when The Wonderful 101 is coming out. Hosted by Platinum Games’ Hideki Kamiya, this morning’s extended preview gave a deep look at the moves, tactics and characters in the upcoming action/strategy title. 101 feels a bit…
By Evan Narcisse Published August 9, 2013 -
UncategorizedConan O’Brien Plays Atari: ‘This May Be The Worst Day Of My Life’
Yeah, okay, so Atari games haven’t exactly held up. In the latest edition of Conan O’Brien’s “Clueless Gamer” series, the red-headed comedian takes his talents to old-school gaming, and the results are not pretty. Hilarious. But not pretty. At least Space Invaders is still fun!
By Jason Schreier Published August 9, 2013 - Uncategorized
Very Special Edition of Saint’s Row IV Costs $1,000,000
They’re calling it the Super Dangerous Wad Wad Edition, there’s only one available, and it’s exclusive to UK’s Game. It costs a million dollars. In case you can’t read images, here’s what’s included: Saints Row IV : Commander in Chief Edition A full sized replica Dubstep Gun A full day of spy training A trip…
By Mike Fahey Published August 9, 2013 -
UncategorizedHere’s How Pokemon X And Y‘s New Mega Evolutions Work
Yesterday we caught wind of a new type of evolution coming in Pokemon X and Y. Today we learn how Mega Evolution works, where to learn the technique, and which Mega Pokemon will only be available through a special launch day distribution event. Oh, and there are three new Pokemon at the bottom, so if…
By Mike Fahey Published August 9, 2013 -
UncategorizedFlashback: Kid Had 5 Minutes To Clean Out a Toy Store; Went For Sega
Here’s a little something to make you smile. It’s a video from 1993 featuring YouTube user Firesghts, proud winner, back in the day, of the Nickelodeon Super Toy Run. The Toy Run was a contest that the kid-oriented TV channel would run, giving one lucky winner a chance to run through a toy store grabbing…
By Stephen Totilo Published August 9, 2013 - Kotaku East
Playing Oculus Rift with Only One Eye
A few weeks back, I received an email from a reader who was blind in one eye and wanted to know how the Oculus Rift would work for him. I thought it was an interesting question but honestly didn’t know the answer, so I put it to the back of my mind. Then this last…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published August 9, 2013 - Kotaku East
These Are China’s Watermelon Kids
It’s summer! It’s hot, especially in China, which is seeing record heat waves. To cool off, some people eat chilled watermelon. A few kids are even wearing it. According to Xinhua, China’s largest news agency, the trend started this past July in Wenzhou when photos of a small kid dressed in a watermelon suit (above)…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 9, 2013 - Kotaku East
One Piece: The Japanese Water Dispenser
Look, over the years, One Piece has gotten some odd branded items. But even the One Piece jeans and luxury goods make sense, on some level at least. But what about this? You are looking at One Piece branded water servers that dispense Mt. Fuji mineral water. There are three different versions: “Cool Black” with…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 9, 2013 - Culture
Capcom’s Heroes Look Awesome as Samurai
Ever wonder how Capcom’s greatest heroes and heroines would look as samurai? Or ninja? Or geisha? Well now is your chance! Onimusha Soul is a Japan-only browser (and smartphone)-based customizable card game. Much like in the Valkyria Chronicles browser game, you build your own squad and battle against the squads of other players. But the…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published August 9, 2013 -
UncategorizedNothing Says Geek Week Like These Cosplay Superstars
It’s Geek Week on YouTube! The latest clip showcases some of the best and most creative cosplay that appeared at this year’s Comic-Con. So many wonderful outfits and talented cosplayers! I Just Want To Be A SuperHero – Cosplay Music Video [SneakyZebra@YouTube via Dtoid] To contact the author of this post, write to bashcraftATkotaku.com or…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 9, 2013 - Kotaku East
I Should Have Hated This Pervy Anime, But I Loved It
Midway through the spring anime season, I called Henneko: The “Hentai” Prince and the Stony Cat one of the anime you could skip…something which I will now take back. Because while there is much I would normally hate in a show like Henneko, all that is overshadowed by just how damn funny it is. Bad…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published August 9, 2013 -
Kotaku EastA Reminder That Next Monday Is Gonna Suck
Today is Friday! Wahoo! But next Monday is…Monday. Boo. And it’s going to be awful. In the above video (courtesy of Laughing Squid), little Yerin Park has an terrible, no good, very bad morning. Seems she stayed up too late playing on Sunday night, and her parents had a hard time getting her to bed.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 9, 2013 - Uncategorized
Rumor: Amazon Is Making an Android Console
One of the biggest retailers in the world is rumored to be making an Android gaming console. Website GameInformer reports that Amazon is readying an Android console for release by year’s end. The console will be bundled with its own controller, and Amazon will be making use of the Android apps already available on its…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 9, 2013 - Kotaku East
Oh My Gosh, Japan’s Animal Donuts Are Too Cute
Animal donuts! Japan has animal donuts, and holy mackerel, they look adorable. Delicious, too. In Japanese, they’re called “doubutsu doonatsu” (どうぶつドーナツ) or, literally, “animal donuts.” And recently, these cute snacks have been delighting those with a sweet tooth and a love of things kawaii. The two donut shops in Japan known for their animal rings…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 9, 2013 -
UncategorizedSo, Uh. This Is What Bathing In Over 300 Cans of Pepsi (???) Is Like.
Listen. I don’t know why this man is taking a bath in Pepsi. I don’t know how he could possibly be enjoying it as much as he apparently is. All I know is, oh god, why is it fizzing like that? Err, apologies for today’s off-topic being so bizarre and kind of gross, but yeah—had…
By Patricia Hernandez Published August 8, 2013 -
UncategorizedHoly Pants, This Massive Space Sim Is Looking Good
It looks as though X Rebirth, the impressive space-sim that grabbed a lot of attention a couple years ago, is finally ready to go. As the new demonstration video below shows, this game is… well, it’s incredibly, almost ridiculously ambitious. Look at it. Just look at it! Here’s a second video from Egosoft about the…
By Kirk Hamilton Published August 8, 2013