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UncategorizedLondon Comic Con Rocked By Musical Borderlands Cosplay Explosion
The Borderlands cosplay group hit up the London Comic Con earlier this month, andmusical cosplayarchivists SneakyZebra were on hand to capture the epic gathering of Gearbox Software’s biggest fans in motion. I love cosplay groups, because I always feel sad for the one guy or girl showing up at the convention as the only person…
By Mike Fahey Published May 30, 2013 - Uncategorized
Moneysaver One-Shot: The Last Great Playstation 3 Bundle?
It only does crazy bundles. Update 2: The bundle is back in stock, albeit for $27 more. Update: The Bundle is now sold out, but you can sign up to be notified when it’s back in stock. Click here for the current Moneysaver roundup Oh Sony, you’ve given us so much. From ads like the…
By Shane Roberts Published May 30, 2013 -
UncategorizedSuper Mario Bros. 3 Was Kind Of Different In Japan
You might have already known that Nintendo changed a few things when bringing NES platformer Super Mario Bros. 3 to North America—mostly to make it easier—but it’s still fascinating to see the changes presented side-by-side. This video, created by YouTuber Master0fHyrule, does a nice job displaying the differences between the Western and Japanese versions of…
By Jason Schreier Published May 30, 2013 - Uncategorized
Here’s what’s going on at Talk Amongst Yourselves, Kotaku’s reader-written blog: DanimalCart eloquently discusses Anita Sarkeesian’s sexism in gaming videos, DamsonRhee refuses to let Ghost Writer die (again), and SylverFyst shares some reader-friendly comics of the DC variety And you can always go join the voices talking about video games and life in TAY Classic…
By Mike Fahey Published May 30, 2013 - Uncategorized
Crysis 3’s new DLC is pretty. Nothing substantial, though: just a few maps and modes for multiplayer mode. Out on June 4 for $15. Full press release below. Grab your passports and get ready to suit up again outside of the New York City Liberty Dome, as EA™ and Crytek send the hunt for Rebel…
By Jason Schreier Published May 30, 2013 -
UncategorizedWhen 30 Helicopters Take Off At The Same Time, Bad Things Happen
30 helicopters in close proximity taking off simultaneously in the open-world tactical shooter Arma III does not end well. The game is still in development, which means you can expect a great manyfunny glitches, but YouTube user klusps’ video proves that you don’t need a glitch to have fun with the game — just good…
By Gergo Vas Published May 30, 2013 -
UncategorizedThere Is Nowhere To Hide When World War Z Goes Mobile
One minute you’re relaxing in an upscale coffee shop in the heart of the big city, the next you’re in the back of a moving truck, holding on for dear life as a sea of hungry humanity surges against you. This is World War Z for iOS and Android, and the situation isn’t pretty. Based…
By Mike Fahey Published May 30, 2013 - Kotaku East
Belgian Man Made His Own Samurai Armor
When Danny was sixteen, he started collecting Japanese swords. But after he saw The Last Samurai as an adult, he knew swords weren’t enough. He wanted his own suit of samurai armor. So, he spent two years of his life making one. Danny, now 42, is getting a great deal of attention online in Japan…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 30, 2013 -
Kotaku EastThe Lineup for This Tactical Simulation Is Insane
Banpresto’s Super Robot Wars games are famous for having a mish-mash of characters from all kinds of different mecha games and anime. Not only are multiple different series placed in the same game together with an amalgamated storyline that can be surprisingly cohesive, but the characters will interact and share events in a way that…
By Toshi Nakamura Published May 30, 2013 - Uncategorized
Several sites are reporting that an entry popped up on EA’s help center page for Mirror’s Edge 2, the as of yet unannounced sequel to EA’s 2008 first-person platformer. Unfortunately, the entry has already been removed. We’re seeking out EA for a comment, and will update this post should they respond.
By András Neltz Published May 30, 2013 - Kotaku East
On July 13, Nintendo is releasing a “quick charge” Wii Remote battery set. Priced at 4,200 yen (US$42), it comes with a charging cradle and a battery pack that apparently last longer than standard batteries and charges way faster. A ninety minute charge, for example, gives you 13 hours of play, while a nine minute…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 30, 2013 -
Kotaku EastXBlaze Isn’t Just For BlazBlue Fans
Arc System Works is well known for their fighting game series – in particular, the Guilty Gear series and the BlazBlue series. Now, they’re releasing a new adventure game that is linked to the BlazBlue games. XBlaze: Code Embryo is a visual novel set to come out in Japan this upcoming July. As stated above,…
By Toshi Nakamura Published May 30, 2013 - Uncategorized
There’s a New Mod For the Original Deus Ex, and It Looks Awesome
Modder Fastgamerr brings us Deus Ex: Nihilum, a total conversion mod for the first Deus Ex, Ion Storm’s landmark FPS/RPG from 2000. Oh, look. Deus Ex just popped up on my desktop. Fancy that. The mod, as DSOGaming points out, has been in development for almost ten years. It features a 7-13 hour single-player campaign…
By András Neltz Published May 30, 2013 - Kotaku East
Woman Shows How To Kick Ass at Work
This is Nao Nagasawa. She’s here to unleash fists of fury. And do so at the office, apparently! With Wong Kar-Wai’s Grandmaster coming out in Japan, website Movie Enter! thought it would be a good idea for Nao Nagasawa to show off how Chinese martial arts can be used in your daily life—whether that’s dealing…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 30, 2013 - Kotaku East
Devil’s Third Isn’t Coming Out Soon
It’s been nearly 3 years since Devil’s Third was announced. From Tomonobu Itagaki, creator of Ninja Gaiden and Jiggly Ninja Girls Galore – I mean – Dead or Alive, and his studio, Valhalla Game Studios, the apparently hyper-violent action shooter has had a rocky time getting made. So where is it now? Japanese gaming magazine…
By Toshi Nakamura Published May 30, 2013 -
UncategorizedRain’s Story Trailer Makes My Heart Hurt. In a Good Way.
Adorable, but melancholy and dreary. For the sake of my sanity, I really hope those two get a happy ending. Rain, Sony Japan’s platforming adventure, comes to the PlayStation Network this fall.
By András Neltz Published May 30, 2013 - Kotaku East
When Japanese Twitter Users Don’t Know Why They Drew Pictures
For the past few months, there’s been a cool Twitter hashtag circulating among the Japanese language Twitterverse. The tag is #なぜ描いたかわからないイラスト晒せ (Naze Kaita ka Wakaranai Irasuto Sarase), which translates to “Exposé of Illustrations I Don’t Know Why I Drew”. The hashtag is rather interesting because people continue to add to it, keeping things fresh and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 30, 2013 - Kotaku East
The Wii U Premium Set Is Now in White
One of the ways you could differentiate the Wii U Basic and the Wii U Premium bundles was their colors. Not any more. Until now, Nintendo has made the Wii U Premium Set available only in black (the Basic Set was white). But on July 13 in Japan, Nintendo is releasing the 32 GB Premium…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 30, 2013