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Kotaku EastGiant Bosses and Big Swords, Check Out this Chinese MMORPG
Sure the tite, God Slayer, sounds like the Japanese game God Eater (which is a bit like Monster Hunter, so whatever). This Chinese developed MMORPG runs on the CryEngine 3, and the physics look slightly off in places. But maybe it’s fun—who knows. I do like the boss fight in the above trailer. God Slayer…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 23, 2012 - Kotaku East
Thanks Tokyo Skytree, You Just Ruined Japanese Monster Movies
In Japanese kaiju movies (or giant robot anime), Tokyo becomes a stomping ground for larger than life characters. Cars are crumpled under their feet. Buildings are smushed during falls. And in the distance, Tokyo Tower is usually visible. But now a new tower, the Tokyo Skytree, towers over the Tokyo Tower. Opened yesterday, the Tokyo…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 23, 2012 - Kotaku East
Chinese Lara Croft Lookalikes Handing Out Traffic Warnings in Hotpants
A trio of young college students took to the streets of Chengdu City. Dressed in Tomb Raider-esque outfits and carrying fake guns, the trio sent “warnings” to illegally parked drivers by firing suction cup bullets. The publicity stunt was to remind Chinese motorists about traffic laws, but really just reminded me why Lara Croft models…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 23, 2012 - Kotaku East
That Fake Retro Nintendo Event Looked More Interesting than a Real One
You’ve already had a taste of the fake, one-of-a-kind game cartridges on display at Japanese indie Meteor. Now have a look at the event itself. As previously posted, the goal of the exhibition is simple: artists submit a cartridge for a fake Famicom game. It can be whatever they want, basically, meaning some can be…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 23, 2012 - Kotaku East
Japanese Vending Machines, Selling You Hallucinogenic Herbs for Sexy Good Times
Prior to the 2002 World Cup, hallucinogenic mushrooms were legal in Japan. They were sold in little vending machines at love hotels across Japan and funky little shops. Then, worrying about an influx of soccer hooligans, mushrooms were outlawed. These days, there are quasi-legal herbs. And some are being sold in vending machines and even…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 23, 2012 - Kotaku East
Let These Flying Dragons Wash Over You. In Crimison.
Upcoming Kinect-based game Crimson Dragon has a release date for Japan: It will hit Xbox Live Arcade on June 13. Crimson Dragon is basically Panzer Dragoon minus a letter or so. Don’t believe me? Watch this Kinect専用STG「Crimson Dragon」の配信日が6月13日に決定 [4Gamer]
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 23, 2012 - Uncategorized
Yakuza 5 Is a Brand New Yakuza, Ready To Punch Your Face In
Sega’s Yakuza games (above) are wonderful. They have great dialogue. Great cutscenes. And cool combat. Yet, they feel like PlayStation 2 games. They’re not—they are PS3 games. But they feel so last gen, due to the tech that powers them. That is going to change with the upcoming Yakuza 5. According to the upcoming issue…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 23, 2012 - Kotaku East
Remember That Chinese One Piece Theme Park? Well, It’s a Rip-Off.
Surprise! While earlier reports appeared to confirm that the famed pirate manga (and anime) was getting an officially approved One Piece theme park, that doesn’t appear to be the case. One Piece‘s publisher told Japanese site RocketNews that it has not formally approved the theme park, which now appears to be a theme park made…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 23, 2012 - Kotaku East
First Look at Dead or Alive 5‘s Lei Fang
Everyone’s favorite supreme ultimate fist college student Lei Fang is back for Dead or Alive 5 The latest issue of Japanese game mag Famitsu has images of Lei Fang and the outfits she’ll be wearing while fighting—in style. Have a gander in the above gallery. Dead or Alive 5 will be out this September. DOA5…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 23, 2012 - Kotaku East
I’m Serious You Jerks, Stop Vandalizing the Anime Statues
There’s a crime wave in Japan. The victims are famous and beloved, but helpless and unable to fend for themselves. They’re being violated and damaged. It begs the questions: If they are so beloved, why is this happening? This week, another Japanese statue of a famed anime character was defaced: Namihei Isono, the father of…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 23, 2012 -
UncategorizedLost Planet 3 Gameplay Footage is a Little German
Capcom’s German outlet has posted this lengthy clip giving us our first substantial look at Lost Planet 3 gameplay. Just skip through all the bits where German games writers are talking and you’ll see all the guns, snow and mechs you’d expect. Stephen played the game himself recently, and came away surprisingly impressed. You can…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 23, 2012 - Uncategorized
Superstars of Indie Gaming…Unite!
Coming together like a less muscular version of the Justice League, Steve Courtney’s INDIES, ASSEMBLE! brings together the stars of games like Braid, Journey and Minecraft in the one incredible image. It’s due to appear in an upcoming issue of Jumpbutton magazine, but if you feel like getting it now, there are wallpaper-sized versions available…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 23, 2012 -
UncategorizedLEGO Ghost Recon Looks Even Better Than the Real Thing
So, perhaps unsurprisingly, it seems there’s another decent installation in the Ghost Recon series. Which is all well and good, but where’s our LEGO Ghost Recon games? In fantasy land, that’s where, so in their absence we’ll make do with this awesome video made by LEGO superstar Kooberz Lego Ghost Recon Future Soldier [YouTube]
By Luke Plunkett Published May 23, 2012 - Culture
Some Kick-Ass Fantasy Images to Start Your Wednesday
Sean Murray is an artist who we’ve actually featured here before. But that was when I only posted images pertaining to a particular game, or franchise. Now that I’ve blown Fine Art’s doors off, it’s time to look at the rest of his work, because the stuff he’s done aside from Kingdoms of Amalur is…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 23, 2012 -
UncategorizedSephiroth’s Bad Day at the Office
Final Fantasy villain Sephiroth wasn’t always a bad guy. Like Michael Douglas in Falling Down, all it takes is one bad day at the office to send him off the deep end. It gets a little corny in places, but then, that’s half the charm! One Winged Office: A Sephiroth Song [YouTube]
By Luke Plunkett Published May 23, 2012 -
UncategorizedPromising Skyrim Movie Looks Far More Professional Than it Has Any Right Looking
“The Thief” is a short film that Chris Wood has been working on all year long. Sure, it’s yet another Skyri fan film, but this one looks notable for the fact he’s spent some money on it, and that it looks very professional. The actors? They’re actually acting, not grunting while plastic swords clash. The…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 23, 2012 - Uncategorized
Even Activision Executives Joked That StarCraft II Was Never Coming Out
StarCraft was released in 1998. By 2010, three years after it had first been revealed, StarCraft II still wasn’t out. If you thought it was understandable that fans were wondering if it was ever actually going to come out, it’s pretty funny seeing even Activision’s top executives thinking the same thing. Buried in the emails…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 23, 2012 - Uncategorized
Zombie Playground Turns Art Into a Video Game Starring Kids, Zombies & Rap
Back in 2009, Masive Black artist Jason Chan (who draws wonderful pictures and even Kotaku mascots) gave the world an adorable piece of art that, while not directly inspired by Left 4 Dead, certainly captured people’s attention at the time. Mostly because it looked like a Fisher Price version of Valve’s shooter. Fast forward to…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 23, 2012 - Uncategorized
This Man Wants to See the Xbox 360 Banned From Sale (And he Might Actually Succeed)
The Microsoft v Motorola court case that’s been bubbling away since 2010 seems to be heating up in all the wrong ways for the Xbox 360 manufacturer, with a judge involved recommending that the console’s US imports and sales be halted immediately. International Trade Commission judge David Shaw, pictured, has said he believes that the…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 23, 2012