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  The Game of Thrones RPG’s Combat Does a Fine Dragon Age Impression

  You know what would be awesome? A game that played like Dragon Age but featured locations and characters from George R.R. Martin’s “A Song of Ice and Fire” series of books (now a major television series). Watching this combat trailer for Cyanide Studio’s Game of Thrones role-playing game, I’d say that dream might soon be…

  By Mike Fahey Published March 15, 2012
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  Final Fantasy Versus XIII? Oh Sorry, Here’s Kingdom Hearts 3D

  Weekly Famitsu hit the magazine racks today, and if you picked it up eagerly looking for more information about Final Fantasy Versus XIII in the interview with Nomura Tetsuya (more than just the leaked tidbits of info), well you were probably let down… But if you picked it up looking for information on Kingdom Hearts…

  By Toshi Nakamura Published March 15, 2012
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  This English Text Book Is Cruel

  Often, you see incorrect English in Japan. It doesn’t look natural. This might be due to a mistranslation or incorrect word choice. Sometimes you see stuff that’s totally correct—perfect. And then there’s this: correct, but oh so cruel. The English corresponds exactly with the Japanese—much to the amusement of many online in Japan. This excerpt…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 15, 2012
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  You Could Kill That Dragon Easily, If You Just Paid For A Decent Weapon

  Samurai & Dragons is an online fantasy game for the PS Vita from Sega. The game system is divided into 3 parts: dungeon exploring, territory development, and territory expansion. A somewhat standard game system with, er, unique art, what makes Samurai & Dragons different is that it will be completely free to play. Weekly Famitsu…

  By Toshi Nakamura Published March 15, 2012
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  Lupin the Third, The Hell Are You Doing with That Car?

  Lupin from Japanese anime Lupin the Third drives a Fiat 500 in the classic flick Lupin the Third: Castle of Cagliostro. The car is very much part of the character’s lore. No wonder Fiat launched a special limited edition Lupin Fiat 500 in 2008. That’s easy to get your head around! This? Less so. Suzuki…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 15, 2012
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  PlayStation Hacker Arrested for Drug Possession

  George Hotz, sued by Sony for hacking the PS3, has been arrested in Sierra Blanca, Texas. The 22 year-old was busted for possession of marijuana. According to website Above the Law, Hotz was on his way to the SXSW conference in Austin when he was stopped at a border patrol checkpoint in the West Texas…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 15, 2012
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  The Beautiful (and Bloody) Cosplay of Saki Hanamura

  Her work is idyllic at times. At other times, it’s risqué and racy. And then it can be downright gory. Say hello to Saki Hanamura. Hanamura is one of Japan’s most well known cosplayers and has appeared in photo discs with a variety of different cosplayers. Her work is equally as varied. “I like mysterious…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 15, 2012
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  Is Konami Going To Recall Your Girlfriend?

  Konami’s New Love Plus is a remake/upgrade of the virtual girlfriend dating game Love Plus, and was released to much fanfare this past Valentine’s Day. As a remake, the game allowed players of the original to import their save data to continue their virtual relationships, and as an upgrade, the game incorporated the 3DS’s capabilities…

  By Toshi Nakamura Published March 15, 2012
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  This $400 Steel Battalion Bundle Doesn’t Include a Tank

  It does include a jacket, helmet cap, and bag like Steel Battalion character W. Powers sports in the game. There’s also the game’s soundtrack and a book, too. All yours for ¥35,000 or US$420 via Capcom’s online shop for a limited time. イーカプコン限定で [4Gamer]

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 15, 2012
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  Report: Japanese TV Burned Old Man. There Was a Cover-Up.

  Japanese television can get extreme: people doing crazy stunts, people getting hurt. According to a recent published report, one network went too far. In 2003, late night Japanese variety show Taikutsu Kizoku: Un Noble Ennuyeux had an old Japanese man walk on fire, calling him “The Rambo of the Orient”. Fuji TV, one of the…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 15, 2012
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  These Are Not Nintendo Characters

  Nope! They are dressed as Nintendo characters, though. Koei Tecmo is putting iconic outfits in the latest hack-and-slash Dynasty Warriors game, Dynasty Warriors VS, as unlockable items. To be fair, only the costumes will appear in the Nintendo 3DS game, but look at that sample characters model Koei Tecmo released? Link gone all Dynasty Warriors.…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 15, 2012
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  Nintendo’s Great Logo Identity Crisis

  Ever since the conception of the Game & Watch handheld games and the Family Computer (NES), and the birth of Donkey Kong and Mario, Nintendo has slowly but steadily risen to become a household name. These days it is one of the most well-known and valuable brands in the world. For a brand of this…

  Erik Voskuil Published March 15, 2012
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  Kotaku East Starts Right Now

  Kotaku East runs from 4am to 8am Eastern. For more info about Kotaku East click here

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 15, 2012
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  One of the Split Personalities That Went Into the Recording of Mass Effect 3 Dialogue

  Actor D.C. Douglas, who played the role of Legion in Mass Effect 2 & 3, has posted an interesting look at the process behind bringing to life a character that doesn’t have one set of dialogue, but many Given the character’s introduction in the last game, and the possibilities inherent for him/it in Mass Effect…

  By Luke Plunkett Published March 15, 2012
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  A Cute Game About a Guy Who Fixes Clocks

  Jason Boyer, whose delightful Jables’ Adventure we showed you last year, has something even cuter on the way: Tick Tock Isle, a game about a horologist. And if you know what that means, you’ll know why this is so awesome. (Disclaimer: my grandfather was a master watch repairer) You play Strike, who gets blasted back…

  By Luke Plunkett Published March 15, 2012
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  Sega Might Actually Re-Release Shenmue in HD (and Skies of Arcadia!)

  After it hit an excitement jackpot with news of a re-released Jet Set Radio, Sega must be frantically digging through its Dreamcast catalogue for more games it can sell to a whole new (or, well, same but older) audience, because it’s now teasing HD re-releases of Shenmue and Skies of Arcadia The sailor-catcher and cloud-based…

  By Luke Plunkett Published March 15, 2012
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  Whoah, we Might Get More Mini Ninjas

  Square Enix has filed new trademarks in relation to the Mini Ninjas franchise. Which, very quietly, is one of my favourite games of this entire console generation. So this is way more exciting than it should be. [Siliconera]

  By Luke Plunkett Published March 15, 2012
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  Fans are Still Helping This Racing Game Look Amazing

  Project CARS is a fascinating…project. It’s a racing game that, while helmed by professionals (the team behind Shift 2), is also being worked on by large teams of fans. Reader FLX1981, for example, went and filmed a track he and a friend wanted in the game. After making the suggestion and handing off the data,…

  By Luke Plunkett Published March 15, 2012
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  Grand Theft Troll Turns Online Asshole Into Liberty City Murderer

  I don’t know what’s creepier, the face leering at everyone with the knife, or the wonky stick-figure body casually strolling around the streets. [thanks Jonathan!]

  By Luke Plunkett Published March 15, 2012
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  Go Buy Wizorb on Steam

  Wizorb is pretty damn great. It’s also now on Steam, and it’s 10% off. Go get some. [Steam]

  By Luke Plunkett Published March 15, 2012