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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 - Kotaku East
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 - Kotaku East
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 -
Kotaku EastReport: 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 - Uncategorized
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 - Uncategorized
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 - Uncategorized
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 - Uncategorized
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 - Uncategorized
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 -
UncategorizedFans 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 -
UncategorizedWatch Mass Effect 3’s Different Endings, See What all the Fuss is About
OK, just in case this needs spelling out, this will contain ENORMOUS SPOILERS. It’s essentially all spoilers. But if you’ve already finished the game, or more importantly have not, will not and still want to see what all the ruckus has been about, read on! This isn’t a definitive guide on how to achieve them.…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 15, 2012 - Uncategorized
Genius Turns Job Application Into Lucasarts Adventure Game
German Marius Fietzek wants a job at Tim Schafer’s Double Fine, who are getting to work on a brand new graphic adventure game. To apply, he didn’t just send in a letter. He made a video game. Fietzek’s effort, done almost perfectly in the style of an old Lucasarts adventure game (ie where Schafer and…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 15, 2012 -
CultureTotal RecallIn Which Jennifer Aniston & Matthew Perry Teach us About Windows 95
An oldie, to be sure, even by this feature’s standards, but still a fun watch. Especially when you notice it was put together by GT Interactive, the company which would later try to pass itself off as Atari
By Luke Plunkett Published March 15, 2012 -
CultureTotal RecallThere is a Fighting Game Based on Les Misérables
Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel Les Misérables is a literary giant. You’re probably also familiar with its long-running theatrical adaptation, which has been treading the boards for over thirty years now. But have you ever played the Les Misérables video game? You really should. Especially since it’s a 2D fighting game. The game is called Arm…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 14, 2012 - Uncategorized
Total Recall Starts Now!
For the next hour, we’re looking at the history of video games.
By Luke Plunkett Published March 14, 2012
