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Talk Amongst Yourselves
We can all be friends no matter the color of our overalls or our desperate need to kidnap princesses, as long as we gather daily to discuss video games in Kotaku‘s official forum, Talk Amongst Yourselves. Snufkin did a marvelous job on this Mario-powered TAYpic. I’d hang a print of this on my wall in…
By Mike Fahey Published March 6, 2012 - Uncategorized
How a Rabid XCOM Fan Became The Designer of Enemy Unknown
Sometimes there is such thing as serendipity. When Jake Solomon was in high school, he spent all of senior year playing X-COM, a classic sci-fi game series that is part turn-based grid battle, part strategic simulator. He loved the experience so much, he went into computer science so he could make games just like it.…
By Jason Schreier Published March 6, 2012 - Uncategorized
Don’t Compare This Guy’s Game to Zelda
The Legend of Zelda is great. And if somebody compared your game to Zelda, then you’d be pretty happy, no? No? While he is a Zelda fan, Darksiders II Creative Director Joe Madureira apparently doesn’t want his game, with its dungeon-based gameplay, compared to Zelda. That’s understandable, I guess—he wants Darksiders to have its own…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 6, 2012 - Uncategorized
Trying to Recapture that First-Time Feeling of “Whoa” in Borderlands 2
I’ll never forget the moment when Borderlands—a game into which I would pour at least 60, probably 80 and maybe 100 hours—utterly hooked me. I peered through my scope at a slow, stupid, posturing Bruiser and blasted him with my newly acquired electrified sniper. I held the scope view, and watched him spasm and jerk…
By Owen Good Published March 6, 2012 -
UncategorizedXCOM: Enemy Unknown Puts You in Command of the “Most Elite” Military Force in the History of the World
Not just anyone can defend the Earth from mysterious aliens in XCOM: Enemy Unknown. This is the “most elite” fighting organization in history, so you can expect at least some sort of written test, maybe a talent competition. It’s the price you pay for being the bestest. While I continue teasing Enemy Unknown lead designer…
By Mike Fahey Published March 6, 2012 -
Kotaku EastPirates, Plunder, and One Piece Gaming Booty
Hack-and-slash Dynasty Warriors is infamous for evolving very little—if at all—with each new iteration in the series. The biggest changes seen so far have been to either the cast or the setting. What was at first only about ancient Chinese warriors, now covers everything from Samurai to Gundams—not to mention badass manga Fist of the…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published March 6, 2012 - Kotaku East
A Plastic Model Wonderland
Holy crap, I love plastic models. I’m not very good at them, but ever since I was a kid, I adored building them. My favorites growing up were airplanes (I blame Top Gun) and World War II tanks (I blame cool tanks). Models and Japan are a perfect fit, especially with the country’s history of…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 6, 2012 - Kotaku East
This Alchemist Character Has “Angel Cheeks” and “Angel Chest”
Rororian Fryxell, the main character of Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland, is getting a figurine. Have a look. The in-store promotion for the sculpture promises “angel cheeks”, “angel thighs”, and “angel chest”. Amen? The figure is slated to go on sale this June in Japan. Read more about Rororina (and Atelier Rorona) over on…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 6, 2012 -
Kotaku EastJapanese BeatBoxer Takes on Donkey Kong, Blows Minds
Kotaku’s featured Hikakin before with his Street Fighter and Super Mario renditions. Both times were amazing. He’s back with a Donkey Kong Country beatbox. Likewise, it’s amazing. Meet Japanese “human beatboxer” Hikakin [Boing Boing]
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 6, 2012 - Kotaku East
Real Fruit Fuckers? Yep, Orange Peels Having Sex.
Who knew orange peels could have sex, let alone have orange peel penises? The above photos appeared online in Japan. While not as amazing as the banana sculptures, they are, well, something else. An enterprising individual made orange peel dudes from mandarin oranges. Then, had them do it. Naturally, the Yarnaika Guy popped up in…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 6, 2012 - Kotaku East
The Diary of a One Piece Virgin
I know next to nothing about One Piece. In fact, going into the newest Dynasty Warriors game, One Piece: Pirate Warriors, the only One Piece related thing I had seen was the movie Episode of Chopper Plus: Bloom in the Winter, Miracle Cherry Blossom on a date back in 2008. The only things I remember…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published March 6, 2012 - Kotaku East
Chinese Net Cafe Robbery Leads to Fists and Punching
Two jerks in jackets worked as a team to divert some dude’s attention in a net cafe and then swipe his phone. The thieves were able to snag the phone, but didn’t make a clean getaway. Other net cafe patrons noticed something was up and came to help the victim—and deliver punches. It looks like…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 6, 2012 -
Kotaku EastThe New Pokémon Movie Looks Like This
Like clockwork, every summer there’s a new Pocket Monsters movie in Japan. This summer’s flick is Pocket Monsters Best Wishes! The Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sacred Swordsman: Keldeo. It’s the fifteenth Pokémon flick, and it will hit Japanese theaters this July. Check out the trailer above. 劇場版ポケットモンスター15周年｢キュレムVS聖剣士ケルディオ｣ [YouTube]
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 6, 2012 - Kotaku East
Taiwanese Ladies Awkwardly Holding Xbox Hardware
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Holding hardware makes pretty much anyone look like a doofus. There really isn’t a “good” or “correct” way to hold gaming hardware. No, scratch that. The correct way is to hold it in your hands as if you are playing. But that makes for crap photo…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 6, 2012 - Kotaku East
…And Japan Is Getting a New PSP Color
Thought the PSP was dead? (Or was that the PS Vita? Kidding!) The Sony portable is getting a new, limited edition color in Japan. This is it. The color is dubbed Sky Blue/Marine Blue. That’s right, it’s a two-tone color. And it goes on sale Apr. 26 for ¥17,800 (US$218.48) as a value pack. PSPの新色，ツートンカラー「スカイブルー/マリンブルー」が4月26日に数量限定で発売…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 6, 2012 - Uncategorized
When the Rockstar Met the Nintendo Fanboy
Fanboys are awful. They can make innocent conversations uncomfortable. Just ask Japanese rocker T.M. Revolution. He is one of Japan’s most recognizable singers. He’s also the proud owner of a new PS Vita. “Just as I’d heard, the screen is huge, and it’s beautiful!” T.M. Revolution tweeted. “It’s also easy to use, and, yep, I…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 6, 2012 - Uncategorized
Oh Dear. Mass Effect 3’s Character Import Isn’t Working Properly
So earlier today I settled in with Mass Effect 3. On the Xbox 360. Popped my disc in, booted it up, went to import my character from the last two games (which I’d preserved over four separate consoles). At first, it went well! There he was, with his decisions and class choices in place. But…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 6, 2012 - Uncategorized
THQ Sued for $10 Million Because it Didn’t Make a Video Game
A few years back, beleagured publisher THQ signed a deal with Adidas to make a fitness game based on the German firm’s miCoach technology. The deal was that game had to be on shelves by January 2012. It’s not, and is nowhere to be seen, so either THQ forgot all about it, or there were…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 6, 2012