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NSFW: Mario Shouldn’t Have To Put Up With This
Mario has endured many trials over the decades. Fire. Monsters. Bad mushrooms. And he’s overcome them all. But racism? That’s something else entirely (click through for the NSFW punchline). By the always-excellent John “Waffle House Ninja” Pading. As seen on 1UP, via 4CR
By Luke Plunkett Published November 17, 2010 - Uncategorized
Japan’s Stocking Queen Goes Camo For Black Ops
Never one to turn down a promotional event, Japanese celebrity Uno Kanda gets down and dirty for Call of Duty: Black Ops. The model-turned-actress-turned-fashion designer is best known for her pantyhose and underwear designs. That, and having an obscene number of wedding ceremonies. Call of Duty: Black Ops might be the biggest game launch ever…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 17, 2010 - Uncategorized
Thousands Of Years Of Time Travel, All In One Spot
Normal calendars show twelve months of the year, have some public holidays and pictures of either puppies, paintings or boobs. Booooring. We prefer ones that feature thousands of months, Chrono Trigger and Timesplitters. Graphic designer Alex Griendling, whose Left 4 Dead “movie” poster we featured a few months back, has now made this, the 2011…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 17, 2010 - Uncategorized
Report: There’s A New Sakura Wars
Sega’s role-playing game series Sakura Wars is apparently getting a new game. Excited? Don’t be. According to online reports, the new Sakura Wars will be a browser game for domestic release in Japan. This is the second Sega franchise this fall to end up as a browser-type game. Sakura Wars debuted in 1996 on the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 17, 2010 - Uncategorized
We Would Never Play A Game Set In Bullcrapistan
Six Days In Fallujah, a game based on the recent war in Iraq, was deemed too controversial by its publishers Konami and dropped. Developers Atomic Games still hope it’ll see a release. Some day. Despite languishing incomplete and without backing from a publisher to finish the project, Peter Tamte, Atomic’s president, believes that the artistic…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 17, 2010 - Uncategorized
Not A Nun, Not A Schoolgirl, We Were Wrong
The 3rd Birthday’s protagonist Aya Brea is getting a whole host of embarrassing costumes: torn jeans, ripped stockings and a maid outfit. Her latest costume isn’t anything to be ashamed of though. It’s far too badass for that. This is the character’s “knight costume” that Aya is able to snag in an in-game antique shop.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 17, 2010 - Uncategorized
How To Hack Kinect
You’ve seen the kind of cool stuff people can get up to when they hack their Kinect. Now you can too, with this simple rather complex guide. Adafruit, the team behind the recent “bounty” on hacking Microsoft’s new motion-sensing peripheral, have posted an in-depth and incredibly technical guide on how to get the camera doing…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 17, 2010 -
UncategorizedA Visual Guide To Star Battalion
While this is the Japanese version of the game (the U.S. version is in English, of course), this clip does a good job of showing how the game’s command inputs are carried out. Star Battalion does offer online multiplayer — a feature I was not able to test as I couldn’t find a host. The…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 17, 2010 - Uncategorized
Got $6,000? Like Rubber Suits?
Good news, you’re in luck. Japanese costume maker Cospatio is selling order-made Neon Genesis Evangelion “plug suits” Eva pilots wear. And boy, they’re expensive. There are order-made Rei Ayanami, Asuka Langley Soryu and Mari Makinami Illustrious plug suits. Each is priced at ¥553,350 (US$6,632) with tax and look way better than the Evangelion wetsuit idol…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 17, 2010 - Uncategorized
Play Minecraft On Your Fridge
And I don’t mean on one of those fancy fridges with the computer screens on them. I mean play PC indie smash hit Minecraft on a normal, everyday refrigerator, with this handy magnet set. At just $10 for 64 tiles, it’s a steal for those who feel the need to mine the crap out of…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 17, 2010 - Uncategorized
In 2010, Japan Went Mad For Game Addiction, Dog Politics and Outer Space
Publisher Jiyu Kokuminsha (via Pink Tentacle) revealed its annual list of the sixty most important Japanese words or phrases of 2010 that sum up the year’s trends and events. From this list, the top ten will be selected and made public early next month. Here is a sampling: リア充 (ria-juu) This means “reality-filled” and is…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 17, 2010 - Uncategorized
Why The Hell Does The PS3 Need Another Movie Service?
In North America, the PlayStation 3 currently plays host to Netflix, Hulu and Sony’s own Video Marketplace. Now, Sony has decided to offer another video delivery service, bringing VUDU to American PS3s. VUDU is a video marketplace that lets PS3 owners rent or purchase movies by streaming them. And while it may seem farcical to…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 17, 2010 - Uncategorized
Korean Kid Murders Mother Then Kills Himself Over “Internet Games”
A sad reminder tonight that video games don’t always end up in good times: a 15 year-old boy from South Korea has murdered his mother then killed himself following “a fight over Internet games”. The boy, from Busan in Korea’s south-east, got into an argument on Monday night with his mother when she “scolded” him…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 17, 2010 -
UncategorizedAre You Good Enough At Gran Turismo To Race A Real Car?
Having previously been restricted to Europe and Australasia, the Gran Turismo Academy is now open to North Americans as well. What this means is that the best GT5 players can now compete for a spot on a real race team. Sounds bananas, but that’s exactly how it works, and has worked in PAL territories for…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 17, 2010 - Uncategorized
Under The Weather
Hey, Kotaku. You want to engage in a little off-topic conversation to close out the night? Sadly, I won’t be joining you. I’m calling in sick. I’ve been feverish and achy all day—and not just from strenuous sessions with PlayStation Move game The Fight: Lights Out—and it’s time for me to check out. I’m going…
By Michael McWhertor Published November 16, 2010 -
UncategorizedThe Coolest Way To Play A Game Boy Game Is With A Samurai Sword
It may not be the most efficient way, but this demonstration of how to play the Game Boy Advance version of Rhythm Heaven with a laser and a Japanese sword is definitely the most impressive. Originally uploaded to Japanese video site Nico Nico Douga earlier this year, this video of a man playing mini-game “Samurai…
By Michael McWhertor Published November 16, 2010 - Uncategorized
Super Meat Boy For Steam Tastes Like Headcrab
The Steam version of brutal platformer Super Meat Boy has been infested with Half-Life Headcrabs, the latest addition to the list of playable cameos in Team Meat’s guest star-rich video game. The alien spawn that makes men into zombies in Valve’s Half-Life series replaces Gish as the first unlockable character in the Steam version of…
By Michael McWhertor Published November 16, 2010 - Uncategorized
You Could Own The Worst King Koopa Costume Ever
Super Mario Bros. The Movie may be one of the worst video game film adaptations of all time, but for those who love to revel in its awfulness, perhaps this King Koopa costume should be part of your collection. Movie memorabilia auction house Julien’s Live is offering bidders the chance to take home this, one…
By Michael McWhertor Published November 16, 2010 - Uncategorized
Strike Ewoks Down With All Of Your Hatred In The Force Unleashed II Add-on
Good. Goooood. I can feel three decades worth of your Ewok anger. Take your copy of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II and electrocute those Endor teddy bears and your journey towards the dark side will be complete! LucasArts may be making up for the so-so Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II by sending series…
By Michael McWhertor Published November 16, 2010 - Uncategorized
PlayStation Store Update: Crazy Taxis & Sands of Time
Could this be one of the best weeks ever for the PlayStation Store? I mean, it does have a fresh serving of Peggle in it, so it starts with that advantage. What else have we got? As the headline suggests, PSN ports of Dreamcast game Crazy Taxi and PlayStation 2 game Prince of Persia: The…
By Michael McWhertor Published November 16, 2010