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Danny Devito Would Make For An Excellent Detective Pikachu

If you needed proof of this magic combo, Tealhollow1 on YouTube has created a hilarious video demonstrating why Nintendo should get behind this idea. As of this writing, 19,497 people have signed a Change.org petition. There are a number of us that feel as though Danny DeVito would be a prime fit for the voice…

By Patrick Klepek Published January 29, 2016

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Some Real Rules For Shilling Video Games On YouTube

Earlier this week, Kotaku was approached by a marketing firm working for the publisher Perfect World. They wanted us to help sell two of their games. And in the process, they inadvertently gave us a behind-the-scenes peek at what it looks like when YouTubers shill for game companies. The marketing firm in question, Reelio, sent…

By Jason Schreier Published January 29, 2016

Esports

2014 StarCraft World Champion Taken Into Custody In South Korea

The Korean e-Sports Association (KeSPA) announced this morning that 2014 StarCraft 2 World Champion and 2015 runner-up Lee “Life” Seung Hyun, has been taken into custody by authorities at the Changwon District Prosecutor’s Office in the South Gyeongsang province of South Korea. There is no official word as to the cause of the investigation, or…

By Rob Zacny Published January 29, 2016

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Thunderdome Is A Game Where You Play As A Flying Chainsaw Bear

This is everything that makes video games wonderful (and ridiculous.) In Thunderdome, not only can you compete against other players to try to murder as many humans as possible, you can also duke it out against other chainsaw bears, too. Judging from the footage, the whole ‘chainsaw’ thing makes up for not having full control…

By Patricia Hernandez Published January 29, 2016

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Cancelled Saints Row Game Gets Released For Free

Last night, the developers at Volition did something remarkable. They revealed a cancelled game in their biggest series, Saints Row, and then they set it free, releasing it to the public for anyone to download. The game, Saints Row Undercover, was originally slated for the PSP before Volition decided to cancel it. At first it…

By Jason Schreier Published January 29, 2016

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Suramar, World of Warcraft: Legion‘s New Zone, Looks Stunning

World of Warcraft’s next expansion is shaping up nicely. It just got a new alpha build, and while it’s still in early development, one thing’s for sure: Suramar, a new zone in the Broken Isles, is already looking absolutely terrific. You might remember a simpler version of Suramar from WarCraft III. It is the home…

By Gergo Vas Published January 29, 2016

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One-Punch Man, Summed Up In Two Minutes

Without Saitama’s cyborg buddy Genos, One-Punch Man wouldn’t be the same. He’s the one who gives Saitama’s life context and meaning. Also, he just can’t shut his mouth. The folks over at FimFlamfilosophy drew a short animation, and tried to summarize the anime series, this unique friendship and their love of punching things, by following…

By Gergo Vas Published January 29, 2016

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Happy 20th Birthday to the Best Duke Nukem Game

While you may or may not agree on whether it’s the series’ best, Duke Nukem 3D was still a very important milestone in first-person shooter history. Released as the followup to a pair of platformers from 1991 and 1993, D3D starred the catchphrase-spewing, muscle-bound Duke Nukem on a quest to save the planet’s women from…

By András Neltz Published January 29, 2016

Kotaku East

Five Surprising Things about the New Pikachu

Detective Pikachu sure is different from what we’re used to. Not only does the character solve mysteries, but he also talks. There are more surprises to be had. Via the official site for upcoming 3DS game Great Detective Pikachu: The Birth of a New Duo, here are tidbits about the character that stand out: 1.…

By Brian Ashcraft Published January 29, 2016

Kotaku East

The Official Hello Kitty Mobile Phone

This fall, a new Hello Kitty shaped mobile phone will go on sale. Where? Japan, where else. Priced at 12,000 yen (US$100), the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled phone comes with a rather small 1.54 inch screen. However, when you close the flip phone shut, it looks like a small Hello Kitty figure. This might be…

By Brian Ashcraft Published January 29, 2016

Kotaku East

Japan Is Getting Sake-Flavored Kit Kats

This has to be the most unusual Kit Kat flavor yet. According to NariNari, the country is getting sake Kit Kats starting February 1. There is sake powder between the chocolate and the wafers, giving the Kit Kats a delicate sake flavor. NariNari explains that the taste sensation will mix the sweetness of chocolate with…

By Brian Ashcraft Published January 29, 2016

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That Final Fantasy and Louis Vuitton Collaboration? It Exists in the Real World, Too.

First, there was a CG trailer with the Final Fantasy XIII character. Then, there was an interview. And now, Louis Vuitton shops are plastered with Lightning. There’s one word for this and that word is “surreal.” In Japan, commenters on the popular bulletin board 2ch have been uploading photos of Louis Vuitton shops and real-world…

By Brian Ashcraft Published January 29, 2016

Kotaku East

Chaos;Child is a Murder Mystery with Delusions and Superpowers

If I were to sum up in two sentences my experience with delusion-filled murder mystery visual novel Chaos;Child, it’d be these: 1) If I’d known how incredibly long Chaos;Child was, I’d never have played it and 2) I’m so happy that I played Chaos;Child Chaos;Child is one of the games in the Science Adventure Series…

By Richard Eisenbeis Published January 29, 2016

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Shibuya. Tokyo, Japan. By Jon (Eigotaku). JPGs is a photo peek into wherever gamers might find interesting. If you’re a photographer and have images you want to share, drop us a line!

By Brian Ashcraft Published January 29, 2016

Culture

The Art Of Life Is Strange

Life is Strange is, in its own way, one of the prettiest video games of the past few years. It shouldn’t surprise any of you, then, that the art behind the game is also very easy on the eye. Edouard Caplain works at developers DONTNOD, and the first images below are some of the stuff…

By Luke Plunkett Published January 28, 2016

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Two Final Fantasy Legends Now Working On A Mobile Strategy Game

Yoshitaka Amano is famous for his Final Fantasy art. Nobuo Uematsu is famous for his Final Fantasy music. The two are back working together on a new game, only instead of it being a JRPG, it’s an “an esports-driven mobile title”. The game’s called Super Senso, and it basically looks like Advance Wars with polygons.…

By Luke Plunkett Published January 28, 2016

Culture

Sorry About Your Vanishing Boat, GTA Dude

Today on Highlight Reel we have vanishing boats, tomb heaven, hostage rescue strategies, musical tributes, and much more! Watch the video above or on our Youtube page, then talk about your favorite highlight in the comments below. Be sure to check out, like, and share the original videos via the links below. Halo 5 –…

By Chris Person Published January 28, 2016

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Five Years Ago, Jonathan Blow Knew Just What The Witness Would Be

The Witness was in development for a long time. You might think that part of the reason things took so long was that some of the game’s core design ideas mutated along the way. But a video I shot in 2010 shows that Jonathan Blow’s focus was firmly locked into place even then. The video…

By Evan Narcisse Published January 28, 2016

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New Barbie Makes Video Games For A Living

Earlier today Mattel debuted a bunch of new Barbie dolls for the coming year. Among them: Game Developer Barbie, with her cool glasses and nifty headphones andergonomically sound standing desk Game Developer Barbie is coming out this summer and joins a few other new lines, a couple of which seem geared toward modernizing and freshening…

By Kirk Hamilton Published January 28, 2016

CultureCosplay

Heroes of the Storm Cosplay May Smash A Flail In Your Face

This is Glamazonian Rage, with one badass take on Diablo’s badass Johanna. For anyone wondering about the colour scheme, this is Johanna’s Heroes of the Storm look (note she even got the side-shave!). Photos by Photosnxs

By Luke Plunkett Published January 28, 2016