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More Fuel For The Michael Jackson Sonic 3 Conspiracy Theory

While Michael Jackson had a close relationship with Sega, appearing in Space Channel 5 and starring in Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker, there have long been stories of his involvement in the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 soundtrack. Back in 2009, Kotaku reported that the rumor had been confirmed by Jackson’s composer and musical director Brad Buxer, who…

Horror manga Misumiso is getting a live-action movie version. Misumiso tells the story of Haruka who moves to a small town, where she is bullied by other students who burn down her house, killing her mother. Haruka then gets her revenge. The movie opens April 7.

Today Is Cat Day In Japan

In the US, National Cat Day is on October 29. But in Japan, it’s today. While not a national holiday (you still have to work, cat lovers!), the game has been marked in Japan since 1987. In comparison, National Cat Day was first celebrated in 2005 in the US. Why is Cat Day on February…

Cow Parts. Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan. By Jim Sheppard | Instagram  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! 

Foundation is a cute “organic city-building simulation” set in medieval Europe. It’s currently up on Kickstarter.

Descenders Scratches That Tony Hawk Itch

Descenders is a game about riding a bike. It’s also the closest I’ve come to playing a Tony Hawk game since, well, there were good Tony Hawk games to play. I mention a skateboarding game in this post about a bike game because, while these games have their differences—the number of wheels, the verticality of…

Kid Gets Swatted After Popular YouTuber Helps Him Get Thousands Of Subscribers

The past handful of days have been a whirlwind for Peter “Rolly Ranchers” Varady. In that time, the 12 year-old has gone from being just another kid trying his hand at YouTube, to someone with nearly 100,000 subscribers, to a swatting victim. It all began last week with a chance meeting. While streaming Fortnite on…

Pit People is finally coming out of Early Access on March 2. The Behemoth (makers of Castle Crashers) have been working on it since 2013. At its core it’s a hex strategy game with a quirky sense of humor, which is how it won over Mike Fahey when he played it last year

It’s Good To Be A Kirby Fan

Nintendo's voracious pink blob is on the move again

Assassin’s Creed: Origins’ Tour Mode Censors Naked Statues

In a striking departure from history, Assassin’s Creed: Origins’ Discovery Tour mode replaces any nipples or genitalia with sea shells. There was no nudity in Ancient Egypt, it appears. Take the Serapeum of Alexandria, a Greek temple which once stood in tribute to Serapis, the Greco-Egyptian deity of the Sun. In tour mode, you can…

The Quest To Make A Better Video Game Controller

Next time you play a video game, look down at the controller in your hand. Is it comfortable? Does it work well with the game you’re playing? Are your fingers all being used efficiently? If you could change one thing, what would it be? This piece originally appeared 9/27/17. About 10 years ago, after permutations…

Gwent’s Arena mode will be out February 28, the developers said on a livestream today. That same day will also see a new update and 10 new cards, which you can learn more about here

Metal Gear Voice Actor Reads The Mueller Indictment As Colonel Campbell

Last Friday, United States Justice Department special counsel Robert Mueller indicted 13 Russian nationals over a widespread campaign to influence the 2016 presidential election in an effort that sounds like a Metal Gear plot. So, naturally, the voice actor for Colonel Campbell has done a dramatic reading of the the more sensational segments. Mueller’s indictment…

“Toxic behavior doesn’t just hurt the individual it hurts our entire industry,” said the head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, during a keynote address at the 2018 DICE summit. He also touched on low morale following the launch of the Xbox One and the need for more diversity in the gaming industry. You can watch it here

A Game Where You Romance Your Companions In Battle

According to the 1983 hit single from Pat Benatar, love is a battlefield. In Roguemance, where every battle is a date, that’s not just a metaphor. In this game, you visit a tavern to pick up a companion, and then journey with them through some lightly randomized stages to fight monsters and get closer to…

My Favorite Part Of Dishonored 2 Took Place In A Spreadsheet

When last I wrote about Dishonored 2 I lamented how tough it is to play a game like this as a time-strapped parent, what with all the secrets buried in levels that feel designed to be played in one long sitting. I’ve now finished the game and am thrilled with a moment that made it…

Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light Star Ren Osugi Has Died

Veteran actor Ren Osugi has passed away from sudden heart failure. Osugi starred in last year’s Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light TV drama, which told the story of a father and son’s relationship in Final Fantasy XIV. Osugi was a highly respected and versatile actor in Japan. He appeared in Beat Takeshi films, such…

A Better Look At The Live-Action Bleach Movie

The first Bleach teaser only provided a glimpse at what to expect. The latest trailer shows a bit more, including Hana Sugisaki as Rukia Kuchiki. Have a look. Think this will be any good? Kotaku East is your slice of Asian internet culture, bringing you the latest talking points from Japan, Korea, China and beyond.…

Anime Director Causes Controversy With Anti-Semitic Tweets 

According to Anime News Network, Recovery of an MMO Junkie anime director Kazuyoshi Yaginuma has been retweeting and liking anti-semitic for years, but recently, he’s started making his views known in English. Kotaku’s Cecilia D’Anastasio called Recovery of an MMO Junkie her favorite anime of last fall. Besides Recovery of an MMO Junkie, Yaginuma has…

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