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Final Thoughts In the end, while Shin Megami Tensei IV is not the game for me, it is far from a bad game. It has an enjoyable plot, a great back end, and a well thought out combat system. However, it is crushingly difficult and the visuals leave something to be desired. If you are a fan of the series or are the type of gamer who thrives on challenge, this is the RPG for you. If however, you, like me, would rather experience the story without hour upon hour of grinding, this might be one to avoid—unless you feel like buying the game-breaking DLC to go with it. … [Read more...] about Shin Megami Tensei IV

To ensure maximum embarrassment, Yoshiwara says to remove the mouse from the USB port, so the pranked individual cannot close the clip with a quick mouse click; however, this could give up your ruse if, after entering his or her password, the person clicks the "Sign In" button with the mouse instead of simply hitting Enter. … [Read more...] about How To Cover Your Co-Worker’s Computer in Porn

The holiday is for girls—and a good excuse for my wife and her friends to get together, have dinner and hang out. They even recreated a life-sized display, submitting sons and daughters for the dolls. It was really cute! … [Read more...] about Japan’s Doll Festival with Little Kids

Kotaku East is your slice of Asian internet culture, bringing you the latest talking points from Japan, Korea, China and beyond. Tune in every morning from 4am to 8am. … [Read more...] about Titanfall Online

There is one particular shot right as Kenshin and Sano storm the ship's deck that literally had me laughing in awe as the two fought dozens of men in an unbroken 30-second spinning shot—meaning it was all done in one incredibly complex take with no mistakes. If you love fight scenes without the Zack Snyder patented “speed up, slow down,” or remember what fight scenes looked like before the Matrix, you must watch this film. It will make your heart weep with joy. … [Read more...] about Kenshin

The Jump Festa demo offered two modes of play: One where you fought in a general field (the easy mode) and one where you fought against a boss character (the hard mode). I chose the hard mode and I was pitted against a giant Cyclops (the one seen in the first trailer). While this isn't the first time that giant enemies have appeared in a Warriors game, for Dragon Quest Heroes, they added some new elements into the mix. … [Read more...] about Dragon Quest Heroes