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  Go Try Angry Birds on Facebook. It’s Different Today.

  Angry Birds on Facebook is now Angry Birds Friends, a re-naming that will either horrify you or launch a new Facebook gaming addiction. (Try it here.) The absurdly popular game is still free on Facebook, of course, but now it’s more linked to friends and operates more like Bejeweled Blitz, running regular multi-level tournaments every…

  By Stephen Totilo Published May 23, 2012
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  Lollipop Chainsaw Deploys Writhing Zombie Cheerleader Squad to England

  After spending months parading about multiple live-action versions of Lollipop Chainsaw heroine Juliet, the game’s marketeers dress up four models in cheerleader outfits and bad zombie makeup and have them pile on each other. I can’t believe it took this long. It’s marketing 101: before you even set your eyes on the product you’ll be…

  By Mike Fahey Published May 23, 2012
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  Talk Amongst Yourselves

  Welcome to Kotaku’s official forum, known affectionately as Talk Amongst Yourselves. This is the place where we gather on a daily basis to discuss all things video game and existential. Want to talk about new games, old games, games that aren’t even out yet? Knock yourselves out! It’s a Truth/Doubt/Lie kind of day here at…

  By Evan Narcisse Published May 23, 2012
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  Dragon’s Dogma: The Kotaku Review

  Reading about Dragon’s Dogma, Capcom’s latest title that ventures into open-world fantasy territory, is like viewing the game through rose-tinted glasses. Capcom is clearly trying new things that seem inventive. I want to love Dragon’s Dogma. I want to be able to support a game that tries its hand at something new, and hope that…

  By Tina Amini Published May 23, 2012
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  GameStop Inviting Gamers to One-Day Exposition in Texas

  GameStop is holding a consumer-facing exposition, “EXPO,” in San Antonio, Texas, on August 29. EXPO, open to the public, is an addition to GameStop’s annual employee-only conference. A number of large publishers plan to attend and demo upcoming games. [GameStop]

  By Kate Cox Published May 23, 2012
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  Diablo III Sales Were Awesome, But Blizzard Isn’t Sure How Awesome

  Blizzard wants to brag about how well Diablo III sold at launch. And they’re throwing a lot of numbers out there. They’re saying that it’s the fastest-selling PC launch of all time, saying that 3.5 million copies have been bought in the first 24 hours. Okay, great! But, wait, that number doesn’t reflect the people…

  By Evan Narcisse Published May 23, 2012
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  Far Cry 3’s Insane Edition Gets a Gloriously Appropriate Trailer

  Look, I’m not gonna lie: this is just a trailer for a collector’s edition of Ubisoft’s tropical first-person-shooter. By rights, it should be an incredibly, dull piece of marketing hype. But, damn if it isn’t pretty brilliant. Per Ubisoft, the Insane Edition of Far Cry 3 includes the following: • A 12cm Vaas Wahine with…

  By Evan Narcisse Published May 23, 2012
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  The Four Best Diablo III Errors You’ll Never Get

  Error 37. Error 3003. Error 84. After waiting 12 years to play Diablo III, your game might be throwing up all kinds of errors. But, thankfully, it won’t be throwing up any of these. Here are four Diablo III from the folks at Team Coco. 8 “Diablo III” Server Errors Worse Than “Error 37” [Team…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published May 23, 2012
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  Chun-Li: Who Wore It Best?

  As far as video game characters get, few are as iconic as Street Fighter‘s Chun-Li. She’s not only a player favorite, but also a fan one. Many a cosplayer has donned her qipao. But who wore it best? Let’s find out. In the above gallery, there’s a smattering of Chun-Li cosplay. It’s a small sampling.…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published May 23, 2012
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  Giant Bosses and Big Swords, Check Out this Chinese MMORPG

  Sure the tite, God Slayer, sounds like the Japanese game God Eater (which is a bit like Monster Hunter, so whatever). This Chinese developed MMORPG runs on the CryEngine 3, and the physics look slightly off in places. But maybe it’s fun—who knows. I do like the boss fight in the above trailer. God Slayer…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published May 23, 2012
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  Thanks Tokyo Skytree, You Just Ruined Japanese Monster Movies

  In Japanese kaiju movies (or giant robot anime), Tokyo becomes a stomping ground for larger than life characters. Cars are crumpled under their feet. Buildings are smushed during falls. And in the distance, Tokyo Tower is usually visible. But now a new tower, the Tokyo Skytree, towers over the Tokyo Tower. Opened yesterday, the Tokyo…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published May 23, 2012
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  Chinese Lara Croft Lookalikes Handing Out Traffic Warnings in Hotpants

  A trio of young college students took to the streets of Chengdu City. Dressed in Tomb Raider-esque outfits and carrying fake guns, the trio sent “warnings” to illegally parked drivers by firing suction cup bullets. The publicity stunt was to remind Chinese motorists about traffic laws, but really just reminded me why Lara Croft models…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published May 23, 2012
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  That Fake Retro Nintendo Event Looked More Interesting than a Real One

  You’ve already had a taste of the fake, one-of-a-kind game cartridges on display at Japanese indie Meteor. Now have a look at the event itself. As previously posted, the goal of the exhibition is simple: artists submit a cartridge for a fake Famicom game. It can be whatever they want, basically, meaning some can be…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published May 23, 2012
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  Japanese Vending Machines, Selling You Hallucinogenic Herbs for Sexy Good Times

  Prior to the 2002 World Cup, hallucinogenic mushrooms were legal in Japan. They were sold in little vending machines at love hotels across Japan and funky little shops. Then, worrying about an influx of soccer hooligans, mushrooms were outlawed. These days, there are quasi-legal herbs. And some are being sold in vending machines and even…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published May 23, 2012
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  Let These Flying Dragons Wash Over You. In Crimison.

  Upcoming Kinect-based game Crimson Dragon has a release date for Japan: It will hit Xbox Live Arcade on June 13. Crimson Dragon is basically Panzer Dragoon minus a letter or so. Don’t believe me? Watch this Kinect専用STG「Crimson Dragon」の配信日が6月13日に決定 [4Gamer]

  By Brian Ashcraft Published May 23, 2012
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  Yakuza 5 Is a Brand New Yakuza, Ready To Punch Your Face In

  Sega’s Yakuza games (above) are wonderful. They have great dialogue. Great cutscenes. And cool combat. Yet, they feel like PlayStation 2 games. They’re not—they are PS3 games. But they feel so last gen, due to the tech that powers them. That is going to change with the upcoming Yakuza 5. According to the upcoming issue…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published May 23, 2012
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  Remember That Chinese One Piece Theme Park? Well, It’s a Rip-Off.

  Surprise! While earlier reports appeared to confirm that the famed pirate manga (and anime) was getting an officially approved One Piece theme park, that doesn’t appear to be the case. One Piece‘s publisher told Japanese site RocketNews that it has not formally approved the theme park, which now appears to be a theme park made…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published May 23, 2012
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  First Look at Dead or Alive 5‘s Lei Fang

  Everyone’s favorite supreme ultimate fist college student Lei Fang is back for Dead or Alive 5 The latest issue of Japanese game mag Famitsu has images of Lei Fang and the outfits she’ll be wearing while fighting—in style. Have a gander in the above gallery. Dead or Alive 5 will be out this September. DOA5…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published May 23, 2012
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  I’m Serious You Jerks, Stop Vandalizing the Anime Statues

  There’s a crime wave in Japan. The victims are famous and beloved, but helpless and unable to fend for themselves. They’re being violated and damaged. It begs the questions: If they are so beloved, why is this happening? This week, another Japanese statue of a famed anime character was defaced: Namihei Isono, the father of…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published May 23, 2012
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  By Brian Ashcraft Published May 23, 2012