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February 25, 2014

The Xbox One Can Stream Games Via Twitch Starting In March [UPDATE]

The Xbox One Can Stream Games Via Twitch Starting In March [UPDATE]

Next month, an update will bring the popular Twitch video game broadcasting service to the Xbox One in a way that home consoles have never seen before. It will launch on March 11, just in time for Titanfall.

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Published on February 25, 2014 04:30

Planking was created by an artist?

Planking was created by an artist?

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Published on February 25, 2014 03:50

Well, they are works of art, so...

Well, they are works of art, so... Here's Sakai in PingMag: "...a way to make the beans glossy by boiling them first. That glossiness is a means of showing the deliciousness of the beans visually. When working with beans, I form them like papier-mâché and apply some colours with acrylic paints. Though that part is faked, it is just to show their glossiness realistically."

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Published on February 25, 2014 03:46

"Bean Beards" Are the Best Fake Japanese Trend

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This is not a real trend. Japanese people aren't actually wearing bean beards for fashion. Shame, because this is wonderful.

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Published on February 25, 2014 03:30

Sounds about right.

Sounds about right.

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Published on February 25, 2014 02:37

The Perfect Beauty of Cat Island

The Perfect Beauty of Cat Island

In Japan, there isn't just one cat island, but a couple. And recently, one internet commenter visited the most famous one in the country and took some lovely photos.

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Published on February 25, 2014 02:30

Attack on Titan Live-Action Special Effects Look Terrifying

Attack on Titan Live-Action Special Effects Look Terrifying

Remember that Attack on Titan Subaru commercial? The ad featured giant Titans. Two of them were actors in scary make up. And the third?

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Published on February 25, 2014 02:00

Sony sold 322,083 PlayStation 4s in Japan during the console's first two days on sale, reports Famit

Sony sold 322,083 PlayStation 4s in Japan during the console's first two days on sale, reports Famitsu. In comparison, Sony sold 88,443 PS3s in Japan during its first two days when it launched in 2006.

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Published on February 25, 2014 01:30

Robocop Stopping Perverts on Japanese Trains

Robocop Stopping Perverts on Japanese Trains

As part of the public service campaign, Robocop is doing his part to nab unsavoury perverts on Japanese trains. Your move, creep!

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Published on February 25, 2014 01:00

February 24, 2014

"Panda Dogs" Born in China

"Panda Dogs" Born in China

Not one panda dog, but three were recently born in China's Jiangsu Province. They're not actual pandas, but have markings that make them look like them. They're panda dogs! D'aww, so cute.

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Published on February 24, 2014 04:40