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February 20, 2014

Yes, Japanese people act exactly like they do in anime.

Yes, Japanese people act exactly like they do in anime. And Americans act exactly like they do in sitcoms. They're documentaries.

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Published on February 20, 2014 03:59

How Many Game Commercials Have You Seen with a Health Warning?

How Many Game Commercials Have You Seen with a Health Warning?

Be aware that this ad for the latest Harvest Moon game might make you barfy.

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Published on February 20, 2014 03:00

Fyi!

Fyi! "Necomini" is a product name.

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Published on February 20, 2014 02:17

"Necomini" is a product name.

"Necomini" is a product name.

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Published on February 20, 2014 02:17

Why Look Like a Slob When Playing War Games

Why Look Like a Slob When Playing War Games

In Japan, there are numerous "street snap" sites. They take photos of hipsters who hang out in cool urban areas to show what stylish and outrageous trends are taking Japan by storm. Well, now there's a fashion snap site for survival games.

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Published on February 20, 2014 02:00

There's a Cat Food Restaurant in Japan. It's for Humans.

There's a Cat Food Restaurant in Japan. It's for Humans.

My idea of a dinner out isn't being served what looks like cat food by a feline waiter. But hey, that's just me.

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Published on February 20, 2014 01:30

October 4, 2013

The Pentagon's Super-Fast Robot Now Runs on Its Own

Last year, DARPA unveiled Cheetah: a robot that could run faster than Usain Bolt. Now, the same team has managed to create a version that doesn't need a power cord, making the electronic beast free to roam wherever it chooses. Be afraid. Be very afraid.

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Published on October 04, 2013 01:27

July 25, 2013

Licensing company Harmony Gold is suing Hasbro, claiming a G.I.

Licensing company Harmony Gold is suing Hasbro, claiming a G.I. Joe/Transformers box set Hasbro offered at Comic Con infringed on its copyright for Macross, Mospeada, and The Southern Cross television anime series. Read more on ANN.

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Published on July 25, 2013 01:30