Brian Ashcraft's Blog, page 670
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.
How Many Game Commercials Have You Seen with a Health Warning?
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.
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.
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.
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.