pix2pix is a program that lets you draw something in a box and have a computer turn it into a photo, using...well, magic. There is now a website version of it, and it’s both the most impressive and horrifying thing I’ve seen today.
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22 Feb 15:05
Turn Cat Doodles Into Horrific Cat Photographs
by Luke Plunkett
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21 Feb 22:39
For Honor Gets Female Armor Right
by Cecilia D'Anastasio
In For Honor, it’s hard to tell you’re fighting a lady until one of you is dead. Helmets and armor are so thick and so full that pausing mid-battle long enough to discern gender clues will probably get you stabbed. Padded leather, full plate, head gear, masks and mud-soaked boots, in the style of medieval warriors,…
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21 Feb 15:56
Somebody's Gonna Have To Choke A Pokémon
by Mike Fahey
DsiderSilly picture joke aside, I'm gonna need to see this thing in the wild.
This is the official art from Tomy’s Toy Fair press kit for My Friend Eevee, the follow-up to My Friend Pikachu. This is not how you treat your friends.
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21 Feb 14:43
Months Later, Some Parks Are Protecting Themselves Against Pokémon Go Problems
by Luke Plunkett
When Pokémon Go was in its prime last year, many of the game’s more popular locations were parks. And some of those parks got trashed. Understandably, if also a little late (at least for Pokémon Go), local governments are now taking steps to try and stop this happening again.
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21 Feb 14:18
Nintendo Switch Game Cases Seem Like A Waste Of Plastic
by Brian Ashcraft
Dsidersigh
Previously, we saw the Nintendo Switch game cases. They’re about as big as PSP game cases, but Switch game cards are certainly not as big as PSP UMDs.
21 Feb 13:18
Claim Your Nintendo Switch Account ID
by Cecilia D'Anastasio
DsiderSeriously, do this now or get stuck with numbers on your name later
You can now claim your unique Nintendo Account User ID for the Switch. Users who already have Nintendo Accounts may not yet have Nintendo Account User IDs, which explains to rush to claim one.
21 Feb 13:15
The Nier: Automata Commercial That Square Enix Censored For Japan
by Brian Ashcraft
Dsideryikes
There are two versions of a new Nier: Automata ad. One can be played on TV in Japan, while the other probably cannot.
17 Feb 18:14
NPD: The NES Classic Edition Was The Third Best-Selling Console In January 2017
by Sato
Industry-tracking firm, NPD Group, shared their January 2017 report, where it was revealed that the throwback mini console, NES Classic Edition, out-sold the Wii U to take third spot in console sales.
Read NPD: The NES Classic Edition Was The Third Best-Selling Console In January 2017 on Siliconera!
17 Feb 15:37
The Pokémon Mega Bloks Are Coming
by Mike Fahey
Dsiderthis shit looks terrible
More accurately the Pokémon Mega Construx are coming, as Nintendo’s pocket monsters become the latest license to join Mattel’s recently re-branded line of construction toy sets. Anything is better than Ionix.
17 Feb 13:44
Street Fighter II's M. Bison Loses To... A Toyota
by Brian Ashcraft
DsiderI've had enough of these, Toyota. You're on my shitlist.
16 Feb 14:13
Tell on Trump
by John Cook on Special Projects Desk, shared by Riley MacLeod to Kotaku
As the last few weeks have demonstrated, good journalism requires good sources. The election of Donald Trump, despite scandal after scandal, made it seem as if true and accurate reporting about public figures had lost its power to make a difference. But the tumult and chaos of the first month of Trump’s presidency…
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16 Feb 04:04
Remember How Bad The Wii U's Marketing Was?
by Jason Schreier
We’re nearly two weeks away from the Nintendo Switch, and no matter how it ultimately fares, it’s already surpassed the Wii U in one key area: marketing. And unlike the Wii U, people actually know it exists.
15 Feb 22:15
Zelda Producer Aonuma Says A 2D Zelda Is “Definitely A Possibility” For The Switch
by Casey
When asked if there was any prospect that the 3DS Zelda teams would be making a new entry in the series for the Switch, Zelda producer Aonuma replied, “Yes, there is definitely a possibility.”
Read Zelda Producer Aonuma Says A 2D Zelda Is “Definitely A Possibility” For The Switch on Siliconera!
15 Feb 18:39
First Big Fire Emblem Heroes Update Brings New Characters And Quests
by Mike Fahey
DsiderUnfortuantely (or fortunately?) I really don't like the designs for Seliph and Julia, so they're not priorities for me. Of course, I've dropped two rolls on this already and gotten jack shit. Such as it is.
Just when you thought it was safe to stop summoning characters in Fire Emblem Heroes the first major update hits, bringing for new sibling characters to the game, along with a limited-time series of Paralogue quests celebrating their family bonds.
15 Feb 13:27
Look At This Little Overwatch Action Figure
by Luke Plunkett
DsiderIf they make a D.Va nendo and it comes with the entire mech to put her in, I'll do it
My chief complaint with Overwatch since the beta has been the lack of Overwatch action figures. And while Nendoroids aren’t quite what I had in mind, they are certainly better than nothing.
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14 Feb 21:58
Fire Emblem Heroes Glitch Gives Everyone Demon Voices
by Heather Alexandra
DsiderAAAAAAAAAA
For many, Fire Emblem Heroes is little more than a fun strategy game filled with fab fashion and horny heroes. For an unlucky few, a terrible glitch has transformed the game into a terrifying nightmare.
14 Feb 14:31
YouTube Cancels Pewdiepie's Show, Removes Him From Premium Advertising
by Patricia Hernandez
DsiderAHAHAHAHA
A month after YouTube’s biggest star uploaded a video containing the phrase “Death To All Jews,” the service that once hosted that very content is distancing itself a bit from Felix Kjellberg.
14 Feb 13:15
Disney Drops Pewdiepie Over Anti-Semitic Jokes
by Nathan Grayson
DsiderI always knew this fuckface was an idiot.
Maker Studios, a division of Disney, just severed their deal with YouTube megastar Pewdiepie. They pointed to a (now-deleted) January 11 video in which Pewdiepie paid two men to hold up a sign that read, “Death To All Jews.”
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10 Feb 21:25
Some Fans Already Want To Bang Mass Effect: Andromeda's New Alien
by Patricia Hernandez
Dsidersigh
We don’t know much about the Angara, Mass Effect’s new alien race. That’s OK, though. Some fans are already getting flustered just thinking about having someone new to smooch.
10 Feb 19:07
Nagasaki's Beautiful Lantern Festival
by Brian Ashcraft
The weather might be cold, but late January and early February are one of the most beautiful times to visit Nagasaki.
10 Feb 18:57
In Japan, A Service For Video Game Coaches To Come To Your House
by Brian Ashcraft
DsiderThis can only end badly.
How would you like a pro gamer to come to your house and teach you stuff? A Tokyo-based company planned to launch such a service.
10 Feb 16:19
What Are Your Best StreetPass Stories?
by Gita Jackson
DsiderAll I remember is the time with that dude sending the pot-smoking greeting at some convention. And like, the millions of people who use that same Doctor Who greeting.
There’s a lot of reasons to love the Nintendo 3DS, but StreetPass will always hold a special place in my heart. This function allows you to swap Miis with other 3DS users who pass you by, and then use them in cute minigames. The anticipation of new passes made a lot of things more tolerable for me, especially one of…
10 Feb 15:26
Link's Full Name Is 'Link Link,' Miyamoto Says
by Patricia Hernandez
DsiderGod, seriously? At least be creative about it. Yoshisaur T. Munchakoopas is still a classic.
Did you know that Mario’s last name is also Mario? He’s not alone. Apparently, it’s an ongoing gag spanning multiple games over at Nintendo HQ, where they jokingly give characters silly full names.
10 Feb 15:23
Japanese Robots Are The Best At Putting On iPhone Screen Protectors
by Brian Ashcraft
DsiderI would tip this robot.
Don’t you hate the air bubbles? Or when you stick on the screen protector all crooked? Here’s a robot that aims to change that. Oh, and take your job.
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10 Feb 14:32
Oculus' No Good Year Continues With Hundreds of Demo Stations Shutting Down
by Rhett Jones on Gizmodo, shared by Riley MacLeod to Kotaku
DsiderSUCK IT COCULUS
It’s been a rocky start for virtual reality manufacturers in general. But Oculus—the company that made people believe in VR again—may be having the hardest time of all. It’s been a year of sluggish sales, PR nightmares and one big time defeat in court. Now, Best Buy is pulling hundreds of demo stations from its sales…
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10 Feb 13:30
D.va From Overwatch Has Become A Symbol of Hope In Real Life
by Nico Deyo
According to Overwatch lore, D.va is a pro gamer who serves and inspires her country. In real life, D.va’s role is starting to mirror her in-game persona, as she becomes a symbol of hope for women in South Korea.
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10 Feb 13:13
Konami Turns Bomberman Into Bombergirl
by Brian Ashcraft
Dsideruuuuuuuugh
UUUUUUUUGH
It’s been over twenty years since a Bomberman title has been released in Japanese arcades. So, I assume, Konami decided it was time for Bombergirl.
08 Feb 17:21
Fire Emblem Heroes’ “Choose Your Legends” Results To Be Announced February 9
by Sato
Dsiderfffffffffffff
Nintendo announced through the official Japanese Fire Emblem Heroes Twitter account that they’re revealing the results of the “Choose Your Legends” campaign on February 9.
Read Fire Emblem Heroes’ “Choose Your Legends” Results To Be Announced February 9 on Siliconera!