In Real Life

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.


May 21, 2012
In Real Life

The Two Juliets Reveal The Absurdity Of Cross-Pacific Commutes

Lollipop Chainsaw has two image characters: Jessica Nigri for the West and Mayu Kawamoto for Japan. Kawamoto is a black belt in karate, but Nigri has, I guess, a black belt in revealing cosplay.


May 10, 2012
In Real Life

This High School Student Will Saw You In Half

In the West, the “image character” for splatter game Lollipop Chainsaw is cosplayer Jessica Nigri. She’s great for events in America, but the commute to Japan is a little far. In Japan, the game needs a local image character, and a local is what it is going to get: American-born Japanese actress Mayu Kawamoto. Dressing as Lollipop Chainsaw’s Juliet, she appeared in the newly release promotional clip for the game. The 18 year-old is also putting in facetime at events.


April 6, 2012
PlayStation

Watch Lollipop Chainsaw’s Blood-Splattered Cheerleader Cleans Up

Cosplayer extraordinaire Jessica Nigri garnered the most votes to become the real-life version of Juliet, the arse-kicking heroine of horror action game Lollipop Chainsaw. That victory comes with responsibilities, like posing at parties during promotional events and making commercials.


April 5, 2012
PlayStation

Will This Concept Art Kill You Dead?

Goichi Suda’s next game is called Killer Is Dead. The game isn’t a sequel to his cult hit Killer7, but it does feature No More Heroes style swordplay.


April 4, 2012
PlayStation

Killer Is Dead Isn’t A Sequel To Cult Hit Killer7

Goichi Suda, the man behind No More Heroes and Killer 7 (above), is working on a new game called Killer Is Dead. According to the upcoming issue of Famitsu, Suda is directing this assassin title. The game apparently takes its cues from both Killer 7 and No More Heroes. Killer Is Dead, however, is an original game.


March 9, 2012
PlayStation

Lollipop Chainsaw Reveals Skimpy Outfits

Upcoming action game Lollipop Chainsaw features a slew of special outfits. Let’s have a look.


March 8, 2012
In Real Life

"Beer Soaked" Homeless Guy Crashes Suda Interview, Lasts Ten Minutes

According to a report on CVG, a Game Developers Conference session with No More Heroes creator Goichi Suda got a little strange yesterday when a homeless man (not pictured) joined Edge for an interview.


February 7, 2012
PlayStation

Do You Want More Lollipop Chainsaw Violence? There’s A Switch!

In the Japanese “Premium Edition” of Lollipop Chainsaw, players can switch between a “D-rated” version a “Z-rated” (think Mature) version. The standard version is D-rated. Watch the game’s trailer here, complete with sparkles and vivisections. [ゲーム情報!ゲームのはなし]


October 17, 2011
Nintendo

6 Minutes Of The Most Unique 3DS Game Yet

Guild 01 is not your typical 3DS game. It features four games from four different game creators. Here is some gameplay footage.