hong kong
In Real Life

Images Of This Skyscraper City Will Blow Your Friggin’ Mind

To say Hong Kong is crowded is an understatement. Over seven million people are squeezed into just 1108 square kilometres. And boy, in some places it’s a tight squeeze.

May 17, 2012
PC

When Diablo III Doesn’t Speak Your Language

You will get online. It will happen. All these launch Diablo III troubles will vanish. But when they do, there could still be a group of players who are screwed.

March 19, 2012
Nintendo

Nintendo Says Japanese Newspaper Is Making Crap Up. Again.

Late last week, respected Japanese newspaper Nikkei (and seemingly Nintendo’s nemesis of late) reported that the Kyoto-based game maker would be launching the 3DS in South Korea next month. That launch would be followed by a release in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mainland China.

February 27, 2012
PlayStation

For The PS Vita, It’s A Long Hard Road Back To China

The Playstation Vita was released last week in the US, and while Sony hasn’t released sales numbers for any region other than Japan, it is evident that China’s “grey market” dealers are stocking up on Vita systems, games and accessories.

August 3, 2011
PlayStation

This PlayStation Move Knock-Off Completely Misses The Point

Hong Kong electronics distributor FirstSing claims to have the world’s first third-party PlayStation Move controller for sale, and it might; I just don’t see anyone actually purchasing it to find out.

February 25, 2011
Nintendo

Some Lucky Bastards Are Playing The 3DS Right Now

We’re still a few hours away from the official launch of the Nintendo 3DS in Japan, but as is the way of the world, the handheld has already been unofficially launched in Hong Kong.

December 16, 2010
In Real Life

Pink, Pika And Totally Fake

Hong Kong retailer Milanoo.com has this “Pikachu” costume available for purchase, marked down to a bargain ¥18,000 ($215). Just in time for… Christmas?

December 4, 2010
In Real Life

Disgraced By Sex Scandal, Now Endorsing Game Convention

If you type “Edison Chen” into Google Image search, you’ll probably see him singing, dancing and screwing. Lots of screwing.

August 11, 2010
In Real Life

And The Hello Kitty Shall Devour Thee

Employees flee Hello Kitty’s hungry maw at a Hong Kong exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of Kitty-creators Sanrio.

July 30, 2010
In Real Life

The Companions And Cosplayers Of ChinaJoy 2010

ChinaJoy, the region’s version of the E3 gaming expo, has kicked off. The PC game-heavy show is known for its big booths, booth companions and cosplayers.

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