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This PlayStation Move Knock-Off Completely Misses The Point

7:20AM August 3, 2011 | Mike Fahey

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. More »

Nintendo

Some Lucky Bastards Are Playing The 3DS Right Now

10:00PM February 25, 2011 | Luke Plunkett

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. More »

In Real Life

Pink, Pika And Totally Fake

3:00AM December 16, 2010 | Brian Ashcraft

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? More »

In Real Life

Disgraced By Sex Scandal, Now Endorsing Game Convention

12:30AM December 4, 2010 | Brian Ashcraft

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

In Real Life

And The Hello Kitty Shall Devour Thee

5:00AM August 11, 2010 | Mike Fahey

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

In Real Life

The Companions And Cosplayers Of ChinaJoy 2010

5:00PM July 30, 2010 | Brian Ashcraft

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. More »

News

Where Isn’t StarCraft II Launching?

4:00PM July 19, 2010 | Brian Ashcraft

On July 27, 2010, real-time strategy game StarCraft II is going on sale in over thirteen countries. There are more than thirteen countries on Earth. More »

News

How Computer Animation Is Changing The News Right Now

12:00AM July 7, 2010 | Brian Ashcraft

In November 2009, golfer Tiger Woods’ life changed forever. So did TV news in Taiwan. More »

In Real Life

The Gundam Unicorn PC Case

7:00PM June 8, 2010 | Brian Ashcraft

Computers are great. I love them! Gundam is pretty darn great, too. And, yes, they mix. More »

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Report: Chinese Superstar Zhang Ziyi Losr Squeeze To The Internet?

11:00PM May 10, 2010 | Brian Ashcraft

One of China’s most successful actresses Zhang Ziyi (Rush Hour 2, 2046) is engaged to Vivi Nevo, a venture capitalist and a hardcore online gamer. Make that was engaged, rumours say. More »