I think this is really about respecting the privacy and hygiene of others. It’s not really expecting everyone to follow a long list of customs, but rather a strong but rational reaction to a foreigner pulling a stunt that potentially invades the privacy that you expect when eating at a restaurant.

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I always find it strange when people sue for the right to use a platform, especially one that’s free; they make it seem like it’s the only place where they can do their business, which obviously isn’t true.

Mocking Alex is the best Alex.

I agree with this list. Danganronpa series should be added to it also.

People who read Kotaku win

“Crikey!”

That’s why I only play online with my real-life friends. I already know they’re assholes.

For me it’s less about trust (I do not trust many people) and more about respect. I play well with people I respect. If they do something to lose that respect, the effort that goes into supporting them as a teammate or partner feels wasted.

there’s more that you can spoil about a game than just its plot. We all know the plot. I can say that I’m pleasantly surprised at some of the twists and turns the game takes that feel super cool, especially if you’ve played Mario games before. Those things are what we’re talking about here.

Really, it’s come to this?

With the greatest of respect, as a person who suffers from mental illness myself, please don’t lump racists in with us. Racism may correlate with certain psychological conditions, but it’s important to remember that psychological conditions don’t cause racism. Racism is a value judgment that people bring to the world,…

Man, those are some Cheep Cheep enemies.

Hahahahahahaha.

Yes. But I’m also proud of how much we’ve evolved over the years.

See, this is the difference between just translation and a localization. That joke would have gone over everyone’s heads. Even otaku, since most anime fans aren’t Japanese sports team fans. Anime jokes? Sure, keep ‘em in. But reaching out of ones demo? Find a local equivalent. The spirit of the joke is still 100%…

It’s China. I doubt anyone’s paying Square to use these characters.

And now for a quick reminder for everyone that free speech does not protect you from freedom from consequences and that the First Amendment only protects you from the government censoring your speech, private organizations can and will punish you for saying racist shit like this. This is because these organizations…

You would think if they were doing a Metroid Prime 3 figure it would have the phazon thing on her chest.

I have been silent Kotaku reader for years but today i made account here to appreciate Jason on this wonderful story, excellent work Jason keep it up.