Jump Force Does A Lot Of Stuff Wrong, But The Fighting’s Fine

Newsletter Top Stories Jump Force Does A Lot Of Stuff Wrong, But The Fighting’s Fine [Kotaku]( February 13, 2019 [Jump Force Does A Lot Of Stuff Wrong, But The Fighting’s Fine]( [There are many things that bother me about Jump Force, Bandai Namco’s all-star anime fighting game. There’s the massive roster that has only three female characters. The jarring dissonance between the plastic, lifeless anime characters and the realistic textures of their clothing. The jilted gait my character affects while exploring the game’s expansive yet largely empty hub world. All of these things bug the hell out of me. Then I start fighting, and it all falls away.]( [IMPRESSIONS]( [30 Hours With Metro Exodus]( [Before starting Metro Exodus, I replayed the entirety of its predecessor, cult hit post-apocalyptic shooter Metro: Last Light. Exodus’ first hour felt like it could’ve been part of that game. I skulked around in train tunnels, got chomped on by mutants, and listened to underground denizens chatter endlessly about their...]( [KOTAKU EAST]( [Pokémon's Former Rival Yokai Watch Is Having A Terrible Time In Japan]( [In 2014, the popularity of Yokai Watch exploded in Japan. It seemed like Pokémon was going to be eclipsed and overtaken. For a time, it was.]( [The Folks Who Protest Valentine's Day In Japan]( [On Valentine’s Day in Japan, women traditionally give men chocolate. Each year, a group of protesters gathers to march, carrying signs that read “Pulverize Valentine’s Day” and “Making out in public is terrorism.”]( [Switch Reddit Users Are Making So Many Giveaway Posts, The Mods Had To Ban Them]( [In a random act of generosity, a user on the Nintendo Switch subreddit offered to give away a free game. Then another offered. Then another. Eventually, the mods decided they needed to temporarily ban giveaways, lest these gestures completely overtake the subreddit.]( [SPONSORED]( [Save $5 On Your First Order Of Everyday Essentials From Brandless (No Cart Minimum)]( [Brandless offers everyday essentials starting at just $3 per item, eliminating the hidden cost you’d typically pay with a retail brand. Select from tableware and non-toxic cleaning supplies, cruelty-free personal care products, plus non-GMO snacks and groceries, all starting at $3 per item. Use code GIZMODO to save $5 on...]( [Sony Says It's 'Open For Business' On PS4 Cross-Play, But Developers Disagree]( [In a recent interview with Game Informer, the chairman of Sony Interactive Entertainment Worldwide Studios said that the company was “open for business” when it comes to cross-play between PlayStation 4 and other consoles. The makers of games like Smite and Wargroove say that’s not the case.]( [Big Destiny 2 Figures Are Very Furry]( [Fancy toy company 3A are continuing to bring out some beautiful Destiny figures, with the latest being these very fluffy Titans.]( [YOU MAY ALSO LIKE]( [DEADSPIN]( [The Lakers Look A Delirious Mess]( [Gather now to review some things that happened in the Lakers’ 117-113 loss to the Hawks—yes, the 19-38 Hawks—last night.]( [THE GRAPEVINE]( [This Is Shots Fired: Jase Harley Calls Childish Gambino a 'House Slave' After Grammy Win, Repeats Plagiarism Claim]( [After Childish Gambino’s “This Is America” made Grammy history, scoring both Song of the Year and Record of the Year statuettes, it marked a triumphant shift for many hip-hop fans.]( [PROMOTIONS]( [Get A Quip Electric Toothbrush + Free 3-Month Brush Head and Toothpaste Refill]( [Quip delivers an all in one solution for brushing your teeth with replacement brush heads and toothpaste sent every three months. The brush features soft vibrating bristle heads that are easy on your gums and a two-minute timer with guiding pulses to help correct technique. Get one for $25 + a free...]( [JALOPNIK]( [The Used Cars That Will Save You the Most Over New Cars in 2019]( [More often than not a pre-owned model will offer more value than a new one, since it’s already taken the depreciation hit. While some cars don’t quite suffer from the same drop as others, a new study from iSeeCars.com reveals the vehicles with the most dramatic savings versus their new...]( [IO9]( [The First Frozen 2 Teaser Shows the Sisters Exploring Beyond Arendelle]( [Disney has released the first teaser trailer for Frozen 2, bringing back Elsa, Anna, Olaf, and Kristoff in an adventure way outside the chilly comforts of Arendelle. Also, there’s ice surfing.]( You made it to the end. Thanks for reading our newsletter! [Visit Kotaku]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Terms of Use]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( © 2019 Gizmodo Media 114 5th Avenue, Floor 2 New York, NY, 10011