Real-Life Monster Hunter Gun Replica Is Very Long
This is a full scale build of the Monster Hunter Aquamatic “Longshot” sniper rifle.
Today, Metal Gear Is 30 Years Old
Konami released the first Metal Gear on July 13, 1987. Created by Hideo Kojima, the stealth game came out on the MSX2 computer and went on to spawn a successful and beloved franchise. Today, fans are saying thanks.
In Japan, Nintendo Announces New Nintendo 3DS Production Has Ended
The official Japanese site for the New Nintendo 3DS clearly states that production of the handheld is over.
How Ash from Pokémon Has Changed
The Pokémon anime debuted in Japan back in 1997, following the adventures of ten-year-old Ash, Pikachu, and their friends. That was nearly twenty years ago. Ash might still be 10, but he sure has changed.
Mario Kart VR Looks Nuts
I know we’ve already written about this, but boy, just look at this new footage of the official virtual reality version of Mario Kart that you can play in Tokyo this summer.
Doomfist's New Skins Are Cool
Doomfist, the newest addition to the cast of Overwatch, has some new skins and sprays that are popping up on the game’s PTR.
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Overwatch Characters Scrub Up Real Good
Remember how earlier this year a group of cosplayers did a thing called Underwatch, where they all—men and women alike—dressed like Overwatch characters in underwear? Many of the same cosplayers tried something similar for Anime Expo, only this time they went in the opposite direction.
Steam's Latest Hit Is A Wrestling Game That Already Has Nearly 2,000 Custom Characters
Fire Pro Wrestling World has been out on Steam for two days. Already, it’s got a roster that includes all the greats, from Shinsuke Nakamura to Andre The Giant to the consensus best wrestler of all time, A Bear.
The Best Sports Video Game Of All Time
The latest sports games are not always the best.
Today's Best Deals: Audio-Technica, Household Sample Box, and More
An Audio-Technica Gold Box, $15 household sample box with $15 credit, Cowin noise-cancelling headphones, and more lead today’s best lifestyle deals.
The Problem With Overwatch's 'Dive' Meta
It’s a new Overwatch match, a fresh start. You’ve got a good feeling about this one. But then you get within spitting distance of the point, and suddenly Winston crashes down on you, Tracer sucks up your health pool like her weapon’s a giant milkshake straw, and Genji chops up what’s left—all in the blink of an eye.…
This deeply unintimidating GameCube controller is precious to me (and one of the last functional ones I own). It brings me luck and joy and brilliant air dodges. And it has damned many Super Smash Bros. challengers in its long and hard life. Show us a your lucky controller in the comments.
You can now roast a delicious marshmallow in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. The new “Roasted” gesture lets you make a well-done summer treat, courtesy of Call of Duty‘s Days of Summer event, which runs until August 1.
EVE Online's Real Life Planet-Discovery Minigame Is Live Now
EVE Online has taken a step out off of the science fiction stage and into the realm of real-world astronomy: Right now, thousands of EVE players are digging through gigabytes of raw scientific data, scouring the Milky Way for evidence of distant planets.
Watch: Philly’s Real-Life Superhero
The first time Ariell Johnson imagined herself as a superhero was when she laid eyes on Storm of The X-Men.
Heavy Rain's Most Gruesome Scene Is Still Gut-Wrenching
In preparation for the upcoming narrative game Detroit, I’ve been streaming David Cage’s 2010 crime thriller Heavy Rain over the last two weeks on Kotaku’s Twitch channel. Last night, we reached the game’s most iconic and brutal scene.
StarCraft II's Nova Expansion Is Like The StarCraft: Ghost We Never Got
One of the great tragedies in video game history is the demise of StarCraft: Ghost, a game that spent nearly a decade in development hell before fizzling completely. Although we’ll likely never play that game, there exists a decent substitute inside of a game Blizzard did release—StarCraft II.
Buy Three Months of Xbox Live Gold, Get a $10 Xbox Gift Card
Xbox Live Gold discounts aren’t as commonplace as they used to be, but if your account is expiring soon, Amazon will toss in a bonus $10 Xbox gift credit (expires at the end of July) when you purchase a three month membership code. Just note that this only works on the digital memberships, not the cards.
