Aaaaaaaand THIS, happy Democrats, is the kind of talk that loses you election after election.#offtopic
Have you seen Machinima's YouTube suggestion bar? It's full of reply whore spam with thumbnails of an arrow pointing at their gross breasts.#offtopic

There’s a Long Weekend Coming Up. What Are You Gonna Play?

May 25, 2012 – Hey there, Kotaku. I don't know if you're as excited about the long weekend as I am, but if you are, you must be really excited. The weather should be lovely, the days have gotten long; More »



The Creator of The Wire Says Buffy Was The Better Show

May 24, 2012 – Hello, Kotaku. Here again, an open thread with a focus: Last night was the Cos, tonight, it's Buffy vs. Omar! David Simon, the man who created The Wire (aka The Official Best TV Show Ever Made), now has a blog. More »



Chocolate Cake for Breakfast!

May 23, 2012 – Hello there, Kotaku. We had a crazy day today, and I haven't been able to accumulate links for you. So instead, here, have one of my favorite stand-up routines ever. More »



As Always, You Had Me At "Dog Riding a Bike"

May 22, 2012 – I mean, you didn't even have to tell me his name was "Norman." Hello Kotaku, and welcome to Tuesday's open thread. I always used to like Tuesdays because even though the weekend is far away, 'Rescue 911' was on. More »



60% of the Time, It Works Every Time

May 21, 2012 – You know what they say about Sex Panther... Hi there Kotaku, and welcome to another week under the sun. Here now, some things to read and maybe talk about. "The Real World" has turned 20 - Well that is quite a while ago. Our Father's Not in Heaven: More »



The Cop Who Can’t Be Stopped

May 18, 2012 – What a long, wild week it's been. Hello, Kotaku and welcome to your Friday night open thread. How are you? How was your week? Did you get some good video gaming in? More »



What Gaming Moments Would You Want to Live Out In Real Life?

May 17, 2012 – Hi there, Kotaku! Another crazy day has left me without a list of fun and random links for the open thread. So, taking the cue from another reader who's written in, we'll do another optional theme for tonight's OT. Scott asks, "What memorable video game moments would you live out first-hand, if you... More »



Damn Natalie, You a Crazy Chick

May 16, 2012 – Hi, Kotaku, and welcome to the Wednesday open thread. Let's have at it. Things from the internet! Revolting Snacks of America tackles the Hello Kitty Marshmallow Pop - "A disintegrating sidewall tire inflated with stale red-velvet cake and stored in a puddle behind the dollar store." The "Fuck... More »



Only So Many Flavors of Blizzard

May 15, 2012 – Hey, Kotaku. Today's been wild, and I've been unable to track down the requisite number of random off-topic things for you to discuss. So instead, let's pick an optional theme for tonight's open thread. More »



The Name’s Gambit; Remember It

May 14, 2012 – Hello camp Kotaku, and welcome to another Open Thread. If you're reading this, it's probably 10:40 PM EST, which means only 5.3 more hours until Diablo III unlocks. Well, 5.3 hours and one minute. (Or yes, if you want to be "more accurate," 5 Hours and 21 minutes.) While you're waiting, take some... More »



You Snow Nothing, Jon Know

May 11, 2012 – Hello, Kotaku. It's week's end, and so here we are, ready to go out, be social, see people... and clear the decks before the spring video game rush arrives next week. Are you planning on getting Diablo III? More »



Goodbye Leslie, Goodbye Ron? Goodbye Liz and Jack?

May 10, 2012 – I sure hope not! Hi there Kotaku, and welcome to your Thursday night open thread. We're almost there! We're almost to the weekend! Can you smell it? Can you smell the weekend? It smells like... More »



No, What Does "Exacerbate" Mean?

May 9, 2012 – Hello Kotaku. We're at that midway point again, where the beginning of the week becomes the end of the week, and round and round we go. Welcome to the open thread. More »



Splinter Cell: Underpants Double Agent

May 8, 2012 – Hello again, Kotaku. Happy Tuesday. It's been a lovely one in San Francisco, and I hope it's been nice near you, too. Here now, some things from around the internet for you to peruse and discuss. RIP, Maurice Sendak - I hope you've found your way to where the wild things truly are. More »



Is That a Bomb in Your Underpants, Or Are You Just Happy to Be a Terrorist

May 7, 2012 – Hello there, Kotaku. It's a new week, and with a new week comes a whole bunch of new stuff to chat about in the Open Thread. Here as always, are some things for you to chat about. These guys have make "frequent flyer" seem like a huge understatement - They also make Clooney's character in Up in... More »



Listen All Y’all

May 4, 2012 – Hi there, Kotaku. It's the end of a long week. It's spring! It's warm! Let's go out and have a good time. Before that, maybe you want to engage in some commenting. More »



Into Each Generation, A Slayer Is Born

May 3, 2012 – Hello Kotaku. Welcome to your Thursday night open thread. Who's this sitting next to me? Oh, that's just Mr. Pointy. Say hello to the readers, Mr. Pointy! Here, from the internet, are some things to talk about. Man, I can't believe this is official Obama merch - Also, I want one. If Aaron... More »



A Little Less Conversation, A Little More Dolph Lundgren Action

May 2, 2012 – That one's for you, Kotaku. Hope you're having a great Wednesday! Welcome to the open-thread. If you've watched that video (and you should), here are some other things you might read and talk about. Space is never anything less than amazing - Wow! A pretty hilarious version of the Pledge of... More »



Hard-Hearted Harbinger of Haggis

May 1, 2012 – Greetings, Kotaku! Welcome to the Tuesday open-thread. It's been a busy day 'round Kotaku way, and I've been unable to amass the requisite amount of off-topic links for you to read and gab about. More »


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