Shared from io9There's Now a Futurama Version of That Brilliant Simpsons Quote Search EngineJames Whitbrook8/08/16 6:25pm18247EditUnsharePromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkRemember Frinkiac, the amazing database that lets you search for thousands of iconic Simpsons quotes for the perfect screencap? And then let you gif them, rendering the need for actual language in internet communication null and void? Well, now it has a Futurama-flavored sibling. With blackjack and hookers!
Unofficial Totoro GIFs Make The Internet A Better PlaceBrian Ashcraft7/22/16 5:30am3121EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkThese are not official GIFs. They were made by Australian animator CL Terry, and they are terrific.
Your Selfie Game Is Too Strong, Just Cause 3Gergo Vas3/23/16 9:20am2216EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkReal-time cutscenes are much better when something unexpected happens. And since it’s Just Cause 3, JayGold’s footage, with a helicopter crashing into the ground in the perfect moment, doesn’t even seem like something that isn’t supposed to happen.
The Real Malware Messages Hackers Used To Leave On ComputersPatricia Hernandez2/05/16 5:00pm5214EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkThe 80s and 90s were a different time, especially when it comes to computer viruses. It’s pretty cool to look back now, when we’re safe from being infected by these old-school nefarious programs.
The Beauty of God Eater in Animated GifsRichard Eisenbeis9/04/15 5:30am4711EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkWhile video game-based anime God Eater didn’t make our list for the five must-watch anime this season, I wouldn’t hesitate to say that it is one beautiful-looking anime. I mean, just check out these gifs.
When GIFs Meet Traditional Japanese ArtBrian Ashcraft8/20/15 6:00am5230EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkJapanese prints come to life when they’re turned into GIFs.
A Guide To Making GifsLuke Plunkett8/09/15 9:25pm75EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkHi fellow editorial staff members! It’s 2015, and the internet is full of gifs. Here’s how to make your own. Doesn’t matter if you work at Kotaku or are some random person who stumbled upon this post accidentally (hi!), you’ll get the same results.
10 Gifs from the First Chapter of the New Ace AttorneyRichard Eisenbeis7/31/15 5:30am255EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkSome of the most enjoyable parts of the Ace Attorney games are the crazy characters you encounter and their equally crazy animations. Here are a few of the best from the first chapter of the newest game in the series, Dai Gyakuten Saiban—in gif form.
Steam Game Turns Gabe Newell Into A Boss FightPatricia Hernandez4/02/15 1:30pm7226EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkYou think you can take on Gabe Newell? Good luck!
That Monday FeelingLuke Plunkett3/08/15 8:00pm8220EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkIt's OK. A cup of coffee and grumble about local sports teams will get you moving again.
Patrick Klepek2/05/15 10:41am2910EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkIf you frequently use the recording features on Xbox One, the handy website Xbox DVR has added a neat new feature: the ability to create GIFs based on your videos.
Nathan Grayson1/20/15 10:30pm225EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkChildren of Morta—aka the most GIF-able game ever—is now on Kickstarter. If you need a refresher, it's a story-driven hack 'n slash with roguelike elements (read: lots of dying, but you learn a little something about yourself in the process). It looks gorgeous, not to mention pretty interesting. Check it out.
GIFs Make Monday BearableBrian Ashcraft1/12/15 7:00am14744EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalink Monday sucks. It always sucks. So here are some animated GIFs to help get your through the morning.
How Pokémon's Most Unorthodox Flyers Really WorkGergo Vas12/04/14 9:00am5813EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkSome Pokémon with the ability to fly, like the three-headed Dodrio above, just look too weird for us to believe they're actually able to do it. This is where Tumblr user Cheesyturtle's serious scientific explanations come in, in the form of animated gifs.
Japan Comes To Life in Retro-Style GIFsBrian Ashcraft12/01/14 9:00am10894EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalink For the past few years, Tumblr user 1041uuuha has been creating terrific animated GIFs that look like the most poetic Nintendo game you've never played.
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire's New Mega Pokémon, In GIFsPatricia Hernandez11/20/14 4:30pm13312EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkOmega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire release for the 3DS tomorrow, and to celebrate that, here's a trailer that goes over every mega Pokémon in the game...in anime form.
The Guardians of the Galaxy in Anime GifsRichard Eisenbeis10/31/14 7:30am1423EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkIn Japan, there is currently an anime airing where the Avengers have basically been trapped in Poké Balls by Loki. To tie in with the recent movie, the Guardians of the Galaxy showed up in all their anime glory. And even though the anime isn't available outside of Japan, there’s no need to worry: I come bearing gifs!
If A Game Looks This Good In GIFs, It's Doing Something RightChris Person10/06/14 8:00pm7324EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkI am a man of simple tastes. I like games with fluid animation, and I like making animated GIFs. When I get to combine those two things, boy howdy am I a happy camper.
The Best and Worst Taunts In The New Smash Bros.Patricia Hernandez9/19/14 6:00pm2128EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkTaunting is an important part of any multiplayer game—and Smash Bros. is full of taunts. In fact, every character has a handful of taunts, all of which you can look at right here.
Spinning LEGO Rotor Is Brilliant On So Many LevelsGergo Vas9/12/14 8:30am1510EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalink Those tiny soccer balls and basketballs are in good hands. Famous for his crazy Lego Technic builds, Akiyuki Kawaguchi's latest—Tilted Rotors—probably isn't the easiest solution for moving objects from Point A to Point B. But that doesn't mean it's not brilliant.