Mike Fahey

The Week In Games: It’s NHL Week, Everybody!

This is it, folks! The most eagerly anticipated video game release of the season is upon us, with thousands of fans expected to line up at special late night events to pick up their copies of NHL 15. Who’s excited? Also, Destiny comes out on Tuesday. Tuesday, September 9 Destiny | Ps3/PS4/Xbox 360/Xbox One NHL…

Every Cosplay Video Should Be A Musical Number

Videographer RealTDragonwas in my backyard last weekend, using the power of his camera to cause Dragon Con cosplayers to burst a rousing chorus of “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” More of this, please. Sadly I was too busy recuperating to attend Dragon Con this year, but having been part of the convention’s security team for…

Stella Brings Out The Best And Worst In Angry Birds

Feature mostly female feathered heroes and released alongside a line of pink-centric toys, one wouldn’t be blamed for assuming Angry Birds Stella is a game for “girls.” It’s a game for any fan of the series who wants to see how far it’s come — and the unfortunate direction its going in. There’s no doubt…

Real Life Disney Princes Would Be Horrible People

With the possible exception of Prince Ali (possibly not his real name), Disney Princes would be terrible people in real life, asBuzzFeed demonstrates. Watching this I’ve begun to realize just how much of a negative influence Disney movies have had on my life. They’ve planted unrealistic notions in my head, which I’m going to go…

Kotaku ‘Shop Contest: Destiny Nonvertising

Earlier this week Microsoft did not run an advertisementfor this week’s hot new release, Destiny. Something tells me our Photoshop-savvy readers would do an amazing job of not advertising Destiny. Let’s find out! I am referring to the strange Microsoft ad that popped up last week featuring the Destiny logo on a bottle of cologne,…

Angry Wives, Vicious Dogs And Other Super Mario Bros. Secrets

Did you know the odd behavior of the ghosts in the Super Mario Bros. series was based on the negative reaction of a developer’s wife to long work hours? Just one of many facts uncovered in Did You Know Gaming‘s continuing Super Mario Easter Egg Hunt. I’m pretty sure I knew the Chain Chomps were…

Sunday Comics: Winning At Co-Op

Welcome to Kotaku‘s Sunday Comics, your weekly roundup of the best webcomics. The images enlarge if you click on the magnifying glass icon. Nerf NOW!! by Josué Pereira. Published September 6. Read more of Nerf NOW!! Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich. Published September 1. Read more of Awkward Zombie Penny Arcade by Jerry Holkins and…

Kotaku ‘Shop Contest: The Next New 3DS: The Winners!

Followinglast week’s reveal of Nintendo’s New 3DS, I asked our photo manipulation-savvy readers to take us beyond that announcement to the next next 3DS. They did not disappoint. Well, most of them didn’t. The most non-disappointing entry of them all this week comes from Arch Duke Maxyenko, who correctly guessed (probably) that the only step…

The latest stupid mobile puzzle game I can’t stop playing. It’s called Diamond Digger Saga — that’s right, it’s a King game. Another bright and colorful level-based puzzle game with compelling dynamics that keep you coming back for one more damn level. It’s free to level 40 on iOS and Google Play (or there’s always…

104 Ways To Die In The Legend Of Zelda: Majora’s Mask

Not content to kill Link in 104 ways inOcarina of Time, YouTuber MasterOfHyrulereturns for another round of senseless deaths, this time in the simply to-die-for Majora’s Mask. I found death so prevalent in The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask that I never actually finished the game. Well, it was a combination of the death and…

The Joy Of Cheap Gaming Hardware

I love cheap gaming accessories. You’ll never see them proudly displayed at a big e-sports tournament or tucked inside gift bags at celebrity gaming events. They’ll never be top of the line, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be the best. There was a time, not too long ago, when me shopping for a new…

The Honest Trailer For Team Fortress 2 Only Has Nice Things To Say

It’s really hard to say anything negative about Team Fortress 2 I’ve been writing for Kotaku since a year before Valve released its cartoon-flavored online multiplayer shooter, and in all that time I can’t think of a game that’s more universally adored by players, press and casual observers. It’s really odd, especially considering how quickly…

A New World Record Ends Hank Chien’s Reign As Donkey Kong Champion

In December of 2010, New York area plastic surgeon Hank Chien set the world record high score for Donkey Kong — 1,068,000 points.He topped that score four times over the next two years, setting the score at 1,138,600 in November of 2012. Thursday evening, DK competitor Robbie Lakeman scored 1,141,800 points, ending Chien’s reign of…

No Saturday Morning Stream this week. A massive migraine has derailed plans to play and talk about games this morning. We will see how our game-playing robot feels tomorrow. We apologize for the convenience.

The Legendary Skylanders Return To Toys’R’Us

Hey kids, want the same exact toys in black and gold? The Toys’R’Us legendary Skylanders line continues with next month’s Trap Team, with a pair of special toys guaranteed to be warming shelves a month or two after launch. Two years ago I might have told parents and fans to make a beeline for Toys’R’Us…

You Can Remote Play PS4 Games On Sony’s New Phones And Tablets

Utilizing the same sort of technology that enables the feature on the PlayStation Vita, Sony’s upcoming Xperia Z3 phones and compact tablets will have the ability to stream PlayStation 4 games over Wi-Fi networks. That’s right, Sony is still making phones. I don’t mean to offend anyone out there with a Sony phone. I’m sure…

First-Person Temple Run Makes Samsung’s VR Headset Terrifying

Announced on the heels of Samsung’s Galaxy Note 4-powered VR Gear headset, Temple Run VR takes the popular endless running game and puts it in a terrifying new perspective. It’s one thing to float above the action as a giant killer ape chases your thief/archaeologist through a never-ending maze of temple corridors, forest trails and…

How To Get Infinite Money In The Sims 4

Nothing makes me lose your interest in a Sims game as quickly as suddenly having access to mountains of cash, so I shall not be taking advantage of the game’s built-in infinite cash cheat code. The rest of you may read/watch on. IGN put together this handy video to explain how to enhance your Sims…

Two Video Villains Team Up Against The Amazing Spider-Man 2

In the spirit of the Sinister Six or possibly that Marvel event where all the villains swapped heroes,Screen Junkies and Cinema Sins have teamed up to deliver a one-two Everything Wrong With/Honest Trailer punch to The Amazing Spider-Man 2, with a twist! This time around Screen Junkies handles the Everything Wrong With video, while the…

Star Trek Online Gets The Voyager Crew Back Together

Just because Star Trek: Voyager was pretty horrible doesn’t mean we don’t miss the folks who starred in it. Five members of Captain Janeway’s crew are reprising their roles for the next Star Trek Online expansion, “Delta Rising.” That’s right, Star Trek Online is still a thing that’s happening, and its next expansion is due…