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Sea of Thieves’ “Cursed Sails” update arrives on July 31st. The free content update adds dangerous skeleton crews to liven up the seas, as well as the three person brigantine ship. Which means you can finally sail a big ship without having to invite Jim. “Oh, sorry Jim. There’s no more room.”
By Heather Alexandra Published July 17, 2018 -
Why I’m Not Streaming On Twitch Today
Today is Prime Day, the Amazon-invented international shopping holiday that involves offering extensive deals on the digital storefront’s products. Amazon workers across facilities in Europe are celebrating this artificial holiday with a multi-day strike, and I’ve decided to join them in my own way. I stream video games on Kotaku’s Twitch channel multiple times a…
By Heather Alexandra Published July 16, 2018 -
CultureGlitched Half-Life Speedrun Teleports Through The Game In Under Seven Minutes
A team of speedrunners have annihilated Half-Life, crafting a speedrun that uses a strange teleportation glitch to finish the game in a little over six minutes. The run was performed by members of the SourceRuns community, which is dedicated to hosting speedruns for games that use the GoldSrc (called “Gold Source”) or Source engine. It…
By Heather Alexandra Published July 16, 2018 -
Racing Games Are Coming Back In A Big Way
Within the last month, some amazing racing games have released. It’s been something of a micro-renaissance. These games—Wreckfest, Danger Zone 2, and Onrush—succeed because they avoid more serious minded gear-grinding in favor of going fast and crashing loud. While there’s joy to be had in examining a 1958 Aston Martin DBR1 up close in Forza…
By Heather Alexandra Published July 13, 2018 -
What To Do During Monster Hunter: World‘s Summer Festival
Monster Hunter: World’s Summer Twilight festival is live until July 26. It transforms the gathering hub with palm trees and an ice-sculpted dragon. It also brings back most event quests and adds two new armor sets to collect. There’s lots to do, but here’s what you should focus on. Craft The Summertime Armor Set A…
By Heather Alexandra Published July 13, 2018 -
Why Mafia III’s Developers Cut Its Initial, ‘Shocking’ Opening
Mafia 3’s opening used to be much more intense, the game’s director has revealed. A “cold open” sequence that ended with the main character killing a cop was eventually cut from the game—and apparently deleted from the developer’s servers, so it never gets out. Speaking at the Brighton Develop Conference yesterday, as reported by Eurogamer,…
By Heather Alexandra Published July 11, 2018 -
Battlefront II‘s Emperor Palpatine Was Quietly Removed From The Game
The Empire is without an emperor. Last week, a Star Wars Battlefront II update apparently brought back the evil Emperor Palpatine’s game-breaking ability to shoot lightning through walls. An emergency fix completely removed him from the game, and it’s unclear when he’ll return. Star Wars Battlefront II allows players to fight as iconic heroes and…
By Heather Alexandra Published July 10, 2018 -
Top PUBG Streamer Says He Was Banned After Playing With Hacker [Updated]
During a livestream last night Twitch streamer Michael “Shroud” Grzesiek stated that he received a one month ban from PUBG following an incident where he played alongside a hacker. The ban comes on the heels of lengthy community speculation as to whether or not the game’s developers would actually discipline one of their game’s most…
By Heather Alexandra Published July 10, 2018 -
Did You Know That Uncharted’s Damage Meter Is Actually ‘Luck’?
A tweet from a Naughty Dog animator helps explain how the heck Uncharted’s Nathan Drake can survive getting shot at so much. Pointing back to a little-known design factoid reminds players that Drake isn’t a massive bullet sponge—he’s just really lucky. Naughty Dog animator Jonathan Cooper brought up this piece of gaming trivia on Twitter…
By Heather Alexandra Published July 9, 2018 -
Top PUBG Streamer Finds A Hacker, Has A Hell Of A Time
Michael “Shroud” Grzesiek, a popular PUBG Twitch streamer known for his skilled play and quick reflexes, recently played alongside a hacker. When fans noticed the hacker on Grzesiek’s stream and shared clips on social media, it sparked debate over what to do about top players fraternizing with cheaters. The video clip circulating around PUBG’s community…
By Heather Alexandra Published July 9, 2018 -
Games Make Me Carry Too Much Stuff
Games give players countless tools to help turn the tide in their favor. But as players survive in a game longer, they unlock and gather more and more gear until their pockets are brimming with potions, antidotes, and bombs. The feeling of rummaging through your inventory in the middle of a fight is as tense…
By Heather Alexandra Published July 5, 2018 -
A Tear Is Growing In Fortnite‘s Space-Time Continuum
Last weekend, a rocket blasted off in Fortnite Battle Royale and cracked the sky. The cracks have grown larger since then, leaving players wondering what happens if the sky completely shatters. Fornite’s rocket launch was a long time coming. The seeds were planted during the lead —up to Season 4, when a giant meteor loomed…
By Heather Alexandra Published July 3, 2018 -
Easter Egg Hunters Discover A Hidden Weapon In Battlefield 1
Battlefield 1’s easter eggs include a giant shark hidden in a puddle and a dripping pipe that gave the announcement date for Battlefield V. An easter egg from last year—which initially granted a dog tag—escalated to include weapons skins and secret codes. Recently, easter egg hunters completed the last step, finding a hidden weapon. The…
By Heather Alexandra Published July 2, 2018 -
Nothing Beats A Great Gaming Dodge
A perfectly timed dodge is already a thing of beauty. Adding kick-ass slow motion afterwards makes it even better. I’m convinced there’s no better feeling in all of video games than a dodge into a slow motion action move. In games, I’ll spend all my points upgrading my dodge in hope of chasing this highly…
By Heather Alexandra Published July 2, 2018
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