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CultureTotal RecallThat Time Some Players Thought Mew Was Under A Truck In Pokémon
The original generation of Pokémon had 150 special monsters to find. One of the most elusive was the legendary psychic type Mewtwo. But if there was a Mewtwo, that left a question: where was the original Mew? Little did people know, Mew was already in the game. Near the end of the game’s development cycle,…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 24, 2017 -
The Man Behind Blinking White Guy Is Just Happy To Be Here
Drew Scanlon is a video producer at Giant Bomb. He’s also a blinking white guy and the face attached to thousands of social media posts and jokes. What is is like to suddenly become the face of the internet’s latest meme? Scanlon sat down with Kotaku to talk about it. Scanlon’s journey to memedom started…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 23, 2017 -
Fan Alters Code To Newly Discovered SNES Game, Refuses To Share Original
Quik the Thunder Rabbit is a platformer for the Super Nintendo that might have been lost to time if a fan hadn’t found it. Unfortunately, their decision to alter the old game’s code has been met with backlash. TheRealPhoenix of AssemblerGames forums managed to get his hands on the ROM for Quik the Thunder Rabbit,…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 23, 2017 -
For Honor Players Claim To Be Troubled By Lag [Updated]
For Honor’s handling of multiplayer is causing frustrations for some players as lag rears its head, ruining fights and disrupting matches in the online melee fighting game. “It’s almost unplayable like this,” one Reddit poster said. “I’m lucky if I can play one complete game out of every three.” “Finally able to join a game,”…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 22, 2017 -
Opinion
A Racing Game With Some Serious F-Zero Vibes
There are few better feelings in games than shooting through a corkscrew at blinding speeds. Super Pilotis a futuristic racing game that not only feels damn fast, it lets you craft your own stunning tracks. It is this week’s indie pick! Super Pilot is Greenlit on Steam and should release sometime this year. Today, we’re…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 22, 2017 -
CultureSomeone Has Beat Nioh In Under Two Hours, The Current World Record
Nioh is a massive game. Reviewing it took around 60 hours. Speedrunner Distortion2 puts myself and everyone to shame with his world record run, which clocks in just over an hour and a half. Distortion2 holds the third place world record in Dark Souls 3 and has been blasting his way through Resident Evil 7,…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 21, 2017 -
After Months Of Investigation, Battlefield 1 Easter Egg Only Turns Up A Dog Tag
Battlefield 1 players looking to solve the depths of the game’s most elusive puzzlehave hit pay-dirt. Translated morse code and a hunt to find hidden symbols yielded an underwhelming reward: a measly dog tag. The key to the puzzle was time. When a series of morse code messages appeared in Battlefield 1 in October, attempts…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 21, 2017 -
Culture
A Speedrunner Is Trying To Destroy All Of Mario Kart 64‘s Trees
Beck Abney is a Mario Kart 64 speedrunner with world records on many tracks. He’s also a man on a mission. Trees dot the landscape in Mario Kart 64 and if he has anything to say about it, they’ll soon be gone. When Abney isn’t grinding out speedruns of individual tracks or hunting down new…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 17, 2017 -
Opinion
Magic Wand Is An RPG Where You Rotate The World
Magic Wand is a whimsical experience by Stephen Murphy, aka thecatamites. An ostensibly simple tale of a search for missing friends, a mixture of silly writing and shifting visuals turns things absolutely absurd. It’s this week’s indie pick. Players take on the role of Radiget, an adventurer with a sharp sword and sharper wit, as…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 16, 2017 -
Reviews
Nioh: The Kotaku Review
On first glance, Nioh does not seem remarkable. A generic looking action RPG in the vein of Dark Souls, Nioh seems more like a lost Playstation 2 curiosity than a killer AAA exclusive. Ignoring it would be a terrible mistake though. Nioh is one of the best action titles in years, packed with exciting combat…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 15, 2017 -
Fire Emblem Heroes Glitch Gives Everyone Demon Voices
For many, Fire Emblem Heroes is little more than a fun strategy game filled with fab fashion and horny heroes. For an unlucky few, a terrible glitch has transformed the game into a terrifying nightmare. An audio glitch in Fire Emblem Heroes is warping the experience into something devilish. Chipper music turns to hellish droning…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 14, 2017 -
Resident Evil 7 Producer Explains How They Made The Game So Scary
Resident Evil 7 was a watershed moment for the series that reinvigorated the languishing franchise. Series producer Masachika Kawata told us how the team over at Capcom brought the series home again. Kawata explained that Resident Evil 7 creates a horrifying experience by changing the camera perspective, so the player never feels like a spectator.…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 14, 2017 -
Battlefield 1’s Winter Update Adds Ribbons, Increases Class Level Cap
Numerous changes are coming to Battlefield 1 as part of a winter update. Alongside the expansion pack They Shall Not Pass, the game will see changes to class rankings and the addition of combat ribbons. In a blog post today, the Battlefield 1 team outlined some new additions that will come in the game’s winter…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 14, 2017 -
Here’s Why Resident Evil 7 Characters Have Such Great Teeth
Resident Evil 7’s most distressing horror technique is not a well placed jump scare or dangerous boss encounter. It’s the teeth. Those terrifying, perfect teeth. Thanks to series producer Masachika Kawata, we finally know what the deal is with everyone’s stellar dental work. I had the opportunity to conduct an email interview with Kawata and will…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 13, 2017 -
Resident Evil 7 Is Way Less Bloody In Japan
One of the most striking things about Resident Evil 7 is just how gore filled it is. It’s packed with chopped off limbs and sickening body horror. But it seems that the experience is a tamer in Japan. In a brief video, the folks at Censored Gaming highlight some of the more egregious changes to…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 13, 2017 -
Culture
Glitching Through Majora’s Mask Requires Serious Patience
I got my first 3DS recently. It’s magical. With Majora’s Mask 3D I’m able to enjoy the best game in the series wherever I am. With glitches, I’m turning it into a whole new experience and learning life lessons all the while. I’ve been fascinated with the glitches and tricks Ocarina of Time and Majora’s…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 10, 2017 -
Tips & Guides
Nioh‘s Sloth Magic Turns Bosses Into Jokes
Nioh has some difficult bosses. They’ll shish-kebab you in the blink of an eye. What if I told you one magic spell that turns them into total pushovers? I’ve played close to 50 hours of Nioh. I’ve slain brutish yokai and engaged in some pretty awesome sword duels. I’m a straight up ninja warrior. Until…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 10, 2017 -
CultureNew World Record For Beating Resident Evil 7 With Only A Knife On Hardest Difficulty
Speedrunners continue to tear their way through Resident Evil 7, facing down its horrors with no hesitation. The fastest runs are on easy mode and use special weapons. One runner cranked the difficulty all the way up and hacked their way through with a pocket knife. YouTuber and speedrunner Quizzle first caught the attention of…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 9, 2017 -
Opinion
A Game Where You Go Bowling For Fascists
It’s been a few weeks since we saw inexplicably famous white nationalist Richard Spencer punched in the face and the world has only gotten stranger. Luckily, games are an excellent outlet to explore the world around us. Handväska! is a silly response to the rise of modern fascism and it’s this week’s Indie Pick. Handväska!…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 8, 2017 -
One Of Nioh’s Best Fights Is The Most Realistic
Nioh pits the player agains a variety of foes. Deadly yokai and horrifying beasts rage about the countryside eager for blood. The boss fights are often grand battles against monumental foes but the best are surprisingly subdued. Combat in Nioh is a fast and furious affair. It is full of shifting stances and last second…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 8, 2017
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