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Battlefield 1’s Tiny Gun Is Ineffective But Glorious
Battlefield 1‘s campaign manages a somber tone but the game still manages to sneak a ridiculous pistol into the multiplayer for some laughs. It’s super small and super not deadly. Youtuber jackfrags captured footage of the dainty Kolibri pistol in a new video. Just look at that reload animation! So elegant! A true gentleman’s weapon!…
By Heather Alexandra Published October 13, 2016 -
Battlefield 1‘s Opening Actually Says Something About WW1’s Pointless Carnage
I didn’t know how Battlefield 1 was going to approach the Great War, which was historically not great at all. I was worried they’d treat it like a fun game. But “Storm of Steel” doesn’t shy away from the war’s brutality. Spoiler Warning: If you want to experience this incredibly interesting and smart bit of…
By Heather Alexandra Published October 12, 2016 -
Enraged EVE Online Player Offers $75,000 Bounty On Enemy Corporation
EVE Online can get pretty intense. From battles that cost $300,000 in damages to histories so complex that a book was written about them, the long running MMO can get very serious. Now, a personal disagreement has led to a hefty bounty. In a Reddit post, user holder2k has offered $75,000 for the eviction of…
By Heather Alexandra Published October 12, 2016 -
Battlefield 1 Trial Goes Live One Day Early
Members of Origin Access and EA Access can now download the ten hour trial for Battlefield 1, an entire day before originally planned. The early trial was meant to go live tomorrow but it can now be downloaded on PC and Xbox One by members. The download comes in at 40.39 GB total on PC…
By Heather Alexandra Published October 12, 2016 -
Despite Hype, Osiris: New Dawn Is Not The Perfect Space Sim Yet
Osiris: New Dawn is a space exploration game out in Early Access on Steam. It’s a vast but unfortunately tedious take on the survival genre. There’s a lot of potential but a long way to go if the game wants to dominate the field. With the mixed response to No Man’s Sky, the space exploration…
By Heather Alexandra Published October 12, 2016 -
Blizzard Should Make Overwatch‘s Excellent New Brawl Permanent
Junkenstein’s Revenge marks the first co-op brawl in Overwatch. Fighting against waves of zombie robots and holding off the horde is some of the most fun I’ve ever had playing the game. When I first saw the trailer for Junkenstein’s Revenge, my mind recalled furious matches of Team Fortress 2‘s Mann vs. Machine mode. This…
By Heather Alexandra Published October 11, 2016 -
Slime Rancher Is A Great Relaxation Game
When the hustle and bustle of the real world brings me down, I always know there’s a little piece of paradise a few clicks away. Slime Rancher is full of goopy slimes and their magical poop. If I ever need a break, I spend some time with them. Kotaku took a look at Slime Rancher…
By Heather Alexandra Published October 11, 2016 -
Aragami Is A Stealth Game That Lets Players Control The Shadows
Lince Works’ new stealth game Aragami is fun but ultimately too clunky of an experience. We slice and dice in this Kotaku Plays! I really wanted to like Aragami, which is out now across all major platforms and operating systems. Stealth games are basically giant puzzle games and I’ve always loved hiding behind a corner…
By Heather Alexandra Published October 11, 2016 -
Some Mafia III Deluxe Editions Went Out Without Activation Keys
Players purchasing the physical copy of Mafia III’s PC Deluxe Edition through retailers like Amazon and Best Buy are not receiving activation codes for the game, leaving them unable to play. The physical version of Mafia III includes six discs and is meant to come with a game manual that contains a product key to…
By Heather Alexandra Published October 10, 2016 -
An Important Part Of Video Games Happens Offscreen, In Our Imaginations
In 2008, Dear Esther asked players to do more than just press buttons on a controller. The game asked them to use their imagination to build a personal narrative. Eight years later, contemporary titles like Hitman and Mafia III are also catching on to the value of imaginative play. I don’t think the entire experience…
By Heather Alexandra Published October 10, 2016 -
A Closer Look at The Witcher 3′s Most Outrageous Quest
The Witcher 3 is an astounding RPG full of countless quests. It ranges from sweeping epic battles to smaller, more intimate tales. I started playing the “Hearts of Stone” DLC recently and experienced a quest so wonderful, I had to take a deeper dive. This quest is so damn great that Kirk Hamilton also found…
By Heather Alexandra Published October 7, 2016 -
BioWare Announces New Story Expansion For The Old Republic
Knights of the Eternal Throne, a new story heavy expansion for BioWare’s Star Wars MMO will release on December 2. It will continue the story set in the previous expansion, Knight of the Fallen Empire. The announcement featured one kickass trailer. The trailer focuses on Senya, a Knight of Zakuul and former wife of the…
By Heather Alexandra Published October 7, 2016 -
Valve’s Decision To Charge For Limited-Use Sprays In Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Infuriates Fans
The latest patch for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive brings back a long absent feature: graffiti and sprays. They are now a consumable item that can be purchased. Fans lobbying for their return are displeased to say the least. Sprays have existed in Valve based shooters as far back as the original Team Fortress Classic and Counter-Strike.…
By Heather Alexandra Published October 7, 2016 -
Mod Encouraging Piracy Sparks Fan Battle on Steam
Since June, Chinese players have been bombarding strategy game Endless Legend with poor reviews. This came after developer Amplitude Studios removed a mod for Chinese language support that linked to a pirated version of the game. Last night, other players took to Reddit and organized to vote the game’s rating back up. The mod in…
By Heather Alexandra Published October 6, 2016 -
14 Years Later, Zelda Fans Discover New Way To Kill Wind Waker Boss
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker has some pretty tough bosses. But a sneaky new trick allows players to slay one dangerous boss monster without ever swinging their sword. Kalle Demos is the boss of the Forbidden Woods. Normally, you are required to use a combination of the sword and boomerang to defeat it.…
By Heather Alexandra Published October 5, 2016 -
Modern Warfare Remastered Adds Four Great New Cheats
Intel cheats are one of the best things about Call of Duty and Modern Warfare Remastered brings back old favorites while adding some pretty awesome new cheats. Melon headed baddies are just the tip of the iceberg! I played through the game last night, snagging all the intel so I could show you the nifty…
By Heather Alexandra Published October 5, 2016 -
The Free Outlast 2 Demo Is Terrifying
Outlast 2 developer Red Barrels released a demo for their upcoming horror game yesterday in Xbox One, Playstation 4, and PC. I sat down for a late night playthrough to see if the demo could bring the scares. It does. The demo is only downloadable up until November 1st and is a pretty great way…
By Heather Alexandra Published October 5, 2016 -
No Man’s Sky Community Temporarily Shuts Down Due To Toxicity [Updated]
Earlier today, one of the largest No Man’s Skycommunity hubs temporarily shut down, causing a small communal panic before the subreddit was reopened under new moderation. Though brief, this incident was the latest episode in an ongoing saga of fan drama surrounding the title. According to a postby moderator R0ugeW0lf, the No Man’s Sky subreddit…
By Heather Alexandra Published October 5, 2016 -
A Life Change Convinced Me To Play Dragon Age Differently
Returning to favorite franchises and games can be incredibly exciting. But it can also be incredibly intimidating. What does it mean to undo years of progress and start again? This weekend, I moved into New York so I could join my wonderful co-workers at the Kotaku offices. I drove down from New Hampshire and shacked…
By Heather Alexandra Published October 4, 2016 -
Twelve Minutes Of The Modern Warfare Remastered Campaign
If any last generation shooter deserved a remaster, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare was at the top of the list. I got to sit down with the campaign today. Here’s a playthrough of “Charlie Don’t Surf” for you to enjoy. Modern Warfare Remastered will release alongside Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare on November 4th…
By Heather Alexandra Published October 3, 2016
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