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This Hilarious New Year’s Eve Special Is A Class-Five Flaming Disaster
It’s okay to get a little bit sloppy on New Year’s Eve, but this goes above and beyond. At the end of 2012, the Los Angeles station KDOC aired the special above, featuring Jamie Kennedy, Shannon Elizabeth, a totally lit Macy Gray, and a list of additional stars so scattered that it feels like parody.…
By Kirk Hamilton Published January 3, 2013 -
Kirk’s Top 11 Games Of 2012
I played more games in 2012 than any other year of my life. It was a weird—but thoroughly wonderful—year, and one that upset a lot of my expectations. Games I’d assumed would be amazing fell short of the mark, while others came out of nowhere to become fast favorites. This being a time well-suited for…
By Kirk Hamilton Published January 3, 2013 -
Thank The Wolfman: The Historical Murder-Fest Dreadline Still Exists
Back in May, we caught wind of Dreadline, a game in which famous monsters travel through time to equally famous tragedies and kill everyone before they would’ve died anyway It’s an enjoyably goofy premise, and given that the game is headed up by former Harmonix and Irrational developers Bryn Bennett and Steve Kimura, it’s got…
By Kirk Hamilton Published January 3, 2013 -
How Disneyland Helps Make Better Video Games
Video games and theme parks have quite a bit in common—they’re both engineered areas that encourage people to explore, even while controlling the overall experience. All the same, it’s rare to see a veteran game-maker break down all the lessons he takes from Disneyland and applies to video games. This talk by Scott Rogers from…
By Kirk Hamilton Published January 3, 2013 -
Why Journey Should Be Game Of The Year
The first time I played Journey, I thought, “Okay.” It had been a lovely experience, sure. I’d played it to around the halfway mark, taken a short break, then finished it. It seemed very nice. Remarkably pretty, and with a gorgeous soundtrack. Past that, I couldn’t quite nail it down. The second time I played…
By Kirk Hamilton Published January 3, 2013 -
These New Year’s Eve Fireworks Are Even More Beautiful In Reverse
On the grand list of Things That Look Awesome In Reverse, it’s not a huge surprise that fireworks are right up there near the top. And indeed, the Melbourne New Year’s Eve fireworks look just lovely in reverse, as demonstrated in this video by Julian Tay How’s everyone doing? How is your 2013 so far?…
By Kirk Hamilton Published January 2, 2013 -
Because Nintendo Land Really Did Need A Good Drinking Game
The Wii U launch title Nintendo Land is just RIPE for a quality drinking game. And lo, the folks behind Drinking Games For Gamers have come up with one. Three, really. They’re pretty good, too—I particularly like the one for the Luigi’s Ghost House minigame. I’m going to move to a new apartment with more…
By Kirk Hamilton Published January 2, 2013 -
Let’s Go Back To Final Fantasy Tactics. Oh, What An Intro This Game Had
The time has come. The time when I will finally play Final Fantasy Tactics. It’s been a blind spot for years, a game that I have wanted to play ever since I became terribly addicted to Final Fantasy Tactics A2 on the Nintendo DS. And now, at the start of 2013, I am going to…
By Kirk Hamilton Published January 2, 2013 -
Jay Z Meets One Of The Best Songs From Chrono Trigger
I wouldn’t have immediately thought that Jay-Z and the “Wind Scene” song from Chrono Trigger would make such excellent bedfellows. And yet they really do. 2 Mello has done a mash-up that mixes Jay Z’s “Ignorant Shit” and the Wind Scene tune from the game, as well as the version by YouTuber mklachu (Lyrics NSFW):…
By Kirk Hamilton Published January 2, 2013 -
The Elite: Dangerous Kickstarter has surpassed its $2 million goal with just over 2 days left.
By Kirk Hamilton Published January 2, 2013 -
Hold On To Your Butts, It’s A Jurassic Park Game Made In The Half-Life Engine
Boom. Boom. What’s that sound? The coffee on my desk is shaking. Boom. Boom. Oh god, look at that. At the window. It’s a super ambitious Jurassic Park game made using Valve’s source engine. Stay perfectly still, and it won’t be able to see us. The game/mod, called Jurassic Life, is a collaboration between a…
By Kirk Hamilton Published January 2, 2013 -
Tips & Guides
The Best Video Game Tips Of 2012
It’s fun to discover a video game on your own, but every so often, you need a helping hand. We’re here to be that hand. This year, Kotaku made a regular habit out of publishing “Before you start” guides to give players spoiler-free tips on how to get the most out of a given video…
By Kirk Hamilton Published January 1, 2013 -
The Best Conversations We Had In 2012
Playing video games is a lot of fun. Kind of goes without saying, right? But talking about games is just as much fun, if not even more so. Here at Kotaku, we writers don’t get enough opportunities to publish the arguments conversations we have amongst ourselves. But very so often, we’ll pull together a good…
By Kirk Hamilton Published December 31, 2012 -
Tips & Guides
Before You Start: One Tip For Playing Journey The Best Way
Here at Kotaku, we like to put together lists of tips for getting the most out of some games. Skyrim, Far Cry 3, Arkham City, games like that. Journey isn’t really a game like those other ones. There isn’t actually a “best” way to play it. But there’s one tip that I wanted to share,…
By Kirk Hamilton Published December 31, 2012 -
How To Sneak Behind The Wheel Of A Pelican Dropship In Halo 4
Ever since I crash-landed in one in Halo: Combat Evolved, I’ve had a soft spot for those big ol’ UNSC Pelican dropships. As it turns out, it’s possible for three players to team up in the campaign level “Reclaimer” and hop behind the wheel of one, despite the fact that the story doesn’t call for…
By Kirk Hamilton Published December 28, 2012 -
The Best Surprises Of 2012
Sure, 2012 was a year rife with disappointments. But it was also filled with surprises of the best sort. Since we brought everyone down last week with our list of the biggest disappointments of the year, we thought it only proper to also share the best, most welcome surprises. Here now, the best surprises of…
By Kirk Hamilton Published December 28, 2012 -
Oh My God, Someone Is Actually Making A Persona 4 Musical
A fan-made Persona 4 musical. You knew it was going to happen. The popular role-playing game has already gotten a stage production, so it seemed only a matter of time before it also got a musical. Brother/sister writing team Jake and Gina Smith have recently unveiled their Persona 4 musical project, which they first undertook…
By Kirk Hamilton Published December 28, 2012 -
2012: The Year The PC Showed Everyone Who’s Boss
For years it slumbered in darkness, deep within the earth. An Old God, maybe even the First God, its hibernation marked by rattling breaths reverberating in the deep like cinderblocks dragged across wet asphalt. Sleeping… resting. One day to wake. And in the year 2012, the day of awakening arrived, and the great PC Gaming…
By Kirk Hamilton Published December 26, 2012
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