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Pokémon Go’s New Gyms Are Off To A Rocky Start [UPDATE: Coin Problem Fixed]
Pokémon Go’s big gym overhaul hasn’t been live for very long, but many players already dislike some of the new mechanics. PokeCoins, as many of you know, are the currency of Pokémon Go—you can use coins to purchase shop items, such as incubators (150 coins) and lures (100 coins.) Previously, players could install monsters at gyms,…
By Patricia Hernandez Published June 23, 2017 -
The New Pokémon Go Gyms Are Live Now, Here’s What You Need To Know [Update]
After days of having gyms “under construction,” Pokémon Go’s biggest overhaul is now available to all players. Not only that, but players logging in today may also find new gyms in areas that used to be Pokestops. Neat. Here’s how it works, per our preview of the feature from earlier in the month: Gyms will soon…
By Patricia Hernandez Published June 22, 2017 -
Pokémon Go Starts Giving Cheaters Marks Of Shame [UPDATE]
Pokémon Go’s war against cheaters continues to intensify, with Niantic now giving out digital scarlet letters of sorts. On Reddit, a verified Niantic support account alerted players to a new feature coming to Pokémon Go: With the announcement of Raid Battles and the new battle features, we are staying true on our commitment to ensuring…
By Patricia Hernandez Published June 21, 2017 -
New Nintendo Switch Update Lets You Find Lost Controllers
JoyCon, the detachable controllers that latch onto the Switch tablet, are small pieces of hardware. They’re probably easy to lose, if you’re not careful. Good thing, then, that there’s a feature for that now. Last night, a Switch system update dropped, and it introduced a number of small quality of life improvements. The most notable…
By Patricia Hernandez Published June 20, 2017 -
The Agony And Ecstasy Of Waiting In Line To Play Mario At E3
Kotaku video producer Tim Rogers had one mission at E3: play Super Mario Odyssey. The problem? The lines at the Nintendo booth were incredibly long and vague. Watch as Tim does his best to not lose his mind at E3. So close, yet so far… RIP Tim.
By Patricia Hernandez Published June 14, 2017 -
Attack on Titan Inspired Action Game Looks Dope
Extinction is a fast-paced game where you parkour and maneuver through the air, trying to dismember giants with your blade. Instead of titans, you’ve got ogres. Naturally, these beasts hate humans and you’re the only thing standing in their way. Developer Derek Neal gives us a short walkthrough of some pre-alpha extinction footage below. While…
By Patricia Hernandez Published June 14, 2017 -
The New Super Mario Odyssey Trailer Has Me Messed Up, Man
In the next big Mario game, our favorite plumber has a special hat. This hat allows Mario to take over the bodies of other creatures and objects. The more I think about the implications of this ability, the more I start to question the fabric of reality, if not Mario’s own existence. Here’s the trailer,…
By Patricia Hernandez Published June 14, 2017 -
If you missed it, Kotaku video producer Tim Rogers gave us a tour of the Nintendo E3 booth, the PlayStation E3 booth, and the Sega E3 booth. More to come tomorrow! And if you haven’t seen it yet, here is Tim’s hilarious recap of yesterday’s PlayStation conference:
By Patricia Hernandez Published June 13, 2017 -
Come Watch Us Tour The Nintendo Booth At E3 [Update: Over]
The intrepid Tim Rogers, who you might know as our new video producer / creator of Long-Ass Kotaku posts, is down in LA right now, adventuring through E3. Come and ask him whatever you want about Nintendo!
By Patricia Hernandez Published June 13, 2017 -
Watch Us Clear Two Strategic Battles In The New Mario + Rabbids Game
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle was one of the strangest announcements at E3 this year, and fearless Kotaku editor-in-chief Stephen Totilo got a chance to play it for about 15 minutes. Based on what we’ve seen so far, this mash-up works surprisingly well! As some of you already know, this is a tactics game in…
By Patricia Hernandez Published June 13, 2017 -
Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s Second DLC Is The Champions’ Ballad
Saddle up, Zelda fans, as later this year you’ll have even more reason to return to the fields of Hyrule. Announced during today’s Nintendo Spotlight, “The Champions Ballad” will feature Mipha, Urbosa, Daruk, and Revali. The added content will drop in Holiday 2017, and Nintendo says it will also release amiibo figurines for each Champion.…
By Patricia Hernandez Published June 13, 2017 -
A ‘Core’ Pokémon Game Is Coming To The Nintendo Switch (Eventually)
Many were disappointed about the 3DS exclusivity of Ultra Sun and Moon, but worry not, Pokémon fans. Your console hybrid will get some pocket monster goodness too! While there’s no footage to show off yet, or an exact release date, Nintendo announced that a Pokémon game will be making its way to the Switch. “Game…
By Patricia Hernandez Published June 13, 2017 -
Skyrim and Fallout Fans Are Skeptical of Bethesda’s New Modding Plans
When Bethesda announced paid mods in 2015, the internet exploded in anger. A week later, everything got cancelled. Last weekend, Bethesda revealed the “Creation Club,” another stab at the concept of premium mods, and fans are wary that history is going to repeat itself. Granted, Creation Club is not the same exact idea as the…
By Patricia Hernandez Published June 13, 2017 -
New Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Footage Is All About Action
Naughty Dog gave us a closer look at Chloe and Nadine’s standalone adventure during tonight’s PlayStation conference, which gives us another chance to see these ladies kick a lot of ass. Here’s the latest trailer: Lost Legacy takes place in India, where our duo must uncover an ancient artifact (this is an Uncharted game, after…
By Patricia Hernandez Published June 12, 2017
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