Patricia Hernandez, Author at Kotaku

You Can Pay For Weapons In Dead Space 3 Because Of Mobile Gamers, Apparently

Many Dead Space fans were disappointed this week after hearing that Dead Space 3 would feature microtransactions—or, the ability to buy in-game goods for real money. Today in an interview with CVG, Dead Space 3 producer John Calhoun stated that microtransactions exist because they intend to court mobile gamers. There’s a lot of players out…

By Patricia Hernandez Published January 24, 2013

Report: J.J. Abrams Will Direct The Next Star Wars [UPDATE]

Remember when J.J. Abrams said he wasn’t going to direct the next Star Wars? Apparently, that’s not true. According to a report by The Wrap, the Star Trek director will also be our new Star Wars director. Michael Arndy, behind the film Little Miss Sunshine, is said to be writing the script. Remember though: last…

By Patricia Hernandez Published January 24, 2013

This Cat Should Be The Final Boss In Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

Previously, we took a look at the bosses in Revengeance and deemed them awesome. None of the real bosses, however, match the power, flexibility, and feline dexterity of this here cat—which manages to deftly evade Raiden’s best attempts to destroy it. And then it has the audacity to taunt Raiden with its “meows.” I’m onto…

By Patricia Hernandez Published January 24, 2013

Raiden’s Suit In Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Is Effin Amazing

And here is proof—a trailer that goes over the things your suit allows you to do in Metal Gear Rising. There’s slicing and dicing in blade mode (which involves electrolytes??), you can ninja run, there’s enhanced AR mode… basically, you have an arsenal of tools to be a total badass.

By Patricia Hernandez Published January 24, 2013

My Weekend At A Furry Convention

There is a story my friend Daphny likes to tell. She calls it one of the worst experiences of her life. It involves shrooms, furries and intense paranoia. The first time she told it to me was last summer, while laying on the grass in downtown Berkeley. For some reason, years ago, she thought it…

By Patricia Hernandez Published January 24, 2013

These Birds Know How To Shred Like Tony Hawk

Man, all my budgies do is sit there. These budgies on the other hand, they know how to shred,* and they know how to shred hard. Look at them go in their tiny skateboards. Old video, sure. Cute though, so thought it was worth sharing. Maybe it’ll cheer some of you up. Well, here we…

By Patricia Hernandez Published January 23, 2013

Damn, The New Sim City Looks Gorgeous When In High Speed

Watching a city buzz at night time is awesome—all the cars, all the lights. It’s hard not to feel awe. It’s even better if you’re watching a city’s downtown though. Things seem to move at a different speed, almost. Here is a video of a downtown in the upcoming Sim City; it’s buzzing at ‘cheetah’…

By Patricia Hernandez Published January 23, 2013

This Is Why Exploring Far Cry 3’s Islands Is So Seductive

The Creator’s Project series of videos continues, this time touching on the world of Far Cry 3. Specifically, they explore how a we’ve got the story—Jason Brody has to save his friends—and we’ve got the island’s allure and beauty calling out like a siren. Both are intended; the video goes into why. The effect is…

By Patricia Hernandez Published January 23, 2013

Let’s Try Not To Feel Inferior While These Guys Flip Over Moving Vehicles And Jump Off Buildings

Damn. Look at what the human body is capable of. Even if you don’t like sports, it’s difficult to watch this music video by Hadouken! and not feel awed by what folks can accomplish. My favorite, however, is the less bombastic, though more cute, baby ‘climbing’ down the stairs. How are you guys today? Feel…