Patricia Hernandez

‘Skinny Mario’ Is An Abomination

Nintendo has gone too far. They must be stopped. This cannot stand. Those of you who have been following developments around Mario Maker probably already know all about the “Weird Mushroom,” a special power-up that gives Mario all of the trademark abilities that normally define Luigi. With it, Mario can jump higher—something to which I…

Every Costume In Super Mario Maker

You don’t have to play Super Mario Maker as Mario, you know. Hidden inside Mario Maker are dozens and dozens of costumes that you can wear, all of which transform you into different Nintendo characters, as you can see in this level created by Wii U owner Jirard: Just about every franchise is represented here,…

Super Mario Maker: The Kotaku Review

Mario Maker feels like a game that should not exist. Consider this: Nintendo is the sort of company that has specific ideas about the way Bowser would drink a cup of coffee in a movie. It is the sort of company that would develop a height graph, so game developers always know what size a…

Even Super Mario Maker Can’t Escape Five Nights at Freddy’s

Freddy Fazbear finds a home in the most unlikely of places, I tell you what. Being that the press version of Super Mario Maker will go defunct soon, I thought it would be a good idea to take one last look at what people have made thus far—after tomorrow, it’ll be pretty much dead. To…

You might already know all about the SPECIAL system in Fallout, but you should give this Fallout 4 short about the strength stat a watch anyway: it’s cute and funny!

Pokémon Go Could Be Amazing (And Maybe A Bit Dangerous)

The words “alternate reality game” were the last thing some hardcore Pokémon fans wanted to hear last night. I understand why. It’s a spin-off. It’s on mobile. You can’t play from the comfort of your own home. And yet! Pokémon Go could be the shot in the arm that the monster-collecting series needs. The key…

Creator of ‘Hardest Super Mario World Level Ever’ Says Copyright Crackdown Gutted His YouTube Channel

Some of the most impressive Super Mario creations took years to make—and now they’re gone, at least on YouTube. Earlier this month, speedrunner Alex “PangaeaPanga” tweeted that his YouTube channel had been “wrecked.” Taking a closer look, I noted that even the popular video titled Item Abuse 3—which was billed as the “hardest Super Mario…

Metal Gear Solid V’s Cardboard Box Is The Best

I knew I was in for a treat when Metal Gear Solid V introduced me to its R&D mechanic by asking me to research state-of-the-art cardboard box technology. Boxes of course are nothing new in the world of Metal Gear. Many of us have used boxes to sneak around for years now, and more unusual…

The Most Powerful Hit In Smash Bros. Requires Four People

Have you ever wondered how hard you can hit a character in Smash Bros. in a single go, without actually using an item? Science can answer that question. It’s unlikely anyone would pull the ridiculous stunt shown off by Beefy Smash Doods off in a normal Smash Bros. game, given how chaotic it is—but damn…

Counter-Strike Champ Makes Cheating Teammate’s Life A Living Hell

Lets say you’re playing a video game and you encounter a teammate who is very obviously cheating—we’re talking, impossible headshots, the ability to see through walls, the works. What do you do? Do you A) report the player? Do you B) leave the match? Or do you C) continue the match as you would normally,…

Famous YouTubers Go On TV, Teach Jimmy Kimmel A Lesson

The last time Jimmy Kimmel commented on the YouTube Gaming controversy, he said that he’d give Let’s Plays a chance. And so it was that tonight, some of the biggest YouTubers around joined Kimmel in a segment about watching other people play video games. “I come in peace,” Kimmel—who was wearing a Power Glove, for…

5 Hilarious Metal Gear Solid V Helicopter Songs

There’s nothing like dashing away on your horse after infiltrating a compound, calling in a pick-up, and then hearing your favorite song blaring in the distance as the helicopter makes its way closer to you. It’s gratifying. Cathartic. And sometimes, damn funny—especially if you’re playing on the PC version of Metal Gear Solid V. You…

What Happens When GTA Online Players Band Together To Stop The Train

Ten brave GTA Online players line up with their favorite cars in a tunnel. A train looms in the distance. Can they stop it? Maybe not. But what happens in this clip by Redmar Belle instead is hilarious. Pure, sweet chaos. The very spirit of GTA, captured in a few seconds. Probably not surprising, given…

Street Fighter V’s Wrestler Has An Amazing Ability

R. Mika has a few work out tips for you. They’re pretty good! They also turn her into an absolute monster. When R. Mika was originally announced, the Capcom detailed her special “Mic Performance” V-Skill—she basically pulls out a microphone and gives you a little motivational speech. It’s a skill that beefs up her throws.…

First Trailer For BBC’s Movie About The Battle Over GTA

Man, seeing Daniel Radcliffe with a beard sure is strange. What you’re seeing above is the first teaser for the upcoming BBC movie about the old-school GTA controversy back in the early 2000’s. Remember Jack Thompson and that entire thing about banning violent video games? Yeah. It’s about that. Daniel Radcliffe plays Sam Houser, whom…

Check Metal Gear Solid V On Your Birthday For A Cool Surprise

When you start a new game of Metal Gear Solid V, it asks you for your birthday. There’s a reason for that—the game actually uses it in a pretty sweet way. Obviously, if you don’t want to be spoiled on this, you should stop reading now! If you happen to play Metal Gear Solid V…

That Pokémon Slowpoke Song Is Kind of Messed Up

Remember the official Pokémon reggae song that wasreleased last year in Japanese? Today, it was translated/tweaked so that it’s in English—which means we can take a closer look at the lyrics. And, well…they’re kind of uncomfortable! Let me preface this by saying that we all know that people eat Pokemon. That’s just a fact. In…

New Battlefield 4 Map Hides A Creepy Secret

Battlefield 4’s new Zavod: Graveyard Shift map can get kind of spooky when you turn off the lights. In the video above, jackfrags tells us how to encounter a cool little easter egg within the latest Battlefield 4 content. Turns out, if you destroy this light… …Battlefield 4 will start playing some kind of demonic…

One Man’s Quest To Buy Every Amiibo In 24 Hours

Most retailers are suffering a shortage of certain rare Amiibo—some figurines, you just can’t find in a shop. Unless, of course, you happen to live in very specific places. Then you might be able to find just about any Amiibo you want. Last month, Twitter user UnlistedLeaf posted this picture online: People reacted pretty strongly…

Metal Gear Solid V Players Uncover A New P.T. Easter Egg

Silent Hills might be dead, but Kojima sure as hell ain’t letting the memory fade away. Earlier this year, we caught a glimpse of a P.T. easter egg that allowed Metal Gear Solid players to use Lisa, P.T.’s infamous ghost, as a distraction against enemies. But that’s not the only Silent Hills shout-out in the…