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Pokémon X & Y vs Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire: Which To Buy
So you’re interested in a new Pokémon game. Except there are technically two new Pokémon games. Which do you get? This is something I’ve been asked tons lately, with the release of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire The question makes sense: at first glance, both ORAS and X & Yseem to have the same…
By Patricia Hernandez Published November 25, 2014 -
There Are Things Worse Than Silence In Dragon Age
Sometimes, when you’re talking with someone in Dragon Age, a glitch might happen: all conversation options disappear, and you’re left standing there in silence. Usually it’s just a small, annoying niggle. But here, it’s kind of perfect. Watch as a rude conversation turns full-on awkward with the Tevinter mage Dorian. Thanks for uploading it, skurk!…
By Patricia Hernandez Published November 25, 2014 -
Someone Made A Documentary About GTA V’s…Ocean
Not only that, but the documentary is actually pretty damn good. I’m not sure how scientific this video by 8-BIT BASTARD, and it kind of doesn’t matter. It’s great to watch the marine wildlife just do its thing, and to listen to 8-BIT BASTARD come up with rationalizations for why everything acts the way it…
By Patricia Hernandez Published November 24, 2014 -
Five Minutes of Assassin’s Creed Unity At Its Most Ridiculous
Things get pretty hilarious when you stop trying to be a master assassin in Unity. The ever-amusing Criken2 shows us some highlights of his playthrough of Unity, where you will find tons of hijinks. I’m especially fond of when he decides to play the game as Shove The Adults Out of The Way Simulator. Who…
By Patricia Hernandez Published November 24, 2014 -
Someone Is Making Five Nights At Freddy’s Even Scarier
On its own, Five Nights at Freddy’s can bea terrifying, tense experience. Now imagine that you’re playing against other actual people, and not just computer-controlled animatronics. Sounds like it would be a more intense experience, yeah? While you’re trying your best to watch all the cameras, three other people get the chance to try to…
By Patricia Hernandez Published November 24, 2014 -
Glitched Out Smash Bros. Does Horrible Things To Nintendo’s Finest
I wouldn’t blame anyone for looking at this footage and confusing it for a Smash Bros. knockoff, or a rejected Nintendo game. Just look at how messed-up the characters look. It’s almost like they’re crying out in pain, waiting for someone to end their suffering. But no, it’s definitely the Wii U version of Smash…
By Patricia Hernandez Published November 24, 2014 -
How To Capture Legendary Pokémon In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Between Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, there are dozens of legendary Pokémon—not all of which are easy to find. But if you’re set on hunting them down, you’ve come to the right place. First thing’s first. Hunting for many of these Pokémon becomes easier after you’ve beat the game. That’s because, as you may know,…
By Patricia Hernandez Published November 24, 2014 -
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire’s Mega Pokémon, In Shiny Form
The coolest Pokémon of all, in their rarest, most sought-after form. Woah. As you might know, mega stones can transform Pokemon into more neater, more elaborate versions of themselves. There are 48 megas in the new Pokémon games. Shiny Pokémon, meanwhile, are special Pokémon that come in unique colors. There is only very slim chance…
By Patricia Hernandez Published November 24, 2014 -
Reviews
Super Smash Bros. Wii U: The Kotaku Review
The first time I picked up a controller and turned on the Wii U version of Smash Bros., I felt relief. I was about to play the game the way it was meant to be played: on a TV, with Gamecube controllers, and with as many friends as I could find. That reaction may seem…
By Patricia Hernandez Published November 24, 2014 -
Five Nights At Freddy’s Disturbing Story, Explained By Fan Theories
If you’ve played Five Night’s At Freddy‘s (or the sequel), then you’ve probably heard all sorts of rumors and theories about the game. That’s because there’s way more going on in Five Nights at Freddy’s than the game lets on. It helps if you pay attention to all the clues and details in the background…
By Patricia Hernandez Published November 21, 2014 -
One Big Reason To Finish The New Pokémon Games
Just because you beat the Elite Four and become the champion of Hoenn doesn’t mean Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire has nothing more to offer. If you keep playing after you beat the game, you’ll have a chance to experience something wild. If you don’t want to be spoiled on the post-game in ORAS,…
By Patricia Hernandez Published November 21, 2014 -
Tips & GuidesTips for Playing Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Maybe you’re in it for the cute monsters. Maybe you’re in it to be the very best, like no one ever was. Or maybe you want to catch em all? Whatever it is about Pokémon that speaks to you, I’m here to help you get the most out of Omega Ruby andAlpha Sapphire. Some of…
By Patricia Hernandez Published November 21, 2014 -
How To Unlock Every Character and Stage In Smash Bros. Wii U
The 3DS and Wii U versions of Smash might have the same roster, but for whatever reason, the order in which you unlock the characters different. And if you’re curious as to how to go about unlocking these characters, you’ve come to the right place. GameXplain has this informational video which breaks down the character…
By Patricia Hernandez Published November 21, 2014 -
ReviewsPokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire: The Kotaku Review
It’s easy to miss, but the people of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire whisper about things. Incredible things. Inexplicable things. The sorts of rumors involving legendary Pokémon that sound unbelievable, until you remember you’re dealing with a video game, where there is no such thing as a tall tale. When I was a kid,…
By Patricia Hernandez Published November 21, 2014 -
Pokémon Omega Ruby Versus Pokémon Alpha Sapphire: Which To Buy
The new Pokémon games are good. You should play them, if you can! The question is, which game should you pick up? Pokémon is unique in that, if you want to play it, you always have a choice between two different versions of the same game. Typically, the versions are denoted by colors or stones—Red…
By Patricia Hernandez Published November 21, 2014 -
A Dragon Age Sex Scene That’s Actually Pretty Great
Bioware games are known for many things, including the inclusion of romance and sex. But boy, did Bioware outdo themselves this time. Obviously, if you don’t want to be spoiled on romances in Dragon Age Inquisition, you shouldn’t keep reading! Now that we’ve got that out of the way, behold. This is the sex scene…
By Patricia Hernandez Published November 20, 2014 -
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire’s New Mega Pokémon, In GIFs
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire release for the 3DS tomorrow, and to celebrate that, here’s a trailer that goes over every mega Pokémon in the game…in anime form. It’s really pretty, and it kind of makes me want to start watching the Pokémon anime again. I kind of love that they make Mudkip seem like…
By Patricia Hernandez Published November 20, 2014 -
Dragon Age Players Weren’t Supposed To Find This Creepy Easter Egg
Typically, when you fall through the map in a game you don’t expect to find anything aside from an endless void. But if you happen to fall through the map in the exact right place in Dragon Age Inquisition, you might find something a little weird. LeeCsM found this…thing after falling through the ground in…
By Patricia Hernandez Published November 20, 2014 -
More Hints That Dragon Age And Mass Effect Are In The Same Universe
Hidden inside the vast world of Dragon Age Inquisition are a few nods and references to Bioware’s other big game, Mass Effect. And you know what that means, right? It’s Bonkers Theory That Connects Both Games Time™. First, let’s look at the easter eggs. Eagle-eyed Redditor grimxxmastr uploaded a screenshot of a Krogan’s head, which…
By Patricia Hernandez Published November 19, 2014 -
Glitches Turn Pikachu Into Nightmare Fuel
Pikachu…are you okay? Where did your face go? Why is your body doing that!? Turns out, all you need to transform the iconic critter into a demon is to glitch him out. In this case, Chadtronic finds that “cartridge tilting” a copy of Hey You, Pikachu! results in a Pikachu that would feel at home…
By Patricia Hernandez Published November 19, 2014
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