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Ghost Recon Wildlands Resurfaces With New Trailer
It’s been nearly a year since we’ve heard or seen anything related to the latest entry in the Ghost Recon series, but that should change at E3. The latest trailer, featuring a guy who sure sounds like but probably isn’t Matthew McConaughey, looks like an actual game. It doesn’t feature a release date, but given…
By Patrick Klepek Published May 26, 2016 -
Windows 10’s Upgrading Tricks Have Gotten More Insidious
In the next few years, Microsoft wantsWindows 10 running on a billion devices. One way it’s making sure that happens is by tricking users into upgrading in shady ways. But here’s the real problem: Windows 10 is a good operating system, and Microsoft’s tactics are giving it a bad rap. Those stories about people getting…
By Patrick Klepek Published May 25, 2016 -
Former Valve Employee Sues For $3.1 Million, Alleging Wrongful Termination [UPDATE: Jury Rules For Valve]
A complex lawsuit was recently filed against Valve, in which a former employee is suing for $3.1 million in damages, alleging transgender discrimination, misclassification of employment, retaliation for whistle blowing, and more. Update – 6:00pm, January 19, 2018: It was recently brought to our attention that on November 2 of last year, a jury ruled…
By Patrick Klepek Published May 24, 2016 -
Spontaneous Windows 10 Update Prevents Game Dev From Checking Out Of Hotel
Microsoft really wants people to upgrade their machines to Windows 10, to the point that computers will now install the new operating system without your knowledge. This lead to a frustrating (but darkly humorous) situation today for Vlambeer co-founder Rami Ismail, while checking out of a hotel. “I woke up all chill and relaxed and…
By Patrick Klepek Published May 24, 2016 -
Doom Is Even Better When Played On A Harder Difficulty
About halfway through playing the new Doom, I tried to remember the last time I’d died. Turns out, it hadn’t happened for hours. That was a problem. Doom doesn’t categorize difficulty the way other games do, but it breaks down roughly the same. Here’s how it’s listed, with my translation: I’m Too Young To Die…
By Patrick Klepek Published May 24, 2016 -
Twitter’s Controversial New Changes Are Mostly Good
Twitter announced a bunch of changes to its service today. Some are useful, some are terrible. If the past informs the present, there will be a lot of hand-wringing before people reluctantly continue using a useful service that’s often misunderstood by the company that created it. Many of the changes outlined by Twitter todayare meant…
By Patrick Klepek Published May 24, 2016 -
Super Meat Boy, XCOM Headline Xbox’s Games With Gold For June
People keep hoping Red Dead Redemption will show up, but this ain’t bad! Remember, though Microsoft and Sony like to brag about how these games are “free,” you need subscriptions to Xbox Live and PlayStation Network. Unlike PlayStation 4, the whole lineup is playable on Xbox One, thanks to backwards compatibility. Xbox One Goat Simulator…
By Patrick Klepek Published May 24, 2016 -
Rocket League players on Xbox One will soon get a chance to play against PC players, as well. The feature goes live later today at 6:00 pm ET. Though the developer has expressed a desire for matchmaking with PlayStation 4 owners, Sony hasn’t indicated it’s willing to open up PSN.
By Patrick Klepek Published May 24, 2016 -
That Time A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Game Was Literally Unbeatable
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on the NES was infamous for being super hard. For many, the game unbeatable. On the PC, though, that was actually true! The PC port of TMNT—the DOS one, specifically—was weird for a few reasons: the sound was terrible, it didn’t look as good, and playing with a keyboard sucked. Worse,…
By Patrick Klepek Published May 23, 2016 -
Even Doom‘s Boss Fights Are Incredible
There’s lots of things the new Doom game does well, but one that took me completely by surprise was its excellent boss fights. Warning: There are spoilers for Doom in the paragraphs ahead! You encounter a number of familiar faces in Doom, faces you’re asked to blow up over and over. Imps, cacodemons, pinkies—the gang…
By Patrick Klepek Published May 23, 2016 -
Apple Says Game About Palestine/Israel Conflict Isn’t A Game, Then Backtracks
Apple has a strained history with video games, as the company regulates what is and isn’t a “game.” It’s why Apple initially rejected Liyla And The Shadows of War, about a young Palestinian girl in Gaza, and said it “was not appropriate for the games category.” Apple has now reversed that decision. Despite the incredible…
By Patrick Klepek Published May 23, 2016 -
A Look At How Playing Games On YouTube Is Replacing TV
There have been so many good video games in 2016, so it’s not a surprise there’s been a plethora of good writing, too. Worth Reading, our weekly guide to the best pieces around, will point you in the right direction. Hey, You Should Read These “MONSTER FACTORY, New Media, And The Future Of “TV” by…
By Patrick Klepek Published May 20, 2016 -
Nintendo’s Awful YouTube Policies Accidentally Impacting Minecraft Videos
Nintendo has a complicated history with YouTube, to say the least. So when Nintendo characters were added to Minecraft recently, people were skeptical. Wouldn’t the company apply the same draconian copyright measures to Minecraft videos on YouTube? They weren’t supposed to! But, well, they did. YouTubers are currently able to monetize their Minecraft videos, which…
By Patrick Klepek Published May 20, 2016 -
Meet Iron Pineapple, The Biggest Troll In Dark Souls
There’s no Dark Souls player we’ve featured on Kotaku as much as Iron Pineapple. He’s the guy who dressed up as Shrek to protect his swamp, donned spiked armor to run everyone over, and pooped on the ground to strike fear into other players. I decided to ask him the big question: why? “I’m just…
By Patrick Klepek Published May 20, 2016 -
How A Player With Disabilities Convinced Naughty Dog To Add More Accessibility Options To Uncharted 4
You might not have dug into Uncharted 4‘s extensive set of accessibility features, but for fans with disabilities, they’re incredibly important. The reason Uncharted 4 has so many is thanks to a fortuitous meeting at GDC. This touching meeting was outlined in a video from Sony today: One of the appointments that Naughty Dog UI…
By Patrick Klepek Published May 19, 2016 -
Doom‘s Got A Reference To A Comic Book Meme From 1996
Doom was a cultural phenomenon in the 90s, which meant movie deals, action figures, novelizations, and comic books. A line from the comics has become a meme over the years, and it’s slyly referenced in the new game. The new Doom opens with an ominous demonic symbol and voice over: “They are rage, brutal, without…
By Patrick Klepek Published May 19, 2016 -
Halo 5‘s Forge Map Creator Is Coming To PC (But Not Halo 5?)
One very cool part of the Halo series is coming to the PC this year, but you’ll still need to own an Xbox One to take full advantage of it. It’s a step in the right direction! In fits and starts, Microsoft seems to be taking PC gaming more seriously with Windows 10. In that…
By Patrick Klepek Published May 19, 2016
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