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35 Ways To Die In Grand Theft Auto V

There are the usual, boring ways you can die like in car crashes and getting shot by the police, and then there are a few spectacular ones. Like sharks. And sometimes vehicle combos. My favorite might be simply: wall, in which you smash your forehead against a wall. Hey, it’s possible. Thanks for taking one…

Track: Glory and Gore | Album: Pure Heroine | Artist: Lorde Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to—and gaming to—at the moment.

Rain: The Kotaku Review

Rain is one of those games that comes so close to getting everything right that it seems unfair not to praise it just for the proximity. Rain is basically a stealth game, with some elements that might remind you of puzzles and platformers. Generally, you’ll spend your time devising the best way to avoid the…

The Best of Kotaku, The Week of September 23

Can you believe September is almost over already? In the week post-_GTA V_ launch, we’ve still had lots to say about the massive game, and we’re just about to experience a hell of a lot more with GTA Online approaching next week. In the meantime, read back on all our best stuff over at Kotaku…

The Power of the GTA V Selfie Compels You

Taking selfies in GTA V can be a lot of fun, but sometimes it’s so fun your hand bends backwards awkwardly and shoves into your face and then your phone disappears and you’re like listen it’s supposed to look like that. Glitch video by Axerty via GameFails

Here’s what’s going on Talk Among Yourselves, our reader-written blog: DocSuess ponders what kind of games people are more likely to stream, The Geek Empress confesses a crazy love for bargain hunting, and Writing2Eddy explains why he turns off notifications when he’s playing games

Six Ways People React To Privacy Issues On The Internet

We’ve all learned by now to be at least a little more careful with what information we’re putting out on the Internet and where. But that doesn’t mean we all share the same opinions on how we feel about the definition of that privacy growing looser. xkcd presents those opinions succinctly, smartly, funnily in this…

The Time Walter White Landed Himself In More Trouble Than Ever

Who knew The Walking Dead and Breaking Bad could fit together so seamlessly? College Humor knew, that’s who. It helps to get those few zombie lines in from those Breaking Bad characters that were gamers, too. Gamers: saving the day yet again. You’re welcome. To contact the author of this post, write to [email protected] or…

Here’s what’s going on Talk Among Yourselves, our reader-written blog: Joshua Rivera shares similar hesitations with Evan about the newly announced Gotham prequel, DanimalCart explains what was so great about Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons‘ ending (so, obviously, spoilers), and DocSeuss has some thoughts on what would make for a good stealth game

11 Drunk Guys Play Outlast And Get Excited About Their Feet

This isn’t the usual watch-someone-scream-at-the-jumpy-moments kind of “let’s play” videos you’re used to on YouTube (though I’ll throw in the headphone users beware warning because it’s still in there). It’s a bunch of friends saying silly things because alcohol and friendship will do that. In between the group shouts of terror and demands of the…

The new Need For Speed movie trailer proves I’ll watch just about anything with Aaron Paul in it. I have no idea if this movie will be any good based on this trailer—though the dramatic music and cheesy few lines we hear here don’t do it any favors—but, hell, Aaron Paul. Also pretty cars. Pretty…

Here’s what’s going on Talk Among Yourselves, our reader-written blog: Voltaire Crescent brings you along on his latest Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn adventures, Joshua Rivera continues to report on being a newbie getting into sports games, and Etchedchamp shares some gaming traditions

How To Become Mayor Of An Animal Crossing Town

Step one: be you. Step two: be there. Check out Kotaku reader and TAY contributor Stormborn’s cute new comic series below, with promises of more to come.

The Best of Kotaku, The Week of September 16

Morning, Kotaku. How are you doing? Still playing GTA V? Since last night? Haven’t slept or ate at all? Oh, ok, glad we’re on the same page then. When you’re taking breaks in between, how about browsing some of our best content from over the week, collected over at Kotaku Selects? Our guys in Asia…

We Need A New Word For Video Games

Is The Walking Dead a “game”? How about Dear Esther? Gone Home? They’re all certainly lovely, heartbreaking experiences, but are they “games”? I think so. And so does Kotaku reader and TAY contributor Pink_Zapper_Helmet, who goes into detail about why these games can be defined as such. Basically: our definition of what a game is…

You Can Use Video Capture Devices On The PS4, Too [UPDATE]

If the PlayStation 4’s (limited) built-in capture functionality isn’t enough for you, fear not. Sony announced at their TGS conference that you’ll be able to use third-party devices to capture gameplay through the HDMI output, too. Though be warned, it looks like it won’t be available at launch as per tweets from Shuhei Yoshida earlier…

How to Explode a Car with Your Body in GTA V

It was only a matter of time before the dudes at Rooster Teeth found something silly to do in GTA V. In today’s edition: the front flip that can, surprisingly, be used as a weapon. And a pretty powerful one at that. Watch Michael and Geoff goof around with their newfound ability in the video…

The Best Video Game Radio Stations

Did you guys know Grand Theft Auto V is out today? Oh, you skipped work and you’re playing right now? Well, how’s that radio sound? One of the most enjoyable things to do in an open-world game is to simply drive around, awkwardly-rendered hair in the wind while flipping through radio stations looking for just…

6th Grade Teacher Asks His Students Why They Want The New Call of Duty

No matter how you—likely an avid gamer—feel about the Call of Duty franchise, it seems like there will always be a market for the famous (infamous?) shooter series. So how do a bunch of eleven to twelve-year-olds feel about the game? And why? Kotaku reader and TAY poster GiantBoyDetective asked his students to find out.…

The Best of Kotaku, The Week of September 9

By the time you read this I’ll be on an ATV somewhere driving through the woods. So while you have that image in your mind, feel free to peruse Kotaku Selects for our best coverage over this week. And prepare for full on Grand Theft Auto V coverage assault from Stephen and crew next week.…