Yannick LeJacq

Are you playing Far Cry 4? Are you playing online co-op, and doing so on a console? If it’s running well for you, let us know. If you’re running into bugs, let us know that, too! We want to get a sense of how the game is running these days. Thanks. To contact the author…

Sunset Overdrive is getting a story-based expansion this month that adds an offshore oil rig and two new water-based traversal abilities to the game. It’s called “The Mystery of Mooil Rig,” and it comes out December 23rd. Now might be a good time to take Stephen and Kirk’s advice and give the game another shot!

Why Some People Are Freaking Out Over A New Tekken Character

Tekken 7’s new female character “Lucky Chloe” sparked some controversy online when she was revealed earlier this week, so much so that director Katsuhiro Harada took to Twitter to defend his work. His statements there have led to some confusion over whether that character will actually be included in the inevitable U.S. release of the…

Smash Bros. Characters’ Recovery Moves Put To The Test

When weighing the merits of fighters in the new Super Smash Bros., a crucial factor players consider is their unique “recovery” abilities. These are the special moves each character has to help them make it back to a stage after being knocked off. One player has come up with a clever way to experiment with…

Fan Theory: The Mario Games Are Too Hard On Bowser

Bowser has been around long enough that many gamers have found themselves wondering: is Mario’s longtime nemesis really all that bad? Maybe he’s just…misunderstood? Perhaps his intentions are pure, but as a flawed despot struggling to maintain order in his kingdom, he doesn’t always make the best decisions. Case in point: Super Mario 3D World,…

Smash Bros. Players Have Invented…’Smashketball’

Ever since Super Smash Bros. came out for the Wii U, players have been playing around with the game’s new stage builder. While many fans have focused on recreating their favorite stages from past games, one idea has stood out because of its novelty: turning Smash into a particularly silly version of…basketball? That’s right. Shortly…

Yahoo! Mario is looking exceedingly triumphant in this custom Super Smash Bros. Wii U stage “Star World.” It’s made by Reddit user Rifick, a player who’s making a name for himself online thanks to his standout work in the game’s level editor. Check out more of his new stages here, and our ongoing roundup here…

I’m Finally Starting To Like It When The PS4 Controller Talks

Ever since I started playing games on my PS4, one thing about the console’s controller has always stood out to me. It makes a lot of noise. Audio feedback is nothing new or unique to the DualShock 4, but it’s particularly…noticeable on the thing. Like the controller is nudging you and shouting, “Hey! I’m over…

Earthbound Rap Mashup Is Appropriately Odd

Earthbound might be old enough to warrant the moniker “cult classic” at this point, but Nintendo’s beloved SNES-era RPG has still managed to win over new fans ever since it came to the Wii U last year. One such player fell in love with the game so wholly that he’s now honored it with—what else?—a…

This is the Royal Crest from the Legend of Zelda series, recreated as a custom stage for Super Smash Bros. Wii U, by Kotaku reader JakeJakeThePillowSnake. So cool! Check out more awesome custom stages in our ongoing roundup Also, for a point of comparison, here’s an illustration of the Royal Crest from the Zelda wiki…

Track: Bang Bang | Artist: Jessie J, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj | Album: Sweet Talker Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

PSA: Here’s What Your PC Will Actually Need to Run Dying Light

Yesterday, posts started popping up on places like the ever-popular gaming forum NeoGAF that claimed to have the official PC specs for the upcoming zombie game Dying Light. These were noteworthy because they made the game’s system requirements sound insane. We can all calm down, though, because they weren’t accurate. Posts like the one on…

Who Wears Short Shorts? Team Fortress 2’s Heavy, That’s Who.

It used to be that only female video game characters could rock booty shorts. But it’s 2014, and people are taking more pride in the male butts of gaming than ever before. Even the longstanding shooter Team Fortress 2 is getting in on the action with some brand-spanking new wardrobe options inspired by Lara Croft.…

The New 3DS Has A Cool Musical Easter Egg

Some gamers who’ve already picked up Nintendo’s new-and-improved 3DS have discovered a wonderfully squee-inducing secret buried inside the console. If you tap out the beginning notes of Mario’s iconic theme music when in the browser menu, the interface will turn into the classic block-breaking arcade game Breakout. Everyone knows the first bar of the Super…

Have You Learned Nothing, Drowning Ghost Sim?

Drown once, shame on me. But drowning twice? via Reddit

Watch Troy Baker Play A Slice Of Bread

If you played any video games in 2014, there’s a good chance you came across Troy Baker. The guy is in everything. Last year, he even played against himself as both Batman and the Joker in a single Lego game. How does someone so multidextrous keep challenging themselves? By playing a piece of white bread,…

Watch Someone Fling Far Cry 4’s Elephants Into Space

While it’s ostensibly a game about humans, Far Cry 4’s insane and aggressive animals have become the breakout stars of Ubisoft’s new shooter. And since this is a Far Cry game, players have been having quite a bit of fun poking and prodding at the beasts. Just how fierce has the “man vs. wild” mindset…

Making The Sims 4 A Lot More Bloody

More often than not, The Sims 4 is a peaceful game. Players can kill their Sims if they wish, but Sims never kill each other. At least, intentionally. So what’s this guy doing—smiling serenely in his underwear, not acknowledging the blood all over his hands, like some whimsical Patrick Bateman? No, longtime Sims publisher Electronic…

​Mario Kart 8’s Online Multiplayer Is Coming Back To Life

Last week was Thanksgiving, a holiday often celebrated with family. For many gamers, this means a lot of time spent playing Nintendo games. I, for one, spent most nights playing Mario Kart 8 with my brother. Doing so led to a surprising discovery about its online multiplayer: it’s gotten a lot better as of late.…

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