Yannick LeJacq

Here’s What’s ‘Exclusive’ In Destiny On PlayStation

Gamers have known that some stuff in Destiny would be exclusive to the PS3 and PS4 for a while now. But as it so often is, “exclusive” has been a vague term here. A new video Sony released today gives a clearer picture of everything that PlayStation owners will get their hands on before anyone…

Now that’s a Yoshi of a different color! As part of its big Mario Kart 8 updateannouncement yesterday, Nintendo revealed that two of the game’s most popular characters—Shy Guy and Yoshi—are now available in eight different shades. They all look pretty great: The good news is that this means Mario Kart 8 players will be…

The whacky indie side-scroller Joe Danger is coming to the PS Vita on September 2nd, Sony just announced. Anyone who owns the console and loves games about daredevils and/or Sonic the Hedgehog should definitely check it out.

The Sims 4’s PC Requirements Are…Non-Existent

It might be a PC exclusive to start, but The Sims 4 has an appeal far beyond the master race. Electronic Arts isn’t making its newest Sims game especially demanding hardware-wise as a result. The company recently posted its recommended specs for The Sims 4 on the game’s FAQ page, and it looks like a…

It’s National Dog Day. Let’s Celebrate Gaming’s Greatest Canines.

Today is the 10th annual National Dog Day. And what better way is there to celebrate than by paying tribute to the gamer’s best friend? Who is your favorite fictional dog from a video game, and why? I’ll get us started with the best video game dog ever—er, I mean, my personal favorite: Image: Dog:…

Maybe The N64 Rainbow Road Isn’t As Great As We All Remember

Rainbow Road on the N64 is the stuff of legends, so Nintendo set a high bar for itself when it remade the track for the Wii U. Many fans were dismayed by how much shorter it is compared to the original. But a new video from the brothers who hacked Mario Kart 8 makes a…

#branding

I sort of like the acronym “CODDEW” now that I think about it…

Please, Blizzard, Make Another Warcraft RTS

Blizzard gave Warcraft fans one hell of a nostalgia trip earlier this month when it debuted the cinematic trailer for Warlords of Draenor. But much like the upcoming World of Warcraft expansion that Blizzard was teasing, the video only took gamers so far down memory lane: At a certain point, a reality check was inevitable.…

Super Smash Bros. Match Reaches Dragon Ball Z-Level Insanity

Sudden death is always tense in Super Smash Bros. Everybody starts out with 300% damage. Anything can happen. The slightest touch can send someone spinning into outer space. Or, a battle can drag on against the most insane odds to become a nail-biter to end all nail-biters. YouTuber KeiTakumi just uploaded a video showing Fox…

If You’re Still A True Blood Fan, Life Is Pretty Damn Sad Right Now

Buried underneath the VMAs, something else important also took place on TV last night. True Blood, HBO’s long-running series about sexy vampires and the people who love them, wound to a close. The series finale wasn’t “important” in the same sense that ending of Breaking Bad was, or The Sopranos, or how Game of Thrones…

This sums up Mario Kart perfectly

Or, as Tina just put it: “change that to ‘video games’ and I bake that cake regularly.”

Could LAX bros finally be getting their own Madden or FIFA-level lacrosse video game? Simon Parkin documented one game developer’s tireless quest to make a hit game based on his favorite sport in an excellent piece for Eurogamer. It’s well worth your time regardless of whether or not you’re a Lacrosse fan.

A Blast Through The Double-Barreled Shotgun’s Past

A double-barreled shotgun can make or break a first-person shooter, so I’m always excited when I see someone taking a critical look at the iconic weapon. I saw this short history of the gun’s role in and outside of gaming pop up on r/games this morning. It’s not quite as interesting or comprehensive as I…

Track: I Feel Like Dying | Artist: Lil Wayne | Album: The Drought Is Over 2 (The Carter 3 Sessions) Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

It’s Time For A Better Class Of Rap Games

Drake and Lil Wayne came to Queens this week as part of a tour the rappers are co-headlining. It was the third such act to pass through the Tri-State area recently, the first two being Beyonce and Jay Z’s “On The Run” and Eminem and Rhianna’s “Monster” tour. But this one was special. It was…

All The Reasons Why Remember Me Makes No Sense

Hey, remember Remember Me? No, not the movie that ruined Robert Pattinson for all of us. I’m talking about the gorgeous beat-’em-up game that came out last year. It was a great cyberpunk adventure. But like many ambitious sci-fi games, it didn’t always make sense. It sort of comes with the territory if you’re telling…

Up Close With The White PS4

Sony really knocked it out of the park design-wise with the PlayStation 4. The console might not be perfect, but you have to admit that it’s a real beauty—especially when compared to the monstrosity of the Xbox One and the…weirdness of the Wii U. And it looks better than ever with a new coat of…

Deus Ex Writer Is Making A New Spy Thriller For PC

Say what you want about Kickstarter, but the crowdfunding site has done wonders for many a niche PC gaming sub-genre that needed reviving. That, or specific talent. Like Sheldon Pacotti, the man who wrote the first two Deus Ex games and recently launched a campaign to make a new espionage-themed thriller called Sienna Storm This…

Psychedelic Art Inspired By Some Very Specific Diablo References

This is a piece of digital artwork called “Halls of Viscera.” Look familiar? The “halls” and “viscera” are big hints. Ok, fine: it’s Diablo. Well, sort of. “Halls of Viscera” is one piece from an upcoming exhibition of Canadian artist Alex McLeod’swork that will go up next month in Montreal. All of the work I’ve…

Someone Made A Drake-Mario Kart Mash-Up And It’s Great

You’ve really gotta hand it to Nintendo fans. Instead of just moping about not being able to trash talk inMario Kart 8, they keep coming up with bigger and better ways to show off their skills. Not satisfied with taunting people in-game, one player has put his Mario Kart swagger to song: It’s a parody…