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CultureRainbow Six Siege’s Next Operation Will Add A Cool New Grappling Hook And A Reworked Kanal
Ubisoft announced new details about the upcoming third season of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Year 4 were announced today at the Rainbow Six Major in Raleigh. A new operation is coming called Ember Rise. It will add two new operators, a revamped version of the map Kanal, a battle pass system and a series…
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CultureEvery Flavor Of Game Fuel Reviewed And Then Mixed Together
A few weeks ago I bought a can of Mountain Dew Amp Game Fuel and reviewed it. I hated it. It sucked. Evidently, this angered some people on the internet. I guess some folks really love Game Fuel? Between comments calling me names and people yelling at me for not liking an energy drink, some…
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CultureShop Contest‘Shop Contest: Happy Birthday!
In a few days, August 20th to be precise, I celebrate my birthday. I’m having a party, but maybe you wonderful Kotaku readers can help plan a second party. But as I write about video games, legally it must be video game-related. Them’s the rules. Your challenge this week: Throw me a party with video…
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CultureGTA V Speedrunning Has Changed A Lot Since 2014
Grand Theft Auto V speedrunner FriendlyBaron recently released a video comparing how different GTA V speedruns are today compared to the first world records set back in 2014. Like older games, such as Super Mario 64, GTA V speedrunners have learned new and improved ways to complete sections of the game. But unlike those older…
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CultureSunday Comics: Just Saying
Hello! It’s time for Kotaku’s Sunday Comics, your weekly roundup of the best webcomics. The images enlarge if you click on the magnifying glass icon. Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich. Published Aug 12. Read more of Awkward Zombie Corpse Run by Alex Di Stasi. Published Aug. 15. Read more of Corpse Run Clueless Hero by…
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CultureShop Contest‘Shop Contest: Danny Trejo, Winners!
Last week I asked you folks to create some images to honor and celebrate the man, myth, and legend himself, Danny Trejo. He recently saved a small child from a car crash, on top of other cool stuff. Our winning image this week comes from Add88 who has envisioned an alternate universe where Henry Cavil…
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No Man’s Sky Players Are Really Excited About Sitting In Chairs
The universe of No Man’s Sky is huge. Like genuinely huge. Billions upon billions upon billions of planets, galaxies, and solar systems. And the latest update to the game added a ton of new features to this already massive galactic sandbox, including VR support. But the most exciting feature might just be the ability to…
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Mario Maker Contest: International Cat Day, Winners!
Last week I asked you wonderful people to create some cat-themed Mario levels in celebration of International Cat Day. It was time to honor our cats by turning a plumber into a cat and throwing him at some enemies and jumps. It is the only way to celebrate cats. I got..some levels. Compared to previous…
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Until 2012 You Could Watch Netflix On A PS2 In Brazil
Netflix on consoles was a much different experience a decade ago. Today users just download an app, login and start watching some TV or movies. But back in 2009, depending on your console, you might have to order a disc from Netflix and link your account to their service to watch whatever was on Netflix…
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CulturePokemonDarumaka’s Shit Is So Hot That People Stick It In Their Clothes To Keep Warm
Every Pokemon is interesting and worth talking about. I don’t play a ton of Pokemon, but I do enjoy the universe and I love learning more about the creatures in it. So, Here’s Another Pokemon! It’s Darumaka! Darumaka Details Type: Fire Average Height: 2‘ 00″ Average Weight: 82.7 lbs. First Added In Generation V There…
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CultureMorning CheckpointFire The Fish Cannon!
Hello! This week we disappoint Peggy Hill, build a home underground, get a new skateboarding game, watch Mario attack a firefighter, learn more about Astral Chain and fire the fish cannon. Great Kotaku Content From The Past Week Like most weeks, Kotaku was filled with some great stories. Here are a few of my favorites!…
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Getting Drunk In GTA Online‘s Casino Unlocks A New Secret Mission
The recently added casino in Grand Theft Auto Online has become a popular spot for players and has led to GTA Online reaching its highest number of active players since launch.But while the slot machines and card games are a big draw, there is a secret hidden in the casino for those willing to get…
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CultureThe Week In Games: Jason Returns, Again
You can never really escape Jason Voorhees. The masked slasher from The Friday The 13th films is returning again this week. A new edition of The Friday The 13th game is heading to the Nintendo Switch. I wonder if in 20 or 30 years people will still be making and watching Jason films. How many…
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CultureSteam Workshop Content Must Now Go Through An Approval Process
Valve has quietly changed the way the Steam Workshop handles new content and updates to existing content. Maps, weapons and other user-created items will now need to go through moderation and get approved before they can be downloaded by other players. This was first spotted on the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive subreddit by PCGN. User TanookiSuit3…
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Getting The Highest Score Possible In Mario Maker 2 Is Harder Than You Might Expect
If I asked you what is the highest possible score achievable in Super Mario Maker 2, you would assume 999,999,990. That’s usually how video games work. And technically you would be right. But actually reaching that perfect high score is basically impossible through normal gameplay, due to the limited amount of time players have in…
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CultureShop Contest‘Shop Contest: Danny Trejo
Did you see the recent news about how Danny Trejo saw a car crash and jumped into action, saving a young child and then taking care of that kid until the scene was safe?That dude is cool. He should be in more video games! So… Your challenge this week: Put Danny Trejo in video games!…
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The GTA San Andreas Mission That’s So Easy, There’s No Way To Fail It
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is filled with some famously annoying and difficult missions. Everyone knows of the infamous mission where the player is tasked with following a train while riding a dirtbike. Or the extremely hard Zero RC missions, which were so bad and challenging that Rockstar actually changed them in later versions of…
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CultureSunday Comics: Maybe Later
Hello! It’s time for Kotaku’s Sunday Comics, your weekly roundup of the best webcomics. The images enlarge if you click on the magnifying glass icon. Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich. Published July 29. Read more of Awkward Zombie Corpse Run by Alex Di Stasi. Published Aug. 1. Read more of Corpse Run Clueless Hero by…
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CultureShop Contest‘Shop Contest: The Next Twitch Superstar, Winners!
Ninja has left Twitch and is now streaming only on Mixer. This has left a large hole at that website. Who will step up to be the next Ninja? Sure, some already popular streamers at Twitch might be better candidates for taking over the top spot. But maybe someone else could become the next Twitch…
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