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There’s Official Cosplay Of The Newest Overwatch Hero, Ashe

Like they have the last few times there’s been a new character reveal, Blizzard got in touch with props and costume builders Henchmen Studios to create an almost 1:1 real-life replica of Ashe’s outfit and gear. Cosplayer Karolina Lefaywas brought in to actually wear the gear, and really, if we get any more of these…

We’re Bummed Out By The PlayStation Classic

Why is the PlayStation Classic such a bummer? This week on Kotaku Splitscreen, we discuss that question and much more. First, Kirk and I break down the news of the week on the PlayStation Classic’s dismal list of games, that hilarious Fallout 76 beta bug, and the new game from the creator of Undertale Then…

Sunday Comics: Red Dead 76

The time has come for another edition of Kotaku’s Sunday Comics, your weekly roundup of webcomics. The images enlarge if you click on the magnifying glass icon. Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich. Published October 29. Read more of Awkward Zombie Corpse Run by Alex Di Stasi. Published November 1. Read more of Corpse Run Double…

This Week In The Business: The Changing Season

QUOTE | “The actions by management from these different companies – from ArenaNet to Riot, Rockstar, Telltale, all these – we need something that’s going to be much more of a blunt force response. And it needs to be a widespread, collective response to these activities.” – Although Ex-IGDA head Kate Edwards had previously said…

A Fresh Look For Samus Aran

Julien Desroy is a 3D artist who has worked at places like Gameloft and Axis Animation (Destiny 2, League of Legends). You can see more of Julien’s stuff at his ArtStation page

What Are You Playing This Weekend?

The weekend is for yours truly filling in for our usual weekend editor Cameron. I will be playing Don’t Just Write About The Witcher 3, and probably its sequel, Why Did I Write About The Witcher 3 So Much In seriousness, I have been squeezing Red Dead Redemption 2 into whatever spare time I have.…

Ask Dr. NerdLove: Why Can’t I Take Control Over My Life?

Hello all you bags of Internet horror meat, and welcome to Ask Dr. NerdLove, the only outlaw dating advice column north of the Rio Bravo. This week, we’re talking about power and influence. There are times we all feel like we’re just pawns in the game of life. But how can we use what little…

Save Me Mr. Tako Sure Feels Like A Game Boy Classic

If I didn’t know Save Me Mr. Tako: Tasukete Tako-San was a tribute to retro handheld games, I could easily be convinced it was a long-lost Game Boy classic. Released this week on Nintendo Switch and Steam, the game starts Mr. Tako, an octopus caught in the middle of a war between octopi and humans…

Track: On Green Dolphin Street | Artist: Miles Davis | Album: Kind of Blue Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

Oh No

Alan Linnstaedt is an illustrator and concept artist based in Irving, Texas. You can see more of Alan’s work at his ArtStation page.

The Internet Reacts To Piranha Plant In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

So, Piranha Plant is coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Ready yourself for a barrage of jokes. I’ve already been told I’m on the wrong side of history for not really getting Piranha Plant as a character in Smash, and you know what? It’s fine. Go enjoy your plant, weirdos. I cried literal, real tears…

PSVR Platformer Astro Bot Is More Fun If You Don’t Try To 100% It

Ever since I played the first demo of Lucky’s Tale, I’ve been convinced that third-person platform games are a surprisingly perfect fit for virtual reality. It’s fun to play a platformer when you’re enveloped in the world itself. It’s more thrilling to make your character jump off a high cliff when you yourself can feel…

Track: Werewolf Bar Mitzvah | Artist: Apparently Donald Glover Doing An Impression Of Tracy Morgan | Album: An Evening With Tracy Jordan (Fictional) Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

We Meet Again

Tam Nguyen is a freelance concept artist from Vietnam. You can see more of Tam’s work at his ArtStation page

The Internet Reacts To The First Look At Henry Cavill As Geralt Of Rivia

In my opinion, Henry Cavill is out here looking like a straight up snack in the first peek as him as The Witcher’s Geralt of Rivia. Other people on the internet do not agree. Fans have been eager for a look at anything from Netflix’s upcoming The Witcher series since it was announced, especially given…

I Refuse To Stop Playing Assassin’s Creed Origins

I have Assassin’s Creed Odyssey installed and updated on my PS4, but every time I boot up my console, I select the game right next to it: Assassins Creed Origins. I want to beat the older game and move on to the newest one, but I can’t, because I keep accepting new side quests. For…

Track: While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Acoustic Version / Take 2 / Audio) | Artist: The Beatles | Album: White Album’ Anniversary Edition Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

This is Yukeshiro with some League of Legends/K-Pop cosplay. All photos by Sarenka z Aparatem

What We Absolutely Loved About Castlevania Season Two

The first season of Netflix’s Castlevania animated series was pretty good, if a bit rushed due to a four-episode length. The second season expands with more episodes, more characters, and some amazing fight scenes. Staff writer Heather Alexandra and senior reporter Mike Fahey sat down to talk about how much they loved the new season.…

You’re Just Not Scary Anymore, Cthulhu 

I wanted to be frightened of Cyanide Studio’s new Lovecraftian horror game, but the scariest thing about Call of Cthulhu is the sloppy stealth action segments that try to add tension to an otherwise casual adventure game. Back in 1981, when Chaosium first published the tabletop role-playing game on which Call of Cthulhu is based,…