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CultureTwitchDrumming On Twitch Helps Successful Streamer Control His Tourette’s
Watching Gregory “Mrgregles” Storey stream, there’s a good chance you’d never even realize he has Tourette Syndrome, a rare neurological condition characterized by repeated involuntary vocalizations and movements, or “tics.” From behind his drum kit, Storey grooves, showboats, and interacts with viewers like he’s been doing it all his life. He regularly puts on rockstar…
By Nathan Grayson Published May 13, 2019 -
CultureSplitscreenGame of Thrones Is Too Far Gone To Save
When the dust is all settled and the fire has turned into ashes, one thing about Game of Thrones will always be clear: They shouldn’t have tried to end the whole damn show in 13 episodes. We spoil the episode in its entirety, and also talk about differences between the show and the books. However,…
By Jason Schreier Published May 13, 2019 -
CultureWhat We Loved About Detective Pikachu
Detective Pikachu hit movie theaters this weekend and turned me into a puddle of nostalgic goo. I sat down with senior reporter Cecilia D’Anastasio and video producer Paul Tamayo to talk Pokéballs, Pikachu and a severe lack of Venusaurs. Gita Jackson: I never thought I’d see a live action Pokémon movie in my lifetime, let…
Gita Jackson & Paul Tamayo & Cecilia D'Anastasio Published May 13, 2019 -
CultureKotaku Game DiaryI Can’t Go Through This Again, Final Fantasy VII
One of the most heartbreaking moments in gaming history has a new voice and a new face, thanks to last week’s Final Fantasy VII remake trailer. I have no idea how long it’s going to take for this game to arrive, but I’m already lamenting what’s to come. Aeris is going to die all over…
By Mike Fahey Published May 13, 2019 -
CultureThe Week In Games: Despite All My Rage 2
Another week, another list of games coming out. The big one this week is Rage 2, which is a sequel that I really wanted but I doubt many others wanted. It is really nice of Bethesda, Id and Avalanche Studios to make a game for me and like 12 other people. Thanks! I really loved…
By Zack Zwiezen Published May 13, 2019 -
CultureShop Contest‘Shop Contest: Happy 10 Years Stephen
This month marks Editor-in-Chief Stephen Totilo’s 10th anniversary at Kotaku. A whole decade! Wow! In honor of this milestone, let’s take a look back at one of his most famous photos and see what fun we can have with it! Your challenge this week: Have some fun with my boss! The portable Wii U is…
By Zack Zwiezen Published May 12, 2019 -
CultureShop Contest‘Shop Contest: Star Wars X Sonic, Winners!
Last weekend was filled with Sonic and Star Wars news. So I asked you, the wonderful readers of Kotaku, to mash up these two franchises in our latest contest. Our winning image this week comes from Mrichston who seems to hate us. Why else would this person ruin our lives with this monstrosity? You win,…
By Zack Zwiezen Published May 11, 2019 -
CulturePokemonBewear Will Crush You To Death With Its Hugs
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 Bewear! Bewear Details Type: Normal/Fighting Average Height: 6‘11“ Average Weight: 297.6 lbs. First Added In Generation VII Bears in…
By Zack Zwiezen Published May 11, 2019 -
CultureMorning CheckpointHiding Outside With Your Wii U While Your Family Yells About Politics
Hello! Today we watch Sonic tap his foot, cheer on a mini-Shrek, crash some Xbox consoles, skin some nuggets and ignore the yelling. It’s Morning Checkpoint! Great Kotaku Contest From The Past Week Like most weeks, Kotaku was filled with some great stories. Here are a few of my favorites! I always love that moment…
By Zack Zwiezen Published May 11, 2019 -
CultureTwitchTwitch Star Ninja Is Turning Off His Camera While Eating Throughout Ramadan
Streamers, like other humans who for some reason choose to not spend most of their day on camera, have to eat. Most streamers casually snack or have meals while streaming, which adds to the feeling that viewers are watching a regular person go about their daily routine. However, for Twitch’s headband-wearing money king Tyler “Ninja”…
By Nathan Grayson Published May 10, 2019 -
CultureMordhau Players Are Using Bots To Play The Lute Better
There are many ways to be good at popular medieval combat game Mordhau. You can sling cold steel with the best of them. You can fire arrows from afar. You can build fortifications that help your buddies. But the only way to truly win, if you ask me, is to become the greatest lute player…
By Nathan Grayson Published May 10, 2019 -
CultureThe First Video Game Convention Hosted Entirely On Steam
Video game conventions have their upsides; you get to play all the latest games and meet people who are interested in the same stuff as you. But big conventions are also a reminder that human beings are loud meat megaphones that constantly emit a dying bouquet of foul odors. Playing video game demos while overstimulated…
By Nathan Grayson Published May 10, 2019 -
CultureWhat Are You Playing This Weekend?
The weekend is for taking up running again, or at least plodding around the park cursing myself for saying “I’ll just start again when it’s warm out” last winter. It’s also for video games. The Long Dark got a cool-sounding update this week, which reminded me how long it’s been since I’ve spent time with…
By Riley MacLeod Published May 10, 2019 -
CultureKotaku Game DiaryDota 2‘s New Battle Pass Has Some Unwelcome Changes
I’m playing Dota 2 again following the release of the game’s 2019 battle pass. There are new treasures to collect. Big tournaments are just around the corner. And I’ve spent another $10 on that battle pass. I can’t tell if this game is actually exciting again or if I just feel compelled to play because…
By Ethan Gach Published May 10, 2019
