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CultureWhat We Loved About Shazam
DC Comics’s latest superhero movie, Shazam, really took me and my colleague Mike Fahey by surprise. In world of dour superhero stories, Shazam was a wholesome, feel-good breath of fresh air. Today we sat down to talk about the film, family, and how hilarious it is to see a child in an adult’s body. Gita…
By Gita Jackson Published April 8, 2019 -
CultureKotaku Game DiaryAll Of My Games Are On Different Schedules And It’s Impossible To Play Them All
One of the nice things about being an adult—or even a teenager with a reasonable level of autonomy—is the freedom to decide to do whatever you want with your free time. The older you get, the odder your windows of free time get. This is one of the reasons I like video games. I seldom…
By Joshua Rivera Published April 8, 2019 -
CultureThe Week In Games: Can You Dig It? [Update]
I wonder how much longer the Vita will keep getting new games released on it. I know indie devs have supported it for some time now, but it feels like the Switch has taken on the role of “Portable console that is perfect for smaller games.” Do you think that when the inevitable PS5 is…
By Zack Zwiezen Published April 8, 2019 -
CultureCosplayGalleryOur Favorite Cosplay From The 2019 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo
This year’s Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo—otherwise known as C2E2—had over 80,000 fans through the door, and here we’re taking a look at some of the amazing cosplay that turned up as well. All the photos (and video!) you’re seeing below are by Mineralblu, while you’ll find both the Instagram handle and the name of…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 7, 2019 -
CultureShop Contest‘Shop Contest: Nintendo Secrets
Earlier this week we learned that the true nature of Kirby’s feet will never be revealed. This is secret knowledge that will not be made public. What else are you hiding….? Your challenge this week: Do what Ninten-don’t and reveal some secrets about some of their popular characters. Does Mario actually have three brothers? Is…
By Zack Zwiezen Published April 7, 2019 -
CultureSunday Comics: I Can Make Pizza!
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 April 1. Read more of Awkward Zombie. Corpse Run by Alex Di Stasi. Published April 4. Read more of Corpse Run Clueless Hero by Luis…
By Zack Zwiezen Published April 7, 2019 -
CultureShop Contest‘Shop Contest: Happy National Pencil Day, Winners!
Last week I challenged you, fine folks, to add some pencils to the world of video games. It was National Pencil Day and it felt appropriate to celebrate. But now the holiday has passed and I’ve got all these pencils. Thanks, I guess? Our winning image this week was created by Neuroplastique II who reimagines…
By Zack Zwiezen Published April 6, 2019 -
CulturePokemonXatu Can See The Future And Is Scared Of It
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 Xatu! Xatu Details Type: Psychic/Flying Average Height: 4‘ 11″ Average Weight: 33.1 lbs. First Added In Generation II I’m…
By Zack Zwiezen Published April 6, 2019 -
CultureMorning CheckpointFleshlight Or Flashlight?
Today we wait for someone to drag our corpse home, ponder Kirby’s feet, watch rich white dudes “dance” and discuss who saw a fleshlight last weekend. It’s Morning Checkpoint! Great Kotaku Content From The Past Week Like most weeks, Kotaku was filled with some great stories. Here are a few of my favorites! Sometimes it…
By Zack Zwiezen Published April 6, 2019 -
CultureWhat We Love About Country Trap Banger ‘Old Town Road’
No one, not even rapper Lil Nas X, thought his song “Old Town Road” would blow up the way that it has. After taking over the Hot Country Songs chart, it was removed for not being country enough, though the artist has been campaigning to get it reinstated. Now that he’s dropped a remix with…
By Gita Jackson Published April 5, 2019 -
CultureMajor Speedrunning Hub Forced To Roll Back Rankings After Security Breach
The most popular speedrunning website, Speedrun.com, has reverted all its rankings to their April 1 state after a security breach left many leaderboards at risk of tampering. After a similar issue in November 2018, the site’s owner is considering strengthened security measures to prevent future breaches. Speedrun.com is the place to go for a game’s…
By Heather Alexandra Published April 5, 2019 -
CultureWhat Are You Playing This Weekend?
The weekend is for doing taxes. It’s also for playing “just 10 more minutes” of a video game before doing taxes. I really want to play more Apex Legends, but I’m feeling a little burnt out on multiplayer games. So I think I’m going to pick up Titanfall 2, which I’m telling myself could just…
By Riley MacLeod Published April 5, 2019 -
CultureKotaku Game DiaryWhat I Know About Surviving In Sekiro I Learned On The Volleyball Court
The spectral foe towered over me, her sheer size outmatched only by her overwhelming poise. The pole arm she held in one hand was twice the size of my character, and the loose robes and prayer beads draped over her hulking figure only served to make her more intimidating. With a grace that only made…
By Natalie Degraffinried Published April 5, 2019
