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Culture
The Art Of Apex Legends
It’s shaping up to be one of the biggest games of 2019, so it’s awesome tonight to get a chance to look at some of the art that went into the creation of Apex Legends This is a collection of work from a number of Respawn’s art team (and beyond), and while it’s not everything…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 6, 2019 -
CultureCosplayGalleryOur Favorite Cosplay From Fan Expo Vancouver 2019
Fan Expo Vancouver went down in…Vancouver over the weekend, and Canada your cosplay was amazing, as always. These photos (and video!) were all shot by Justin Cosplay, whose websiteand Instagrampages you should definitely check out. You’ll find links to each cosplayer’s Instagram page beneath their respective image, and if we weren’t able to get someone’s…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 6, 2019 -
Culture
Steam’s ‘Popular Upcoming Releases’ Section Is Easy To Manipulate
On a platform as crowded as Steam, every ounce of visibility counts. For many developers, the “popular upcoming” section is the most reliable way to get precious front-page real estate before release. Some people, however, have figured out how to game it. As it turns out, Steam allows developers to display one release date on…
By Nathan Grayson Published March 6, 2019 -
Culture
Valve Removes Rape Day From Steam With Vague, Nonsensical Statement
Yesterday, Rape Day, a self-described “game where you can rape and murder during a zombie apocalypse,” raised new questions about Steam’s laissez-faire release policy. Today, Valve elected to remove it from the store. In a post on Steam, Valve attempted to explain its decision-making around Rape Day, a game that did not cross Valve’s no-go…
By Nathan Grayson Published March 6, 2019 -
CultureKotaku Game Diary
Everything About Anthem’s In-Game Stores Is Bafflingly Bad
Every time I log into Anthem I stop by one of its in-game stores, and every time I am disappointed. The selection is bad. The three-day refresh is bad. Even the locations of the in-game shops are bad. It boggles the mind. Pictured above is Prospero, the first vendor players come across in Anthem’s home…
By Mike Fahey Published March 6, 2019 -
CultureSplitscreen
Days Gone Is Basically AAA Video Games: The Video Game
I got my hands on the upcoming PS4 game Days Gone a few weeks ago, and if you want to hear more about it, you can listen to this week’s Kotaku Splitscreen. Or you can read this post. First up, we talk about Bloodborne (which I’ve finally finished), Danganronpa (which Maddy’s almost finished), and the…
By Jason Schreier Published March 6, 2019 -
CultureCosplay
Oh Man This Alita: Battle Angel Cosplay
If you’ve been wondering what a live-action Alita movie would have looked like without the eyes, this shoot by Muzeand Stella Chuu is your answer. You can see more of Stella’s cosplay at her Instagram page, while you can see more of Muze’s incredible photography at his Facebookand Instagrampages.
By Luke Plunkett Published March 5, 2019 -
CultureTwitch
Pogostuck Is The Latest Game To Make Twitch Streamers Rage
On the internet, everybody is angry all the time. The 2017 release of Getting Over It With Bennett Foddy, then, marked a special occasion: a time when everybody on the internet was mad at the same thing. Pogostuck is trying to replicate that feat. Pogostuck, a game whose store page unabashedly says it’s inspired by…
By Nathan Grayson Published March 5, 2019 -
CultureThe Internet, And Sonic’s Creator, React To Sonic’s Movie Design
We now live in a post-Sonic the Hedgehog-movie-render world. Sonic the Hedgehog does not resemble a hedgehog in the slightest, and I’d argue he is more recognizable because of it. He’s a blue ball with spikes on his head, skinny legs, conjoined eyeballs, and sneakers. In the upcoming Sonic movie, he (probably) looks like this…
By Gita Jackson Published March 5, 2019 -
CultureKotaku Game Diary
I Wish This Charming Anime Game Wasn’t A Roguelike
RemiLore: Lost Girl in the Lands of Lore is a game filled with things I love. An unlikely anime hero finds herself in a magical world, where she must defeat mechanical creatures using ridiculous weapons. Oh, and the robots drop snacks when they die. It would be a perfect game if only it didn’t have…
By Mike Fahey Published March 5, 2019 -
CultureYouTubeThe New Queer Tropes In Video Games Series Is Tired, But Sadly, Still Relevant
For the sake of making their games more realistic, video game developers have done extensive research on all sorts of random or mundane things: parasitic fungi, game theory, gun sounds, paleobotany, and breast physics are just a few. Some of these subjects no doubt required expert commentary, academic research, and a genuine dedication of time…
By Natalie Degraffinried Published March 5, 2019 -
CultureTrack: Caveat Lector | Artist: A Novelist | Album: Folie
By Nathan Grayson Published March 4, 2019 -
CultureYouTubeJack Black finally did an actual Let’s Play on his “gaming”-free YouTube gaming channel. The game? Brutal Legend, known for its excellent heavy metal soundtrack and—oh yeah—a main character played by Jack Black. Black’s play session is brief, but entertaining. Also confusing, because which one is the real Jack Black???
By Nathan Grayson Published March 4, 2019 -
CultureSplitscreen
We’re Excited To See What Google’s Project Stream Can Do
Is video game streaming going to change the industry as we know it? On Kotaku Splitscreen we discuss that question and much more. Kirk was on jury duty last week, so Maddy and I recorded and edited the show all by ourselves like grown adults. First we talk about Bloodborne, Danganronpa, beloved Nintendo of America…
By Jason Schreier Published March 4, 2019
