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Track: Don’t Worry About The Government | Artist: Talking Heads | Album: Talking Heads: 77 Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

This Week In The Business: Lost in Translation

QUOTE | “It was never our intention to threaten people with copyright strikes, but we clearly chose the wrong tone for how to communicate this.” – Atlus apologizes for the threatening tone of its initial Persona 5 streaming guidelines, which explicitly threatened people with copyright strikes, as well as content ID claims and account suspensions.…

Track: Muther | Artist: letlive. | Album: Fake History Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

What Are You Playing This Weekend?

Weekends are for going to sing karaoke for your friend’s birthday but never knowing the available songs because all you know is 90s punk rock, musical theater, and obscure hymns from the 1800s. Also, video games. I’ve been playing Sailaway, a sailing simulator that just came into early access. It uses real-time weather data, so…

Track: Cast No Shadow | Artist: Oasis | Album: (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

RELEASE THE KRAKEN

Dimitrije Miljus is a concept artist and illustrator from Serbia. You can see more of Miljus’ work at his ArtStation page To see the images in their native resolution, click on the “expand” button in the top-left corner. Fine Art is a celebration of the work of video game artists, showcasing the best of both…

Battlegrounds Crossbow Kill Is Some Daryl Dixon Nonsense

Today on Highlight Reel we have crossbow shots, plane bonks, casual teamkills in Rainbow 6 Siege, and much more! Watch the video then talk about your favorite highlight in the comments below. Be sure to check out, like, and share the original videos via the links below. Subscribe to Kotaku on YouTube for more! Forza…

Snacktaku Eats Rap Snacks Potato Chips, The ‘Official Snacks Of Hip-Hop’

I ran to the corner store this morning for an energy drink, I returned with five bags of Rap Snacks brand potato chips. That’s snackologist life. One minute you’re thirsty, the next you’re eating chips out of a bag with Fetty Wap’s face on it. Distributed by the fine folks at RapSnacks of Locust Grove,…

Battlegrounds Player Gets Ridiculous Motorcycle Backflip Kill, Flips Out

You know those moments in games where you can’t even believe what you just accomplished? This PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds kill is the epitome of that. Streamer Jbellizzi found a motorcycle, and he decided to do what any self-respecting vehicle-owner (specifically named Evel Knievel) would do: ramp it over a house. Then he pulled off one of…

Jack Sparrow Ruined Disney’s Pirates Of The Caribbean Ride

The Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. The attraction has a timeless appeal, and its greatest strength was its lack of storyline. But then, Disney added Jack Sparrow to the ride in 2006. Sparrow’s inclusion, and the intrusive manner in which it was done, detracts from what made the…

Latest Figures Capture Pokémon At The Height Of Their Powers

The second wave of Pokémon Gallery figures have hit The Pokemon Company’s online store, giving Psyduck, Cubone, Jigglypuff and Vulpix a chance to show off their signature moves in style. The Pokémon Gallery figure linelaunched back in February as part of the celebration of the game’s 25th anniversary. The idea is to portray Pokémon as…

Echoes Of Jet Set Radio

Chase Nichol is an artist working in games, film and advertising. You can see more of Chase’s work at his personal site and ArtStation page. To see the images in their native resolution, click on the “expand” button in the top-left corner. Fine Art is a celebration of the work of video game artists, showcasing…

Track: Wonderful Woman | Artist: Chuck Berry | Album: Chuck  Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

Breath Of The Wild Speedrunner Gets Cocky, Pays A Heavy Price

Conquering a game’s challenges over and over again can make you feel invincible. With a new world record in sight, one Breath of the Wild speedrunner decided to get flashy with the final boss. Too bad Ganon was having none of it. Ikkitrix is the current world record holder for Breath of the Wild’s Any%…

You Don’t Have To Eat McDonald’s To Get Super Mario Happy Meal Toys

McDonald’s employees across the country have begun stuffing the latest series of small Mario-themed pieces of plastic into smiling cardboard grease boxes. New Super Mario Happy Meal toys don’t mean you have to eat the food they come with. There are other ways. Have children: No matter how good your intentions are towards your children’s…

Nice Wheels, Man

James O’Brien is a CG artist from Ireland. You like cars? Because O’Brien does real nice cars. You can see more of James’ work at his ArtStation page To see the images in their native resolution, click on the “expand” button in the top-left corner. Fine Art is a celebration of the work of video…

Track: Per Qualche Dollaro in Piú | Artist: Ennio Morricone | Album: For a Few Dollars More [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

Holy Cow This Mega Man Cosplay

Stoosh’s Mega Man outfit here cost around $50 and is made mostly from EVA Foam. It is also the best Mega Man cosplay I have ever seen. Based on some art he found online then modified to look more like the Blue Bomber, it’s exactly what I’d want from a new Mega Man if I…

The White Wolf Of Wall Street

You’ve (maybe) seen the movie Wolf of Wall Street. Well, this is the White Wolf of Wall Street Cosplay by who else but Maul

Track: Glass Eye | Artist: Leaf Dog | Album: Dyslexic Disciple Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.