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CultureNew Spelunky Hell World Record Is Impressive And Chaotic
A new Spelunky world record by Kinnijup is a lightning-fast 3:30:25-. It is genuinely shocking that someone can go from the beginning of the game through Hell in this amount of time. Crucially, Kinnijup isn’t just playing normal Spelunky. This record is for a Hell% run, which means that the runner needs to make it…
By Cameron Kunzelman Published September 2, 2018 -
CultureSplitscreen
The Makers Of Hollow Knight Are Fine With Players Missing Things
One of the best things about Hollow Knight is how often it makes you feel like you’ve uncovered a secret. There was a huge chamber hidden behind that breakable wall, and you just happened to stumble on it. What other secrets might you have missed? This week on Kotaku Spltscreen, I talked with Team Cherry’s…
By Kirk Hamilton Published September 2, 2018 -
Culture
Sunday Comics: New Game Plus
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 August 27. Read more of Awkward Zombie Corpse Run by Alex Di Stasi. Published August 30. Read more of Corpse Run Double XP by…
By Cameron Kunzelman Published September 2, 2018 -
CultureShop Contest
‘Shop Contest: This Is Where The Magic Happens, Winners!
Last week we were living in the moments after the new D.Va short, and I asked you to show me where the magic happens when it comes to Overwatch’s greatest esports player / mech pilot. You didn’t disappoint me. I wouldn’t say that I am someone deep in the lore of the Overwatch universe, but…
By Cameron Kunzelman Published September 1, 2018 -
Culture
This Week In The Business: Difficult Evolutions
QUOTE | “We will weave this change into our cultural DNA and leave no room for sexism or misogyny. Inclusivity, diversity, respect, and equality are all non-negotiable. While there is much to improve, there is a tremendous amount of good at Riot that will drive this change. This is our top priority until we get…
Brendan Sinclair Published September 1, 2018 -
Culture
Steam Survival Hit SCUM Removes Nazi Tattoo After Outcry
In the short time since its release, survival game SCUM has caught players’ eyes for its ludicrous attention to detail, its slapstick antics, and—in the grand tradition of survival games like Ark: Survival Evolved—diarrhea. It’s already sold over 250,000 copies. Yesterday, though, the game caught players off guard in a far less fun way when…
By Nathan Grayson Published August 31, 2018 -
Culture
What Are You Playing This Weekend?
The weekend is for having a three-day weekend, the established Correct Amount of Weekend. That’s enough time to do lots of things and also play video games. Into the Breach came to Switch this week, continuing my trend of my Switch mostly being full of games I already own. I’m excited to kick back on…
By Riley MacLeod Published August 31, 2018 -
Culture
Mr. Hot Face
Shan Qiao is a concept artist and illustrator who has worked for companies like Sony Santa Monica and Blizzard. You can see more of Shan’s work at his personal site Fine Art is a celebration of the work of video game artists, showcasing the best of both their professional and personal portfolios. If you’re in…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 30, 2018 -
CultureCosplayReplica Mass Effect Pistol Actually Folds
Optimistic Geometry creates replica cosplay weapons that actually “work”. Not in the sense that they fire lasers, but that they’re able to mechanically slide, recoil, light up and fold, just like D.Va and Commander Shepard’s do. Here’s his Mass Effect sidearm: And here’s a recoiling, light-up Overwatch pistol: You can see more of Optimistic’s work…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 30, 2018 -
Culture
Blessed Sidearm
Deryl Braun is an illustrator and concept artist based in Germany. You can see more of Deryl’s work at his ArtStation page Fine Art is a celebration of the work of video game artists, showcasing the best of both their professional and personal portfolios. If you’re in the business and have some concept, environment, promotional…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 29, 2018 -
CultureCosplay
Excellent Cosplay Of Persona 5‘s Punk Rock Doctor
Is this the best Tae Takemi cosplay you’ve seen? It’s the best I have. This is cosplayer Kuro Akagi’s take on P5‘s punk rock doctor. As NicoNico News points out, Akagi recently uploaded some photos of her Takemi cosplay Here are some shots, which appear to be from the same shoot, that Akagi posted this…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 29, 2018 -
Culture
KFC Is Having A Hard Time In Japan
For decades, KFC has been a beloved fast food chain in Japan. These days, it seems, things are difficult. According to Business Journal, KFC Japan has been posting lower sales on a monthly basis. For example, sales were down 3.1 percent in June, 4.9 percent in May and 6.3 percent in April. The number of…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 29, 2018 -
Culture
An Augmented Future
Claudio Pilia is a freelance concept artist from Germany who has worked on stuff like Game of Thrones and Justice League You can see more of Claudio’s work at his ArtStation page Fine Art is a celebration of the work of video game artists, showcasing the best of both their professional and personal portfolios. If…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 28, 2018
