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CultureCosplayGalleryThe Best Cosplay From RTX 2018
RTX, Rooster Teeth’s big annual convention, was held in Austin earlier this month, and amidst the panels and live shows was some very good cosplay. Here’s a selection of the best of it, thanks to Mineralblu, who was there taking pictures (and video) for us. Blizzard, please make “Baby Bjorn Dad 76″ an official skin,…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 12, 2018 -
Culture
Four Hands Are Better Than Two
Miguel Nogueira is a freelance concept artist from Portugal. You can see more of Miguel’s work at his personal site and ArtStation page EDIT: Damn it, the top image cropped it, but if you’re about to question the headline, she has four arms. You can see that more clearly in the full-size shot below. Fine…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 12, 2018 -
CultureShop Contest
‘Shop Contest: Cowboys Go Everywhere
We’ve finally seen gameplay footage of Red Dead Redemption 2. Surprise, it’s got cowboys. Our ‘Shop Contest this week is all about figuring out where those cowboys go. In the gameplay trailer for RDR2, it’s explained that the West encompassed all kinds of areas. Swamps and deserts, plains and mountains. My assumption is that if…
By Cameron Kunzelman Published August 12, 2018 -
CultureSplitscreen
What Would Make Someone Plagiarize A Game Review?
Just what would make someone plagiarize a video game review? This week on Kotaku Splitscreen, let’s discuss. Kotaku editor Maddy Myers joins me and Kirk to talk about the wild story of IGN editor Filip Miucin, who was fired this week after a YouTuber accused him of plagiarizing a Dead Cells review. Later, Kotaku discovered…
By Jason Schreier Published August 12, 2018 -
Culture
Sunday Comics: Dual Wielding Coffee
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 6. Read more of Awkward Zombie Corpse Run by Alex Di Stasi. Published August 9. Read more of Corpse Run Double XP by…
By Cameron Kunzelman Published August 12, 2018 -
CultureShop Contest
‘Shop Contest: Who Did The Warcraft Bad Thing? Winners
Sylvanas destroyed Teldrassil last week in a controversial moment in World of Warcraft’s geopolitics, and I asked you to find me a new culprit for this video game bad thing It’s hard to believe that this war that’s been running for more than a decade is getting stale, but here we are, and it seems…
By Cameron Kunzelman Published August 11, 2018 -
Culture
This Week In The Business: Condolences For Consoles
QUOTE | “The console as it exists today, and your TV… In five years time, people will still have them, I imagine, just out of retro [sentiment]. They look good. But in 10 years, they will be in one of the other devices you have.” – Electronic Arts VP of strategic growth Matt Bilbey sees…
Brendan Sinclair Published August 11, 2018 -
Culture
What Are You Playing This Weekend?
The weekend is for needing to run four more miles by Sunday to meet the goal my running app set for me, because arbitrary goals are very satisfying. Also, video games. I haven’t been as excited by We Happy Few as I hoped I’d be, but I’m going to keep giving it a shot. I’m…
By Riley MacLeod Published August 10, 2018 -
CultureKotaku Game DiaryWe Happy Few Has An Ambitious Mix That I’m Having Trouble Getting Into
Mixing survival gameplay with a narrative is always a tough task for developers, but it’s one the creators of We Happy Few takes on. I’m 10 hours into their game, which is out today for Xbox One, PS4 and PC, and I’m both charmed and frustrated. The writing is excellent, and the visuals are spectacular,…
By Riley MacLeod Published August 10, 2018 -
CultureCosplayMonty Python Cosplay Is A Mouthful
Reader Stephen Hancock was cosplaying as a Monty Python character at Gen Con earlier in the month. I’d tell you just who it was, but the name is too long for our publishing platform to fit in an opening paragraph. So I’ll have to put it here. It’s Johann Gambolputty de von Ausfern Schplenden Schlitter…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 10, 2018 -
Culture
A Pirate’s Life For Them
Alexander Matovykh is a freelance concept artist from Russia. You can see more of Alexander’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 or character…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 9, 2018 -
CultureCosplayGalleryThe Best Of Blerdcon, A Celebration Of Black Cosplay
Blerdcon is a show that was held last month in DC. It’s a celebration of Blerd culture, which began as a space for “Black Nerds” before spreading its wings and growing to encompass LGBTQ, disabled and other peoples of colour as well. Here’s the show’s official description: Blerdcon is an event that highlights and celebrates…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 9, 2018 -
CultureGTA Player Is Basically Baby Driver
Today on Highlight Reel we have Ansel Elgort GTA moves, orbital skydives, basketball defenses, 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! Catch up on…
By Chris Person Published August 9, 2018 -
CultureKotaku Game DiaryI’ve Picked My Side For World Of Warcraft‘s Battle For Azeroth
It’s been years since I gave a damn which World of Warcraft faction I was playing. Horde? Alliance? Whichever. But now, as the Battle for Azeroth expansion rapidly approaches and substantial chunks of the world are getting set on fire and plagued beyond habitation, it’s time I took a stand. Now that we’ve gotten over…
By Mike Fahey Published August 9, 2018 -
Culture
Capcom Fighters vs Cyberpunk
Park JunKyu is an artist from Korea. Here, among other pieces, is his take on a more futuristic version of some of Capcom’s most famous fighting game characters. You can see more of Park’s work at his ArtStation page Fine Art is a celebration of the work of video game artists, showcasing the best of…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 8, 2018
