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Culture
Hungry For Tauntaun
Greg Danton is a concept artist who has done work for companies like Microsoft and Relic. You can see more of Greg’s stuff 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…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 17, 2018 -
CultureWhen You Play Too Much Fortnite With Your Friend
Today on Highlight Reel we have Fortnite synchronicity, Far Cry 5 crashes, legendary punches 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 May 17, 2018 -
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Nothing Is Mightier Than The Sword
Eddie Mendoza is a concept artist at Apple who draws some very cool robots. You can see more of Eddie’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…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 16, 2018 -
Culture
Frostpunk, As Told By Steam Reviews
In city builder Frostpunk, every decision is agony. Steam reviewers are feeling the burn. Frostpunk is bleak as hell. You play as the ruler of the last city on an iced-over earth. Your greatest enemy is the cold. No matter how well you play, resources rarely last long. People—with names and faces, unlike in other…
By Nathan Grayson Published May 16, 2018 -
Culture
All Video Games Should Let Me Pet The Animals
The first time I clicked on a dog in Pillars of Eternity II, I was delighted. He went right into my inventory. Then I equipped him to my character, and he followed me around, wagging his tail and boosting my stats. What a good boy! So I clicked him again to give him the pets…
By Nathan Grayson Published May 16, 2018 -
CultureKotaku Game DiaryFar Cry 5‘s Ending Answers The Game’s Biggest Questions
While on vacation last week, I finally finished Far Cry 5. Though I’d already spoiled myself on the ending (occupational hazard), I was surprised by how moving I found it when I finally got there. The end wraps up the game’s biggest questions in a satisfying way. The characters in Far Cry 5 are deeply…
By Riley MacLeod Published May 16, 2018 -
CultureCosplay
Dark Souls Cosplay That’s Good Enough To Die For
Here’s a pair of Russian cosplayers, zep-hindle & shion. They’ve not just made some incredible Dark Souls armour, but managed to include a very good and real Sif as well. shion is Ornstein, while zep-hindle is Artorias. Photos are by Nikolay Zharov
By Luke Plunkett Published May 15, 2018 -
CulturePillars Of Eternity II Player Beats Game In 26 Minutes
Pillars of Eternity II is a sprawling pirate RPG that, depending on how many side quests you choose to do, can last well over 50 hours. This guy found a way to beat it in 26 minutes, using a clever mix of sequence breaks and exploits to slice through it like butter. (Warning: this video…
By Nathan Grayson Published May 15, 2018 -
CultureThe Race To Stop The Best Mario Kart 64 Player From Securing Every World Record
For five years now, Matthias Rustemeyer has been on a quest to nab the world record for each individual track in Mario Kart 64. With only one record left for him to break, other Mario Kart 64 speedrunners have risen up to try to stop him. The track in question is D.K.’s Jungle Parkway. It’s…
By Ethan Gach Published May 15, 2018 -
CultureTotal RecallLet Us All Remember The Great F-Zero GX
I play Gran Turismo games because they’re like an interactive version of a glossy car brochure. Others, like Dirt, I play for the sensation of barely keeping in control of a car that looks a lot like the one actually parked in my garage. But then there’s F-Zero GX Released in 2003 for the Nintendo…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 14, 2018 -
Culture
The Boy From The Stars
Kittisak Ismaale is a concept artist and graphic designer from Bangkok, Thailand. You can see more of Ismaale’s 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…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 14, 2018 -
CultureThanos Seizes The Infinity Shrub
Today on Highlight Reel we have Zelda moments, Far Cry 5 streaks, Harry Potter horror, 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…
By Chris Person Published May 14, 2018 -
CultureNew Breath Of The Wild Glitch Lets You Instantly Recharge Rune Powers
A new glitch for Breath of the Wild helps break the game for casual players and speedrunners alike. A few quick buttons presses in the pause menu can recharge runes, making it easy for anyone to conquer some of the game’s toughest hurdles. Everyone playing Breath of the Wild has found themselves wishing they had…
By Heather Alexandra Published May 14, 2018 -
Culture
The Week In Games: A Bounty Of Definitive Editions And Collections
This week has a great mix of definitive editions and newcomers. Get ready to revisit your favorites and discover new games that you might, one day, yearn to be ported to your then-current favorite console. In the world of definitive, this-is-the-good-version games, we’ve got Dragon’s Crown, Hitman, and Hyrule Warriors all reminding us that they…
By Cameron Kunzelman Published May 14, 2018
