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Track: I Want To Hold Your Hand | Artist: Melvins | Album: Pinkus Abortion Technician Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

I See Your Point

Nikita Bulatov is a freelance artist based in Moscow. You can see more of Nikita’s work at his VKand ArtStationpages. 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 their…

How Some Of The Best Cosplay On Earth Is Made

While the traditional idea of building cosplay invokes the image of one or two people toiling away on an outfit, Henchmen Studios work on an almost industrial scale, drawing on the talents of massive teams to produce work so good that they’re often hired by Blizzard to help debut Overwatch characters. Take the company’s latest…

Track: City Looks Pretty | Artist: Courtney Barnett | Album: Tell Me How You Really Feel　 Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

‘Shop Contest: Gaming Grows Up

The release of God of War has opened up the possibility that the icons of gaming can grow up to take responsibility for the world around them. Kratos is trying to raise his son, but what does growing up look like for other famous protagonists? Mario has to mow the lawn for his friend Peach.…

What It’s Like Auditioning To Be Star Trek’s Newest Composer

This week on Kotaku Splitscreen, I talked with composer Austin Wintory (Journey, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate) about what it was like auditioning to be the composer for Star Trek: Discovery, and why he’s glad he did it even though he didn’t get the gig. For the first part of the show I was joined by my…

Sunday Comics: Floor Swords

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 April 16. Read more of Awkward Zombie Corpse Run by Alex Di Stasi. Published April 19. Read more of Corpse Run Double XP by…

‘Shop Contest: Celebrating Our Favorite Witcher, Winners!

Geralt of Rivia deserves to do whatever he wants, so I asked you to help me achieve his dreams. I asked that Geralt be put into lots of games, and you delivered things beyond my wildest imagination. I requested Geralts, and you gave me Geralts. Most of you stuck with his skills as a hunter…

This Week in the Business: How Can We Make It Up To You? 

QUOTE | “Again, sorry for this as we kindly ask for your further patience and hopefully it won’t be a deal breaker for any of you. In return, we promise we’ll push this extra three weeks in 90+ hours per week so it’ll be very-very useful for Martyr.” – NeoCoreGames producer Zoltán Pozsonyim in an…

What Are You Playing This Weekend?

The weekend is for laundry (boo) but also sleeping in (yay). Also, video games. I did not finish Far Cry 5, alas, because I am chronically distracted and then find myself in a completely different part of the map than I meant to go. Maybe this weekend? We’ll see. I did get to see this…

Ask Dr. NerdLove: I’m Worried Guys Only Want Me For Sex

Hello my motile macaques of love, and welcome to Ask Dr. NerdLove, the dating advice column that’s mankind’s last, best hope for pizza. This week, we’re talking about the trials of finding love, when everything seems to be working against you. What do you do when you’re seemingly invisible to people your age, but younger…

Track: Break The Night With Colour | Artist: Richard Ashcroft | Album: Keys To The World Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

Track: Antarcticans Thawed | Artist: Sleep | Album: The Sciences Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

Taxi Gang

Max Prentis is a freelance illustrator based in London. You can see more of Max’s work at his Facebook and ArtStation pages, and commission art at his store 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…

A Game Was ‘Out’ On Steam For Six Days, But Nobody Could Buy It

Game developer Nikita P. mostly made visual novel Bustories, a game about meeting travel companions for the first and last time, in his spare time. Still, he was eager to see the fruits of his year-long labor on Steam and, hopefully, make some money for his efforts. One problem: no one could buy his game.…

Radical Heights‘ Elbows Are Still In Alpha

Today on Highlight Reel we have weird elbows, sheep glitches, sims beds 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 all the…

Star Wars: Battlefront II, Six Months Later

Star Wars Battlefront II stirred up controversy at launch with grindy progression systems and questionable loot boxes. Over the last six months, the game has added new modes and done its best to win back players. Here’s where things stand today. The lead up to Star Wars Battlefront II’s release is its own saga following…

Track: Lost in the Supermarket | Artist: The Clash | Album: London Calling Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

South Korea Makes Corn Dogs Better With Tulips 

At Everland, South Korea’s largest theme park, tulips are in bloom. To celebrate its Tulip Festival, the flowers are even emblazoned on corn dogs. The batter isn’t corn-based like in the States, but is more akin to pancake or waffle batter. I’d never thought about putting designs on corn dogs before! Good thing this theme…

Fight! Fight! FIGHT!

Sci-fi author (and occasional Kotaku weekend custodian) Peter Tieryas has a new book in his United States of Japan series coming, and once again it’s all about…well, look, it’s all in the name: Mecha Samurai Empire We did an art showcase on the last book, which featured designs by John Liberto, but this one not…