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Culture
Sketching Out Civilization VI’s Cute Lil’ Buildings
Samuel Whitehead is an artist at Firaxis, and has worked on games like X-Com 2, Star Citizen and Civilization VI You can see more of Samuel’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…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 8, 2018 -
CultureCosplay
Here’s Some A+ Black Panther Cosplay
If 2018 is going to be The Year Of Black Panther Cosplay, then we are off to a very good start. Andrien Gbinigie’s effort here is wild, from the detail on the suit to the quality of the mask itself. Most of the photos below are byLucid Visual This may also be a good time…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 8, 2018 -
CultureCosplay
Witcher 3 Cosplay Is Burning Through The Snow
A reminder: it may be 2018, but I will forever be posting Witcher 3 cosplay here as though 2015 never ended. Today, it’s this incredible Cerys, and while this version doesn’t have a horse, it does have terrifying accuracy going for it, from the hair to the freckles to the snow. Cerys is SoranoSuzu, while…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 8, 2018 -
Culture
AGDQ Twitch Chat Is Tolerable Right Now, But Not Everyone Is Happy
The Games Done Quick speedrunning charity marathon started up this weekend. The event, coming off years of increased runner and chat-related controversy, has taken extra steps to keep their chat free from spam and trolls. Their solution has drawn anger from fans and led to short lived chat alternatives that are quickly banned. Before this…
By Heather Alexandra Published January 8, 2018 -
Culture
The Week In Games: Port Season
After the first week of 2018 it’s still slim pickings looking ahead. The Xbox One is getting some old PC games, a bunch of stuff I’ve never head of is hitting PS4, and the Nintendo Switch continues to build out its library with some of the best games of the last few years. You could…
By Ethan Gach Published January 8, 2018 -
Culture
PUG Battlegrounds
Su Jian is an artist based in China. You can see more of Jian’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 of both their professional…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 7, 2018 -
CultureSplitscreen
Our Video Game Predictions For 2018
Assuming we don’t all die in a nuclear holocaust, what will video games bring in 2018? This week on Kotaku Splitscreen, it’s time for some predictions. First Kirk and I talk about the news of the week (13:46) including Gravity Rush 2 fans, an innocent man dying to a police swatting call, and Logan Paul’s…
By Jason Schreier Published January 7, 2018 -
Culture
Watch The First Day Of The Weeklong Awesome Games Done Quick Charity Marathon
The annual Awesome Games Done Quick speedrunning marathon kicks off today at the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport Hotel in Herndon, VA. Speedrunners from tons of different games will be talking spectators through all of their tricks while demoing their best runs in real time while donations are taken for the Prevent Cancer Foundation The event…
By Ethan Gach Published January 7, 2018 -
Culture
Sunday Comics: Machine Spirit
Welcome to Kotaku’s Sunday Comics, your weekly roundup of the best webcomics that usually occurs on Sunday except when it doesn’t. The images enlarge if you click on the magnifying glass icon. Nerf NOW!! by Josué Pereira. Published January 6. Read more of Nerf NOW!! Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich. Published January 1. Read more…
By Ethan Gach Published January 7, 2018 -
Culture
What Are Your Favorite Games To Lose In?
Nobody likes to lose. We hardly ever set out to intentionally fail. But just because it wasn’t the goal doesn’t mean losing is always bad. Often seeing the dreaded “Game Over” screen a number of times makes finally winning all that much better. And on rare occasions losing is what makes a game so much…
By Ethan Gach Published January 6, 2018 -
Culture
What Are You Playing This Weekend?
The weekend is for it being my birthday! All the more reason to play video games. Readers, last weekend I finished the storyline of The Witcher 3‘s last DLC. While there are more question marks than I know what to do with, I have technically finished the game. What will I do now? Play other…
By Riley MacLeod Published January 5, 2018 -
CultureMankind’s Newest Invention: The Anime Bomb
Today on Highlight Reel we have VRChat anime bombs, headless dudes, doorway 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 all…
By Chris Person Published January 5, 2018 -
CultureTen Speedruns That Take Over Nine Hours To Finish
Speedrunners want to complete games or meet special conditions as fast as possible but some games are so massive that it can take days to get through them, even if you’re playing as quickly as possible. After I reported on Undertale’s absurd, 33 hour long “True 100%” speedrun, my coworkers and readers were curious about…
By Heather Alexandra Published January 5, 2018 -
CultureTotal RecallThat Time An Island In GoldenEye Disappointed A Generation
Far off in the distance, beyond the murky arctic waters, the vague silhouette of a tower can be seen through the mist. You raise your sniper rifle for a closer look. A solitary island is nestled away from all the chaos. What secrets does it hold? This piece originally appeared 3/21/17. GoldenEye 007 is one…
By Heather Alexandra Published January 5, 2018
