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That Is Not Enough Wheels, Little Car
Eric Cousin is a freelance illustrator and character designer based in Brussels, Belgium. You can see more of Eric’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…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 19, 2017 -
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Pull off a cool stunt in Forza Horizon? Get an unbelievable Battlefield shot? Die in a funny way in For Honor? See an amazing stream moment? We wanna see! Our show Highlight Reel is looking for great clips. Send your amazing gaming moments to [email protected] and tune in for more!
By Chris Person Published May 19, 2017 -
CultureSplitscreen
Our Immediate Reactions To Destiny 2
Did you really think we would let this week go by without a special bonus episode of Destiny fancast Kotaku Splitscreen? Kirk went to theDestiny 2 reveal event in Los Angeles, and I, uh, watched it on the internet, so come listen to us talk about our initial thoughts: An excerpt: Jason: Do you think…
By Jason Schreier Published May 19, 2017 -
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Snacktaku Eats Jolly Rancher Pop-Tarts, Feels Betrayed
You know what I could really go for right now? A stale melted Jolly Rancher sandwich. How about you guys? The Pop-Tarts people have caught Oreo fever as of late, teaming up with everything from Dunkin’ Donuts to A&W Root Beer in an attempt to up the profile of everybody’s favorite toaster-friendly breakfast rectangle. Though…
By Mike Fahey Published May 19, 2017 -
CultureSteam Users Love Ravenfield, Even Though It’s Pretty Glitchy
Ravenfield fascinates me. The Battlefield-inspired large-scale FPS just launched on Steam and rocketed to the top of the sales charts. Its reviews are over 90 percent positive. I’ve played it, however, and it’s barely functional in some places. Why is it getting a free pass from the Steam quality control mafia? I can see what…
By Nathan Grayson Published May 18, 2017 -
CultureCosplayThe Best Cosplay From Comicpalooza
Comicpalooza took place in Houston over the weekend, and as it’s now one of the biggest cons on the calendar—with over 40,000 in attendance—there was a lot of good cosplay on show. Below you’ll see the best of it, across both a video and a collection of images, all taken by Mineralblu
By Luke Plunkett Published May 18, 2017 -
CultureForza Player Wins Hot Wheels Style
Today on Highlight Reel we have Dark Souls DJs, hallucinations, bike boomerangs, Battlegrounds camping 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! Prey – Tarp…
By Chris Person Published May 18, 2017 -
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Nintendo’s Artists Are Being Cool
For decades, Nintendo’s artists have been stuck churning out cartoon art to fill the halls of the Mushroom Kingdom. Which is fine! But in recent years, the company has let them off the leash on games like Splatoon and ARMS, and the results have been nothing short of extraordinary. Nintendo, the home of Mario and…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 17, 2017 -
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Thousands Of People Are ‘Playing’ A Hidden Steam Game
Spacewar is a game that draws thousands of players every day. If you search for it on the Steam store, though, you’ll never find it. You might recognize the name. Spacewar is, after all, Valve’s take on an influential early video game that went by the same name. It’s an extremely basic space shooter where…
By Nathan Grayson Published May 17, 2017 -
CultureThe Bootleg Amiibo Business Is Booming, Thanks To Nintendo
With Legend of Zelda Amiibo figures perpetually sold out and fetching prohibitively high prices on eBay, many fans are turning to bootlegged “Amiibo cards” instead. Many sellers of these cards see themselves not as mere pirates, but as modern-day Robin Hoods, providing fans with the in-game content that Nintendo won’t sell them. One seller from…
By Heather Alexandra Published May 17, 2017 -
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One Shot, One Kill
Wang Ling, aka WLOP, is an artist from China currently based in Hong Kong. You can see more of WLOP’s art at his ArtStation and Deviantart pages 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, 2017 -
CultureCosplayD.Va Walks Out Of Overwatch, Into YouTube Video
Here’s a cosplay team from Korea (AZA and ACROWN) who, instead of just making an Overwatch gallery, decided to shoot a little short movie about D.Va instead. This is one of the best D.Va costumes I’ve seen, since it goes way beyond simply buying a suit, as it also involves making sure all the little…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 16, 2017 -
CultureCosplay
Fallout 4 Rifle Is A Work Of Art
This replica of a Fallout 4 Tesla Rifle, by Wasted Props, doesn’t just look like the real (well, you know) thing. It spins and “charges” like it as well. Look at it go! For the record, the thing is to scale, measuring in at over 1m (40 inches) long.
By Luke Plunkett Published May 16, 2017 -
CultureTime To Enjoy This GTA Hot Tub And Take A Big Sip Of Beer
Today on Highlight Reel we have Titanfall ass kickings, Battlegrounds rain, hot tub surprises 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! The Last of…
By Chris Person Published May 16, 2017
