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Track: Blank Space | Artist: Taylor Swift | Album: 1989 Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

‘Only Lesbians Play Pokémon,’ And Other Video Game Store Horror Stories

After roughly 1,200 comments and dozens of emails, I have assembled the first round of your horrible video game store experiences. It’s disconcerting how many of you seem to have been conned out of your money due to bullshit policies on returns and generally grouchy employees. Fortunately, sharing the misery helps lighten the load (I…

WHO LIKES TANKS?

TANKS! Still with me? Cool. Pavel Petrenko is an artist at Wargaming, where he’s worked on World of Tanks. Here, then, are some awesome 3D models of tanks that he’s built for the game. You can see more of Pavel’s stuff (he’s also worked on Crysis 3 and Borderlands) at his personal site and ArtStation…

Cheer Up, Jon Snow

I mean, not everybody you’ve ever known or cared for is dead. Photos by Kawaielli, cosplayer is selgis. Also, by the same photographer check out this amazing Kerrigan (cosplayer: Verka Polyakova) below:

The Mad Max Wasteland Is Cruel Indeed

Today on Highlight Reel we have Mad Max, cartwheels, fearless horses, impressive CQC and much more! Watch the video above, then link any of your favorite highlights in the comments, and be sure to check out, like and subscribe the original videos via the links below. Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag –TooNgames – WHERE’D KIDD…

LEGO Jokerland Is The Coolest DC Comics Set Yet

My recent vacation was largely a 30-day journey through my own personal LEGO paradise, culminating in a harrowing trip through my favorite DC Comics set released so far—Jokerland. There were very few days during my vacation that I didn’t take plastic bricks in hand to build wondrous things. I put together everything from the massive…

I Don’t Remember These Cute Moth Guys In Destiny…

Daniel Chavez is an artist who has worked at companies like Bungie, Blizzard and Kojima Productions. He’s currently at Halo developers 343 Industries. You can see more of Daniel’s work at his Tumblrand ArtStation page To see the larger pics in all their glory (or, if they’re big enough, so you can save them as…

Love At First Frostbite

This isn’t the first time I’ve seen cosplayers make this joke, but it’s definitely the best. Sub Zero is Danquish, Elsa is Deanna Sarkar, photo by Martin Wong (via Dorkly)

Metal Gear Has Had Some Amazing Art, Yo

For nearly twenty years now, the Metal Gear Solid franchise has featured some of the most iconic characters and design in the business. As we say goodbye to Hideo Kojima’s involvement with the series—and maybe the series itself—I figured today was a good time to look back on the best of Metal Gear’s art. Most…

Track: Power | Artist: Kanye West | Album: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

Rage messages. Friendly connections. Outrageous stories. Scams. Duel invitations. We’d love to hear your stories, see your videos, or laugh at your screenshots of outstanding video game messages you’ve gotten from other players, if you’ll share them with us. You can comment on this very post or email me at [email protected] with your story, I’ll…

Track: Coral Blue | Album: All We Love We Leave Behind | Artist: Converge Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

Zero Suit Samus Cosplay Is Excellent

Cosplayer Vlada Lutsak, aka tniwe, is Metroid’s Zero Suit Samus in these shots by Aku

Elves Party At Midnight

Efflam Mercier is an artist who works for Iron Sky Universe, the production team behind the wacky Iron Sky Nazi movies (and their spin-offs). We’ve featured his work before, but since he’s had a complete portfolio refresh since, tonight was a good time to circle back around! You can see more of Efflam’s work at…

Metal Gear Soldier Climbs Invisible Ladder To Heaven

Today on Highlight Reel we have parachute shooting, Destiny comebacks, tiny covenant soldiers, invisible ladders to heaven, and much more! Watch the video above, then link any of your favorite highlights in the comments, and be sure to check out, like and subscribe the original videos via the links below. Battlefield 4 – best moment…

What Was Your Worst Experience At A Video Game Store?

Have you ever experienced a particularly pre-order-pushy sales associate at GameStop, a seriously unknowledgeable Best Buy employee or just a straight-up rude Walmart worker? I’d like to hear your stories. Personally, I’ve managed to skirt any potential social mishaps while purchasing my video games and their accessories by putting all my trust in Amazon, and…

Track: Rouge no Dengon | Album: Kiki’s Delivery Service Soundtrack/Single | Artist: Yumi Matsutoya Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

Destiny, Sans Scenery

Richard Lico is a principal animator at Bungie, meaning he’s one of the main guys to thank for just how smooth and sexy so many of that game’s moves look. You can see showreels of Richard’s work below,and at his Vimeo site Fine Art is a celebration of the work of video game artists, showcasing…

It’s been twelve months since the last one, so yes, it’s that time again: time for the MEN OF COSPLAY calendar (Aquaman by Beninator)

The Week In Games: A Hideo Kojima Week

Man, a guy leaves for a month and has to entirely rebuild his weekly release list from scratch. At least they didn’t strike my name from the top of the article. Fall is coming, and the Week in Games is starting to swell in anticipation of the season. It’s throbbing and swollen, waiting for the…