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Igor Burlakov is a concept artist and illustrator who works across video games, books, music and board games. You can see more of Igor’s work at his personal site and ArtStation page To see the larger pics in all their glory (or, if they’re big enough, so you can save them as wallpaper), click on…

The Manliest Chun-Li Of All

Ladybeard—who is onto a very good thing in Japan as a cosplayer, pin-up model, wrestler, and metal singer—was at Comiket this year, absolutely killing it as…Chun-Li. Brian posted a single shot of himin his roundup, but I thought he deserved his own showcase, since he not only posted a bunch of studio photographs in the…

Get Tae Hell Ya Horned Bawbag

CONCEPT 4 is a studio based on Shanghai that’s home to around 40 artists. They’ve worked with companies like Sega, inXile and Gameloft. You can see more of CONCEPT 4’s work at their company site and ArtStation page To see the larger pics in all their glory (or, if they’re big enough, so you can…

Probably Don’t Rent An Apartment Full Of Counter-Strike Dudes

Just a hunch. YouTuber GoldVision—best known for his Grand Theft Pacifist series—started his own (fake) ad agency. In this video, he attempts to sell you an (also fake) apartment in Counter-Strike. Note: if you have any recurring pest problems—say, roaches, rats, or terrorists—the landlord probably won’t be able to help. On a semi-related note, the…

Final Fantasy VII Cosplay, Take A Bow (Or A Gun)

It’s been a solid August for FFVII cosplay, as not long after that incredible Cloud+Aeris shootwe’ve now got one hell of a Vincent Valentine. The cosplayer is Yuri Narss, aka Narcisspuppet, someone we’ve featured before for his terrific Final Fantasy work. As with his last feature, you might look at these pics and scream PHOTOSHOP,…

Batmobile Ride Was More Than This NPC Bargained For

Today on Highlight Reel we have exploding trucks, air dodges, flying batmobile rides and the conclusion to last week’s marriage cliffhanger! 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. NHL 15 – I…

Japan’s Best Cosplay of Summer 2015

It’s August. And that means one thing for geeks: Comic Market. And you know what that means? Cosplay. Lots of it. At this year’s Comiket, which wrapped up yesterday, the cosplayers were out in full force. There was a nice range of outfits on display this year in Tokyo. Let’s have a look at some,…

Thor’s Hammer, Remade For A Four Year-Old

Crux1836 asked his kid what he wanted for his fourth birthday. When he said “a Thor hammer…a REAL Thor hammer!”, dad had to get to work. What began as a rusted old piece of hollow square-stock: Went through this: To become this: So great. You can see more pics here

Here. Cool Robots.

Hope you’re in the mood for some. Mechs, too. They’re the work of Shinku Kim, an artist based in Seoul. You can see more of Kim’s work at his ArtStation page To see the larger pics in all their glory (or, if they’re big enough, so you can save them as wallpaper), click on the…

Track: Gone (feat. Cam’ron & Consequence) | Artist: Kanye West | Album: Late Registration Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

Track: If I Should Fall From Grace With God | Artist: The Pogues | Album: If I Should Fall From Grace With God Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

Rocket League Saves Just Keep Getting Better

Rocket League is a runaway success, and the PS Plus month only increased that popularity. But look beyond its sales numbers, and admire its fan community. The Rocket League community is so fun (and so positive), because they maintain an infectious excitement — the type of glee that one would get from attending a soccer…

This Week In The Business: The Hacker, The Designer and The Huckster

QUOTE | “You need the hacker, the designer and the huckster to start your game company. Somebody’s got to be the huckster.” – Tim Train, CEO of Big Huge Games, talking about what it takes to make a successful game company QUOTE | “I joined THQ, and THQ goes broke. I join Kojima, and Kojima…

Steam Snapshots: Energy Hook, Ubermosh, Sky Rogue

Every week, I play a lot of Steam games. Here’s what I think of a few I didn’t get around to writing up. Energy Hook I was really hoping I’d like this one more. It’s a game about swinging and soaring from the person who designed the web-slinging stuff in PS2/Xbox/Gamecube Movie Game That Was…

Wonky Pigeon Sure Is A Game About A Pigeon That Poops On People

I mean, I’m not really sure what else I was expecting. Let me set the scene for you: It was a Friday afternoon much like this one, largely because it was this one. I had just finished taking a ClickHole quiz entitled “Can You Match The Pigeons To The Way They’re Ruining My Whole Life?”…

Rocket League Play Might As Well Be Gymnastics

Today on Highlight Reel we have special viewer requests, Rocket League backflips, a drunk Batmobile, 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. Arkham Knight – Batmobile Go Home You’re…

Track: The Recipe | Artist: Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre | Album: Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

Hi Chun-Li!

Yinxuan Dezarmenien is a freelance 3D artist based in France who suddenly has me wishing there was a legal loophole that would allow Chun-Li to appear in Disney Infinity. You can see more of Yinxuan’s work at herpersonal site and ArtStation page. To see the larger pics in all their glory (or, if they’re big…

something something over 9000. Cosplay by MeganCoffey, photo by BriLan Imagery

Ask Dr. Nerdlove: My Husband Always Makes Me The Jerk

Hello, Internet! Welcome to Ask Dr. NerdLove, the only dating column that moonlights as one of the hard-rocking Hong Kong Cavaliers. This week it’s all about relationship maintenance. Just because you’re dating doesn’t mean you’re done bar the squishy noises. Whether it’s one partner doing most of the emotional (and literal) work or simply a…