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CultureCosplay
The Best Persona 5 Cosplay
I know, Persona 5 is barely out in the West. But it’s been out in Japan for months, giving loads of locals—and some enterprising importers from overseas—more than enough time to come up with some outstanding cosplay. I’ve shared some of the best of it below. A note if you’re playing and have only just…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 6, 2017 -
CultureBattlegrounds Player Has Mastered The Art Of Camouflage
Today on Highlight Reel we have surprise kills, horrible grenade situations, lucky shots, 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! Battlefield 1 – Oh…
By Chris Person Published April 6, 2017 -
CultureSplitscreen
Podcast: Farewell, Destiny
Destiny YouTuber Datto joins us today for what might be the last-ever Destiny-focused episode of Kotaku Splitscreen. Until Destiny 2, that is. First we’re talking the week’s news, from Palmer Luckey leaving Oculus (9:39) to Atlus blocking Persona 5 streaming (13:11) and Mass Effect: Andromeda’s big patch plans (17:20), followed by our first Amazing Game…
By Jason Schreier Published April 6, 2017 -
Culture
The Art Of Persona 5
Persona 5 isn’t just a fantastic video game, it’s an absolute feast for the senses, with a strong, confident art style that runs from its character design all the way through to its menus. Much of this is down to the genius of the series’ longtime art director Shigenori Soejima, whose leadership here has resulted…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 5, 2017 -
CultureTotal RecallA Dire Warning About Final Fantasy’s Black Magic
Let’s go back. To a time before Jack Thompson, before age ratings. Back to 1980s Canada, when the most pressing concern with video game content—and how it was destroying the youth—was the black magic found in Final Fantasy. “And once again, it’s about how you can get in touch with your wizard”. If you’re short on…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 5, 2017 -
CultureCosplay
One Cosplayer Brings Bioware, Souls & Witcher Games To Life
As we’ve established, some of the best cosplay on the planet comes out of Russia, a point I’m only going to further emphasise today by sharing some of niamash’s work. A cosplayer we’ve featured a few times before, mostly for her Witcher stuff, niamash has also done some incredible recreations of Bioware games, along with…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 4, 2017 -
CultureTitanfall 2 Execution Is Perfectly Timed
Today on Highlight Reel we have execution timing, cops, very British deaths 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! Tomb Raider – Everyone do…
By Chris Person Published April 4, 2017 -
Culture
A Simpler Major Kusanagi
Rachel Ho is an artist and illustrator based in Malaysia. You can see more of Rachel’s work at her Behanceand 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…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 4, 2017 -
CultureShow Us Your Ugliest Video Game Outfits
You did it. You finally got that sweet armor set you’ve been assembling for days. You look like a million bucks. Time to parade around town being shiny AF and… oh no. You found a new chest plate with slightly better stats. Have fun being a damn circus clown for the next 20 hours. I’ve…
By Nathan Grayson Published April 4, 2017 -
CultureNine Video Games That Left Us Defenseless And Scared
Video games often employ lots of cruel tricks in which gamers find themselves in precarious pickles—the gigantic and seemingly impossible bosses, timers, that last collectable that requires precision to attain. But the cruelest trick of all? Taking away our weapons. This piece originally appeared 1/2/15. The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask How often have you…
N.Ho Sang and Peter Tieryas Published April 4, 2017 -
CultureWe’re So Happy Parappa The Rapper Is Back To Frustrate Us
Parappa the Rapper was one of the defining titles of the original PlayStation, not to mention one of the games that birthed the whole rhythm genre. With its unforgettable offbeat rap tracks, adorable paper-flat design, and innovative call-and-response gameplay, it’s left quite an impression these 20 years. Today, Sony releases Parappa the Rapper Remastered for…
By Chris Kohler Published April 4, 2017
