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Long-Lost Cassette Tape Reveals Unheard Chubby Checker Atari Song

The great Chubby Checker once recorded a song to be used for a Dig-Dug commercial, only it wasn’t, and the song hasn’t been publicly heard (or heard of) until this week. History is so awesome. Matt Osborne, son of former Atari vice president Don Osborne, found an old cassette tape the other day and from…

Track: Little Furnace (PostProduction Mitsuto Suzuki Mix) | Artist: Jim Guthrie | Album: The Scythian Steppes Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

The Week In Games: It’s NHL Week, Everybody!

This is it, folks! The most eagerly anticipated video game release of the season is upon us, with thousands of fans expected to line up at special late night events to pick up their copies of NHL 15. Who’s excited? Also, Destiny comes out on Tuesday. Tuesday, September 9 Destiny | Ps3/PS4/Xbox 360/Xbox One NHL…

Every Cosplay Video Should Be A Musical Number

Videographer RealTDragonwas in my backyard last weekend, using the power of his camera to cause Dragon Con cosplayers to burst a rousing chorus of “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” More of this, please. Sadly I was too busy recuperating to attend Dragon Con this year, but having been part of the convention’s security team for…

Sunday Comics: Winning At Co-Op

Welcome to Kotaku‘s Sunday Comics, your weekly roundup of the best webcomics. The images enlarge if you click on the magnifying glass icon. Nerf NOW!! by Josué Pereira. Published September 6. Read more of Nerf NOW!! Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich. Published September 1. Read more of Awkward Zombie Penny Arcade by Jerry Holkins and…

This Week In The Business: Fear Of Gaming

QUOTE | “Our goal is keeping gaming a safe space for everyone to enjoy.” – Andrew Rasmussen, co-founder of GamePhobias, talking about their efforts to highlight content in games that might trigger fears in players Elsewhere in the business of video games this past week … QUOTE | “If you’re in your comfort zone for…

Track: Zero-Sum | Artist: Nine Inch Nails | Album: Year Zero Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

Highlight Reel: Cool Shot Bro

We’ve rounded up some of the best highlights from the past few days in the gaming world and put them all in one place for you. Today, it’s all of the great shots you’ve sent in. We’ve got sniper shots, titan shots, all kinds of shots! Titanfall — Taco Bob Titanfall — TheSkepticalGuy Battlefield 4…

Track: Teach Thee How to Curtsy | Artist: Sir Jarlsberg | Album: Hark Thou! Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

Hunting Monsters In Style

Cosplayer Aurorespent six months crafting this ridiculously-detailed Monster Hunter outfit, and boy has the work paid off. Most of the armour is made out of Worbla and craft foam, which is why it looks so damn good. The pics you’re seeing here were taken by Lucas Ambrosio

Zombie Pooh Thirsts For Brains, Not Honey

Stephen Oakley works as an artist at Turtle Rock, the creators of Left 4 Dead and the team behind the upcoming multiplayer shooter Evolve. You can see more of Stephen’s work at his DeviantArtand ArtStationpages. To see the larger pics in all their glory (or, if they’re big enough, so you can save them as…

Track: Many Men (Wish Death) | Artist: 50 Cent | Album: Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

​Ask Dr. Nerdlove: I’m Worried My Girlfriend Doesn’t Actually Exist

Hello, Internet! Welcome to Ask Dr. NerdLove, the only dating advice column that knows what ol’ Jack Burton always says at a time like this. This week, we’ve got a twisted tail of online romance where stories aren’t adding up and there’s more going on than meets the eye. It’s a reminder why one of…

​What Are You Playing This September?

Do you remember? Our hearts were ringing in the key that our souls were singing, as we played some fun games in the night… It’s September, which means it’s almost time for the fall video game rush. There’s some big stuff coming out, but there’s already a ton to play today. I thought I’d do…

Highlight Reel: Never Gloat In Madden 15

We’ve rounded up some of the best highlights from the past few days in the gaming world and put them all in one place for you. Today, a Madden player learns why you should never try to rub your victory in your opponent’s face, and more! Link any of your favorite highlights in the comments,…

League Of Legends: Metal Bands And Pool Parties

Chengwei Pan is an artist who has done some work for Riot on League of Legends. You’ve probably seen it if you play the game, as he’s done art for stuff like the Pool Party and the banner image for LoL’s metal band Pentakill. You can see more of Pan’s work at his personal site…

World Of Warcraft Wedding Was A Cosplay Extravaganza

Inspired by reader Craig’s festivities last year, Taiwanese couple EK and KiKi tied the knot recently in one of the most over-the-top celebrations of World of Warcraft you’ll ever see. While vows were exchanged in traditional suits and dresses, once it came time to party the couple changed into WoW outfits, the groom turning into…

Track: Swimming Pools (Drank) | Artist: Kendrick Lamar | 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.

Have you seen an amazing gaming moment lately? Send it to us at [email protected] to get it included in our new feature, Highlight Reel! Check out some of the previous episodes right here. You can submit a clip of something you did or just something you saw online that you think is worth sharing. If…

“Don’t Forget Your Jacket!”, Mother Robot Shouted

Lukas Fußhöller is a freelance concept artist from Germany. He has some cool ideas on what robots could look like. These “kitbash” designs are one of the few truly fresh takes on bipedal killing machines I’ve seen for a while. What they’re lacking in practicality (cleaning them must be a nightmare), they more than make…