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Spelunky, Beaten With A Dance Pad Controller

If a dance pad controller is good enough for Dark Souls, it’s good enough for Spelunky. Plus clips from Destiny, Shadow of Mordor, and 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.…

You Probably Don’t Know Him, But You’ve Seen Maxx’s Art Everywhere

Maxx Burman is a matte painter and visual effects supervisor based out of Los Angeles, California. He works across pretty much every field, from movies to games to TV to commercials, and in just the past year has contributed to Destiny, Godzilla, The Walking Dead, Dark Souls 2 and Iron Man 3. What you’re seeing…

Killing Destiny‘s Templar Solo, Without Exploits

Sure, it’s fun to see people finding exploits to beat raid bosses solo, but it’s something else entirely to see them just playing multiple roles by themselves and conquering with just a ton of patience and firepower Watch the video above, then link any of your favorite highlights in the comments, and be sure to…

This Is A Cheeseburger Stuffed Donut

A glazed donut stuffed with ground beef and cheese and topped with bacon bits, just in case you were feeling bad about what you ate for breakfast. The D’Oh Nut Burger (discovered via the wonderful Foodbeast) is the creation ofPYT Burger, a creative burger restaurant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Having been born and partially raised in…

Track: Shotgun Boogie | Artist: Church Of Misery | Album: Houses of the Unholy Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

Damn straight this is Heavenly Sword cosplay. Rainer-T is Nariko, photo by Vaxzone

This counts as roundabout Julie Andrews cosplay in my books, which makes it awesome. It’s Matsu-Sotome as Shrek 2’s Fairy Godmother. Photo by Pugoffka-sama.

Bayonetta 2’s Concept Art Is Just The Best

Continuing herseries of posts outlining how the game’s characters were designed, Platinum’s Mari Shimazaki has shared more artwork from the development of the excellentBayonetta 2. While the images are great, it’s also worth heading toPlatinum’s site to read some of Mari’s thoughts behind the art, since that’s normally the kind of insight you have to…

The best moments from around the gaming world, all rounded up for you in one video — Highlight Reel! Check it out right here Monday, Wednesday and Friday, we bring you impressive plays, funny glitches, world records and intense moments in everything from League of Legends to Putt-Putt Goes To The Zoo. Here’s our latest…

America Picks Wasabi Ginger Lay’s Potato Chips For Some Stupid Reason

For the second year in a row, America has let me down. Lay’s 2nd annual “Do Us A Flavor” competition is over, andCappuccino did not win. I suppose I can understand not voting for a sweet, cinnamon and coffee flavored chip. I may have fallen in love with dark and creamy flavor, but I can…

We Need A Hammier Version Of Dark Souls

Thomas Mahon is an artist and illustrator from London, who through his freelancing has worked in video games and for companies like Mattel. You can see more of Thomas’ work at his blogand tumblr. He’s also got a storewhere you can buy prints To see the larger pics in all their glory (or, if they’re…

The Great Cosplay Road Trip

Four of the world’s best cosplay photographers, and a bunch of the world’s best cosplayers, are teaming up to take the art – normally enjoyed at cons or specific shoots – on a great American road trip. Similar to Anna Fischer’sWild Places, which photographs cosplayers in unique and remote spots (withamazing results), this campaign –…

33 Years Later, New Donkey Kong Secrets Are Being Found

Despite the fact the game was first released in arcades in 1981, has been ported to hell and back and picked apart on the big screen, Nintendo’s original Donkey Kong is still giving up secrets, most recently in the form of “new” music and sound effects. A user on the Cutting Room wiki has, after…

Guy Lands Perfect Falcon Punch, Opponent Just Quits

If you think “I’ve done some pretty amazing Falcon Punches before”, just ask yourself: did your opponent just quit the game after you did it? And, as always, 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…

The Most Common U.S. Sandwich Fillings, Not Counting Love

A 2009-2010 survey of more than 5,000 U.S. adults over the age of 20 shows that while 49 percent of Americans eats at least one sandwich a day, those sandwiches contain much more lettuce and mayonnaise than the strong emotion that makes all sandwiches taste better. I blame the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.…

Cosplay by Li Kovacs, photo by ljinto. (via Pixalry)

Fall Of Gods, A Norse Mythology Picture Book, Looks Terrific

Fall of Gods is an “illustrated book” that tells the story of a Norse warrior who, having lost his wife, sets out on an epic journey to get her back. By fighting a ton of monsters. It’s not a comic or graphic novel; the book is a collection of large illustrations done by professional concept…

New Assassin’s Creed Cosplay Is Just Perfect

Reprising their partnershipfrom previous games, Dutch cosplayers (and husband-and-wife team) Rick and Dominique Boer have absolutely nailed the look of the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Unity. If the pics aren’t enough,photographer Anne-Fleur Boortman also switched to video mode while shooting, and made this neat little “trailer” as well.

The Week In Games: The Journey Lengthens

It’s a week for celebration, as music, dancing and singing games line up to welcome the continuation of beloved adventure saga The Longest Journey. And what a perfect week for Red Thread Games to release the first chapter in the continuing saga. In the midst of fall release madness, this week is a relatively quiet…

Sunday Comics: It’s A Conspiracy

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 October 17. Read more of Nerf NOW!! Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich. Published October 13. Read more of Awkward Zombie Penny Arcade by Jerry Holkins and…