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How Game Of Thrones’ Battle Of The Bastards Was Made

Because giants aren’t real and hurting actual horses is bad, the production team behind Game of Thrones had some challenges to overcome when drawing up and filming the show’s epic Battle of the Bastards. SPOILERS AHEAD Their solution, as you’ll see in the video below, was to let Australian VFX studio Ilourafake it by blending…

Stop It, Overwatch Cosplay

The more people get into Overwatch, the more Overwatch cosplay we see. The more we see, the better it gets. And few have been better than this Genji getup. It’s by Just Cosplay & Props, who says it’s his first cosplayer ever. Which…good God, man. The lights, the armour, the sword, it’s all perfect. Photos…

Track: This Must Be The Place | Artist: Miles Fisher | Album: Miles Fisher EP Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

The Orion vs Activision Steam removal saga continues. Trek Industries’ David Prassel says that Activision contacted him with evidence that certain in-game assets were directly ripped from Call of Duty: Black Ops 3. The artist responsible has apparently been fired. Check the update to my original story for more.

The Steam Mobile App Is Finally On Windows Phones

Increasingly, the Steam mobile app is vital if you want to make optimal use of Steam’s features. Using the Steam marketplace to buy and sell items is a horrible chore without it, among other things. And yet, for years it’s been restricted to iOS and Android. Thankfully, Valve’s finally changed that. There’s now an official…

Original Xbox Controller Prototypes Look Like Dreamcast Tears

Seamus Blackley, one of the key people involved in the creation of the original Xbox, has shared some concept images for Microsoft’s debut control pad, which date all the way back in November 1999 (the Xbox wouldn’t launch until 2001). Obviously the final design looked remarkably different; the “Duke” controller (below, left) was a massive,…

Snacktaku Eats Burger King’s Mac N’ Cheetos

Last week Burger King announced it would be subjecting innocent Americans to deep-fried, Cheetos-crusted macaroni and cheese sticks. Snacktaku is pleased to report that Mac N’ Cheetos taste much better than they look. Before we begin I must apologize for the quality of the video atop this post. While keeping the windows rolled up and…

Sailor Moon Is All Out Of Bubblegum

Chanon Suasungnern is a concept artist from Thailand. You can see more of Chanon’s work at his ArtStationand DeviantArtpages. 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 “expand” button in the top-left corner. Fine Art is a celebration of…

A Cosplayer Is Running For Political Office

This is Cara Nicole Trujillo. For the past few years, she’s been active on the Arizona cosplay scene. Now, she’s also active on the political one. Phoenix New Times report that Trujillo is officially running for the Arizona Legislature as a Green Party candidate, appearing on this November’s ballot. On her official site, Trujillo mentions…

Track: Can You Celebrate? | Artist: Namie Amuro | Album: Ballada Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

Developer Claims Activision Nuked His Game From Steam Over Call Of Duty Guns [UPDATE]

Yesterday, Steam dinosaur game The Orion Project got yanked from Steam. Trek Industries’ David Prassel posted an update to Steam claiming that his game was the victim of a DMCA claim from Activision. And then the real fun began. It should be noted that we reached out to Activision and Valve for comment, but they’ve…

Overwatch Players Stage A McCree Shootout For The Ages

Today on Highlight Reel we have shootouts, flesh-eating horses, Dark Souls nopes, Mei denial, 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! Rainbow Six Siege…

My, What Big Tanks You Have

Nenad Gojkovic is a freelance artist from Serbia. You can see more of Nenad’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 “expand” button in the top-left corner. Fine Art is a celebration of…

Watch Us Play The Last Leviathan, An Open World Pirate Ship Building Game

The Last Leviathan is a new Steam game about physics-based ship building. If you can dream it, you can make it and then use it to sail an open ocean. Even if it’s Mega Man or a giant floating dick. I mean, you had to have seen that coming. The Last Leviathan is currently in…

The Adventure Time Folks Make A Lovely Hatsune Miku

Making it’s U.S. debut at Anime Expo this weekend, 1000toys’ 35 Mechatro WeGo & Hatsune Miku figure is Frederator Studios’ take on Japan’s popular virtual idol. So of course, celery stick-wielding mech. Frederator’s signature blend of sweet and innocent with a side of lurking crazy shines through in this design. On one hand, aww she’s…

Track: Not Dark Yet | Artist: Bob Dylan | Album: Time Out of My Mind Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

Colossalcon’s Pool Parties Look Like A Blast

Remember when I said one of the biggest draws for Colossalcon every year are the pool parties? Yeah, this is what I was talking about.

The Perfect Video Game Cosplay

Look, I just can’t see how video game cosplay can ever get more authentic than this Assassin’s Creed effort.. Dude’s not just dressed as a pirate, he’s swinging around on an actual old-timey sailing ship. This isLeon Chirodoing his thing, to the point where he climbed the rigging and, in true Edward Kenway fashion, did…

Slayer Shock is basically a procedurally generated Buffy The Vampire Slayer game. Developer Minor Key Games (Eldritch, Neon Struct) describes it as “is a role-playing shooter about hunting vampires in Nebraska.” The best part? It generates “episodes” and “seasons” with their own storylines and characters. Oh, and it’s all inspired by professional wrestling. It’s out…

People Searching For A Steam Summer Sale ARG Are Getting Desperate

For a little while, every major Steam Sale came with a meta game attached. Over the years, they grew more elaborate, culminating in last year’s Steam Summer Sale Monster Game. But then Steam Sales changed. Now there’s no meta game to be found. Last year’s Steam Holiday Sale signaled the beginning of the end. Steam…