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CultureSplitscreen
Podcast: When Is ‘Crunch’ OK?
Is mandatory overtime an integral part of game development or a systemic issue that should be completely eliminated? Where would you even start? Originally posted 4/21/16 On today’s episode of our podcast, Kotaku Splitscreen, industry veteran Matthew Burns (Destiny, Halo) joins us to talk about the nuances of “crunch”—game parlance for forced unpaid overtime—and how…
By Jason Schreier Published April 24, 2016 -
Culture
Sunday Comics: A Pitiful Cry For Help
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 April 22. Read more of Nerf NOW!! Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich. Published April 18. Read more of Awkward Zombie Penny Arcade by Jerry Holkins and…
By Mike Fahey Published April 24, 2016 -
CultureCosplay
When You Accidentally Pull Off a Chun-Li Cosplay
It can happen. Just ask Florida-based fitness lover Natascha Encinosa. Back in February, Encinosa uploaded a photo to her Instagram, wishing everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day. That’s when folks noticed the Chun-Li similarities. The photo quickly went viral, and since then, Encinosa has netted over 190,000 Instagram followers and even caught the attention of Japan’s…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 23, 2016 -
CultureCosplay
That’s A Lot Of League of Legends Cosplay
A horde of cosplayers took the stage at the League of Legends theater at PAX East in Boston today. Most were dressed as characters from Riot’s mega-hit. Can you name them all? Here are a few more group shots: And some close-ups. Note that not everyone on stay was dressed as someone from League All…
By Stephen Totilo Published April 22, 2016 -
Culture
Ambush… truce? Most of the time in Counter-Strike, if you encounter an enemy lying in wait around a corner, you’re screwed. Well, unless you’re lesi20, anyway. Of course, all good things must come an end… some faster than others. Here’s the full thing:
By Nathan Grayson Published April 22, 2016 -
Culture
What Are You Playing This Weekend?
Another week on the books! And another weekend to scrub any memory of it from our minds. Not gonna lie, the game I’ll be playing most this weekend will probably be “go on a bike ride IRL.” But I’ll also play some games. My list: I’m psyched to start The Banner Saga 2, since I…
By Kirk Hamilton Published April 22, 2016 -
Culture
The Beautiful Art Of The Banner Saga 2
The Banner Saga 2 is an excellent strategy game, but the one thing fans (or even casual observers) tend to associate most with the series its its absolutely gorgeous 2D art. From epic backgrounds to hand-drawn animation, it’s one of the most beautiful video game series on the planet, so it’s an absolute pleasure today…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 22, 2016 -
Culture
Rust‘s Controversial Random Gender Update Has Led To More Players
A couple weeks ago, survival hit Rust added playable women. This is, however, Rust we’re talking about, so players don’t get to choose whether they’re a dude or a lady. Controversy ensued. People threatened to stop playing. Some said Rust had dug its own grave. Turns out, the game’s player count has actually gone up.…
By Nathan Grayson Published April 22, 2016 -
CultureWatch This Speedrunner Crush Dark Souls 3 In Just Over An Hour
It took me almost 40 hours to beat every boss in Dark Souls 3. It’s taking speedrunner Distortion2 just over an hour, and he’s cutting off minutes every single day. There are few things more enjoyable than watching another person blast through a Souls game after you’ve endured its tortures. Granted, any Souls game is…
By Patrick Klepek Published April 22, 2016 -
CultureRuiner looks like a snazzy slice of cyberpunk shooting. You play as a “wired sociopath” out to rescue his kidnapped brother. Combat’s slick, and you’ll have access to augments and all that good stuff. Also, look at that city. The game’s being made by people who worked on games like The Witcher 2 and Dying…
By Nathan Grayson Published April 21, 2016 -
CultureFallout 4 Player Makes Perfect Sign
Today on Highlight Reel we have signs, Dark Souls 3 invasions, cat encounters, DayZ police and much more! Watch the video above or on our Youtube Page, 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 Witcher 3 –…
By Chris Person Published April 21, 2016 -
Culture
The Ballad Of The Flak Tower
Vitali Timkin is an artist who works at Wargaming, the studio behind World of Tanks You can see more of Vitali’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…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 21, 2016 -
Culture
Ask Dr. NerdLove: My Guy Jerks Off A Lot. Like, A LOT
Hello, Internet! Welcome to Ask Dr. NerdLove, the only dating advice column that provides the FAQ to the dating sim of life. Speaking of love and games, before I get down to this week’s questions, a quick plug: if you’re going to be at PAX East in Boston this weekend and like overthinking the stories…
Harris O'Malley Published April 21, 2016 -
Culture
Job Simulator Lowers Price After Fan Complaints
Despite launching to, er, an amount of fanfare, VR is still by and large uncharted territory. I see a bunch of ideas slowly sliding down a wall. Will any of them stick? Beats me. Even game prices have no real standard, which brings us to Job Simulator’s recent price cut. Job Simulator is one of…
By Nathan Grayson Published April 21, 2016 -
Culture
Prince Lorian, I Presume?
Ömer Tunç is a freelance artist from Turkey. You can see more of Ömer’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…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 20, 2016
