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The Week In Games: Birthright, Or Possibly Conquest

Less than a week away from the release of the new Fire Emblem games and I still can’t decide. Why not both? Because I barely have the time for one, that’s why. Too busy with Project X Zone 2 and Toy Fair and getting back to Georgia to hug my children and give my wife…

And They Lived Happily Ever After…

Charlie Bowater is an artist from the UK who has worked on games like Mortal Kombat 9, Injustice and Dead Island: Riptide You can see more of Charlie’s work at her personal site and ArtStation page To see the larger pics in all their glory (or, if they’re big enough, so you can save them…

Not Your Average Pokémon Cosplay

At first glance, this group of cosplayers look like a band of Norse Warrior Goddesses. They’re not. They’re the nine different versions of…Eevee. For reference: So basically, Eeveelution cosplay. Bravo. If you’re a regular Cosplay reader you’ll remember that some of these same cosplayers did something similar recently with My Little Pony Cosplayers: Eevee: Becka…

What We Liked (And Didn’t Like) About the Deadpool Movie

For years, it seemed like a Deadpool movie was never going to happen. Fans of Wade Wilson’s manically goofy ultraviolence would have to content themselves with the terrible version of the character from the first Wolverine movie. But then, like a chimichanga descending from heaven, Deadpool actually made it through the Tinseltown gauntlet to the…

My Favorite Images From Toy Fair 2016 Day One

Day one of my first trip to Toy Fair came and went far too quickly. Between bitter cold temperatures and a series of scheduled appointments I didn’t get much time to wander the floor, but when I did I found pretty things at every turn. You’ll see some old toys and some new ones. Some…

Sunday Comics: Everything Is Pain

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 February 13. Read more of Nerf NOW!! Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich. Published February 8. Read more of Awkward Zombie Penny Arcade by Jerry Holkins and…

This Week In The Business: Feardom Of The Press

QUOTE | “In the very near term I am fearful of journalists.” ­ Unity boss John Riccitiello speaking during the Vision Summit keynote about how press might react to the shortfall between the analyst numbers and his own forecasts on VR. Elsewhere in the business of gaming this week… QUOTE | “Console games can be…

The first uncensored sex game on Steam is finally out. In the past, Steam versions of visual novels with adult elements have had nudity removed, but yuri game Kindred Spirits on the Roof is beholden to no such rule. Have you played it? What do you think?

Witness Speedrunner Takes 30-Minute Sandwich Break, Beats World Record

The Witness is not like other games, so it stands to reason that a Witness speedrun would not be like other speedruns. (Warning: Witness spoilers ahead.) The Witness’ island is overrun with brain-incinerating-puzzles (and statues that are just, like, SO sad). Some puzzles are hidden. Some, by their very nature, take significantly longer than others.…

What Are You Playing This Weekend?

It’s the weekend! Something something Valentine’s Day something video games something something. What are you gonna be playing this weekend? I’ll go first, as usual: I wrapped a bunch of hours with Dying Light: The Following last weekend (I really liked it) and I might keep playing to check out the bounties, do some more…

Rainbow Six Grenade Kills A Dude Before It Even Goes Off

Today on Highlight Reel we have XCOM 2 slashes, round-ending grenade tosses, Halo 5 streaks, GTA V Karma, 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.…

Aliens vs Dude Who Is About To Get Eaten

Rostyslav Zagornov is an artist who works at 4A games, the studio behind the Metro series. You can see more of Zagornov’s workat 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…

When Your First Ever Cosplay Knocks It Out Of The Park

Maru’s boyfriend Paladinhad, until last week, never cosplayed in his life. Time for that to change. The pair (Maru is a cosplay vet) went together as Link and Zelda to AniRevo Winter 2016 in Vancouver, and looked fantastic Pic by Oshley Photography

Track: The Mothers’ Suite III: Ritual Of Take | Album: From The Vine | Artist: Fresh Cut Orchestra Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

A Racing Game About Finding Shortcuts

I love games that encourage players to break the rules. Super Impossible Road is a racing game where sticking to the straight and narrow will probably leave you eating dust (or glowy purgatory specks). Here’s what it looks like: And here’s how it works: “SUPER IMPOSSIBLE ROAD is a futuristic racing game about shortcuts. Get…

The Original 151 Pokémon, Ranked

For some people, the first set of Pokémon designed by Game Freak might as well be the only Pokémon that exist. Given that this year those O.G. Pokémon turn 20 years old, what better time to mercilessly judge them against one another? Here is the definite ranking of the original 151 Pokémon, from worst to…

Podcast: Why XCOM 2 Is Better Than Its Predecessor

Just what makes XCOM 2 so good? How does the branching work in Fire Emblem Fates? And is Valve even working on Half-Life 3? Those questions and much more, today on Kotaku Splitscreen On this week’s episode of Kotaku’s premiere podcast, Nathan Grayson joins me and Kirk to talk Dying Light, XCOM 2, and Fire…

Stab It, Link, Right In Its Stupid Face

Wanchana Intrasombat is an artist from Thailand who has worked in both video games and advertising. You can see more of Wanchana’s work at his personal site and 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”…

The Struggles And Triumphs Of Black Cosplay

Cosplay has always prided itself on its ability to transform fans into their heroes, wherever and whoever they are. In theory, at least. In practice, things haven’t always been that perfect, especially when a fan is black. This piece originally appeared 2/10/16. The cosplay scene is full of cool people who are committed to making…

Track: Sayonara Identity | Artist: Yonige | Album: Coming Spring Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.