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What It’s Like To Be A Professional Video Game Commentator

Lauren “Pansy” Scott is a professional eSports commentator with the ESL. Once upon a time, she was a pro gamer before you could really make a living off that sort of thing. Now she makes Counter-Strike and other games understandable for the masses. Despite what you might think, it’s not an easy job. Scott is…

Cosplay From…A David Attenborough Documentary

Remember the BBC’s incredible documentary series Planet Earth? And how one of the stars was the footage of the Superb Bird of Paradise, and his Big Happy Face dance? That, of all things, is what Jaime Margary decided to dress as this Halloween Much like the bird itself, it’s equal parts hilarious and slightly creepy.…

Remember Apotheon, that cool, slightly NSFW game about Greek myth that Stephen really liked? It’s now got a completely free (no microtransactions or ads) multiplayer spin-off on Steam. Give it a go if you’re looking for crunchy side-scrolling combat in modes like deathmatch, team deathmatch, and team elimination.

Track: My Own Peculiar Way | Artist: Willie Nelson | Album: Teatro Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

The Reason People Are Freaking Out About Steam ‘Leaks’ Right Now

It’s the talk of the Internet: a big Steam “leak” just dropped, and people are saying it “confirms” things like PC ports of Everybody’s Gone To The Rapture and Journey. Oh, and some little game called Half-Life 3. There is, however, reason to be skeptical. You might be starting to notice a trend here: every…

Link Grows Up, Can Now Actually Carry All That Stuff

Even Amundsen used to work at VOLTA, a studio whose current and former members we’ve showcased here on Fine Art many, many, many, manytimes before. He know works at Blizzard and, well, you know the deal with Blizzard. You can see more of Even’s work at his personal site and ArtStation page To see the…

Is This Is Where Baby AT-ATs Come From?

Today on Highlight Reel we have sensual AT-ATs, bears being beaten with babies, experimental toilet rockets, and much more! Watch the video above, 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. Just Cause 3 – Whoops… – Cutthroat…

I’m Lovin’ It!

Kenn Yap is a freelance artist from Singapore who specialises in environment design. You can see more of Kenn’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” button in the…

Track: Kitchenware & Candybars | Artist: Stone Temple Pilots | Album: Purple Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

The Week In Games: EDF! EDF!

Who has time to worry about playing video games when the city is being invaded by giant insects? I was fully-prepared to declare this one of those ho-hum December weeks packed with digital goodness but not much else, when I remembered humanity’s battle against the bugs. One of my most favorite stupid video game series…

Sunday Comics: Super Liberated

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 December 4. Read more of Nerf NOW!! Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich. Published November 30. Read more of Awkward Zombie Penny Arcade by Jerry Holkins and…

This Week in the Business: Now For Something Completely Different

QUOTE | “I can assure you we’re not building the next version of Wii or Wii U. It’s something unique and different. It’s something where we have to move away from those platforms in order to make it something that will appeal to our consumer base.” – Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima, emphasizing that the Nintendo…

Fallout 4, Reimagined In Counter-Strike

Just another video of Fallout 4. Nothing to see here. Except… hey, wait a second. HankWank gave Fallout 4’s “The Wanderer” trailer a Counter-Strike makeover, and he pretty much nailed it. Compare that to the original: Now I really wish Fallout 4 had a chicken follower. I would call him Chickenmeat, obviously. You’re reading Steamed,…

Team Fortress 2 Player’s Cheat Program Backfires On Them

Cheaters are the worst. In Team Fortress 2, they use illicit programs to emulate near-perfect aim. That does not, however, mean they’re untouchable. 4LTRU15T1CD3M1G0D shared a brilliant moment in which they climbed up to a TF2 cheater’s sniper perch and swatted the ugly bug like a ripe old maggot. Alternatively, you can watch the full…

Steam Finally Adds Option To Permanently Delete Games From Your Library

For the longest time, you could uninstall a Steam game from your machine, but—no matter how regrettable the purchase—it’d remain in your library, cluttering up your precious game hoard. With Steam libraries growing into the hundreds and thousands, this became a problem. Finally, after years and years, Valve has added the option to permanently delete…

Podcast: There Are Too Many Video Games

After a weeklong Thanksgiving break, Kotaku Splitscreen is back to talk about one of the fundamental problems of our day: There are too many video games. In this extra-packed episode of the podcast, Kirk and I talk about all the games we’ve been playing: Fallout 4, Just Cause 3, Final Fantasy XIV, and many more.…

The Race Car Of The Future Is A Work Of Art

Remember earlier this year, when artist Nathan Dearsley tipped a sci-fi hat to one of the greatest race cars in the history of F1, the 1991 McLaren Honda? Well, McLaren saw it, then went and got him to do something more official. The result of their collaboration is the McLaren MP4-X. It’s a wish list…

How To Land A Plane Correctly In Just Cause 3

Today on Highlight Reel we have Just Cause 3 landings, fireworks, Jedi streaks, spartan rain and much more! Watch the video above, 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. Halo MCC – “It’s Raining Chiefs!!!” – MasterSteef…

From Lady To GTA V’s Trevor In Three Minutes

Sammy from Fossa Beauty does make-up. She also, from time-to-time, transforms herself from a human woman into a male video game monster.

Counter-Strike Player Has Accidental Matrix Moment

When in doubt, throw your gun. Throw your gun and pray In this clip, mmberg seemingly avoids certain death by tossing their M4 at precisely the right moment. A bullet appears to ping off it—as opposed to, you know, mmberg’s face—and then they seize the moment to exact some truly righteous vengeance on their foe.…