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CultureThat’s not Skyrim. It’s Ark: Survival Evolved. The megalodon of Steam survival games is getting two new biomes today: snow and swamp. There are new creatures populating each, including dire wolves and giant devil frogs. More details here. You’re reading Steamed, Kotaku’s page dedicated to all things in and around Valve’s stupidly popular PC gaming…
By Nathan Grayson Published September 28, 2015 -
CulturePlayers Still Haven’t Figured Out All Of Undertale‘s Secrets
Undertale is an RPG where you can talk your way out of every battle. It’s amazing. And yet, that might be the least remarkable thing about it. (Warning: BIG spoilers for Undertale follow. I’m not gonna spoil everything, though. Rather than discussing each specific secret, which would be terrible of me, I’m gonna talk more…
By Nathan Grayson Published September 28, 2015 -
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Why So Sad, Call Of Duty?
Yan Ostretsov is a visual designer at Call of Duty developers Infinity Ward. Prior to that, he was at id working on games like RAGE. You can see more of Yan’s work at his personal site To see the larger pics in all their glory (or, if they’re big enough, so you can save them…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 27, 2015 -
CultureCosplayWhen Cosplay Hits The Catwalk
We’re used to seeing cosplayers at stuff like conventions and gaming shows, but strutting the catwalk alongside models and designers? That’s exactly what happened last week, though, when Vicky Lau, aka Vivid Vision (and some friends) were invited to show their stuff as part of Western Canada Fashion Week Lau designed and made all the…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 27, 2015 -
Culture
The Week In Games: Ballin’
It’s time for the basketball games with the number 16 in the title! Also, Mega Man Legends. Maybe I should have led with that. As part of my current quest to appreciate competitive virtual sports games more I’ve been playing close attention to the rivalry between EA’s NBA Live 16 and 2K’s NBA 2K16. Right…
By Mike Fahey Published September 27, 2015 -
Culture
Sunday Comics: Best Gaming System Ever
Welcome to Kotaku’s Sunday Comics, your pretty much weekly roundup of the best webcomics. The images enlarge if you click on the magnifying glass icon. Nerf NOW!! by Josué Pereira. Published September 25. Read more of Nerf NOW!! Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich. Published September 21. Read more of Awkward Zombie Penny Arcade by Jerry…
By Mike Fahey Published September 27, 2015 -
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This Week In The Business: What Exactly Is A Console, Anyway?
QUOTE | “Just as the line between gamer and non-gamer has been destroyed, I think the distinction between console and mobile will become less distinct over time.” – Scopely’s Walter Driver thinks Apple TV is just one more step toward an ultimate convergence in gaming Elsewhere in the business of games this week… QUOTE |…
By Steve Peterson Published September 26, 2015 -
Culture
Mad Max Contains Grim Half-Life 3 Easter Egg
Hey Gordon, long time no see! When’s Half-Life 3 coming ou— oh. Yikes. Player Swagmastavondagmasta recently discovered a very interesting easter egg in Mad Max: The Game That A Lot Of People Hate But I Love So There. As you might have suspected, it involves a tremendously dead Gordon Freeman. First, go here: Lodged in…
By Nathan Grayson Published September 25, 2015 -
CultureSplitscreenA Q&A With The Director Of Destiny: The Taken King
Today on Kotaku Splitscreen, we’ve got a very special guest: Destiny: The Taken King director Luke Smith. Smith, who briefly wrote for this very website before he took a job at Bungie back in 2007, is responsible for much of the vision behind year two of Destiny, which everyone agrees is way better than year…
By Jason Schreier Published September 25, 2015 -
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Ask Dr. Nerdlove: I Hate My Body And I Don’t Know What To Do
Hello, Internet! Welcome to Ask Dr. NerdLove, the fastest dating advice column column in the world. This week we’re dealing with questions of belief—belief in yourself and belief in others. One reader is wrestling with the belief that his body is so disgusting and unlovable that he struggles to date, while the other can’t quite…
Harris O'Malley Published September 25, 2015 -
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Fourteen Things Every Steam User Should Know About
What in the hell is “Steam WebHelper” and why is it always running on my PC? That is a damn good question. [This post originally ran on May 7th, 2015. Updated with more ‘Things’ (TM) on September 25th, 2015.] Steam is great and ubiquitous, yes, but it’s also pretty bloated and messy. Over the years,…
By Nathan Grayson Published September 25, 2015 -
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Kingdom Hearts Comes To Life
The chances of there ever being a live-action Kingdom Hearts are, mercifully, almost zero. But if it ever did happen, it wouldn’t be a disaster if it looked this…literal. Sora is Jin, Kairi is Sarah. Photo byJulie Wawawa
By Luke Plunkett Published September 24, 2015 -
Culture
A Pirate’s Life For Me (And These Guys)
Mateusz Katzig is a freelance concept artist based in the UK. You can see more of Katzig’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…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 24, 2015 -
CultureBig Boss Ain’t Half Bad At Bowling
Today on Highlight Reel we have cardboard box bowling, Mad Max’s depressing travels, sunbreakers, soda cans, and 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 videos via the links below. Mad Max –Brutal Mad Max –…
By Chris Person Published September 24, 2015 -
CultureThe Flame In The Flood Is Like Oregon Trail, Except Mean
New Steam game The Flame in the Flood just gave me one of my most brutal video game deaths ever. The Flame in the Flood is a new survival “roguelite” with a long-term travel (think Oregon Trail) twist, born of an intriguing Kickstarter by a bunch of ex-BioShock developers Here’s the setup: It’s the apocalypse…
By Nathan Grayson Published September 24, 2015
