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Send In The Clones
Matt Gaser is a concept artist and illustrator who has worked on everything from the Clone Wars cartoon series to gigs with Blizzard, Riot, EA and 2K. You can see more of Matt’s stuff here. He’s also just released a book collecting his work, which you can grab here To see the larger pics in…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 10, 2015 -
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It’s Not Clear Who Alienware’s Steam Machine Is For
Alienware’s Steam Machine is on the right track, but I can’t wholeheartedly recommend it. [This post originally ran on 10/15/15. It’s been updated to reflect changes (primarily to Steam) that have occurred over the past month.] Alienware’s Steam Machine officially launches today. I really like what it tries to do. Since time immemorial, PC gaming…
By Nathan Grayson Published November 10, 2015 -
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One Month With The Steam Controller
Valve’s new Steam controller is a bold experiment: an attempt at fusing a PC mouse with a traditional console-style controller. It still hasn’t entirely clicked with me. [This post originally ran on 10/15/15. It’s been updated with some more impressions, brought about by The Inexorable Passage Of Time. The Steam controller officially launched today.] This…
By Nathan Grayson Published November 10, 2015 -
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Tomb Raider Cosplay At Actual Mayan Temple
I mean, not everyone has the chance to just head over to the famous ruins of Palenque and dress up as Lara Croft, but if you do, you may as well make the most of it. Lara is LadyLemon, photos by Fernando Brischetto
By Luke Plunkett Published November 9, 2015 -
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Heavenly Art, Hellish Art
Anthony Jones, a concept artist who has worked for companies like Blizzard and Sony, was the focus of maybe the coolest Fine Art we’ve run all year. He’s also found the time to put a book out. That book is called Heaven’s Hell, and is a collection of images and background info detailing Jones’ original…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 9, 2015 -
CultureSteam Game Lets You Drop From Space To Earth
Space Engineers is a tremendously popular Steam construction game. In a few days, it’s adding planets. Wanna get out of your spaceship and freefall through the atmosphere to a planet’s surface, without a single loading screen? Be my guest. To announce the long-awaited addition of hulking landmasses to Space Engineers’ galaxy, developer Keen Software House…
By Nathan Grayson Published November 9, 2015 -
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Borderlands Cosplay Is Too Damn Handsome
Handsome Jack, are you real? *reaches out, touches screen* I’m still not entirely sure. Jack is by Mary & Feinobi cosplay, photo by So Say We All, who posted this “before and after” shot to show that the cel shading effect comes from A++ make-up work, not Photoshop trickery.
By Luke Plunkett Published November 9, 2015 -
CultureI Don’t Think It’s Legal To Do That With A Ladder
Today on Highlight Reel we have ladders, invisible chairs, NPCs that love trains, Call of Duty streaks 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. Assassin’s Creed Syndicate – All…
By Chris Person Published November 9, 2015 -
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BlizzCon Had Some Truly Excellent Cosplay
BlizzCon, Blizzard’s annual fan celebration, went down over the weekend, and where there are Blizzard fans, there are cosplayers. John Jiao was there taking photos of some of the best on show, and these shots—and cosplayers, dressing as characters from StarCraft, WarCraft, Diablo and even Overwatch—do not disappoint. Below are just a few highlights of…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 9, 2015 -
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Behind The Scenes At A Difficult Cosplay Shoot
Jason Laboy was getting ready for his next shot, in the alleyway he had specifically chosen for this occasion. He had his subjects—an impressive looking Batman, Nightwing, and Spider-Man, to name a few. Just then, a passerby walked into the shot, undid his pants, and started taking a piss on the alley wall. Laboy was…
By Kevin Wong Published November 9, 2015 -
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Hot Warplane Art Dump
Antonis Karidis is an artist from Greece who has done work for companies like Ubisoft and 777. He specialises in images of military hardware, aircraft in particular. You can see more of Antonis’ art at his DeviantArtand ArtStationpages. To see the larger pics in all their glory (or, if they’re big enough, so you can…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 8, 2015 -
CultureFor The Hatsune Miku Gamer Who Has Everything (Except This, Of Course)
Hardcore fans of Japanese virtual idol Hatsune Miku have already picked up a copy of Project Mirai DX for the 3DS—many even picked up a 3DS just to play it. What they probably don’t have is the Hatsune Miku Project Mirai Complete box set, packed with music, movies and toys. Watch the video to hear…
By Mike Fahey Published November 8, 2015 -
CultureThe Week In Games: Nothing Coming Out This Week, Everyone Take A Nap
Nothing really stands out in this week’s release list. Oh wait, there is that one game… Of course I am talking about Superbeat Xonic from PM Studios, the folks previously responsible for the mostly glorious DJMax series of rhythm games. I’ve been playing it for a couple of weeks now on Vita, and while I…
By Mike Fahey Published November 8, 2015 -
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Sunday Comics: Your Everyday Life
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 November 3. Read more of Nerf NOW!! Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich. Published November 2. Read more of Awkward Zombie Penny Arcade by Jerry Holkins and…
By Mike Fahey Published November 8, 2015 -
CultureElmo Versus The Jet Engine
Hope I’m not spoiling the outcome of this battle for anybody. In the name of parents everywhere, PowerModz strapped either the most delightful or most insufferable (depending on many factors) Muppet on Sesame Street to a pole and placed that pole behind the jet engine that was just sitting around on the back of a…
By Mike Fahey Published November 7, 2015
