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Zero Suit Samus Cosplay Is Excellent

Cosplayer Vlada Lutsak, aka tniwe, is Metroid’s Zero Suit Samus in these shots by Aku

Elves Party At Midnight

Efflam Mercier is an artist who works for Iron Sky Universe, the production team behind the wacky Iron Sky Nazi movies (and their spin-offs). We’ve featured his work before, but since he’s had a complete portfolio refresh since, tonight was a good time to circle back around! You can see more of Efflam’s work at…

Metal Gear Soldier Climbs Invisible Ladder To Heaven

Today on Highlight Reel we have parachute shooting, Destiny comebacks, tiny covenant soldiers, invisible ladders to heaven, 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. Battlefield 4 – best moment…

What Was Your Worst Experience At A Video Game Store?

Have you ever experienced a particularly pre-order-pushy sales associate at GameStop, a seriously unknowledgeable Best Buy employee or just a straight-up rude Walmart worker? I’d like to hear your stories. Personally, I’ve managed to skirt any potential social mishaps while purchasing my video games and their accessories by putting all my trust in Amazon, and…

Track: Rouge no Dengon | Album: Kiki’s Delivery Service Soundtrack/Single | Artist: Yumi Matsutoya Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

Destiny, Sans Scenery

Richard Lico is a principal animator at Bungie, meaning he’s one of the main guys to thank for just how smooth and sexy so many of that game’s moves look. You can see showreels of Richard’s work below,and at his Vimeo site Fine Art is a celebration of the work of video game artists, showcasing…

It’s been twelve months since the last one, so yes, it’s that time again: time for the MEN OF COSPLAY calendar (Aquaman by Beninator)

The Week In Games: A Hideo Kojima Week

Man, a guy leaves for a month and has to entirely rebuild his weekly release list from scratch. At least they didn’t strike my name from the top of the article. Fall is coming, and the Week in Games is starting to swell in anticipation of the season. It’s throbbing and swollen, waiting for the…

Track: Wasted Years | Album: Somewhere In Time | Artist: Iron Maiden Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

Sunday Comics: Okay, Call It A Comeback

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 August 28. Read more of Nerf NOW!! Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich. Published August 24. Read more of Awkward Zombie Penny Arcade by Jerry…

This Week in The Business: Spilling Trade Secrets is a Party Foul

QUOTE | “They were sparring, with a little braggadocio, a little machismo, in a very immature way. Our employee said something he shouldn’t have said. It’s embarrassing.” – Kabam SVP Steve Swasey, explaining why competitor Machine Zone is suing Kabam over trade secrets Elsewhere in the business of gaming this week… QUOTE | “Maybe it’s…

Arkham Knight Glitch Clones Nightwing, Makes Batman See Double

Today on Highlight Reel we have Rocket League trick shots, Battlefield 4 plays, illegal wrestling moves, 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. Arkham Knight – cheekyboy1021 Halo MMC…

Track: The Ecstasy of Gold | Album: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly Soundtrack | Artist: Ennio Morricone Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

That’s One Way To Avoid Rising Sea Levels

Oleg Zherebin is an artist who works across a number of fields, from concept art and illustration to UI and icon design. You can see more of Oleg’s work athis 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…

Peach vs Zelda Fight Is Not For Children’s Eyes

This is not how Nintendo handles fight scenes. I mean, for one, Nintendo would have written a better set-up than “golfing mishap”. But they also would have eased up on the “brutal action movie kicks to the face”. Zelda is Olivia Wells, Peach is Raven Duda

The People Trying To Uncover A Game’s Real Life Secret Society

Spider: Rite of the Shrouded Moon contains a massive secret. The Steam/mobile game, in which you play as a spider bobbing and weaving through a mysteriously abandoned mansion, has a story that you, as a spider, are under no obligation to give a shit about. You as a person, however, can dig into all sorts…

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Ask Dr. Nerdlove: Help, I’ve Fallen In Love With A Cam Girl

Hello, Internet! Welcome to Ask Dr. NerdLove, the only dating column that was born 500 years ago in the highlands of Scotland. This week, one NerdLove reader is dealing with a crush that is more complicated than your usual run of the mill interest in the cute girl you see at the comic store. What’s…

Rocket League is coming to SteamOS, and it’s free if you buy a Steam Machine, Steam Link, or Steam Controller. The car soccer sensation is great fun in split screen, so the pairing makes perfect sense. Also, it’s sold one million copies on Steam alone. I get the impression that maybe people like it a…

Leela Cosplay From The World Of Tomorrow

Cosplaying as Leela from Futurama isn’t as easy as it, ahem, looks. Getting the single eye to sit/look right on a normal human’s face is a tough ask! Holly Brooke has a novel solution here, though, with help Keroga Forge, who made the gun. Photo by Lucky Monkey