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They’re Trying To Make The Goriest Video Game Ever

It all started with one completely anatomically accurate virtual person. And then they slashed the person to ribbons. Reads like the beginning of some fucked up Bible, right? In the beginning, there was man, and then man got his skull caved in by a sledgehammer shotgun. That’s kind of how things went for chaotic co-op…

GTA Motorcycle Tricks That Are Smooth As Silk

On today’s Highlight Reel we have fantastic motorcycle tricks, self-immolation, parachute roadkill, traveling violations and 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 Hardline – 5-0 excessive use of force –…

Great, It’s Not Like This Zelda Monster Wasn’t Scary Enough

Tim Löchner is an artist from Germany who has worked for companies like Daedalic, Karakterand SIXMOREVODKA. This Zelda piece has me rethinking any desire I have to see the series brought to life. I mean, horses and green fields are one thing, but live-action Dead Hands would probably be a bit much for me. You…

There Is A Game Called ‘Space Beast Terror Fright,’ And It’s Good

Should I care about Space Beast Terror Fright? Despite its absurdly schlocky name, yes, definitely. Its desolate space corridors teem with unseen horrors, and said corridors rearrange themselves each time you play. Also, if you die once, you’re done for good. What’s it about? It’s a randomness-heavy sci-fi horror FPS in which you attempt to…

What’s The Best Shiny Pokémon You’ve Captured?

Some people play Pokémon for years without ever encountering any special color variations of their favorite pocket monsters. But for those of you that have been lucky enough to find a shiny in Pokémon, what did you encounter? And were you able to catch it? Since shiny Pokémon are so rare, encounters with them tend…

Steam Game Looks Like Wind Waker Meets Dark Souls

Little Devil Inside came out of nowhere, and it looks gosh darn incredible, fusing elements of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Dark Souls, and a Tim Burton-esque art style. Citing influences that range from Legend of Zelda to X-Com and System Shock, Little Devil Inside‘s creators are aiming to craft something equal parts surreal and majestic.…

Interstellar Cosplay Is More Awesome Than Gravity, Love

This amazing TARS cosplay took three months to build, and in addition to being movable, also “works”, in that there are two iPad screens displaying info and some speakers that play sound effects. It was both designed and built by Iain Heath. If you’re wondering how he actually got around, he put a camera in…

I’m Going To The Store, You Need Anything?

Yap Kun Rong is a concept artist and illustrator who has over the past few years been at Platinum Games, where he’s worked on Bayonetta 2, Metal Gear Rising and Wonderful 101. He’s since left the Japanese developer to pursue other opportunities. You can see more of Rong’s work at his personal site To see…

Track: Closure | Album: Lustmore | Artist: Lapalux Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

Killer Five Nights At Freddy’s Cosplay

For such a huge series, you don’t see as much Five Nights At Freddy’s cosplay as you’d expect. But that’s OK. It gives us more space to appreciate the good stuff like this! These shots were taken at Sakura Con by The Will Box The cosplayers are: Freddy Fazbear – LACA Puppet – After Market…

Team Fortress 2 Fans Are Making A Whole New Version Of The Game

In recent times, members of the Team Fortress 2 community have found themselves not exactly in love with the popular shooter’s current direction. If that sounds like you, this fan overhaul of the entire game might be just what you’re looking for. Video summary courtesy of Valve News Network Team Fortress 2 Classic might sound…

In Besiege, There Can Be Only One Windmill 

On today’s Highlight Reel we have territorial windmills, trees that want to be jets, cool grenade sticks, elevator shenanigans and 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. Far Cry 4 –…

The Steam Stream Plays Primal Carnage, A Shooter Full Of Dinosaurs 

This week, the Steam Stream checks out Primal Carnage: Extinction, the latest attempt at making a multiplayer dinosaur shooter, well, not horrible. Watch now! Also on the docket for today: Battlefield-like top-down shooter Running With Rifles, permadeath horror game Space Beast Terror Fright, and the Jet Grind Radio-esque Hover: Revolt of Gamers. Soooooo maaany gaaaames.…

She Is The Huntress, The Killer Of Beasts

Igor Artyomenko is a freelance artist from Kazakhstan. We actually featuredhis DOTA 2 fan art a few months back, but I figured his art is so cool it deserved a proper showcase. The pieces here that look like they’re from The Banner Saga aren’t actually from The Banner Saga, they’re just fan art. But boy,…

Most cosplay coverage focuses only on the finished product, so sometimes it pays to dial the clock back and see how outfits are actually made. This great timelapse video by Robyn Murphy shows how she starts with fabric and a sewing machine and ends up with two incredible superhero costumes.

Mon Ami, This Gambit Cosplay Is Fantastic

Considering he was one of the best characters in the 90s, it was sad to see Gambit almost entirely forgotten by the 2000’s X-Men movies. Ah well. Where Hollywood failed us, cosplay steps in. Cosplay by Michael Huffman, photo by York in a Box

Nathan Drake Cosplay Isn’t Just Stealing Relics

I’m loving the attention to detail here. Not just on the costume itself, but the expression, the hair. He’s even gone to the trouble of meticulously arranging the tuck Cosplay by Leo Camacho, photo by York in a Box

Warning: Scammers Are Hiding Malware Behind Fake Steam Pages

Be careful what you click. You might think you’ve found a cool-looking new game on Steam, but it could be computer-infesting malware in disguise. Yeah, scammers are imitating entire game pages now. Over the weekend, the makers of psychedelic adventure game Octopus City Blues were surprised to discover a perfect copy of their Steam page…

Valve Probably Never Expected Anyone To Solve This TF2 Equation

“We’re not bread.” It was supposed to be a throwaway gag in Valve’s official video for Team Fortress 2‘s Love and War update, which launched almost a year ago. Yes, a year. It’s a video in which the whole cast is certain they’re going to die, so I suppose it’s only fitting that fans saw…

New To Elite: Dangerous? Try This Steam Guide

Elite: Dangerous just came to Steam, and it’s getting all sorts of new players… who are discovering that piloting a spaceship is kind of a bitch. If you keep crashing and burning and screaming, “whyyyyyy” at the space gods, this guide will help. The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Elite: Dangerous is tailor-made to help players wrap…