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Cosplay Overruns the Streets of Osaka

Over the weekend, Osaka’s geek district of Nipponbashi was closed to cars, with the main drag turned into a giant gathering of cosplayers, photographers, and fans. March 21 was the 11th annual Nipponbashi Street Festa, and some of the photos don’t give a very good idea of just how crowded the day gets. For example,…

Damn, Ori And The Blind Forest Is So Beautiful

Ori and the Blind Forest is a pretty good video game! But we’re not here today to talk about the game. We’re here today to look at the gorgeous art that went into making it. We’re showcasing the work of several artists here, so I’ll link to each one’s site when we get to their…

The Littlest Dovahkiin

AreYouJustKiddingMe’swife made this outfit for their daughter. It’s enough to melt the heart of even the coldest Draugr. (via Fashionably Geek)

The Week In Games: Bloodborne Souls

Forget that last big exclusive PlayStation 4 game—they were only kidding. This week’s big exclusive PlayStation 4 game is the real deal. It’s Bloodborne week, and Tuesday is officially a national holiday (no it’s not) for folks who enjoy games that actively attempt to break their spirit. If that doesn’t sound up your alley, maybe…

Sunday Comics: Stop Beating Things To Death

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 March 21. Read more of Nerf NOW!! Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich. Published March 16. Read more of Awkward Zombie Penny Arcade by Jerry Holkins and…

This Week In The Business: Afraid Of Making Games

QUOTE | “I’m scared as a game developer to think about making a game.” – Mike Capps, former president of Epic Games, talking about how hard it is to make a hit game these days and why he’s not starting a new game studio Elsewhere in the business of video games this past week ……

Three Fourths Home now has an extended edition. The new version of the heartbreaking narrative game adds an epilogue that’s nearly as long as the original story. There are also new stories from main character Kelly’s brother, Ben. It’s an astounding game. Highly recommended.

When DOTA 2 Meets Classic Art

You get this fusion of DOTA 2 hero Meepo and the Mona Goddamn Lisa, courtesy of Haryon. Freakin’ unbelievable, but in a good way. You can see the full, even more massive thing below. The Steam Community Showcase is a regular look at the cream of the Steam community’s boundless crop. Art, videos, guides—whatever. Each…

Guy Uses Team Fortress 2 To Come Out To His Friends

Coming out to friends about any sort of sexuality or queer identity is terrifying. What if they don’t understand? What if they don’t like you anymore? One Team Fortress 2 player decided to tell his friends in a language they all understood: the game itself. Corbin W, aka Rocketjumpingotter, took a two pronged approach to…

The World’s Worst GTA U-Turn

On today’s Highlight Reel we have traffic violations in GTA V, deadly rocks in H1Z1, grappling hook action in Hardline 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. Watch Dogs –…

Track: Micro Cuts | Album: Origin of Symmetry | Artist: Muse Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

The Greatest Video Game Hamburger I’ve Ever Seen

These days, video games look better than ever. And if you need further proof of that, look at this highly detailed digital hamburger. This burger was spotted in the PC version of Battlefield Hardline by Redditorzlitter (via NeoGAF), and it might be the best thing about Battlefield Hardline. A burger this realistic is the best…

Rejected DOTA 2 Character Redesigns Are… Interesting

DOTA 2 hero Faceless Void is getting a visual overhaul. Today, Valve took the wraps off the final design. They also revealed a few other candidates that didn’t quite make the cut. Prepare to be amused. First off, Faceless Void’s actual new look: Looks good. Still faceless, vibrantly purple, and face-strainingly upset about both of…

Concept Art From That Incredible “Space Whale” Short Film

Leviathan, a short film about some space men trying to catch a space whale, is awesome. So let’s take some time to look at some of the awesome concept art that went into its production. If you thought the film looked slick, there’s good reason for that: it wasn’t just directed by someone with Hollywood…

​Ask Dr. Nerdlove: Help, I’m Scared of My Wife

Hello, Internet! Welcome to Ask Dr. NerdLove, the only dating column that comes to you live from the Water Gardens of Dorne. This week, it’s all about fixing unhealthy relationships and the need for strong boundaries. One reader is at his wit’s end with his toxic marriage while another wants to know how to tell…

Speedrunner Misses Beating His Own Ocarina of Time Record By Two Seconds

“No, no, no, no,” said the speedrunner, as he realized his last-second mistake. Speedrunner ZFG holds the world record for beating The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time under the 100% speedrun condition, clocking in at four hours, 25 minutes, and 25 seconds. 100% of Ocarina of Time means tracking down and obtaining all health…

Cooking Bacon with Machine Guns Is Delicious and Lethal

Let’s say you find yourself hungry with loads of uncooked bacon and an…assault rifle. Add lots and lots of bullets, and you have yourself a tasty bacon meal. A couple YouTubers have shown how to make machine gun bacon. It looks like wrapping the bacon in tinfoil is the most effective (wiring bacon to the…

Screw CGI, This War Movie Used 15,000 Real Soldiers

We may never see a movie like 1970's Waterloo again

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

Final Fantasy XV Has Unlimited Chicken Wings

On today’s Highlight Reel we have reality-defying food in Final Fantasy XV, 2 Chainz Xbox One remixes, perfect unintentional heist getaways 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. The Last…