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Culture
The Art Of Alien: Isolation
Alien: Isolation is a pretty great game, but aside from the whole terror thing, one of the best things about it is the attention to detail and adherence to the original film’s aesthetic. You can thank Creative Assembly’s art team for that, as they got access to much of the 1979 movie’s creative documents and…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 13, 2014 -
CultureCosplay
Avengers Wedding Proposal Gets Black Widow, Hawkeye Together
Just in case fanfic writers needed any more inspiration to shack this pair up, at this year’s Dragon Con two Avengers cosplayers, Mike and Tracy, got engaged as Hawkeye and Black Widow respectively. As you can see in the gallery, what starts out as a regular cosplay photoshoot gets real when Hawkeye drops to one…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 13, 2014 -
CultureHow To Kill 35 Orcs With A Single Shot In Shadow Of Mordor
It’s time for another Highlight Reel, and today we’re showing off a beautiful triple kill with a Sparrow in Destiny, some very confusing glitches from Assassin’s Creed, a game-saving shot across the court in NBA 2k15, and more! Watch the video above, then link any of your favorite highlights in the comments, and be sure…
By Steve Marinconz Published October 13, 2014 -
CultureWho Do You Most Regret Killing In A Video Game?
We’ve killed a lot of things in a lot of video games over the years. But not all video game deaths were created equally. Some make us feel like powerhouses, while others fill us with shame. What’s the one act of virtual killing you wish you could take back, and why? I started thinking about…
By Yannick LeJacq Published October 13, 2014 -
Culture
The Awesome Pixel Art The Internet Deserves
Well hello there, Batman. You look a little more…blocky than usual. No, that’s not a comment about your weight. Stop being so sensitive! Adam Lister is a watercolor painter based in Beacon, New York. His new solo show “Wet Geometry,” which recently opened in The Shooting Gallery in San Francisco, combines a few different geek…
By Yannick LeJacq Published October 13, 2014 -
Culture
The Week In Games: What’s Scarier, The Evil Within Or Duck Dynasty?
It’s refreshing to know that in these days of intense video game scrutiny, a major publisher like Activision can still find time to lift a cheek and let one slip out while no one is looking. I am assuming the Duck Dynasty game will be horrible, based purely on the fact that no one’s talked…
By Mike Fahey Published October 12, 2014 -
Culture
Sunday Comics needs more comics. With the ending ofSunday Comics staple Brawl in the Family, we’re going to need something incredibly funny to fill the gap. Something that’s published on at least a weekly basis, is video game related and isn’t going to offend too many readers (sorry Hentai Hitler Gaming Squirrels). Have a suggestion?…
By Mike Fahey Published October 12, 2014 -
Culture
Sunday Comics: Can You Do A Barrel Roll?
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 October 10. Read more of Nerf NOW!! Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich. Published October 6. Read more of Awkward Zombie Penny Arcade by Jerry Holkins and…
By Mike Fahey Published October 12, 2014 -
Culture
This Week In The Business: Save Our Spines
QUOTE | “There was a time when spines were pulled out of players, and we don’t have to do that anymore.” – Veteran designer Sid Meier, explaining why he thinks game designers should create a “positive climate.” Elsewhere in the business of video games this past week … QUOTE | “I can absolutely say that…
By Steve Peterson Published October 11, 2014 -
CultureNBA 2K15 Glitches Let You Walk On Water, Disrupt Time-Space Continuum
NBA 2k15 has problems with face scanning, but that isn’t all. It also lets you walk on water, levitate, or become a bizarre shiny human. We’ve also got two amazing Smash Bros plays, and more! We had so many clips for you today that we couldn’t even fit them all, so let’s whet our appetites…
By Steve Marinconz Published October 10, 2014 -
CultureThe Best Moments In Gaming, All In One Place
Highlight Reel is Kotaku‘s new feature that rounds up the best moments in gaming. Stunts, glitches, killsprees, speedruns — if it’s something impressive that happened in a game, we want to show it off! Check out some of our episodes so far right here, and send in your own clips to [email protected]! You can watch…
By Steve Marinconz Published October 9, 2014 -
Culture
How Much Money Have You Spent On Your Wii U?
The Wii U has taken roughly $300 from your wallet already, but chances are you’ve purchased more than a few games for Nintendo’s newest home console. Just how much money depends on who you are. We’ve already asked you about how much money you’ve sunk into your Xbox Ones and PS4s, so now it’s time…
By Tina Amini Published October 9, 2014 -
Culture
The Queen Of Worms Will See You Now, Human
Markus Neidel is a German artist who has worked on games like the space MMO Black Prophecy. You can see more of Markus’ work at his personal siteand 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”…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 8, 2014 -
Culture
Who’s Your Main Character In Super Smash Bros. 3DS?
Sure, Smash Bros. is a game about watching a bunch of colorful characters duke it out. But it’s also about arguing over which character is best. I’m not a Smash die-hard like some of our staff members, but I’ve been having a hell of a good time with the new 3DS version of Super Smash…
By Kirk Hamilton Published October 8, 2014 -
CultureApparently The Scariest Part Of Alien: Isolation Is… A Door
Oh god just look at it. Look at it standing there. All door-like. Also today, we’ve got clips from Call of Duty, Forza Horizon 2, Battlefield 4, League of Legends 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…
By Steve Marinconz Published October 8, 2014 -
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How Much Money Have You Spent On Your PS4?
You’re already out 400 bucks for Sony’s newest gaming console, but you’ve likely purchased a few other accessories and games to go along with it. So in the roughly one year since it’s launched, what’s that number add up to for you? Following our format for how much money you pumped into your Xbox One,…
By Tina Amini Published October 8, 2014 -
Culture
It’s Time For Adventure Time (Storyboards)!
Adam Muto is one of the artists who has worked on animated series Adventure Time. While that’s a show that’s as famous for its colour palette as it is some incredible voice acting, today we’re going to take a look at where much of the show starts: the storyboards. These tiny thumbnails, all hand-drawn by…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 7, 2014
