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So, let me get this right. Not only do we get Ghost Trick cosplay, but we get perfect Ghost Trick cosplay? Awesome. Gravity-defying cosplay by CelticSakura. Photo by Mike Kowalek.

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Some astounding Metal Gear cosplay by Pro Voltage. These pics were taken by Mike Kowalekat Otakon, held earlier this month in Baltimore. And yes, before you ask, the Rex is an outfit (you can see it disassembled below), not a model.

Because Robots Don’t Get Sunburn

Geoffrey Ernault is an artist currently working at Guerilla Games, developers of the Killzone series. He also does a little freelance stuff on the side. You can see more of Geoffrey’s work at his personal site, DeviantArt page and Artstation site To see the larger pics in all their glory (or, if they’re big enough,…

Why So…Thoughtful? Pensive?

Sad? Puzzled? Reflective? Bemused? Photos by Cynthia Veekens

It’s National Dog Day. Let’s Celebrate Gaming’s Greatest Canines.

Today is the 10th annual National Dog Day. And what better way is there to celebrate than by paying tribute to the gamer’s best friend? Who is your favorite fictional dog from a video game, and why? I’ll get us started with the best video game dog ever—er, I mean, my personal favorite: Image: Dog:…

Future Cigarettes Are Immune To Rain, Killer Robots

Freelance artist Daniel Joustra has worked for companies like Guerilla, developers of the Killzone series. You can see more of Daniel’s work at his personal site and 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” button…

Had A Rough Day? Here’s A Cosplaying Corgi

Everyone, meet Kiba, the cosplaying corgi. Kiba, this is everyone. When not cosplaying, Kiba works as a therapy dog. And also, I’m assuming, a stealer and breaker of hearts. Kiba The Cosplaying Corgi [Facebook, via Cosplay Blog]

Highlight Reel: Highway To The Danger Zone

We’ve rounded up some of the best highlights from the past few days in the gaming world and put them all in one place for you. Today, a Battlefield moment reminiscent of Archer, a Watch Dogs race straight out of Mario Kart, and more! Link any of your favorite highlights in the comments, and be…

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

Sick Of Dancing, Disney’s Princesses Are Ready For Battle

Photographer William Phan took these shots of Disney’s Battle Princesses at Anime Revolution in Vancouver over the weekend. It’s an idea I feel like I’ve seen before, maybe even with cosplay, but never executed this well. Snow White’s armour design is amazing, while the coat of arms on Cinderella’s shield is a nice touch. The…

My. God. Game. Blouses. (cosplayer is Scumbag Dark Link) Via @BlackCosplayers. Get More: Comedy Central,Funny Videos,Funny TV Shows

Track: I Feel Like Dying | Artist: Lil Wayne | Album: The Drought Is Over 2 (The Carter 3 Sessions) Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

This Week In The Business: Oops, Bad Choice Of Words

QUOTE | “We’re very close to having the first VR death.” – Denny Unger, creative director at Cloudhead Games, talking during Unite 2014 about the very real dangers developers will grapple with in VR Elsewhere in the business of video games this past week … QUOTE | “The post was deliberately written in the most…

Track: L | Album: Awake/Hohokum Original Soundtrack | Artist: Tycho Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

Highlight Reel: The Greatest Comeback In The Last Of Us’ Multiplayer

We’ve rounded up some of the best highlights from the past few days in the gaming world and put them all in one place for you. Today, a player in The Last Of Us multiplayer that refuses to lose, and more! Link any of your favorite highlights in the comments, and be sure to check…

Tim Tam Slams: The Snacktaku Review

WARNING: Viewers are advised the following clip contains footage of a grown man licking his fingers a lot. Note that I mention s’mores, but mostly in the context of chocolate-y snacks that have melty bits, not that they’re somehow identical or anything (eat one after the other and they’re pretty different). UPDATE: Snacktaku EIC Michael…

Star Wars vs The Ice Bucket Challenge

It’s reaching internet saturation point, the ol’ ice bucket challenge, but you can always rely on Star Wars to come through as one of the shining moments of an internet craze. Earlier this week JJ Abrams, director of the next Star Wars movie, nominated the 501st Legion – a worldwide network of Star Wars costumers/cosplayers…

​Ask Dr. Nerdlove: Should I Pretend To Be Dumb In Order To Date?

Hello Internet! Welcome to Ask Dr. NerdLove, the only dating advice column that comes rocketing to you from the formless void of the 8th Dimension. This week we have a letter from someone who seems to be geeky dudes’ perfect woman… so why is she so alone? Sometimes even people you think have it the…

Typical. Dojima does the dirty work while Adachi’s mind is…elsewhere. Dojima is WANTED, Adachi is xell_dincht.

From Warcraft To…Surfing?

Craig Harris is an animator who works with Blizzard’s famous cinematics team. In addition to his video game stuff, however, he’s also illustrated a cool children’s book (The Adventures of the Mighty Nomad) about…a kid going surfing. As someone who is buried up to his neck in books about animals, farm animals, cars and princesses,…