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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…

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”…

​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…

Track: Sandstorm | Artist: Darude | Album: Before The Storm Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

Apparently 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…

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,…

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…

How Much Money Have You Spent On Your Xbox One?

You may have dropped the initial $500 (or, without Kinect, $400) it cost to actually own an Xbox One, but you no doubt pumped more bills into Microsoft’s new-generation console than just that since its launch. Games are the most obvious additions, but maybe you’re a stickler for a proper headset or needed a few…

It’s Break Time For Metroid’s Samus

Alex Figini is a concept artist at BioWare, the developers of games like Mass Effect and Dragon Age. We featured his Mass Effect stufflast year, but today we’re taking a look at his portfolio in general, since it’s so damn good. You can see more of Alex’s work at his ArtStation page To see the…

Can’t Play Dark Souls 2 With A Rock Band Controller? Try Harder.

I wish I could say Bearzly inspires me to try harder at games like Dark Souls, but the truth is that I just feel shame at my terrible rolling technique. Look at him! So calm and collected while whammy-barring his way to victory. Watch the video above, then link any of your favorite highlights in…

Mountain Dew Game Fuel Once Again Heeds The Call Of Duty

It’s time for the annual running of the bladder, as Mountain Dew once again teams up with a major fall video game release to market alien flavors of its citrus-like carbonated beverage. Now with lemonade flavor! For the blissfully unaware, Game Fuel is the label Mountain Dew uses to market limited edition flavors to the…

The Week In Games: Surely You Heard That

Did you hear that? Oh god, tell me you didn’t hear that. That gurgling, chittering sound? Surely it was my imagination, as is the heavy scuttling in the air ducts overhead. Still, could you folkss go check for me? I’ll wait here. Folks? Anything there? All I can see is the light from that flashlight…

Sunday Comics: One Final Smash

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 4. Read more of Nerf NOW!! Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich. Published September 29. Read more of Awkward Zombie Penny Arcade by Jerry Holkins and…

This Week In The Business: A Vigorous Brainwashing

QUOTE | “We do all the things we can to essentially brainwash people into liking it before it actually comes out.” – Former Call of Duty director Dave Anthony, addressing a Washington think-tank about how Call of Duty is marketed and why it’s applicable to unpopular national security measures Elsewhere in the business of video…

That’s What You Get For Trolling In Destiny

If you want to play a prank on your friend using an exploit, you’d better actually know how to use that exploit. Also, we’ve got clips from Forza Horizon 2, Counter-Strike, and an update from today’s League of Legends World Championship match! If you don’t want to see tournament spoilers, stop watching before the last…

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

Uh, Hi. I Come In Peace. I Think.

Tyler Smith is an environment artist who also has one hell of an eye for what makes an alien look truly alien You can see more of Tyler’s work at his ArtStationpage. To see the larger pics in all their glory (or, if they’re big enough, so you can save them as wallpaper), click on…

​Ask Dr. Nerdlove: Dating On Hard Mode

Hello Internet! Welcome to Ask Dr. NerdLove, the only dating advice column that helps you answer the eternal call of Looking For Group for the epic endgame raid of life. This week, we handle the tricky question of dating on hard mode. How do you handle your love-life when you have a chronic condition that…

The World’s Fastest Shovel Knight Player (So Far)

Playing through Shovel Knight earlier this year made me feel like a badass. “I still have my old school Megaman 2 chops!” I thought to myself. But then I remembered that speedrunners exist, and now my paltry win in the game doesn’t feel nearly as cool. But that’s ok, because holy crap look at this…

This Place Doesn’t Exactly Scream “Summer Vacation”

Dennis Chan is an artist who has worked on games like Doom 4, Ryse, Crysis 3 and Star Citizen. We actually featuredsome of his Crysis 2 work a few years back. You can check out more of Dennis’ stuff at his personal site and ArtStation page To see the larger pics in all their glory…