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CultureReport: Watch Dogs Started Out As A Driver Sequel
Watch Dogs started life as a Driver game, according to a new report from VG 24/7. But through development it grew beyond what that series was about and into something pitched to Ubisoft’s CEO as their “own GTA.” VG 24/7 spoke with three different sources—one currently at Ubisoft, a former senior Ubisoft employee, and finally…
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CultureOdds and EndsNo Need To Wait: Fans Made Their Own Version Of Overwatch 2
After last week’s Overwatch 2 developer livestream, one fan created some of the changes coming in the new game in Overwatch’s workshop mode. In workshop mode, players can create custom games that allow them to do anything from train their aiming skills to play an Overwatch-ified version of Flappy Bird or Bejeweled. Reddit user Ajfis3,…
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CultureReddit Asked The Apex Legends Team Why Skins Cost 20 Bucks
The official Apex Legends subreddit hosted an AMA last week with the game’s development team. Fans had questions about everything from weapon balance to character tweaking, and most controversial of all, how the Apex Legends team monetizes its offerings. One Redditor user, x5hadau, asked why some cosmetic skins seem so expensive. “I get that you…
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CultureElite Dangerous CEO Apologizes For Odyssey’s Buggy Launch
Odyssey, a large expansion for space exploration simulator Elite Dangerous, launched last week as a buggy mess. This led to a lot of fan backlash and negative Steam reviews. In response to these issues, developer Frontier Developments’ CEO apologized for the terrible launch. Elite Dangerous: Odyssey launched on May 19 on PC. In the days…
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CultureE3 Fan Registration Opens Up Next Week
Following a year off as a result of the covid-19 pandemic, E3 will return next month as an all-digital event. It’s free—despite what some earlier reports suggested—but you’ll still have to register if you want access to what passes as a show floor at an online event without an actual show floor. Registration will kick…
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CultureThe Week In Games: Biomutant Is Almost Here
Open-world RPG Biomutant is out this week on PS4, Xbox One and PC. Biomutant was first revealed back in 2017. A lot has happened since then, but finally, after some radio silence had folks worried about its fate, Biomutant is almost here. For those looking to play Saint’s Row: The Third again, it’s out on…
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CultureOdds and EndsAssassin’s Creed: Valhalla Player Uses Oil Jar To Make Stacking Stones Puzzle A Bit Easier
Stacking stones to create cairns is an activity any Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla player has run into at some point. Many find these stone stacking puzzles to be frustrating and bullshit. So, here’s a tip: Just bring an oil jar to help make the process easier. Reddit user LN404 was messing around with a stone stacking…
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CultureShop Contest‘Shop Contest: Cicadas
I feel like everywhere I look online I see people talking about cicadas. I even had to help create a Photoshopped image for a cicada-related story earlier this week. So if I have to suffer, so do you all. Your challenge this week: Add cicadas to video games. I hate these things. But after spending…
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CultureOdds and EndsSomeone Recreated The Mandalorian‘s Ship And More In Far Cry 5
Sure, we might not be getting a new season of The Mandalorian for some time, but until then you can play this Far Cry 5 custom map that recreates the city seen in the first episodes of the show located on the planet Nevarro and the Mando’s sweet spaceship, the Razor Crest. This custom level was created…
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CultureSunday Comics: That’s Interesting
Hello! It’s time for Kotaku’s Sunday Comics, your weekly roundup of the best webcomics. The images enlarge if you click on the magnifying glass icon. Corpse Run by Alex Di Stasi. Published May 20. Read more of Corpse Run Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich. Published May 17. Read more of Awkward Zombie Clueless Hero by…
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CultureShop Contest‘Shop Contest: New PS5 Controllers, Winners!
Can you really have fun with some controllers covered in new paint? It turns out, that yes, yes you can! Our winning image this week comes from Baodonkagronk who created something wonderful. And, I believe, totally historically accurate. I’m not going to even Google it. I just feel it my bones. I greatly enjoyed the…
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CultureChaos At A Walmart As People Rush To Buy Pokémon Cards
The continued shortage of Pokémon cards, fueled by the pandemic,Twitch streamers, and scalpers, led to a chaotic situation at a Walmart in Pennsylvania. The moment the store opened, folks began to run to the section of the store where trading cards are sold, leading to chaos and one sad sight. In a video captured by…
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