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Star Wars: The Last Jedi Has A Really Cool Take On The Force
Last night, a bunch of us went and saw Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Today, three of us sat down and talked about it. On this bonus episode of Kotaku Splitscreen, I’m joined by my co-host Jason Schreier as well as our colleague Heather Alexandra to talk about the highs and lows of writer/director Rian…
By Kirk Hamilton Published December 15, 2017 -
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Destiny 2‘s Lack Of Cross-Play Is Tearing Us Apart
Destiny 2 is a mess right now, as we discuss on today’s episode of Kotaku Splitscreen, but for Kirk and me, worst of all is that we’re not playing together anymore. First, we talk about the news of the week including Mega Man 11 (15:09), Curse of Osiris breaking things, and Xenoblade 2. Then, Kirk…
By Jason Schreier Published December 10, 2017 -
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How Video Games’ Biggest Award Show Comes Together
Veteran game journalist Geoff Keighley joins Kotaku Splitscreen this week to talk about what it’s like to produce The Game Awards, how he decides which trailer to debut, and the hilarious request he got from the people who make Doritos. First we talk about the Marvel Cinematic Universe (12:52), Skyrim’s composer’s disappearing Kickstarter, andthe Destiny…
By Jason Schreier Published December 3, 2017 -
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How To Get In Better Shape
We’re just one week away from Thanksgiving, which means it’s time to start thinking about losing all the fat you’re about to gain. On today’s Kotaku Splitscreen, we’re here to help. First up, Kirk and I talk about the news of the week (6:00) on loot boxes, a rumored Mario movie, and harassment at IGN.…
By Jason Schreier Published November 19, 2017 -
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The Xbox One X Is A Tough Sell
The Xbox One X does exactly what it’s meant to do, but who is it for? Is it worth buying the most powerful game console ever? Let’s discuss on today’s Kotaku Splitscreen First Kirk and I talk about World of Warcraft Classic, the end of Miiverse, and whether the video game industry is really unsustainable.…
By Jason Schreier Published November 12, 2017 -
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The Difference Between Mario Odyssey And Breath Of The Wild
Just what makes Super Mario Odyssey so delightful to play? Today on Kotaku Splitscreen, let’s discuss. Also on this week’s show: news (39:37) on Sony’s week full of PS4 announcements, the full story behind Visceral Games shutting down, and a slick new GameStop program that might piss off some publishers. Finally, we talk Destiny 2…
By Jason Schreier Published November 5, 2017 -
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We Talk Assassin’s Creed Origins And NeoGAF On Today’s Splitscreen
On this week’s episode of Kotaku Splitscreen, recorded between marathon writing sessions for both me and Kirk, we’re talking about the new Assassin’s Creed and NeoGAF’s implosion. First we dig into the good and bad of Assassin’s Creed Origins, which Kirk has been playing for five days straight and has many thoughts about. Then (32:06)…
By Jason Schreier Published October 29, 2017 -
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Has South Park’s Humor Changed, Or Have We?
This week on Kotaku Splitscreen, Jason and I take on South Park. We talk about the new game, The Fractured But Whole, as well as the show as a whole: its comedic sensibility, how its jokes function, and the baggage South Park has accumulated over the last 20 years on the air. I’ve excerpted a…
By Kirk Hamilton Published October 22, 2017 -
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Why Loot Boxes Make People So Angry
It’s the 100th episode of Kotaku Splitscreen, and to celebrate, we’re… talking about video games, loot boxes, and much more. First, Kirk and I reminisce a bit about 2+ years of Splitscreen. Then we get into news talk (19:09) about loot boxes, Oculus Go, and Valve’s Orange Box turning 10. Then we talk South Park,…
By Jason Schreier Published October 15, 2017 -
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What The Future Of The Nintendo Switch Might Look Like
By just about any metric, the Nintendo Switch is off to a good start. But what might be down the line for Nintendo’s new flagship console? We talked it through on this week’s episode of Kotaku Splitscreen Jason and I start off talking about a few games we’ve been playing including Cuphead, Danganronpa V3, Golf…
By Kirk Hamilton Published October 8, 2017 -
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A Video Game Writer Explains How Technology Can Make Stories Better (Or Worse)
Every writer knows that the best work comes from writing, rewriting, and rewriting again until you’ve gotten so sick of your story that you can’t imagine looking at it anymore. But for video games, sometimes that’s not possible, as discussed on today’s Kotaku Splitscreen with special guest Tom Bissell. Kirk and I start things off…
By Jason Schreier Published October 1, 2017 -
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Why People Love Metroid So Much
Samus Aran made her grand return to video games last week following a seven-year absence, and if you’re wondering why that’s such a big deal, Kotaku Splitscreen is here to help. First we jump right into the news of the week (2:39) which includes Steam review bombing, Fortnite accidentally getting cross-play, and the Nintendo Direct.…
By Jason Schreier Published September 24, 2017 -
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Why Some Video Game Fonts Are Better Than Others
What makes video game fonts look good? And why does Final Fantasy VI’s Steam and iOS text feel so amateurish? Today on Kotaku Splitscreen, we’ve got an expert typographer to give us the answers. First, Kirk and I talk Mario + Rabbids before jumping into news like L.A. Noire Switch(19:54), Apple announcements (25:38), and Pewdiepie’s…
By Jason Schreier Published September 17, 2017 -
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Podcast: What We Think Of Destiny 2 So Far
Destiny 2 has been out for a few days, and we’ve played enough to form some general impressions. Join me and Jason for a special episode of Kotaku Splitscreen that’s all about Bungie’s big sequel. Listen here: We don’t spoil anything from the story, other than to say that you should really play through the…
By Kirk Hamilton Published September 10, 2017 -
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Straight From PAX, It’s The First Ever Kotaku Splitscreen Live
At PAX West last week, we recorded the first-ever LIVE episode of Kotaku Splitscreen. And now you can listen to it, even if you weren’t there. On this show we’ve got games, live music, impressions of Reggie Fils-Aime, IRL Q&A, and of course, explanations for why you can’t change your name on the PlayStation Network.…
By Jason Schreier Published September 6, 2017 -
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Podcast: What It’s Like To Play Classic Games For The First Time
Whether or not you caught our 12-hour video game marathon on Tuesday, join us to talk about some great classic games on today’s Kotaku Splitscreen First, a reminder: At PAX in Seattle on Friday, September 1, we’ll be holding the first-ever Kotaku Splitscreen Live. It’ll be in the Sasquatch Theater at 8pm, so come join…
By Jason Schreier Published September 3, 2017 -
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Dark Souls to Super Mario World: Highlights From Our 12-Hour Stream
Yesterday, my colleague Jason Schreier and I spent 12 hours sitting on my couch and streaming video games. We ate some pizza, sang some songs, and beat some bosses. It was fun. Each of us picked three games for the other one to play. Jason had me play Suikoden 2, Super Mario RPG, and Super…
By Kirk Hamilton Published August 30, 2017 -
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We’re Making Each Other Play Video Games For 12 Hours
Today on a very special MARATHON LIVE STREAM of Kotaku Splitscreen, Kirk and I will be playing video games for 12 hours. Here’s the catch: they’ll all be video games that we picked for one another—games we’ve never played before. From Splatoon to Suikoden, this will be a packed day full of us playing video…
By Jason Schreier Published August 29, 2017 -
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Game Of Thrones Recap Podcast: Even When It’s Good, It’s Become Predictable
Season seven of Game of Thrones has drawn to a close. Before we brave the long winter between seasons, it’s time for one final bonus Kotaku Splitscreen episode. We spoil the episode in its entirety, and also occasionally talk about differences between the show and the books. However, we do not discuss any leaked show…
By Kirk Hamilton Published August 28, 2017 -
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Podcast: The Great SNES Classic Pre-Order Disaster
Were you able to pre-order an SNES Classic this week? Don’t worry: neither were we. Let’s all cry together on today’s Kotaku Splitscreen Two important announcements before we get to the main show: 1) Kirk and I will be doing a 12-hour streaming marathon on Tuesday August 29 called “KIRK AND JASON FORCE EACH OTHER…
By Jason Schreier Published August 27, 2017