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It’s a harsh wasteland out there, fellow vault dwellers. Horrors can be found in every corner of the Commonwealth. Making it through Fallout 4 in one piece can be tough—especially at first. Thankfully, we’re here to help. A few of us here at Kotaku have been playing the game non-stop for the last week, and…
Fallout 4’s armor situation is a bit confusing. I’m not talking about Power Armor here—I’m talking about the more everyday stuff your character can wear to keep him or her safe from the hazards of the wastes. If you want to give your character some protection, you can either wear full armor suits, or you…
For a couple of days now, I’ve been trying an experiment with Fallout 4—and it’s completely transformed my experience with the game. Last week, I read a thought-provoking piece by Tom Chick,who lauded Fallout 4’s geography but lamented that the game’s mechanics undermine that landscape: Bethesda has no interest in addressing the difficult problem of…
If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent the bulk of your time in Fallout 4 dressed up in a slate trench coat and a sliver scarf. That’s because you’re wearing the Silver Shroud Armor, a good single-piece armor set you can get from an early-game sidequest. This post contains some spoilers for the Silver Shroud…
Did you know that Fallout 4 has a deep, complicated crafting and settlement-management system? Well, it does. Thing is, the game doesn’t do the greatest job explaining how it all works. Early on, you’ll find your first base of operations: The Red Rocket Truck Stop. You’ll walk in and see some crafting tables. There’s a…
We’ve been pleasantly surprised by Assassin’s Creed Syndicate ‘round these parts. In the ever-unfolding tapestry that is the Assassin’s Creed franchise, Syndicate is one of the good ones Stephen, Chris and I have been playing the game a lot over the last week, and between us we’ve assembled some tips to help y’all get the…
Divinity: Original Sin is a really cool game, but it’s not all that interested in holding your hand. It can be complicated and challenging, and some early difficulty spikes may leave new players feeling a bit burned. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to make your first hours in the game go…
Just as we were getting a hang of Destiny’s latest six-person raid, Bungie releases a new hard mode to keep us on our toes. Enemies are tougher, bosses have a few new tricks, and… well, everything else is pretty much the same. Still, some tips are in order. Launched this past friday, the “heroic” version…
Destiny is both refreshingly simple and terrifyingly complicated. It’s mostly about shooting aliens in the head… but it’s also about mastering a complex system of currencies, equipment, reward tiers, and experience points. I’m here to help. Over the past year, I played more than 700 hours of Destiny. Since The Taken King expansion came out…
Unlock Super Mario Maker’s extra content faster by manipulating time. YouTube’s Cutman demonstrates how easily timed unlocks succumb to simple console clock manipulation.
Playing Destiny after Tuesday’s 2.0 patch is a little bit like waking up in a just-barely parallel universe. Everything has shifted a little, but you can’t always put your finger on how. Did that thing always sound that way? Did that lady always stand over there? Was that thing always blue? The 2.0 update is…
So you just woke up from a nine-year coma, you’re missing an arm, and there’s a giant horn implanted in your forehead. Whatcha gonna do? Whether you’re a series newcomer or an experienced Metal Gear Solid cut-scene watcher, allow us to give you some helpful tips for getting the most out of Metal Gear Solid…
Galak-Z is a space shooter, which means fast reaction time and good command of controls. Galak-Z is also a roguelike, which means you’ll encounter randomized levels, enemies and loot. It’s damn important that you know that this is a game that looks like you should play it one way but is designed to be played…
Rocket League. Oh, Rocket League. Football, with cars. It’s a game people can’t stop playing, but it’s also a game a lot of people suck at. So here are some beginner’s tips which might help you suck a little less. They key to getting better at Rocket League (at least until you get real good,…
Blizzard’s up-and-coming MOBA Heroes of the Storm has finally come out. Better yet, it’s really fun! But like all MOBAs, it can be pretty overwhelming at times. Don’t panic. I’m here to help. Before I get into it, I should make one quick note. While Heroes of the Storm is a different sort of MOBA…
Calling all Heroes of the Storm players: I’m putting together a beginner’s guide for the game and want to hear from you! What do you wish you’d known when first starting out in the game? Tell us in the comments below, where I’ve listed the tips I have so far. You can also email me…
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a great game filled with small choices. Which kind of sword do you use? Which king or emperor do you support? What do you say to that tempestuous sorceress? I’m here for you, friends. I’ve played all the way through the game and am in the midst of a…
League of Legends isn’t a typical game. If you’re interested in playing, you might start to feel overwhelmed by the ridiculous amount of information you’re suddenly expected to have at your fingertips. Don’t panic. Follow these guidelines as you begin your long and exciting journey to level 30 (and beyond!) in League of Legends and…
The terrific and often overlooked zombie survival game State of Decay has got a new version out today on PC and Xbox One. If you missed it the first time around, it’s worth checking out. State of Decay is a third-person open-world zombie survival game. (I know, right? What a concept!) There’s been a zombie…
Despite being pocket-sized, the 3DS does hold some secrets. The 3DS can do things you might not realize are possible! Some of these 3DS features are meant to make your experience better; they can be very helpful. And some 3DS tricks are merely for fun. Here are our picks for cool and obscure 3DS features…
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