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OpinionImpressionsSorry Crazy Taxi Fans, Taxi Chaos Ain’t It
Taxi Chaos is not Crazy Taxi. But it’s trying to be, and it succeeds in some important ways while completely failing in many others. Consider this a warning: Don’t buy Taxi Chaos. But if you do, I can help make the game a bit better. I get why some folks might be tempted to buy…
By Zack Zwiezen Published March 1, 2021 -
CultureReport: Elden Ring Has Pages
Fans of Elden Ring, the joint collaboration between Dark Souls maker FromSoftware and Game of Thrones writer George R. R. Martin, have been desperate for confirmation that the game is still real and will eventually come out. It now sounds like they have an answer: according to a new report by VGC, trailer footage of…
By Ethan Gach Published March 1, 2021 -
CultureThe Week In Games: Yakuza: Like A Dragon Comes To PS5
If you like the Yakuza series but also only own a PS5, then you seem like a strange person. Also, some good news: Yakuza: Like A Dragon releases on PS5 later this week. I had an extended weekend recently and I almost downloaded Yakuza 0 via Game Pass. I still want to try and play…
By Zack Zwiezen Published March 1, 2021 -
CultureMorning MusicZero Divide Is A Primordial PlayStation Synth-Fusion Treasure
Welcome to Morning Music, Kotaku’s ongoing hangout for folks who love video games and the cool-ass sounds they make. Today’s pick comes from the dawn of the 32-bit era, when makin’ “Virtua Fighter, but with robots” just seemed like a natural thing to do. Upon its September 1995 American launch the PlayStation had no shortage…
By Alexandra Hall Published March 1, 2021 -
UncategorizedVirtual-On creator Juro Watari has left Sega. On Twitter, Watari revealed that he left the company late last month but added that future plans were not yet decided. The first Virtual-On game was released in the mid-1990s and went on to spawn several sequels.
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 1, 2021 -
Kotaku EastJapanHere’s An Excellent Majora’s Mask Replica
This year marks the 35th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda. To celebrate, artist Pikousa reposted an excellent Majora’s Mask she sculpted. Out of all the Zelda games, Pikousa’s husband, photographer Kyon, likes The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask best. For his birthday last year, she sculpted it entirely out of clay. It was then…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 1, 2021 -
CultureOdds and EndsPokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl‘s Graphics Compared To The Original Games’
Late last week, Nintendo announced remakes of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. The original games were released in 2007 on the Nintendo DS, while the remakes will be out on the Switch this year. Plus, the new versions will not be developed by Game Freak, but rather, ILCA (the games’ original director, Junichi Masuda, will be…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 1, 2021 -
CultureTrack: Mikata | Artist: My Hair Is Bad | Album: Love
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 1, 2021 -
CultureRIP Legendary Artist Gary Meyer
Gary Meyer, an artist who has worked on so many projects, from Star Wars to theme park rides to video games to album covers, has died at the age of 86. Meyer, who began working as an artist in the 1960s for the US Air Force, is one of the most recognisable and beloved concept…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 28, 2021 -
CultureYakuza Fan Is Out Here Fixing The Series’ PC Versions Again
Like I’ve said, it’s a little rough going back and playing older Yakuza games in 2021, and not just because of the stiffer animation and lack of first-person perspective. The PC versions of Yakuzas 3, 4 & 5 also have (or had) a few technical hiccups as well. A few weeks ago modder Silent—who we…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 28, 2021 -
CultureOdds and EndsI Love The Roku Screensaver
The past six months (or more) have been a whirlwind of shit news, terrible events, and moments of pure absurdity and horror. It’s been bad, is what I’m saying. Because of this, I often get lost doomscrolling on Twitter or reading another horrible news story about something dreadful. Meanwhile, my patient Roku TV quietly clicks…
By Zack Zwiezen Published February 28, 2021 -
CultureShop Contest‘Shop Contest: New Mail Truck
Did you hear the big news? Sit down, folks. I’m happy to tell you that the United States Postal Service is getting…NEW TRUCKS! They look kind of dorky, but cute. Let’s have some fun with them. Your challenge this week: Let’s have fun with this new mail truck. You can add it to a game,…
By Zack Zwiezen Published February 28, 2021 -
CultureOdds and EndsSomeone Recreated The Entire First Act Of Hamilton In Animal Crossing
Hamilton is one of the most popular musicals in the world. Animal Crossing is one of the most popular games around right now. I guess it only makes sense that someone would combine them, but I didn’t expect it to be so damn good. Somehow, all of us at Kotaku missed this when creator Guitar_Knight14…
By Zack Zwiezen Published February 28, 2021 -
CultureSunday Comics: I Outrank You!
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 Feb. 25. Read more of Corpse Run Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich. Published Feb. 22. Read more of Awkward Zombie Clueless Hero by…
By Zack Zwiezen Published February 28, 2021 -
CultureShop Contest‘Shop Contest: The Legend Of Zelda 35th Anniversary, Winners!
Last week marked the35th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda franchise. To celebrate the iconic series, I asked you all to create Zelda-themed images. You didn’t disappoint. Our winning image this week comes from MonoArtan who creates something I didn’t realize I wanted: A sidescrolling sequel to Wind Waker. Someone call Nintendo! Some very interesting…
By Zack Zwiezen Published February 27, 2021 -
CultureE3 2021’s Live Show Has Been Cancelled According To LA Tourism Documents
Shocking nobody, it seems there won’t be a big, physical live E3 event this year in Los Angeles. As spotted by Resetera user Rösti and reported by Twinfinite, newly filed documents from the Board of Los Angeles Convention and Tourism Development Commission appear to list E3 2021’s live show as cancelled Earlier this month, it…
By Zack Zwiezen Published February 27, 2021 -
CultureWelcome To Hell, Bambi
This week on Snapshots we have some great Assasin’s Creed shots, a laid back Spider-Man, a large rodent in danger, some nice-looking vistas, and one very, very lost deer. “Oh dear, deer, I think we in Hell.” Kotaku Snapshots is a weekly look at some of the best, funniest and coolest screenshots players have taken…
By Zack Zwiezen Published February 27, 2021 -
CulturePokemonPikachu Gets More Powerful The More It Sleeps
Every Pokemon is interesting and worth talking about. I don’t play a ton of Pokemon, but I do enjoy the universe and I love learning more about the creatures in it. So, Here’s Another Pokemon! It’s Pikachu! Pikachu Details Type: Electric Average Height: 1′ 04″ Average Weight: 13.2 lbs First Added In Generation I Happy…
By Zack Zwiezen Published February 27, 2021 -
CultureOdds and EndsHappy 25th Birthday, Pokémon
Dear Pokémon, Ah, my beloved game series. Happy birthday! Man, 25, huh. That’s a big one. It seems like yesterday you were just a little Red and Green version, entertaining gamers of all ages with your signature mix of 151 adorable monsters and your compelling take on rock-paper-scissors. But look at you now—from 151 to…
By Ari Notis Published February 27, 2021 -
CultureTerraria Will Release On Stadia As Planned After Developer Regains Access To Google Accounts
The Stadia port of Terraria was canceled suddenly earlier this month after a developer’s Google account was abruptly locked. But after working with Google, the team behind the indie hit has announced a happy ending: Terraria is coming to Stadia. Earlier this month, Terraria dev Andrew Spinks was locked out of his Google account, making…
By Zack Zwiezen Published February 27, 2021