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CultureCapcom Details What Data Was Compromised In Cyberattack
As Kotaku previously reported, Capcom was hit by a cyberattack, with a group claiming to have stolen 1TB of employee and customer data. Today, Capcom has detailed what data was compromised. In an official release, Capcom lists the leaked data it has confirmed so far, adding that “additional personal and corporate information may have been…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 16, 2020 -
UncategorizedFans Port Driver 2, A PlayStation Exclusive, To The PC
While the first Driver—inspired by the original GTA titles, but released before the later 3D editions—was a multiplatform affair, its 2000 sequel was a PlayStation exclusive. Until now! (Yes, I know it came out on Game Boy, but like many Game Boy ports it was basically a different game). REDRIVER2, a project led by SoapyMan, has…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 15, 2020 -
CultureDOSBox Is Getting A Fancier, More Modern Version
DOSBox, long the best way to play old PC games on a modern system, has its quirks. But a new take on the open-source platform, due later this year, promises to make a lot of things just that little bit easier. It’s being made by developer Bernhard Schelling, who says he’ll be “aiming for simplicity…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 15, 2020 -
CultureThe Teams Behind The Terrible XIII Remake Are Very Sorry
There’s a remake of cult classic XIII out,and it sucks! It’s cheap, it’s rushed and it strips away some of the only things people liked about the original, namely its bold cel-shaded comic book art style. For that, both the publishers and developers are now—only now, after everyone has panned the game—sorry. In a joint…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 15, 2020 -
CultureOdds and EndsSome Of The Hottest Sneakers In 2020 Are These PlayStation x Nikes x Travis Scotts
Last week I had some negative sneaker news to share here on noted footwear blog Kotaku, so this week let’s flip that to something more positive. Over the last few years, some of the most hyped series of sneaker releases on the planet have been Travis Scott’s collaborations with Nike, which have been led by…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 15, 2020 -
CultureOdds and EndsNintendo, Please Turn This Animal Crossing Animation Into A TV Show, Immediately
Taking as many cues from the soothing Rilakkuma and Kaoru as it does Nintendo’s big series, this teaser hints at a better world. A world where every time I turn on Netflix I’m asked if I want to keep watching an Animal Crossing series, and I get to say yes Made throughout the course of the…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 15, 2020 -
CultureOdds and EndsAssassin’s Creed Valhalla Has A Secret Death Stranding Mission
In Assassin’s Creed Valhalla you can find some items that need to be delivered, a list of people who want those items, and their locations. But to bring each person their specific item you’ll need to do some walking, like Sam Porter in Death Stranding. Turns out, this isn’t just a coincidence… How to find…
By Zack Zwiezen Published November 15, 2020 -
CultureOdds and EndsThese New Consoles Need New Beep-Boops
The next generation is officially here. As I write this, I’ve just received and hooked up my PS5, next to my recently purchased Xbox Series X. They are two big blocks of expensive technology and plastic, with tons of new features and more powerful innards. Yet, these new consoles still make the same beep-boop noises…
By Zack Zwiezen Published November 15, 2020 -
CultureShop Contest‘Shop Contest: The Metapod Man
2020 has sucked. So, I’m going to buy one of these wild Metapod…pods and hide away until things get better. I’m thinking 2023-ish. But one downside of being trapped, safely and warmly, in one of these pods is that you can’t go anywhere or play games or do anything. Let us help the sad man…
By Zack Zwiezen Published November 15, 2020 -
CultureMorning MusicHuh, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag’s Fantastic Pirate Tunes Are By The Tokyo Drift Guy
Welcome to Morning Music, Kotaku’s daily hangout for folks who love video games and the cool-ass sounds they make. Today we jump aboard our pirate ship and search the seas for Templars and loot in Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag. I’ll admit that when 2013’s Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag (playlist / longplay / VGMdb) first…
By Zack Zwiezen Published November 15, 2020 -
CultureSunday Comics: I Like It
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 Nov. 12. Read more of Corpse Run Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich. Published Nov. 9. Read more of Awkward Zombie Clueless Hero by…
By Zack Zwiezen Published November 15, 2020 -
CultureShop Contest‘Shop Contest: Steve Kornacki, Winners!
Remember the election? It feels like 21 years ago, but it was actually just 11 days ago. That seems impossible. But ‘tis true! Anyway, Steve Kornacki stayed up for way too long during that day and the nights that followed, and to thank him we have added him to a bunch of video games and…
By Zack Zwiezen Published November 14, 2020 -
CulturePlayers Are Trying To Figure Out How To Unlock A New Mysterious Door In Demon’s Souls
The Demon’s Souls remake on PS5 seems to be hiding a new mystery behind a locked door and while the community is working on how to open it, nobody has figured it out yet. Demon’s Souls was first released on the PS3 back in 2009. The newly released remake, one of the few PS5 exclusives,…
By Zack Zwiezen Published November 14, 2020 -
CultureOdds and EndsMeet New York’s Greatest Superhero, Spider-Brick
Sure, sure, New York City has a bunch of superheroes and supervillains. But none of them excite me, a person who loves masonry and small items. That was until Spider-Brick showed up on the scene. Spider-Brick, like any good superhero, has a happy accident to blame for their existence. In this case, Rob Sheridancollided with…
By Zack Zwiezen Published November 14, 2020 -
CultureSpider-Man: Miles Morales Has An Amazing Photo Mode
Not long ago I said Ghost of Tsushima had the best photo mode in any video game. Well, while its photo options are still great, the new Spider-Man: Miles Morales game on PS4 and PS5 has it beat. Already players are creating some amazing shots with it only a few days after it was released.…
By Zack Zwiezen Published November 14, 2020 -
CultureMountain Dew Hot Sauce Is Good (In Small Amounts)
A few weeks ago I got an email from some folks at Mountain Dew. They wanted to send me something. I was intrigued. I said sure, send it my way. A few days later I found a small box on my doorstep and inside was Mountain Dew-infused hot sauce. My first thought was simply “Oh…
By Zack Zwiezen Published November 14, 2020 -
CulturePokemonAlomomola Provides Great And Free Healthcare
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 Alomomola! Alomomola Details Type: Water Average Height: 3′ 11” Average Weight: 69.7 lbs First Added In Generation V Imagine…
By Zack Zwiezen Published November 14, 2020 -
CultureKotaku Game DiaryI Love Being A Lazy Hacker In Watch Dogs: Legion
When it comes to finishing missions and doing side quests, Watch Dogs Legion gives you a lot of options. You can run in and shoot everyone, sneak around using stealth, recruit an enemy, and use them to walk into a hostile area unnoticed or you can just sit in your car and be lazy. This…
By Zack Zwiezen Published November 14, 2020 -
CultureMorning CheckpointWelcome To The Goose Parade
This week we talk about Bloodborne, visit the “Rose Garden”, look at some ugly teeth in Demon Souls, check out what’s new in Animal Crossing and watch a goose parade! Great Kotaku Content From The Past Week I’ll hold back any Watch Dogs Legion jokes… Without a big sea change in how music and sound…
By Zack Zwiezen Published November 14, 2020
