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CultureOdds and EndsSuper Mario Galaxy’s Opening Is Still Terrifying
Super Mario 3D All-Stars, launching tomorrow for the Nintendo Switch, gave me the opportunity to revisit a trio of classic video games. It also brought me face to face with what is perhaps the most terrifying opening of any Mario game, wherein Bowser literally carpet bombs the Mushroom Kingdom. As with most games in the…
By Ian Walker Published September 17, 2020 -
CultureTransphobic Creator J.K. Rowling ‘Not Involved’ in New Harry Potter Game
Warner Brothers, publisher of the upcoming open-world Harry Potter game Hogwarts Legacy, released an FAQ on the game’s official Discord yesterday. In addition to answering questions about the game’s development and platforms, the FAQ asserts that Rowling, who’s recently drawn criticism for transphobic statements, has no involvement in the game. Teased in yesterday’s PS5 event,…
By Ash Parrish Published September 17, 2020 -
CultureXbox Series X, Series S Preorders Open September 22 At 11 A.M. ET
While online preorders for the PlayStation 5 appeared and disappeared sporadically after yesterday’s showcase, Microsoft has provided Kotaku with the specific time we’ll be able to drop hundreds of dollars on its upcoming consoles next Tuesday. Starting at 8 a.m. Pacific, 11 a.m. Eastern on September 22, folks will have a chance at preordering the…
By Ian Walker Published September 17, 2020 -
CultureHades Is Out Of Early Access Now, And We Love It
Remember how Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre developer Supergiant promised that its Greek mythology-themed roguelike would leave early access sometime this fall? Well, it lied. The autumnal equinox isn’t until September 22, but Hades is officially out on PC and Switch today. Staff writer Ash Parrish, service and advice writer Ari Notis, and I (senior reporter Nathan…
Nathan Grayson & Ash Parrish & Ari Notis Published September 17, 2020 -
OpinionWhy Would I Buy A PS5 Now If Its Best Games Are Coming Out On PS4?
I was going to buy a PS5. As someone who’s primarily been a PC games player, with Nintendo handhelds on the side, picking up a console at its launch is something I’ve never done. I drift in later, when availability isn’t an issue, and there’s already a pile of games to plunder. But I was…
By John Walker Published September 17, 2020 -
CultureNewest Nintendo Switch Direct Ended With An Xbox Game
Announced earlier today during the latest Nintendo Direct Mini, the cute Metroidvania platformer Ori and The Will of The Wisps is coming to the Nintendo Switch later today. Originally released earlier this year on Xbox One and PC, Ori and The Will of The Wisps is the sequel to 2015’s Ori and The Blind Forest.…
By Zack Zwiezen Published September 17, 2020 -
CultureEverything Nintendo Announced In Today’s Partner Showcase
Today, Nintendo dropped a 16-minute Direct Mini, focused on third-party games. While not as earth-shattering as juicy new next-gen console details, we finally got confirmation of some long-anticipated titles. (What’s up, Monster Hunter?) Here’s everything that was announced: A new Monster Hunter is coming to Switch. It’s called Monster Hunter: Rise and, like previous games,…
By Ari Notis Published September 17, 2020 -
CultureTwo New Monster Hunter Games Coming To Nintendo Switch
Nintendo kicked off its third-party showcase today with the reveal of a big new Monster Hunter game from Capcom coming to the Nintendo Switch. It’s called Monster Hunter Rise A trailer showed off classic Monster Hunter battling with giant swords, lots of thrashing of huge creatures and a hunt for a big beast called Magnamalo.…
By Stephen Totilo Published September 17, 2020 -
CultureMorning MusicDune 2000 Is A Good Soundtrack For The Coming Spice Wars
Welcome to Morning Music, Kotaku’s new, daily hangout for folks who love video games and the cool-ass sounds they make. The year is 2000. Dune 2000 to be exact, and space gangs are fighting to the death while snare drums and ominous synth basslines blare in the distance. Won’t you join me? Good morning. Today’s…
By Ethan Gach Published September 17, 2020 -
CultureSony Will Have More PS5s At Launch Than It Did For The PS4
Yesterday, Sony announced pricing and the release date for the PlayStation 5. But how many consoles will be available when the PlayStation 5 goes on sale? More than when its predecessor launched. According to The Washington Post, PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan said that there will be more PlayStation 5s available at launch than there were…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 17, 2020 -
Kotaku EastJapanNintendo Officially Ends 3DS Production [Update]
Today, the official Japanese page for the Nintendo 3DS series, which includes the 2DS, announced that the consoles are no longer being manufactured. Update: September 18 – 12:42 am EST: Nintendo of America has told Kotaku that the Nintendo 3DS series of handhelds has been discontinued, issuing the following statement: “We can confirm that the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 17, 2020 -
UncategorizedOfficially-branded Kirby masks are going on sale in Japan. The washable masks are antibacterial and have a filter as well as an inner gauze layer. Priced at 1,650 yen ($15.75), the set includes a pink and purple Kirby mask. No word about an international release.
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 17, 2020 -
CultureTrack: Tokyo wa Moeteru | Artist: Glim Spanky | Album: Walking on Fire
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 17, 2020 -
CultureThe Ads In The Middle Of Twitch Streams Are So Bad
The news yesterday that Twitch was testing mid-stream ads was bad, but man, actually seeing them in action is even worse. While yesterday we only had mock-ups to get upset about, the ads are now rolling out to certain streamers and on certain streams, so we can see how terrible they are. Our example today…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 16, 2020 -
CultureSome PS5 Games Will Cost $70
As part of today’s roll-out of PlayStation 5 details, Sony has announced that some of the console’s launch games will retail for $69.99, a ten-dollar markup from the common $59.99 price point of recent generations. Demon’s Souls, Destruction AllStars, and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition (which also includes a code for the remastered version…
By Ian Walker Published September 16, 2020 -
CultureQuake Soundtrack Features Shenanigans Between Bethesda And Nine Inch Nails
Earlier today, the original Quake soundtrack—composed back in 1996 by Nine Inch Nails—went up for preorder on the band’s site. And accompanying the release was an all-caps note saying “A CERTAIN UNNAMED VIDEO GAME PUBLISHER” stopped the release of some behind-the-scenes essays by former id developers John Carmack and American McGee. The note, as it appeared…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 16, 2020 - Uncategorized
Gizmodo 17 Things You Can Do in iOS 14 That You Couldn’t Do Before | Lifehacker Everything You Missed From Today’s Facebook Connect 2020 Event | Jalopnik You Can Get A Bonkers Deal On A Chevy Bolt Right Now | The A.V. Club All the trailers from today’s PlayStation 5 showcase in one handy place…
By G/O Media Published September 16, 2020 -
CultureOdds and EndsGod Damn The PS5 Is Enormous
Earlier this monthit dawned on us just how big the Xbox Series X is. It’s big! Know what else is big? And in most cases even bigger? The PlayStation 5. While we’ve known the PS5 was going to be large based on stuff like renders and estimates based on the size of the disc drive,…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 16, 2020 -
CultureHere’s The PlayStation 5’s Launch Lineup
Today, in a 40-minute showcase, Sony finally pulled back the curtain on the price and release date for the PlayStation 5. The base edition will cost $500, the all-digital $400, and both will be available stateside on November 12. While terrific to finally get some confirmed info after seventeen years of waiting—or three months in…
By Ari Notis Published September 16, 2020
