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CultureUbisoft Sues Google And Apple Over Rainbow Six Siege Clone [Update]
Ubisoft isn’t happy about Area F2, a free-to-play shooter on the Google Play and Apple App Store that appears to be a clone of their successful game, Rainbow Six Siege. Ubisoft is now suing to remove the game from the popular mobile app marketplaces. Bloomberg reportsthat in a complaint filed in a federal court in…
By Zack Zwiezen Published May 16, 2020 -
UncategorizedThe Cats Of Kotaku
As many of us are currently working from home, that means we are getting to spend more time with our cats. And because the world is a terrible place right now, let’s take a moment to highlight the lovely cats of Kotaku who are keeping us all sane and happy. Mostly. Paul Tamayo, Video Producer…
By Zack Zwiezen Published May 16, 2020 -
CulturePokemonFroslass Freezes Handsome Men And Stores Them In Her Collection
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 Froslass! Froslass Details Type: Ice/Ghost Average Height: 4′ 03″ Average Weight: 58.6 lbs First Added In Generation IV I…
By Zack Zwiezen Published May 16, 2020 -
UncategorizedThis GTA V Graphics Mod Makes The 7-Year-Old Game Look (Almost) Photorealistic
Over the years, many talented modders have improved the visual look of Grand Theft Auto V on PC. But this new mod is the most impressive I’ve seen yet, with a trailer that rivals anything put out by big game studios. This mod is called NaturalVision Evolved and it seems to an overhaul of a…
By Zack Zwiezen Published May 16, 2020 -
CultureHow’s It Going?: Final Fantasy VII Edition
Welcome everyone to another wonderful open thread! Come on in and chat and stuff! SPOILER WARNING- Folks are going to probably be talking about FFVII Remake spoilers down in the comments. Just a heads up! It took me longer than most folks, but I finally finished Final Fantasy VII Remake earlier this week. I mostly…
By Zack Zwiezen Published May 16, 2020 -
CultureMorning CheckpointCookie Monster Is The Ultimate Predator
Hello! This week we learn how Twitch plans to protect streamers from harassment, think about how long it has been since the last new Donkey Kong game, hang out with Tony Hawk and meet Cookie Monster, a deadly ambush predator. Great Kotaku Content From The Past Week The new Crusader Kings sounds very good. Twitch…
By Zack Zwiezen Published May 16, 2020 -
Tips & GuidesHow To Keep Playing When Sun Glare Won’t Quit
Ever tried to play Control on a sunny day? Though Remedy Entertainment’s third-person shooter is a terrific game it’s also a dark one, both literally and thematically. Trying to gun down Hiss in full view of a sunny window is like trying to look at a solar eclipse without protective eyewear. It won’t work, you…
By Ari Notis Published May 15, 2020 -
CultureFive Classic Tracks Won’t Be In The Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater Remasters
The first two Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater games were defined as much by their soundtracks as their skating mechanics. So when Activision announced the remasters earlier this week, fans were immediately curious about the status of the iconic tracklist. In speaking with Activision, Kotaku has nailed down the songs you’ll hear in the halfpipe and…
By Ian Walker Published May 15, 2020 - Uncategorized
The A.V. Club The best movies on Netflix | Lifehacker What to Watch Tonight, May 14, 2020 | Gizmodo Dead Drop: The Human Is an Animal That Schemes | Deadspin You Don’t Actually Care That Much About Cheating In Baseball | The Root There Are No Summer Movies, So Play These Games Instead
By G/O Media Published May 15, 2020 -
UncategorizedWorld-Class DOTA2 Team Newbee Banned Over Alleged Match Fixing
Newbee, a Chinese DOTA2 organization who won the 2014 DOTA2 International and is a founding member of the Chinese Dota Association (CDA), has been banned indefinitely from participating in any CDA events due to alleged match fixing. As reported by VPEsports, the CDA has presented its evidence to Valve and Perfect World. A translation of…
By Ash Parrish Published May 15, 2020 -
CultureTony Hawk’s Pro Skater Remasters Will Feature Aged Skaters
Just as those of us who played Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater as kids have matured into adults, the professional skaters we controlled 20 years ago have become old fogeys. Thanks to new scans by Activision and Vicarious Visions, the upcoming remaster will feature the original pros in all their middle-aged glory. Every skateboarder who appeared…
By Ian Walker Published May 15, 2020 -
UncategorizedOut today on Apple Arcade, Winding Worlds is a delightful world-turning puzzle game from KO_OP, the development team behind the outstanding puzzle game Gnog. Solve puzzles with Willow the rabbit-thing by dragging left and right and up and down. It’s utterly charming.
By Mike Fahey Published May 15, 2020 -
CultureSteam’s New ‘Play Next’ Recommendation Feature Mostly Sticks To Hits
Steam’s latest new feature is undeniably useful: The “Play Next” library widget generates a list of games already in your possession that you might be interested in trying. As someone who has a miniature existential crisis every time I finish a game, it’s perfect for me. This week, Play Next graduated from Valve’s experimental Steam…
By Nathan Grayson Published May 15, 2020 -
UncategorizedMythic Quest, Apple’s workplace comedy about the video game industry, is getting some surprise DLC next week. A special quarantine episode will go up on Apple TV+ on May 22 full of teleconferencing and AirPod product placement. If you need something to watch the rest of the series is good too.
By Ethan Gach Published May 15, 2020 -
OpinionImpressionsEverything Is Okay Now, There’s A Hatsune Miku Rhythm Game On The Switch
Virtual songstress Hatsune Miku and her digital friends finally bring their brand of rhythm action to the Nintendo Switch today. While Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Mega Mix initially comes off as a watered down version of 2017’s Project Diva Future Tone for the PlayStation 4, Miku’s new anime look, the Switch-exclusive game mode, and portable…
By Mike Fahey Published May 15, 2020 -
CultureDon’t Expect Anthem 2.0 Anytime Soon
In its first update on the state of Anthem in three months, BioWare says the game’s overhaul is “going to be a longer process.” “The Anthem incubation team has kicked off and we are starting to validate our design hypotheses,” wrote BioWare Austin studio director, Christian Dailey. “Incubation is a term we use internally—it essentially…
By Ethan Gach Published May 15, 2020 -
OpinionThe Strange, Essential Worlds Of Cosmo D
I’ve been covering indie games here at Kotaku since 2016 and sharing all sorts of fantastical worlds with readers. Some are loud and flashy. Others are moody. Some of the best have come from the mind of developer Cosmo D. In February, I showed off his next game, Tales From Off Peak City. In the…
By Heather Alexandra Published May 15, 2020 -
OpinionImpressionsCrusader Kings III Is A Kinder, Gentler Crusader Kings
No pressure, guys, but Crusader Kings III might be Paradox’s most important game of all time. The second game in the series was a breakout, mainstream success for the normally hardcore PC strategy label, drawing in millions of people to the joys of running a medieval kingdom, seducing princes and murdering a lot of people.…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 15, 2020 -
UncategorizedThe Epic Games Store is back up after being down for many people throughout yesterday, but a few issues remain. The store displayed in the wrong language when I booted it up today, and Epic says anyone getting an error message when trying to download free games should wait 24 hours.
By Ethan Gach Published May 15, 2020
