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CultureAI Masters StarCraft II, Ranked Higher Than 99.8% Of Human Players
DeepMind’s AlphaStar artificial intelligence was recently put to work trying to master the real-time complexities of Blizzard’s StarCraft II. Which it successfully managed in just over six weeks, becoming the first non-human to reach the rank of Grandmaster in the game. The AI was first tasked with watching human players to study their (our?) movements,…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 30, 2019 -
OpinionImpressionsDisgaea 4 Might Not Be The Best Disgaea, But It’s My Favorite
No game in Nippon Ichi Software’s long-running series of ridiculously deep tactical role-playing games will ever capture the magic of the original Disgaea. But Disgaea 4: A Promise Forgotten, released this week on PlayStation 4 and Switch as Disgaea 4 Complete+, has a level of humor and charm that makes it a joy to return…
By Mike Fahey Published October 30, 2019 -
CultureHilarious Mod Lets Waluigi Run Mario Kart Races On Foot
There’s a new modification for Mario Kart Wii on the internet that takes Waluigi off his motorcycle and challenges him to run races on foot. After messing around with it, I’ve come to the conclusion that Waluigi is just too damn powerful. This mod uses Waluigi’s model and animations from Mario Party 9 to craft an…
By Ian Walker Published October 30, 2019 -
UncategorizedNioh And Outlast 2 Are November’s PlayStation Plus Games
If you haven’t played Nioh yet, this month’s PlayStation Plus lineup has you covered. As always, these games are only “free” if you have an active PlayStation Plus membership. November’s PS Plus games are: Nioh Outlast 2 They’ll be available November 5 through December 3.
By Riley MacLeod Published October 30, 2019 -
Tips & GuidesHow To Get Into Magic: The Gathering
Magic: The Gathering is experiencing a bit of a renaissance, and you don’t have to look at publisher Hasbro’s financials to prove it. The 26-year-old strategy card game is alive, kickin’ and as accessible as ever to those curious about picking up a new hobby. Part of what’s fuelled the game’s resurgence is a shift…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published October 30, 2019 -
UncategorizedThe latest video for Marvel’s Avengers gives us a much clearer picture of what’s going on in the upcoming game. Players will collect and customize their characters’ skills, abilities, and outfits while playing though story-advancing missions either solo or online with other heroes. Works for me.
By Mike Fahey Published October 30, 2019 -
CultureKotaku Game DiaryI Made A Radical (Literally) Playlist For The Outer Worlds
Whenever I really love a piece of media, I make a mixtape of songs that remind me of it. As soon as I finished The Outer Worlds, I began compiling my mixtape. There’s something nice about having a compilation of songs that take you back to a tone and a mood, since it allows you…
By Gita Jackson Published October 30, 2019 -
UncategorizedHere’s November 2019’s Xbox Games With Gold
November’s Xbox Live Games with Gold are an interesting mix of new and old. As always, these games are only “free” if you have an active Xbox Live Gold subscription. November’s Games with Gold are: Xbox One Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter (November 1-30) The Final Station (November 16-December 15) Xbox 360 (compatible with Xbox…
By Riley MacLeod Published October 30, 2019 -
UncategorizedEVE Online Gets More Shakeups At EVE Vegas
The penultimate event of the 2020 EVE Online World Tour concluded on Sunday in Las Vegas, Nevada. The seventh annual EVE Vegas event brought together players and developers for a weekend of exhibits, charity auctions, presentations and of course lots of partying. During the keynote discussion, CCP Burger, EVE Online’s creative director, gave an overview…
By Lee Yancy Published October 30, 2019 -
OpinionImpressionsFinal Fantasy XIV’s Nier Automata Raid Is Spectacular
Final Fantasy XIV is no stranger to crossover events. Whether that’s the chance to chill with Final Fantasy XV’s Noctis or battle in Final Fantasy Tactics’ Ivalice, there have been plenty of cool stories and difficult bosses. The latest challenge, a huge 24-player raid, adds a splash of Nier Automata and might be the best…
By Heather Alexandra Published October 30, 2019 -
UncategorizedTransformers Producer Drops Lawsuit Against Gary Gygax’s Widow Gail
Hollywood producer Tom DeSanto has dismissed his $30 million lawsuit against Gail Gygax, the widow of Dungeons & Dragons co-creator Gary Gygax, Kotaku has learned. DeSanto, who produced X-Men and Transformers, had been in talks with Gail Gygax for eight years about how to capitalize on Gary Gygax’s intellectual property, including his name and likeness.…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published October 30, 2019 -
CultureTrack: Real Wild Child | Artist: Iggy Pop | Album: Blah-Blah-Blah
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 30, 2019 -
Kotaku EastChinaOne Million Fake Toys And Figures Seized In China
Shanghai police have seized one million fake toys after raiding a factory in the city of Dongguan. According to Chinese site The Paper, included among the fakes were Pokémon, Dragon Ball, One Piece and Gundam items. The massive raid took place this past August and netted over 1,200 toy-making tools and equipment. China News reports…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 30, 2019 -
UncategorizedSmartphone game Tales of Crestoria was originally slated for release this year, but Bandai Namco has announced that it needs more time. The game will be delayed to ensure quality when it’s finally released. Bandai Namco is expected to provide an update later this year on the game’s status.
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 30, 2019 -
CultureSony Has Shipped 102 Million PS4s
The PlayStation 5 might be on the horizon, but the PS4 continues its impressive run. As of September 30, Sony has shipped 102.8 million PlayStation 4 consoles, surpassing even the Nintendo Wii. Sony announced the news in its most recent financial statements, revealing that 2.8 PlayStation 4s were moved in the last quarter. Twitter user…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 30, 2019 -
CultureOnce Again, EA Cancels Its NBA Game
EA Sports’ NBA Live 20, which had the honour of being officially delayed before it was even officially announced, has now been cancelled. It’s the fourth time in ten years that EA has not released an annual entry in its flagship basketball game on a home console. As Polygon reports, the break will allow EA…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 29, 2019 -
CultureBlizzard Loses Sponsor Over Hong Kong Actions
When Blizzard decided to take action against a pro Hearthstone player for speaking out over the ongoing protests in Hong Kong, they ate a lot of shit from fans. They also, it turns out, lost a commercial sponsor in the form of Mitsubishi Motors. The Taiwanese branch of the Japanese auto giant had been a…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 29, 2019 -
UncategorizedCall of Duty: Modern Warfare‘s Giant, Chaotic Maps Are Frustrating
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare launched on October 25, bringing changes to the multiplayer that the community once only dreamed about, like free maps for all. But the design of those maps isn’t playing out very well. For the first time ever, this year’s Call of Duty features cross-play functionality to bring players together across…
By S.E. Doster Published October 29, 2019
