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Parkasaurus Is A Cuter Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis
One of my favorite games is the park builder Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis. It was released back in 2003. The recent Jurassic World Evolution was a solid successor to JPOG, but Parkasarus, an indie game in Early Access on Steam,actually captures the feel of JPOG better. And it looks cuter doing it, too. Developed by…
By Zack Zwiezen - CultureShop Contest
‘Shop Contest: Sonic & Tails Hit The Road
Sega revealed a new animated series of shorts based on the upcoming Team Sonic Racing. In all fairness, Sonic doesn’t really need a car. But if he and Tails are in cars anyways, why not hit the road and go on a road trip? I want to know where they visited on this amazing road…
By Zack Zwiezen - Culture
Sunday Comics: He Looks Mean
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. Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich. Published March 11. Read more of Awkward Zombie Corpse Run by Alex Di Stasi. Published March 13. Read more of Corpse Run “Studios milking their IPs…
By Zack Zwiezen - Uncategorized
We Need More Games That Let You Play As Animals
Over the last weekend, I finally played some Ape Out. That game has some style. Though as I played it I realized something. Sadly, we don’t seem to get a lot of games anymore that give you control over an animal. That’s a shame, I love these games. Ape Out lets you rampage around labs,…
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UncategorizedFan Is Remaking The First Level Of Star Wars: Dark Forces In Unreal Engine 4 [Update]
Not that long ago we saw a fan create a playable demo of an Unreal Engine 4 version of a belovedStar Wars podracing game.Another classic game set in the galaxy far, far away has also been getting the remake treatment in Unreal Engine 4 and a developer from Obsidian is involved. Star Wars: Dark Forces…
By Zack Zwiezen - CultureShop Contest
‘Shop Contest: Alex Trebek Edition, Winners!
Last week I asked the creative readers of Kotaku to have some fun with Trebek after the sad news came out that he has cancer. The man has made me laugh many times, even in his video announcing his diagnosis, so why not celebrate the wonderful Trebek with a ‘shop contest? Our winning image this…
By Zack Zwiezen - Uncategorized
Epic Games Store Development Roadmap Includes Wishlists, Mod Support, Cloud Saves & More
The Epic Games Store developershave made a public Trello that is available for fans to view. It outlines features the development team is planning to add in the future. Many of these features are long requested from users and include wishlists, cloud saves and more. Announced on March 14, the Trello board shows a large…
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UncategorizedSega Reveals New Sonic Show And Shares More Details About Team Sonic Racing
At a SXSWGaming panel, Sega revealed some new details about the upcoming Team Sonic Racing. The game will focus on racing in a team and is being developed by SUMO Digital. The new game will feature more customization options, including various horns. Sega also announced that a new animated series will be released based on…
By Zack Zwiezen - CulturePokemon
Dedenne Breaks Into Homes & Steals Electricity
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 Dedenne! Dedenne Details Type: Electric/Fairy Average Height: 0′ 08″ Average Weight: 4.9 lbs. First Added In Generation VI The…
By Zack Zwiezen - Uncategorized
The Simpsons Is Going To Have An Esports Episode
Bart Simpson is entering the world of esports in an upcoming episode of The Simpsons. In the episode, titled “E My Sports,” Bart becomes addicted to an online game called “Conflict of Enemies.” The fake game seems to be a parody of popular esports games like League of Legends and DOTA 2. Simpsons producer Al…
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CultureMorning CheckpointSomeone Found Their Real-Life Secret Parking Spot In The Division 2
Today we discover how much money you can make streaming games (If you’re famous), learn how to win a fighting game while dead, talk about secret parking spots and more! It’s another installment of Morning Checkpoint. Great Kotaku Content From The Past Week Like most weeks, Kotaku was filled with some great stories. Here are…
By Zack Zwiezen - Uncategorized
Axiom Verge Developer And Distributor Say Its Publisher Owes Them Over $250,000 [Update]
Axiom Verge, the celebrated Metroidvania from developer Tom Happ, is getting a physical release on Wii U this year. That’s the good news. The bad news is that the game’s distributor Limited Run Games and its business manager Dan Adelman have said that its publisher BadLand Games still owes them around a quarter million dollars.…
By Ethan Gach - Uncategorized
Old School Halo Crashes SXSW This Weekend In $100,000 Tournament
SXSW used to be a cool festival for musicians and artists to hang out. Now in its 30th year, it’s become other things: Woodstock for tech geeks, Davos for hipsters, spring break for nerds. So where do esports fit in? The cultural cache of SXSW might make it the ideal platform for showcasing something like…
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Play Dead Or Alive 6’s Free Version But Don’t Buy The Game A La Carte
Today sees the release of Dead or Alive 6: Core Fighters, the free-to-play version of Team Ninja’s latest fighter. It’s the full game minus story mode, with only four of the 26 currently playable characters. The idea is that players download the free version, then purchase additional fighters and story mode a la carte. That’s…
By Mike Fahey - Uncategorized
Dwarf Fortress Is Coming To Steam Because Its Developer Needs Healthcare
If you want to know why Dwarf Fortress is coming to Steam, its co-creator Tarn Adams has one answer: health insurance. “Healthcare costs generally are pretty much the whole reason,” Adams told Kotaku over email. “We’ve been doing fine with crowdfunding, but we’re getting older now, and one health problem that lands us in the…
By Gita Jackson - Uncategorized
BioWare Community Manager Says Hostile Replies Make Developers Less Likely To Engage
In a recent post on the Anthem subreddit, BioWare community manager Jesse Anderson explained that the increasing negativity has driven some of the game’s developers away from wanting to interact directly with players, demonstrating what a fraught relationship the constant feedback demands of Reddit can create. “To start, things used to be a lot friendlier…
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