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OpinionImpressionsJump Force Does A Lot Of Stuff Wrong, But The Fighting’s Fine
There are many things that bother me about Jump Force, Bandai Namco’s all-star anime fighting game. There’s the massive roster that has only three female characters. The jarring dissonance between the plastic, lifeless anime characters and the realistic textures of their clothing. The jilted gait my character affects while exploring the game’s expansive yet largely…
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Kotaku EastK-Pop Pick Of The Day: Remember
Another idol group has been tossed into the dustbin of history. This one especially hurts. Happy trails, Nine Muses. In the past, I’ve made no secret of my belief that Nine Muses (well, more like Four Muses by the time this goodbye song came out) was one of the most underappreciated, hidden gems of mainstream…
By Seung Park -
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CultureWhat Do You Want From A Battle Royale Game?
From PUBG’s rough military edge to the sleek action of Apex Legends, it seems there’s a battle royale for everyone now. What goes into making a great battle royale game? A few of us sat down to talk about what we want from our virtual bloodsports. Cecilia D’Anastasio, Senior Reporter: Battle Royale fans are like…
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CultureSealed Copy Of Super Mario Bros. Sells For A Record-Breaking $100,150
Is this copy of Super Mario Bros. the highest-priced video game ever? That’s what experts in the field of classic game collecting are saying today. A first-run copy of the Nintendo Entertainment System game sold in a private transaction earlier this month for $100,150, and the people involved in the deal say it’s the first…
By Chris Kohler - Uncategorized
The final open beta for Black Desert, the MMORPG with the ridiculously detailed character creator, is now live on Xbox One. Thefree download allows players to explore the beautiful world from now through February 17. That should be enough time to get a character created before the game launches on March 4.
By Mike Fahey - Uncategorized
The ‘Meaningful Stories’ Mod Makes Your Sims A Lot Closer To Actual Human Beings
My Sim, Ivy, was about to propose to her boyfriend when she got a call and found out that a close friend had died. Immediately, she fell into a sad funk. In an unmodded game, this feeling would last for two days unabated, and also dominate any other feeling she might have. But since I…
By Gita Jackson - Esports
Esports Will Be Your Valentine
Don’t have a special someone with whom to share foot rubs and chocolate-covered strawberries tonight? No worries, esports is here for you. Have a special someone but don’t feel like trying to make-up last minute plans to impress them? Esports has you covered there, too. In esports this is called a double-kill, otherwise known as…
By Ethan Gach
