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CultureE3Cyberpunk 2077 Comes Out In April 2020, Will Feature Keanu Reeves
Well, ain’t that some shit. It’s Keanu Reeves in CD Projekt’s Cyberpunk 2077, which comes out April 16, 2020. John Wick himself appeared on stage during Microsoft’s E3 2019 presser to announce his presence in the game as well as the release date. Watch him being Keanu in the trailer below. Remember Johnny Mnemonic? Maybe…
By Mike Fahey Published June 9, 2019 -
CultureE3There’s Going To Be A Blair Witch Video Game
Back in 1999, we all thought that the Blair Witch Project was real and we definitely didn’t think about video game tie-ins. But that’s what we have. Blair Witch was announced today at the 2019 E3 press conference. There’s a missing kid and a loyal dog, and hopefully plenty of scares. The trailer featured a…
By Heather Alexandra Published June 9, 2019 -
CultureE3Obsidian’s Fallout: New Vegas spiritual successor The Outer Worlds is coming out on October 25. The date was announced as part of Microsoft’s E3 press conference today and came alongside a new trailer. It looks a little janky, but nonetheless promising.
By Nathan Grayson Published June 9, 2019 -
CultureE3We’re Liveblogging Microsoft’s E3 2019 Press Conference [Update: Over!]
Josh Rivera and Gita Jackson are here to walk you through the highs, lows, and awkward cheering of Microsoft’s E3 2019 press conference! You can watch the press conference here or experience it vicariously below.
Kotaku Staff Published June 9, 2019 -
CultureE3Watch Microsoft’s E3 2019 Presentation Live, Right Here [Update: It’s Over!]
E3 is even more upon us with Microsoft’s press conference at 4pm Eastern/1pm Pacific. We’re expecting new games and updates from the numerous studios Microsoft has picked up in the last year, some Game Pass news, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see a new Xbox with both Sony and Google upping their hardware game.…
By Riley MacLeod Published June 9, 2019 -
CultureWe Need More Star Wars Games Like Revenge Of The Sith
Today, Star Wars games are usually very serious and dedicated to authenticity. Nearly all Star Wars game released these days are also canon, connecting to other comics, movies, books, and TV shows. Which is cool, I love modern Star Wars. But I can’t help but miss the days when we got games that were less…
By Zack Zwiezen Published June 9, 2019 -
CultureShop Contest‘Shop Contest: E3 2019
It’s that time of the year when we all gather around a computer screen or television and watch trailers and teasers. Surprises! Disappointments! Boring executives! Montages! Let’s have some E3 themed fun this week. Your challenge this week: Dream up an E3 teaser image, poster, announcement or stage show moment and share it with us!…
By Zack Zwiezen Published June 9, 2019 -
CultureE3Fans Find Huge List Of New Games Coming To Xbox One And PC Game Pass
It seems Microsoft has released some E3 news a bit early. Fans have found a large list of games that are now available to play via Game Pass, ahead of an official announcement later today at their E3 Media Briefing. Over on ResetEra and Reddit, fans are putting together lists of all the new Game…
By Zack Zwiezen Published June 9, 2019 -
CultureSunday Comics: I Hate Meetings…
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 June 3. Read more of Awkward Zombie Corpse Run by Alex Di Stasi. Published June 6. Read more of Corpse Run Clueless Hero by Luis…
By Zack Zwiezen Published June 9, 2019 -
CultureE3It Sure Looks Like E3 Around Here
It’s E3 time in Los Angeles, which means that the LA Convention Center and nearby building are covered in giant video game ads—though less-covered than in years past thanks to Sony not being around and some signs not up yet because they are for secret games (!).
By Stephen Totilo Published June 9, 2019 -
CultureE3Kingdom Hearts III: ReMind DLC Gets A Trailer And A Winter Release Date
E3 news clearly can’t be contained to E3 week or E3 press conferences anymore, as Square Enix just debuted a trailer for a Kingdom Hearts III downloadable add-on during a concert for the franchise’s music in Los Angeles. After some initial panic from fans who couldn’t see the trailer, it popped up on the company’s…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 9, 2019 -
CultureE3Splatoon 2‘s Final Splatfest Will Be Held In July As The Game’s Post-Release Development Winds Down
When Nintendo released Splatoon 2 for the Nintendo Switch in 2017, the company announced that it would provide Splatfest events for two years. That commitment is nearing its end, with Splatoon’s chief creator Hisashi Nogami announcing in Los Angeles today that the game’s final Splatfest will be held from July 18 through July 21 Splatfests…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 8, 2019 -
CultureE3EA Announces Three New Games From Smaller Studios
At EA Play 2019 the large publisher revealed three new games that they are releasing under their EA Originals label. The three games are being developed by smaller studios. A Way Out developers Hazelight, Zoink! developers of Fe and Glowmade are all making games for EA Originals. In a video released today, EA showcased some…
By Zack Zwiezen Published June 8, 2019 -
CultureE3I got to watch a slightly extended version of the Jedi: Fallen Order demo while attending EA Play in LA today. This demo began shortly before the one EA live-streamed and saw main character Cal infiltrate an imperial base on Kashyyyk by blowing the hell out of it. To begin, he scaled a vine-covered AT-AT,…
By Nathan Grayson Published June 8, 2019 -
UncategorizedJRPG Publisher Removes Producer From New Game’s Credits Because She Left The Company [Update]
Brittany Avery worked at Xseed, a US studio that specializes in localizing and publishing JRPGS, for seven years as a production coordinator and then localization producer before leaving the company. Recently she discovered that her name had been removed from the credits on a game she worked on. In response to the controversy, Xseed revealed…
By Zack Zwiezen Published June 8, 2019 -
CultureShop Contest‘Shop Contest: Death Stranding Baby, Winners!
Last week your wonderful readers took the baby from Death Stranding and took it on some grand adventures. I got a ton of entries this week and narrowing it down to 1 winner and just 10 runner-ups was a hard task. Maybe as hard as taking a baby across the country while dodging…ghosts? I think.…
By Zack Zwiezen Published June 8, 2019 -
CultureE3Apex Legends Season 2 Starts July 2, Includes Ranked Mode, New Weapon, New Legend
Apex Legends Season 2 is called “Battle Charge,” and it begins on July 2. Electronic Arts confirmed this date at EA Play this morning, where it revealed more details about Season 2 including a new character as well as a new weapon returning from Titanfall 2 The new weapon is the L-Star light machine gun,…
By Zack Zwiezen Published June 8, 2019 -
CultureE3Here’s Our First Look At Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Gameplay
EA revealed the first look at gameplay from the upcoming Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order at their EA Play 2019 event today. The new Star Wars game is being developed by Respawn, the studio behind the popular Apex Legends. Fallen Order is about a former Jedi who is hiding after the Jedi Purge seen in…
By Zack Zwiezen Published June 8, 2019 -
CulturePokemonLampent Knows When You Are Going To Die
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 Lampent! Lampent Details Type: Ghost/Fire Average Height: 2‘00“ Average Weight: 28.7 lbs. First Added In Generation V Do you…
By Zack Zwiezen Published June 8, 2019 -
CultureMorning CheckpointAll The Pre-E3 Leaks
Hello! E3 is here, basically, and these past few days have been filled with a bunch of leaks and news. Plus, a giant ladybug invasion and Sega Rally X Simpsons. LEAKS! I know a lot of people who are very excited about these games. This isn’t what I wanted from these folks, but I also…
By Zack Zwiezen Published June 8, 2019