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UncategorizedQuake II Gets A Demo Re-Release For Modern Graphics Hardware
Quake II is a dark, flat game, and not the most obvious choice for a company wanting to showcase new graphics tech. But then, maybe that’s the whole point behind Quake II RTX, an updated demo version that’s got a lot of ray-tracing. It’s out on June 6, covers the first three levels of the…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 27, 2019 -
UncategorizedSearching For Crates In Rage 2 Sucks
Rage 2 is a violent and dangerous world. Every day is filled with action, explosions, car chases, and giant monsters. It’s all very exciting and a blast to experience. But one of the most prevalent activities in this world isn’t killing mutants or destroying enemy convoys. No. Instead, for some reason, the game really wants…
By Zack Zwiezen Published May 27, 2019 -
OpinionImpressionsAmerican Fugitive Is A Small Town Version Of GTA
I was driving fast in a ugly sedan. The police were chasing me and I was trying to lose them. I had robbed a home and got caught in the process. Now the cops were hot on my trail. I flipped a corner and they lost me. I quickly jumped out of my car, hopped…
By Zack Zwiezen Published May 27, 2019 -
UncategorizedA Modder Recreated Super Mario Odyssey’s Sand Kingdom In Super Mario 64
One of the best kingdoms from Super Mario Odyssey is now playable in Super Mario 64 and it’s all thanks to talented modder Kaze Emanuar. We’ve featured this modder’s creations before on the site and his latest project is part of his plan to recreate Super Mario Odyssey inside of the classic N64 game, Super…
By Zack Zwiezen Published May 27, 2019 -
CultureThe Week In Games: Inglorious Void Bastards
Sometimes a game just looks so damn cool you want to play it and Void Bastards is one of those games. It just looks incredible. Like an old comic book and a first-person shooter got together, had a baby and raised it in space. Also, that name is great. You might notice we are getting…
By Zack Zwiezen Published May 27, 2019 - Culture
Heads Up: A Look At This Week In Gaming and Beyond
From a tactical first-person shooter with a really dope art style, a game with a handcrafted solar system to explore, and, also, Godzilla: here’s your weekly heads up for the things making waves this week in the world of games and beyond. Watch the video above or find out what’s coming in the post below.…
By Paul Tamayo Published May 27, 2019 -
UncategorizedBattlefield V is finally getting a new map on May 30th called Mercury. It is based on Operation Mercury, a British assault in the Mediterranean that occurred in 1941. The British team will have extra tanks, while the Germans have air superiority.
By Heather Alexandra Published May 27, 2019 -
Kotaku EastJapanTourists Are Causing Headaches In Japan
Until recently, Japan didn’t have much of an influx of foreign tourists. Now, it does, and with that comes problems. Of course, Japan should have a thriving tourism industry! This is a beautiful country with a rich culture, a long history and delicious food. But for much of the 20th and 21st century, foreign tourism…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 27, 2019 -
UncategorizedThis Star Wars X-Wing Game Was Made By A Fan In Dreams
Every week it seems Dreams creators are building more and more impressive levels and mini-games. The latest fan creation that has caught my attention is a Star Wars space-combat game where you get to control an X-Wing Starfighter and fight the Empire. As showcased in a video by the YouTube channel ProjectGenesis, this creation looks…
By Zack Zwiezen Published May 26, 2019 -
CultureShop Contest‘Shop Contest: Let’s Make Our Own Splinter Cell Sequel
Over the last week and a half, it seems a lot of folks have been talking about Splinter Cell. This is because of a cruel joke Tweet from Ubisoft developers. But if Ubisoft won’t make a new Splinter Cell game, well then screw it, we will. You challenge this week: Bring Sam Fisher into other…
By Zack Zwiezen Published May 26, 2019 -
UncategorizedEarly Designs Of PS3 Exclusive Infamous Included Motorcycle Parkour
Today marks the 10 year anniversary of Infamous, the PS3 superhero game starring electrically charged Cole MacGrath. In honor of this anniversary, developers Sucker Punch have revealed new information about the early versions of the game. It turns out, Infamous was very different in those early days. For example, Cole could do motorcycle parkour and…
By Zack Zwiezen Published May 26, 2019 -
UncategorizedVader Immortal Finally Makes Alderaanian Wolfcats Canon
The first episode of VR game Vader Immortal was released earlier this week and I’m happy to share this news with Star Wars fans around the world. Finally, Alderaanian Wolf-Cats are truly canon, once and for all. What a relief. Also, some other Easter Eggs and references are in Vader Immortal’s first episode too. The…
By Zack Zwiezen Published May 26, 2019 -
CultureSunday Comics: This Is Sad
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 May 20. Read more of Awkward Zombie Corpse Run by Alex Di Stasi. Published May 23. Read more of Corpse Run Clueless Hero by Luis…
By Zack Zwiezen Published May 26, 2019
