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UncategorizedThe U.S. Army Has A New Plan To Recruit Gamers
In a burnt-out, four-story shopping mall on the eastern outskirts of Baghdad, Iraq, one room blared with the raucous sounds of the ‘70s and ‘80s—Metallica, Boston, Blue Oyster Cult. American troops had occupied the Sha’ab Central Market, then known as the Forward Operating Base Callahan, in 2007, and from there, American soldiers were taking in…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published December 4, 2018 - CultureKotaku Game Diary
A Strategy Game That Finally Made Me Take Stealth More Seriously
I’m not very good at stealth games. I like the idea of trying to sneak around undetected, but as soon as I get caught all hell breaks loose. In real life I’m happy to be a wallflower, but in games I often want to be at the center of the action, or violently creating it…
By Ethan Gach Published December 4, 2018 - Uncategorized
Sea Of Thieves’ Newest Update Makes The Game More Surprising And More Satisfying
When Sea of Thieves launched back in March, it felt pretty barren. The open sea in the Xbox and PC pirate game was gorgeous, but there wasn’t much to do. Since then, updates have brought new threats and areas, encouraging pirates to team up to take on sharks, survive volcanoes and explore distant islands. The…
By Heather Alexandra Published December 4, 2018 - ReviewsMultiplatform
Monster Boy And The Cursed Kingdom: The Kotaku Review
I spent an hour and a half tackling a single platforming sequence in Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom. Not an entire level or area. Just a short series of perilous jumps that I couldn’t quite get my head around. I loved every teeth-gritting, cursing-under-my-breath moment. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is a spiritual…
By Mike Fahey Published December 4, 2018 - Uncategorized
Fortnite maker Epic Games announced today that it’s opening its own PC store, the newest entry in a now-crowded market that also includes Steam, GOG, and Discord. Epic says its store will take a 12% cut—as opposed to Steam’s 30% cut—offering what appears to be a way better deal for developers.
By Jason Schreier Published December 4, 2018 - Uncategorized
Trainer Battles Make Pokémon Go Finally Feel Complete
Pokémon Go is ready to expand once again with the upcoming addition of trainer battles, offering the first real head-to-head competition the game has seen since it launched in 2016. Last week, Niantic invited Kotaku to try out this new mode at their offices, and much like the game itself, these battles are a little…
By Ian Walker Published December 4, 2018 -
UncategorizedTrack: Fields of Gold | Artist: Katie Melua | Album: Fields of Gold (Official BBC Children In Need Single 2017) JPGs is a photo peek into wherever gamers might find interesting. If you’re a photographer and have images you want to share, drop us a line!
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 4, 2018 - Kotaku EastJapan
It’s Like Naruto‘s Rasengan Brought To Life
In Naruto, the Rasengan is a swirling chakra ball that can be held and thrown by ninja. This looks like the Rasengan but for real. Spotted at this year’s Hack Day in Japan, this project is called micRokuro and was created by Yoshimasa Kato. It works very well with Naruto music! Here is a better…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 4, 2018 - Kotaku EastJapan
J-World Tokyo, The Manga And Anime Theme Park, Is Closing
J-World Tokyo is a Jump manga theme park, featuring characters from Dragon Ball, One Piece, Naruto and more. As of February 17, 2019, it will be no more. According to Comic Natalie, J-World Tokyo opened back in 2013 in Ikebukuro. The indoor amusement park has been home to a variety of Jump themed attractions and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 4, 2018 -
Kotaku EastJapanThe Tokyo Airbnb With The Cutest Street Cred
When you think of Tokyo’s Harajuku, you probably think of kawaii fashion. That’s exactly the point of this home sharing, which was designed by one of Tokyo’s most influential cute makers. Get News reports that Tokyo’s Asobisystems designed this Airbnb pad, which is its first “Moshi Moshi Room.” Located in Harajuku, the apartment’s theme here…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 4, 2018 - Kotaku EastChina
China Keeps Censoring Fate/Grand Order Character Art
Japan’s Fate/Grand Order character art was first censored in China in August of last year. Now, the game’s illustrations have once again been edited. In 2017, the local Chinese operator Bilibili was reportedly forced to get rid of two characters’ illustrations Here is what the art is supposed to look like: Instead of removing the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 4, 2018 -
Kotaku EastK-Pop Pick Of The Day: You’re The Best
MAMAMOO occupies an interesting position in the K-Pop market. They’re not quite billed as an idol group, like, say, Red Velvet or TWICE. At the same time, though, they’re not quite indie, either. They occupy the space in between, and they’re damn good at filling it. We’ve met some of MAMAMOO’s members before, in solo…
By Seung Park Published December 4, 2018 -
UncategorizedJust Cause 4 Easter Egg Turns The Game Into An Indie Hit
Plenty of games contain Easter eggs that reference other games. For example, literally every game released since 2012 has included a Dark Souls bonfire in an obscure corner of at least one map. Rare, however, is the Easter egg that straight up transforms a game into the thing it’s referencing. Just Cause 4 has gone…
By Nathan Grayson Published December 3, 2018 - Uncategorized
New, Very Nice SNES Console Was Made With A Record Label
Analogue, makers of fine custom Nintendo (and now Sega) consoles, just released a new SNES machine as a collaboration with electronic label Ghostly. It’s gorgeous The Ghostly x Analogue Super Nt is a console that can play SNES and Super Famicom games (like, the actual cartridges), run them in 1080p and output digital audio. So…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 3, 2018 -
UncategorizedOh Hell Yeah It’s Tank O’Clock In Battlefield V
I’ve enjoyed Battlefield V so far, but it’s about to get the one thing it’s been short on since launch: a massive increase in the number of tank-related fatalities. Starting tomorrow (Update: maybe later), the game’s first major update will be available, and it’s notable for two things. The first is the addition of another…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 3, 2018 -
UncategorizedNew Mod Lets You Play Game Boy Advance Games In HD On A TV
The Game Boy Advance had some great games. In addition to portable versions of great console games like Mario Kart: Super Circuit, there were also lots of great original games like Metroid: Fusion and Final Fantasy Tactics Advance. Unfortunately, none of them have been ported to modern hardware. Thankfully, someone’s been working on a handy…
By Ethan Gach Published December 3, 2018 - Uncategorized
Bethesda Is Sending Out Replacements For Fallout 76’s Nylon Trash Bags
Of all the things Fallout 76 has got wrong, a switcheroo on a collector’s edition bag has proved to be one of the most contentious. In an attempt to make that right, Bethesda is now going to send folks a proper canvas bag—presumably like the ones originally advertised—as a replacement for the plastic junk. If…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 3, 2018