Final Fantasy XV Is Never, Ever Going To End

Today at PAX East, Square Enix released this image (via ResetEra), proving definitively and thoroughly that Final Fantasy XV will never end thanks to downloadable content that’s currently planned through mid-2019. First up is Episode Ardyn, then Episode Aranea, then Episode Luna, then Episode Noctis, then Episode Bahamut, then Episode That Guy Who Looks Like…

The Worst Part Of Fortnite‘s Popularity Is The PUBG Snobs

Six months after gritty survival shooter PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ debut, the cartoony, lighthearted survival shooter Fortnite Battle Royale came along. If Battlegrounds is the pitbull of this genre, Fortnite is the golden retriever. One of its weapons is the “boogie bomb.” There’s a gingerbread man skin and a “bear force one” glider. Lots of kids play,…

Ask Dr. NerdLove: My Friends Say I Should Just ‘Date An Ugly Girl’

Hello all you beautiful urchins of impending doom, and welcome to Ask Dr. NerdLove, the dating advice column with the skill of gymnastics and the kill of karate. This week, it’s all about the setbacks and disappointments. When you’re dealing with a dating slump, is it ok to do whatever it takes to break out…

Ready Player One Themed Roblox Event Becomes A Big Mess

Starting March 12th, as a sponsored promotion for the Ready Player One movie, Roblox, a Minecraft-esque MMO that also allows players to create their own games, held their own easter egg hunt of sorts. After a grueling set of challenges a player called R0cu was declared the winner of the event on April 3rd. However,…

Kotaku XP: Spider-Man, Spyro And Some Much-Needed Patches

We’ve got an Overwatch League faux pas, a big week for Insomniac fans, some posture advice, the next footnote in the history of the war against loot boxes, and even more on Kotaku XP, our weekly video roundup of what the heck is going on with games and the people who play them. This week,…

Fortnite Skins, Ranked

Fortnite may be a battle royale game, but at times, it can also be a fashion show. Players judge you based on what you wear, just like most people do in real life. Some skins are taken as proof that you suck at the game. Other skins might make you look like a jokester. And…

Okay, This Time It Really Is Michael Ironside Returning As Sam Fisher

About a week ago, I was sure I heard Michael Ironside, iconic voice actor of Splinter Cell super-spy Sam Fisher, cheekily reprising the role as a retired fisherman or something in Far Cry 5. I was wrong. He is coming back as Fisher for something in Ghost Recon Wildlands. Fisher will be part of the…

Far Cry 5, As Told By Steam Reviews

Just going by Steam reviews, Far Cry 5 is a game about throwing shovels, petting dogs, and enjoying the Montana countryside. Seems legit. The latest game in the Far Cry series came out last week, and while the game is ostensibly about taking down a cult, it’s easy to get lost wandering around Hope County,…

I Try To Play Huge Games One Area At A Time

I don’t think I’ll ever be caught up on all the games I want to play, so these days I’m looking for moments when I can step away and switch to a new game but easily go back in the future. That’s why I just cleared out the western area of Far Cry 5 and…

Rainbow Six Siege Pro Pulls Off Unlikely 1 vs 4 Win 

Twitch reflexes and impeccable aim are important in Rainbow Six Siege, but so is being incredibly patient and choosing the right moment to strike. Yesterday, pro player Martin “Spark” Eberhard came out on top of a one vs. four situation with an impressive display of patience. In the highlight, posted on the game’s subreddit, his…

Japanese Exoskeleton Suit Goes On Sale For Only $93,000

If you have a hundred thousand bucks you’d like to spend, perhaps you’d be interested in an exoskeleton suit? Even if it won’t make you super strong? According to Japanese site IT Media, Skeletonics, the folks behind this exoskeleton, is now offering order-made suits that start at $93,000. The suits are nine-feet tall and weigh…

Your Spring 2018 Anime Guide [Updated]

It’s spring. Can you believe it? We could go outside and look at blooming flowers. Or…we could stay inside and watch anime. You decide! Update April 10 – 8:03 am: This guide has been updated with new simulcast announcements. Below are the shows that will air during the spring 2018 anime season. Which ones are…

Poll: The Most Beloved Japanese Games According To People From Around The World

The most recent issue of Weekly Famitsu polled 6,678 non-Japanese people, asking their opinions about Japanese video games. Which twenty did they say they liked most? Let’s find out! Here is the breakdown by age: Under 9 years old: 2 people In their teens: 717 people In their 20s: 4,429 people In their 30s: 1,378…

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Overwatch Brigitte Cosplay Is Pretty Much Perfect

Henchmen Studios have once again performed wonders with a new Overwatch character, building a suit for cosplayer Moosefixthat looks like it jumped straight out of the game and straight into PAX East. Here’s a group shot, and these guys aren’t too shabby either: Remember: in addition to Moira’s reveal, Henchmen also made a terrifyingly accurate…

Look At This $175 Mercy Statue

While I wait fora Mercy Figma, this fantastic Mercy statue will have to do. It stands 13.75 inches tall, and…it’s a statue, that’s about all there is to it. It’s available from Blizzard’s online store