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Converse Releasing Official Hello Kitty Sneakers
WhileAdidas are working with Dragon Ball Z, Converse have teamed up with a more peaceful Japanese property for an upcoming line of sneakers. There’ll be six Hello Kitty shoes released in total across three models (two designs each for the Chuck Taylor All Star, Chuck 70 and One Star), which means prices are going to…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 9, 2018 - Culture
A Pirate’s Life For Them
Alexander Matovykh is a freelance concept artist from Russia. You can see more of Alexander’s work at his ArtStation page Fine Art is a celebration of the work of video game artists, showcasing the best of both their professional and personal portfolios. If you’re in the business and have some concept, environment, promotional or character…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 9, 2018 -
UncategorizedYou Can Play Floppy Disk Games On Your Phone
I don’t mean “oh you can play old games on your phone”, everyone knows that. I mean playing old games using an actual floppy disk drive. This video by LGR shows how its done, using a phone’s USB port to hook up a drive, get it working and read by the phone and then allowing…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 9, 2018 - Uncategorized
Games In Germany Can Have Nazi Imagery Now
Video games in Germany have always had to censor Nazi imagery, because to display that content would violate the country’s constitution. Now, after pressure from the German Games Industry Association, the government has relaxed its interpretation of some laws and will allow it in certain circumstances. The government has moved from a blanket ban on…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 9, 2018 -
UncategorizedMetal Gear Solid, Only With An Anime Intro
Oh hey, people are still doing this anime intro thing, excellent. This one’s for the original Metal Gear Solid It’s weird, at the time this game looked amazing. Then for a very long time people thought its crude 3D visuals looked like shit. Now it looks amazing once more, and we can rejoice in the…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 9, 2018 -
CultureCosplayGalleryThe Best Of Blerdcon, A Celebration Of Black Cosplay
Blerdcon is a show that was held last month in DC. It’s a celebration of Blerd culture, which began as a space for “Black Nerds” before spreading its wings and growing to encompass LGBTQ, disabled and other peoples of colour as well. Here’s the show’s official description: Blerdcon is an event that highlights and celebrates…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 9, 2018 - Esports
Hammond Debuts In Overwatch Pro Scene, With Mixed Results
Despite his penchant for crashing into the thick of things and leaving craters in his wake, Wrecking Ball has yet to make a huge impact on Overwatch’s meta. Then again, he only just got added to the game. Last night, though, the hamster hero showed squeaky inklings of his potential in two Overwatch Contenders playoff…
By Nathan Grayson Published August 9, 2018 -
CultureGTA Player Is Basically Baby Driver
Today on Highlight Reel we have Ansel Elgort GTA moves, orbital skydives, basketball defenses, and much more! Watch the video then talk about your favorite highlight in the comments below. Be sure to check out, like, and share the original videos via the links below. Subscribe to Kotaku on YouTube for more! Catch up on…
By Chris Person Published August 9, 2018 - Uncategorized
Madden NFL 19‘s Story Mode Sequel Lacks The Spark Of The Original
Last year, Madden NFL 18 featured the series’ first-ever story mode, “Longshot.” It took four years to make, featured the acting talents of Moonlight’s Mahershala Ali and Friday Night Lights’ Scott Porter, and broke up its poignant cutscenes with interactive dialogue trees, practice challenges, and football games. One year later, Madden 19 has a sequel…
By Maddy Myers Published August 9, 2018 - Tips & Guides
Tips For Playing Monster Hunter: World [Updated]
Welcome, new hunters. Let me guide you through your first few hours with Monster Hunter: World. Whether you’re a veteran wanting to know what’s changed or entirely new to the series, you’ll find these tips useful. This post originally appeared on 1/26/2018. We updated it in February with some new and advanced tips, and are bumping…
By Keza MacDonald Published August 9, 2018 - Uncategorized
Overwatch Heroes Are Looking Sporty For Summer
The Overwatch Summer Games event is now live, and as we’ve come to expect, it’s accompanied by a bunch of new skins. This time, all your favorite characters are playing sports ⚾️. The internet already went wild for the latest D.va skin, but the new skins for Roadhog, Reinhardt, Winston, Ana, Moira, Brigitte, Sombra and…
By Gita Jackson Published August 9, 2018 - Uncategorized
Quiz: Which Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Character Are You?
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has a whopping 73 characters. From standard picks like Luigi or Ness to newcomers like Castlevania’s Simon or Metroid’s Ridley, players will have a bounty of characters to try and best their friends with. Which one are you?
By Gita Jackson Published August 9, 2018 - Uncategorized
Ubisoft’s snow sports game Steep is no longer coming to Switch, according to an official Steep Tweet. Steep was released in 2016 for Xbox One, PS4 and PC but also slated for Nintendo’s weaker hardware. The Tweet states the cancellation is so the team can “focus on bringing new live content and challenges” to existing…
By Stephen Totilo Published August 9, 2018 -
ReviewsMultiplatformMonster Hunter: World: The Kotaku Review
Video games often deal in illusions, proffering the fantasy of control and power even when your meaningful influence is minimal. Monster Hunter: World, the new third-person action game from Capcom, absolutely deals in fantasy. It plucks you from reality and sets you in the domains of exotically imposing monsters that you must hunt. In this…
By Keza MacDonald Published August 9, 2018 -
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By Chris Person Published August 9, 2018 - Uncategorized
Fortnite Comes To Android Today, But There Are Catches
The last major gaming platform without Fortnite: Battle Royale will get an invite-only beta version of the ultra-popular multiplayer shooter starting today. It’s just not coming to every Android user yet. First catch: At first, beta invites are only going out to people who own Samsung Galaxy phones, surely the sign of an exclusivity deal…
By Stephen Totilo Published August 9, 2018 -
CultureKotaku Game DiaryI’ve Picked My Side For World Of Warcraft‘s Battle For Azeroth
It’s been years since I gave a damn which World of Warcraft faction I was playing. Horde? Alliance? Whichever. But now, as the Battle for Azeroth expansion rapidly approaches and substantial chunks of the world are getting set on fire and plagued beyond habitation, it’s time I took a stand. Now that we’ve gotten over…
By Mike Fahey Published August 9, 2018 -
UncategorizedOur First Look At Red Dead Redemption 2 Gameplay
Rockstar today showed off a first look at the western Red Dead Redemption II, which comes out October 26 for PS4 and Xbox One, and it looks like a fascinating evolution of the first one. Most importantly, this time you can brush your horse. Here’s the video: It’s all very pretty, and seems to include…
By Jason Schreier Published August 9, 2018