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The Last Jedi, You Look Different
A group of large adult babies wants to remake The Last Jedi, because waaaah waaaah. To help get their unofficial project started, maybe give them some ideas, artist Fernando Reza has made (and made fun of them with) this poster. You can buy it here. It is perfection.
By Luke Plunkett Published July 2, 2018 - Culture
Eyes To The Skies
Mikhail Buleyko is a CG artist based in Russia. You can see more of Mikhail’s work at his Behance and ArtStationpages. 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…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 2, 2018 - Uncategorized
Just In Case You Ever Wanted A Game Made Out Of Marble
This is A Maze, a piece by artist Marco Iannicelli. It’s a game made of solid marble, so for once you can’t complain about the build quality. Via Design Milk, he calls it “the world’s first both analogue and electric gaming console in marble”, the technicality being that while you’re controlling a typically analogue experience…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 2, 2018 - Uncategorized
A Video Game Company Actually Shared Some Funny Stories From Behind The Scenes
Paradox’s Fredrik Wester is stepping down from his CEO role in a few weeks’ time, and to mark the occasion he’s been tweeting some downright fascinating stories from the company’s early days. While now known as the home of grand strategy on the PC, Paradox hasn’t always been a development and publishing power. It used…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 2, 2018 -
CultureThe Crew 2 Driver Violently Corrects Course
Today on Highlight Reel we have Battlefield V alpha clips, vegetative deer, C4 snipes, 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 July 2, 2018 - Culture
The Next Evolution In Gamer Food Is Here
Funko, the toy company behind the adorable/creepy/vacant-eyed parody dolls of beloved cultural icons ranging from Spider-Man to David Cross that time he covered himself in blue paint for in episode of Arrested Development, announced in a new blog post today it will soon be selling cereal as well. It’ll be called FunkOs and each box…
By Ethan Gach Published July 2, 2018 -
UncategorizedEaster Egg Hunters Discover A Hidden Weapon In Battlefield 1
Battlefield 1’s easter eggs include a giant shark hidden in a puddle and a dripping pipe that gave the announcement date for Battlefield V. An easter egg from last year—which initially granted a dog tag—escalated to include weapons skins and secret codes. Recently, easter egg hunters completed the last step, finding a hidden weapon. The…
By Heather Alexandra Published July 2, 2018 - Uncategorized
Pocket Waifu Is Tamagotchi, Only With Women
You know what really turns me on? Microtransactions I know I’m not alone. There must be dozens out there for whom the mere thought of blowing $9 on a virtual hat gets us dripping below the waist. Oh yeah, we say. Charge it right to my card, you saucy minx. Give me those abstracted gem-based…
By Kate Gray Published July 2, 2018 -
UncategorizedIn 2018, Tumblr Is A Joyless Black Hole
From the outside, Tumblr looks like a mess. As a platform that has become the main hub for people who like fanart, fanfiction and talking about ships, Tumblr has gained a reputation for creators being driven away because of rampant harassment and abuse. From the inside, its users agree, but they don’t know where else…
By Gita Jackson Published July 2, 2018 -
UncategorizedModder Tries To Make PS4 Controller More Accessible With One-Handed Variant
The reveal of Microsoft’s Adaptive Controller in May furthered conversation around video games and accessibility. The controller inspired DIY modders to invent their own peripherals aimed at gamers with different mobility needs. This 3D printed, one-handed PS4 controller is one of those projects. Constructed by a YouTuber who goes by Doppel, the prototype in the…
By Ethan Gach Published July 2, 2018 -
UncategorizedFortnite Player Snags Kill Record By Wrecking Crowd Of Rocket-Watchers
In Fortnite, the best player doesn’t always win out. Sometimes, the worst does. A new Fortnite kill record was set this weekend by an arguably unscrupulous player who griefed 48 unsuspecting victims watching Fortnite’s one-time-only rocket launch event On Saturday, players logged into Fortnite en masse to witness a rocket speed into the atmosphere and…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published July 2, 2018 - Uncategorized
Nothing Beats A Great Gaming Dodge
A perfectly timed dodge is already a thing of beauty. Adding kick-ass slow motion afterwards makes it even better. I’m convinced there’s no better feeling in all of video games than a dodge into a slow motion action move. In games, I’ll spend all my points upgrading my dodge in hope of chasing this highly…
By Heather Alexandra Published July 2, 2018 -
UncategorizedI Wish I Could Forget The Sims‘ Rendition Of Nelly’s ‘Hot In Here’
The Sims series has featured pop songs re-recorded in the fake language of Simlish since The Sims 2, and The Sims 4‘s Seasons expansion brought a few new ones into the mix. The game’s new version of Nelly’s “Hot In Herre” is just a whole lot. Simlish is the series’ made up language that sound…
By Gita Jackson Published July 2, 2018 - Culture
The Week In Games: Smash The Entirety Of Mars
This week is the Fourth of July, which means outdoor activities, but if you’re stuck inside you might want to smash Mars apart with a big hammer or play some Switch games. This week is looking a little lean, and it might has something to do with a holiday that asks you to spend 40%…
By Cameron Kunzelman Published July 2, 2018 - Uncategorized
Survival Game Granny Delights Folks In Japan
This is Sachie, the owner of Kisaburou Field, a survival game battlefield in Miyazaki, Japan. The 76-year-old has been posing with airguns to the delight of people online in Japan. According to IT Media, Sachie’s photos have been causing a sensation with survival game players and the number of visitors to her field has gone…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 2, 2018 -
UncategorizedDrawing Anime Style Characters Just Got Easier
Pixiv, Japan’s online art community, is rolling out new software to create anime-style 3D models for Windows and Mac. Dubbed VRoid Studio, the character modeling software is for anime-style avatars for VR or AR apps. Livedoor News reports that the software is free and lets artists easily draw and adjust hair as well as layer…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 2, 2018