The Beauty of Japan In Winter

Quick question: During which season does Japan look most beautiful? Spring is probably the number one choice, followed by fall. But winter certainly is no slouch. Twitter user Naagaoshi has been uploading a series of stunning Japanese winter photos, showing off just how lovely the country can look covered in snow and ice. Have a…

Kilchurn Castle. Argyll and Bute, Scotland. By Jerad Raines | Instagram  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! 

Sketching Out Civilization VI’s Cute Lil’ Buildings

Samuel Whitehead is an artist at Firaxis, and has worked on games like X-Com 2, Star Citizen and Civilization VI You can see more of Samuel’s work at his ArtStation page To see the images in their native resolution, click on the “expand” button in the top-left corner. Fine Art is a celebration of the…

Here’s Some A+ Black Panther Cosplay

If 2018 is going to be The Year Of Black Panther Cosplay, then we are off to a very good start. Andrien Gbinigie’s effort here is wild, from the detail on the suit to the quality of the mask itself. Most of the photos below are byLucid Visual This may also be a good time…

We’re still on the case and finally returning to Deadly Premonition live now on Twitch Time to drink coffee, talk about movies, and catch a killer.

Rogue Legacy Creator’s Next Game Is A Co-op Brawler

There’s a certain kind of vibe that only some good couch co-op can give. The amount of time I’ve poured into classic beat ‘em ups or even dungeon crawlers is most likely a number I don’t want to see. Rogue Legacy developer Cellar Door Games is here to give me another reason to spend a…

Tyler1 Takes Over Twitch In His Return To League of Legends

After his indefinite ban from League of Legends was lifted last week, Tyler1 made his return to streaming the MOBA game on his Twitch channel today, decked out in full Draven cosplay. The virtual seats filled pretty quick. In his first game back, the opposing team recognized Tyler and banned his signature Draven. As he…

Planet Coaster Ride Somehow Re-Enacts The Plot Of Aliens

Planet Coaster is a video game about building a theme park. So please remember that fact as you enjoy this journey that takes you through the locations of each major scene from 1986 sci-fi classic Aliens.

Witcher 3 Cosplay Is Burning Through The Snow

A reminder: it may be 2018, but I will forever be posting Witcher 3 cosplay here as though 2015 never ended. Today, it’s this incredible Cerys, and while this version doesn’t have a horse, it does have terrifying accuracy going for it, from the hair to the freckles to the snow. Cerys is SoranoSuzu, while…

My PC Building Adventure, Part Two: Something Went Horribly Wrong

Last week, I wrote that my PC building adventure would lead to a three-part series on Kotaku, unless something went horribly wrong. Well, my friends, it may not shock you to hear that something went horribly wrong. On Friday afternoon, all of my parts in hand, I ripped open my sleek new case and started…

AGDQ Twitch Chat Is Tolerable Right Now, But Not Everyone Is Happy

The Games Done Quick speedrunning charity marathon started up this weekend. The event, coming off years of increased runner and chat-related controversy, has taken extra steps to keep their chat free from spam and trolls. Their solution has drawn anger from fans and led to short lived chat alternatives that are quickly banned. Before this…

Swivel Grips Make Switch Joy-Cons Easier To Hold

Playing multiplayer Switch games with a single Joy-Con isn’t the best, especially for those with large hands. Nyko’s snap-on Swivel Grips make a big difference, while turning the Joy-Con into an alien fly creature. I have very large hands, so the already tiny Joy-Con feels much smaller to me than it might to the average…

There is still no release date for Assassin’s Creed Origins’ first expansion. It’s just “January,” as Ubisoft reiterated today in a post that also reveals that the publisher is finally going to add Origins’ pricy paid DLC items, released weeks ago, to the rotation of items found in the game’s free Heka Chest lootboxes

Returning To Cardcaptor Sakura Isn’t Just Nostalgia

Over the weekend, a new season of anime Cardcaptor Sakura premiered, after being off the air since 2000. Although many things have stayed the same in the sleepy town of Tomoeda, protagonist Sakura has gone through some important changes since we last saw her. The original Cardcaptor Sakura series aired from 1998 to 2000. Based…

Only One Joy-Con Was Harmed In The Modding Of This Switch

Nintendo’s Switch is an excellent gaming console, but it is noticeably not Watermelon Red and painfully un-transparent. Over the winter holiday I decided to fix both of those glaring issues. All it took was an inexpensive third-party shell replacement kit, and an extra set of Joy-Cons to replace the one I broke in the process.…