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Artist Turns Child’s Sketch Into Hearthstone Card
I’ve drawn plenty of video game characters in my day, some real, some imagined, but none of them ever got transformed into the real thing by a professional artist like this kid’s did. Say hello to “LEOPARDEN!,” a Hearthstone minion dreamed up by someone’s 9-year-old daughter. According to her, “He lives in the caves and…
By Ethan Gach Published March 14, 2018 - Uncategorized
Her Story Creator’s Latest Is An Interactive Movie
Created by Her Story designer Sam Barlow, WarGames works like an interactive television show. It follows the story of Kelly, a hacker who goes from prankster to leader of a group exposing government secrets. As players choose what they see on screen, they slowly shape Kelly’s personality and make key choices that affect the story.…
By Heather Alexandra Published March 14, 2018 - Esports
Pro Gamers Are Getting Serious About Unionizing
Former Overwatch pro and coach Thomas “Morte” Kerbusch has partnered with sports labor attorney Ellen Zavian to push towards unionizing, according to a report from Liz Mullen in Sports Business Journal. Meanwhile, the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive pro scene is also forming a players association, thanks to the efforts of Scott “SirScoots” Smith, a longtime esports…
By Maddy Myers Published March 14, 2018 -
UncategorizedJunkrat Sucks
The worst feeling in a first-person shooter is having absolutely no idea why you died. Overwatch took that feeling, compressed it into a small Australian man, and armed it with grenades. Junkrat is Overwatch trash. Every game against him turns Overwatch’s impeccably-designed maps into booby-trapped dumpsters overflowing with exploding little Junkrat shits. As his teammate,…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published March 14, 2018 - Uncategorized
Seriously Though, Maybe Get A Switch Stand
I’ve had my Nintendo Switch for a little over a year now, but I only just bought a stand for it last week. I shouldn’t have waited so long. I spend about half of my Switch time playing docked, and the other half in handheld mode. Before last week, when I was in handheld mode,…
By Kirk Hamilton Published March 14, 2018 - Uncategorized
I Love It When Games Don’t Tell Me Anything
Oxygen Not Included plays like trying to make a baking soda volcano in middle school. Instead of following any instructions, you dive in, make a mess, and hopefully learn something along the way. Don’t Starve developer Klei’s latest game is all about building a self sufficient base. Your workers, called duplicants, are stranded on an…
By Gita Jackson Published March 14, 2018 - Uncategorized
I’m Digging A Mystery Game That Turns Conversations Into Boss Battles
In my last diary entry, I discussed my love for good mysteries. This week the first episode of an intriguing game called The Council came to Steam, full of tense conversations and supernatural phenomena. It even lets you be best buds with George Washington. But what I like best is its conversational minigames. In The…
By Eric Van Allen Published March 14, 2018 - Uncategorized
Microsoft is going to host a separate event at E3 this year. The Microsoft Theater where the company has its June 10 briefing will also have fan activities and game demos. There will still be a Mixer booth at the Los Angeles Convention Center though, so Microsoft isn’t abandoning the E3 show floor completely.
By Ethan Gach Published March 14, 2018 -
UncategorizedDarwin Project Is Like The Hunger Games for Streaming
Darwin Project is the latest game riding the battle royale wave. It takes its inspiration from The Hunger Games series and turns every match into a game show where the audience can help determine who lives and who dies. Ten players fight to be the last one standing in a frozen landscape full of lava…
By Paul Tamayo Published March 14, 2018 - Uncategorized
Shadow of the Tomb Raider Will Be Out This Fall [Update: Trailer]
A new teaser countdown from Square Enix promises big Tomb Raider news tomorrow, but a quick HTML check will give it to you right now: Shadow of the Tomb Raider is coming out this September. Head to the official Tomb Raider website and you’ll see a message promising an announcement on March 15, 2018 at…
By Jason Schreier Published March 14, 2018 - Uncategorized
Monster Hunter World‘s First Major Update Hits March 22
On March 22, Monster Hunter World will get its first big update, bringing the monster Deviljho. Via Capcom, here are the gameplay changes and additions: And the weapon tweaks for improved game balance. Check out these screenshots. Also, on March 16, Capcom is sending out “Hunter Personal Grooming Tickets” so players will be able to…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 14, 2018 - Uncategorized
Japan Is Getting A Hello Kitty Bullet Train
In the wake of the Evangelion bullet train, Japan is getting a new special high-speed train featuring the country’s favorite feline friend This summer, a Hello Kitty-themed bullet train will begin service in Western Japan. Currently, there is only concept art. It’s pink and cute! Kotaku East is your slice of Asian internet culture, bringing…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 14, 2018 - Uncategorized
The Game Franchises That Will Exist 100 Years Into The Future
Video games are still a relatively young medium. Many of the most iconic characters weren’t created that long ago. But what about a century from now? Which ones will remain? A thread on 2ch, Japan’s most popular bulletin board, covered those same questions. The answers probably won’t be a surprise, but here are some, but…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 14, 2018 - Uncategorized
Japan’s Talented And Creative Twitter Users
In Japan, there is a Twitter hashtag that creative types are using in hopes of getting more exposure for the amazing things they’ve made. The hashtag is #私の作品もっと沢山の人に広がれ祭り which basically means “A Festival To Get My Work Out To Many People.” There are some amazing pieces. Like these, for example. Kotaku East is your slice…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 14, 2018 -
Kotaku EastK-Pop Pick Of The Day: Knock Knock
I’m sure some of you were wondering: when the heck is Twice going to appear on this column? Well, the time has come, and here we are. Twice debuted in 2015 under JYP Entertainment, one of the “big three” K-Pop agencies (next to SM and YG Entertainment), and rocketed into stardom almost immediately with a…
By Seung Park Published March 14, 2018 - Uncategorized
Banned Twitch Streamer Can’t Even Show His Face On Roommates’ Streams [Update]
Twitch streamer Hyphonix admits that he’s made some “mistakes.” A lot of mistakes, in fact. Enough to get himself suspended from Twitch on nine different occasions. Because of that, his current suspension is 30 days long. Problem: he lives in a house with two other full-time streamers, and if he shows up on their streams,…
By Nathan Grayson Published March 13, 2018
