More Fuel For The Michael Jackson Sonic 3 Conspiracy Theory

While Michael Jackson had a close relationship with Sega, appearing in Space Channel 5 and starring in Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker, there have long been stories of his involvement in the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 soundtrack. Back in 2009, Kotaku reported that the rumor had been confirmed by Jackson’s composer and musical director Brad Buxer, who…

Today Is Cat Day In Japan

In the US, National Cat Day is on October 29. But in Japan, it’s today. While not a national holiday (you still have to work, cat lovers!), the game has been marked in Japan since 1987. In comparison, National Cat Day was first celebrated in 2005 in the US. Why is Cat Day on February…

Cow Parts. Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan. By Jim Sheppard | 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! 

Some Art From Black Panther & Thor: Ragnarok

Anthony Francisco is an artist who has worked on some of Marvel’s recent movies like Black Panther and Thor: Ragnarok You can see more of Anthony’s art at his Facebook 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…

Descenders Scratches That Tony Hawk Itch

Descenders is a game about riding a bike. It’s also the closest I’ve come to playing a Tony Hawk game since, well, there were good Tony Hawk games to play. I mention a skateboarding game in this post about a bike game because, while these games have their differences—the number of wheels, the verticality of…

Kid Gets Swatted After Popular YouTuber Helps Him Get Thousands Of Subscribers

The past handful of days have been a whirlwind for Peter “Rolly Ranchers” Varady. In that time, the 12 year-old has gone from being just another kid trying his hand at YouTube, to someone with nearly 100,000 subscribers, to a swatting victim. It all began last week with a chance meeting. While streaming Fortnite on…

The Overwatch League Hosts Clearly Need Our Fashion Advice

Overwatch League has a talent desk crowded with men who can’t seem to find a button-up shirt that fits them. But every now and then, the hosts step out of the box and show off a look that catches the eye, one way or another. I sat down with Kotaku’s seasoned fashion writer Gita Jackson…

Assassin’s Creed: Origins’ Tour Mode Censors Naked Statues

In a striking departure from history, Assassin’s Creed: Origins’ Discovery Tour mode replaces any nipples or genitalia with sea shells. There was no nudity in Ancient Egypt, it appears. Take the Serapeum of Alexandria, a Greek temple which once stood in tribute to Serapis, the Greco-Egyptian deity of the Sun. In tour mode, you can…

The Quest To Make A Better Video Game Controller

Next time you play a video game, look down at the controller in your hand. Is it comfortable? Does it work well with the game you’re playing? Are your fingers all being used efficiently? If you could change one thing, what would it be? This piece originally appeared 9/27/17. About 10 years ago, after permutations…

Tips For Playing Gwent

Gwent is a wonderful card game. It can also be confusing as hell. Here’s some advice to get you started. The Witcher 3 spin-off might still be in beta but tons of players have already discovered its lovely idiosyncrasies and gorgeous artwork. As one of the best free-to-play games on PS4, Xbox One, and elsewhere,…

Metal Gear Voice Actor Reads The Mueller Indictment As Colonel Campbell

Last Friday, United States Justice Department special counsel Robert Mueller indicted 13 Russian nationals over a widespread campaign to influence the 2016 presidential election in an effort that sounds like a Metal Gear plot. So, naturally, the voice actor for Colonel Campbell has done a dramatic reading of the the more sensational segments. Mueller’s indictment…