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Two weeks after release Dragon Ball FighterZ’ online still isn’t working reliably. Players complain of disconnects, matchmaking issues and problems connecting with friends. Bandai Namco says the devs are focused on improving online play. Thank goodness. I’d hate to think they’d given up and wandered off.
By Mike Fahey Published February 9, 2018 - Uncategorized
We have updated our story on Billy Mitchell’s recent internet radio appearance with comment from Jeremy Young. Young removed Mitchell’s scores from a prominent fan forum after video analysis suggesting they were performed in an emulator. Young has responded to claims that he received a doctored tape from Twin Galaxies scoreholder Dwayne Richard. In an…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 9, 2018 - Uncategorized
Destiny 2‘s Nightfall Is Getting An Overhaul
Bungie last night announced plans to overhaul Nightfall activities in Destiny 2, a video game in which players travel through space, shooting aliens and receiving apologies from developers. The weekly Nightfall strike, a high-level activity that has gone through various iterations over the course of Destiny 1 and now Destiny 2, will no longer kick…
By Jason Schreier Published February 9, 2018 -
UncategorizedPlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Mobile Doesn’t Look Half Bad
Wondering how Battlegrounds is supposed to look on smart devices? Today, a mobile version of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds was released for China. Developed by Timi, the Tencent-published, Chinese-language game can currently be downloaded from the Chinese App Store. As far as I know, there’s no word yet of an international release. As with any new game,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 9, 2018 - Uncategorized
Top Japanese Cosplayer Is Making Lots Of Money
Since around 2012, Enako has been a popular cosplayer, but in the past few years, her popularity has exploded. Last night, she appeared on Downtown DX, one of Japan’s most popular variety talk shows and astonished all with her sizeable salary. In the above image, the banner in the top right corner reads, “Japan’s Top…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 9, 2018 -
Kotaku EastK-Pop Pick Of The Day: Midnight Circus
Never say that K-Pop is only bubblegum pop and guyliner, because it sure isn’t. Sunny Hill’s Midnight Circus is chaotic, frenetic and dreamy. The lyrics are a not-so-veiled indictment of Korea’s idol studio system. The music video is creeptastic Of course, that’s all speaking relatively, because at the end of the day, Sunny Hill is…
By Seung Park Published February 9, 2018 - Uncategorized
Thinking About LGBTQ Students, Japanese School Institutes Uniform Freedom
A junior high in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture is allowing students to mix and match uniforms how they please in an effort to be more aware of LGBTQ students’ feelings. Considering how some teens pick schools on whether they like the uniforms or not and many students dig the getups, wearing the academic threads is less…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 9, 2018 -
UncategorizedJapanese Skaters Performed Yuri On Ice At The Winter Olympics
Japanese pair Miu Suzaki and Ryuichi Kihara just completed one of the first performances of the 2018 Winter Olympics figure skating program. And they did it to the title track from skating anime Yuri On Ice Here’s some footage from their routine: And here’s the track: It’s not the first time they’ve performed it—they broke…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 8, 2018 - Culture
The Return Of Space Tiger
Huang Fan is a freelance concept artist and illustrator from China. You can see more of Huang’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 work of video game artists, showcasing the best of…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 8, 2018 -
UncategorizedThere’s A New Tomb Raider Arcade Game
There’s a new Tomb Raider game! It’s not an action adventure for consoles and the PC, though: it’s a four-player lightgun game that you play at the arcade. Released to coincide with the movie due in March, it’s exclusive to Dave & Busters, and as Arcade Heroes points out has hardware based on…Rabbids Hollywood. Interestingly,…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 8, 2018 -
CultureMonster Hunter Player Kills Two With One Blow
Today on Highlight Reel we have devastating Monster Hunter kills, inappropriate urination, Dragon Ball FighterZ moments, 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…
By Chris Person Published February 8, 2018 - Uncategorized
Two Of Twitch’s Biggest Streamers Are Fighting Over A Viewer Record
Earlier this week, Dr Disrespect, the self-proclaimed “face of Twitch,” returned to the streaming platform and pulled in what Twitch says was a record-breaking number of viewers. Days later, however, Dr Disrespect and previous record-holder Tyler1 are still beefing over the number, as are their fans. It all began on Monday, when Dr Disrespect’s concurrent…
By Nathan Grayson Published February 8, 2018 - Uncategorized
I Am Sorry, Star Wars Fans
Is this NSFW? Who knows any more. Maybe? The Dairy Princess is the work of sculptor Mike Strick, who is actually selling a small quantity of them on his site for £40 (USD$55). It’s 120mm wide and 90mm tall, making it roughly a match for standard 3.75 inch action figures. Sweet dreams, everyone.
By Luke Plunkett Published February 8, 2018 - Uncategorized
Fire Emblem Warriors’ second DLC pack arrives on February 14, adding three characters from Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon for the Nintendo DS. The pack also includes new costumes, weapons, history maps and armor break models, including one for Tiki, the 3,000 year old 13-year-old.
By Mike Fahey Published February 8, 2018 - Uncategorized
Creator Of Amazing Division Screenshot Mod Swiftly Banned For Life [UPDATE]
At the beginning of the month a modder from Finland updated a program that lets players of the 2015 game The Division take jaw-dropping screenshots. On Tuesday of this week, just over a week later, he was informed by the game’s publisher that he’s been banned from the game forever. Cinematic Tools is a program…
By Ethan Gach Published February 8, 2018 -
CultureCosplayGyms Are The Dark Souls Of Fitness
Imagine that the next time you hit the gym you weren’t working out for your body, but for your soul The team (Rhino Stew) behind 2 Kawaii 4 Comfort, that incredible lil series about an anime con that we posted about last year, are back with DARKSOULSCYCLE, which…look just watch it. It’s very good.
By Luke Plunkett Published February 8, 2018