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Here Is Mario’s Nipple Up Close
Over on The Models Resource, some folks have uploaded the raw files used to build Mario’s outfits in Odyssey. His “Boxers” costume is particularly interesting. Sweet dreams, everyone. Hope you had a lovely Valentine’s Day not thinking of enormous zoomed-in plumber nipples. Until now.
By Luke Plunkett Published February 14, 2018 - Uncategorized
Welcome To 2049
Michael Morris is an artist who works at Double Negative, a VFX studio that’s helped out on movies like Blade Runner 2049 and Justice League You can see more of Michael’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…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 14, 2018 - Culture
PUBG Players Gifted Chicken Dinner By Strange Naked Man
Sometimes, you’ve just gotta know your limits. For R0b113 and a friend, it was just another duos match in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, albeit one they were winning. With only two enemies left, they wasted no time dispatching the first, whose last-ditch effort to grab a better position didn’t end so well. And then there was one.…
By Nathan Grayson Published February 14, 2018 -
UncategorizedA Golf Game For People Who Hate Golf
I like golf video games but detest the actual sport of golf. And so here I am, very excited to see a game catering specifically to this set of interests. The brief for WHAT THE GOLF? opens with “Golf is boring — Help us fix it!”, and I am 100% down for that. The game…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 14, 2018 -
UncategorizedBattlefront Mod Makes Buzz Lightyear Captain Of The Millennium Falcon
This Battlefront II mod by FruitByTheFett takes a few random pieces of Star Wars kit—a Boba Fett backpack here, some Stormtrooper armour there—and builds a Space Ranger costume for Han Solo out of it. If you want to try it out, you can download it here
By Luke Plunkett Published February 14, 2018 - Uncategorized
Kingdom Come: Deliverance Has Some Problems
I’ve been excited about Kingdom Come for a long time. Since it was first announced back in 2013, the idea of a historical RPG with simulation leanings sounded fun as hell. Now that it’s out, though, I’m a lot less excited. Kingdom Come isn’t your average RPG. Conceived as an indie game, and funded via…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 14, 2018 -
EsportsFighting Game Tutorial Is Brutally Honest
Last week, Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st] (yes, that’s its real name) found its way to PlayStation 4. Despite working with a smaller budget, this obscure anime fighter does a much better job teaching newcomers about the genre than most major releases. Its greatest accomplishment, however, is not sugar-coating the truth: you simply aren’t good enough…
By Ian Walker Published February 14, 2018 - Uncategorized
To Understand Twitch’s New Dress Code, I Went To A Mall
Effective next week, Twitch’s new rules for what streamers are allowed to wear on-camera stipulate, among other things, that your attire “should be appropriate for a public street, mall, or restaurant.” In light of that, I ventured to A Real Mall to scrounge for fashion advice. I picked up some dress code tips along the…
By Nathan Grayson Published February 14, 2018 -
UncategorizedThis Valentine’s Day, Spare A Thought For Yakuza 0‘s Horny Underpants Guy
If you’re single, Valentine’s Day is a great reminder that you’re alone. If you’re single and prone to bouts of self-hatred, Valentine’s Day is a great reminder that you’re alone and it’s because you’re weird. Reader, we don’t think that about you, but probably, that doesn’t help. What might help is sparing a thought for…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published February 14, 2018 - ReviewsMultiplatform
Dynasty Warriors 9: The Kotaku Review
If you’ve played an hour in one Dynasty Warriors game you’ve played an hour in all of them. That’s been the conventional wisdom for a while now and although Dynasty Warriors 9 doesn’t disprove it, it does point toward some interesting new possibilities for the series in its new open world setting. Dynasty Warriors 9…
By Ethan Gach Published February 14, 2018 -
CultureMetroid Prime Speedrunners Spent Nine Years Figuring Out How To Skip A Boss
Metroid Prime is a massive game, but speedrunners bypass most of it with complicated glitches and special tricks. A new trick just before the final boss cuts off nearly a minute of the game and helps solve the nine-year mystery of how to skip directly to the final battle. Crater Tunnel B is one of…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 14, 2018 - Uncategorized
Five Of The Best Romance Anime
Ah, romance anime: a saccharine world of blush lines, reluctant crushes and 15th episode first kisses. It’s not the classiest genre, but on days when you’re feeling lonely or need a pick-me-up, it can certainly feel like home. Here are my top five romance anime picks: Clannad/Clannad After Story Clannad is equal parts hilarious and…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published February 14, 2018 - Uncategorized
Monster Hunter: World Monsters, Ranked
Monster Hunter: World is a showcase of the best creature design in video games. From fire-breathing wyverns to weird birds to elder dragons, the game’s monsters are impressively realistic for imaginary creatures. But which one is the best? Below is a totally subjective ranking of all 27 of Monster Hunter: World’s showcase creatures, from worst…
By Keza MacDonald Published February 14, 2018 - Uncategorized
I Fell For A Game Just Because Of Its Map
On my first try, I didn’t like Dandara very much, despite praise for the game from my colleague whose taste in Metroid-like adventures I’ve since learned not to doubt. It really helped that I discovered that the game has a terrific map. It’s not the visual design of the map that I love. As you…
By Stephen Totilo Published February 14, 2018 - Uncategorized
Valve Pulls Developer From Steam For Reviewing Its Own Games
Valve has cut ties with the video game company Insel Games, pulling the developer’s entire library from Steam after its CEO asked staff to submit user reviews for the company’s latest game. Insel Games, a Malta-based company responsible for little-known games like Guardians of Ember and the recently released Wild Buster, made waves last night when…
By Jason Schreier Published February 14, 2018 - Uncategorized
The New Lego Millennium Falcon Looks So Fine
Man, I don’t know what it is about it, but this might be the best Lego Millennium Falcon ever. I shouldn’t be this excited—it seems like we get a new Lego Falcon every time Han Solo’s trusty ride shows up on the screen. The $169.99 Solo: A Star Wars Story Kessel Run Millennium Falcon, due…
By Mike Fahey Published February 14, 2018 - Uncategorized
Our pals at Kotaku UK report that sources tell them that Activision is planning on releasing a remaster of three classic Spyro games this year, following the success of last year’s Crash Bandicoot trilogy. They’re reporting that it’ll be PS4-only for a year. No confirmation from Activision. Read more about it at UK.
By Stephen Totilo Published February 14, 2018 -
UncategorizedHow To Get Your Significant Other Into Gaming
You play games, but your significant other does not. It’s a common scenario that can be a point of contention in an otherwise healthy relationship. To relax after work, you load up Overwatch on the living room Xbox. Your beau, on the other hand, wants to cook dinner with you. An hour watching you gun…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published February 14, 2018