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The Houston Outlaws Lost Their Map Streak But Kept Winning
The Houston Outlaws extended their 16-map unbeaten streak to 18 before the San Francisco Shock finally snapped it in the third map, but that was just a blip en route to a fifth straight match win. Their 3-1 win moved them to 5-2 on the season and could give them a chance to move into…
By Eric Van Allen Published February 1, 2018 - Uncategorized
Red Dead Redemption 2 Delayed Again, Coming In October
Red Dead Redemption 2 will be out October 26, Rockstar said today, the second major delay for what might be the most anticipated game of 2018. The upcoming prequel to Rockstar’s critically acclaimed Western was previously scheduled for fall 2017, then spring 2018. “We apologize to everyone disappointed by this delay,” Rockstar said on its…
By Jason Schreier Published February 1, 2018 - Uncategorized
GOG has changed its mind and decided to accept Opus Magnum after all. The brilliant little puzzle game was originally denied a place in the store for unclear reasons, but GOG recently tweeted that it would now be added thanks it part to community feedback
By Ethan Gach Published February 1, 2018 - Uncategorized
The Wii U Is Getting Harder To Find
“Grab a Wii U while you can, because they won’t be around forever,” a Nintendo executive said in a 2016 interview, as the company geared up for the launch of Switch. The Wii U has vanished from retail stores and, now, used games salespeople across the country are saying that they’re not seeing many Wii…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published February 1, 2018 - Uncategorized
Comparing Nintendo Switch Sales To The Wii’s And The Wii U’s
The Nintendo Switch sure is doing great. Previously, we’ve seen how its sales numbers compare with the PS4’s, but let’s now look at how it stacks up with Nintendo’s last two consoles. The comparison is interesting, because the Wii, of course, was a smash hit. The Wii U was not. These sales charts appeared at…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 1, 2018 - Uncategorized
After 27 Years, Manga Akagi Ends Today
Gambling-themed manga Akagi debuted in the early 1990s. Today, its run is coming to a close. Set in the mahjong world, Akagi told the story of a gambling genius who uses unorthodox techniques to keep others on their toes and test his luck. According to the manga’s official site, Akagi’s 27-year run is “finally concluding.”…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 1, 2018 - Uncategorized
These Japanese Traffic Cones Are Spiritual And Beautiful
Traffic cones are roadside eyesores. But in Japan, there are spiritual ones, depicting the guardian of travelers and children. On Japanese roads, stone Jizo Bosatsu statues are ubiquitous. If you’ve taken a walk in the city or a hike in the countryside, you’ve come across a Jizo statue, often wearing hats or bibs. Few deities…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 1, 2018 - Culture
At This Japanese Noodle Restaurant, The Restroom Is So Thoughtful
Going to the toilet at Ichiran Ramen, means more than high-tech washlets. It means all the toilet paper you could ever want. Just check out these Google image search results: That’s because in the popular ramen chain’s restrooms, there are rolls and rolls of toilet paper on the wall. If the restaurant somehow runs out,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 1, 2018 -
Kotaku EastK-Pop Pick Of The Day: Gee
Hello, Kotaku readers! I’m Seung, your friendly neighborhood social media editor (you can sometimes catch me around Facebook talking about video games). When I’m not playing video games, I’m listening to K-Pop, and the munificent Kotaku Powers-That-Be have granted me valuable storefront space to share them with you. Let’s start things off with a classic…
By Seung Park Published February 1, 2018 - Uncategorized
Nintendo has sold 4 million SNES Classics worldwide, it said today. Its president confirmed that it will bring back NES Classic this year and sell it alongside SNES Classic “as an opportunity to garner interest in Nintendo Switch from those who have not interacted with video games in a long time, or ever.”
By Chris Kohler Published January 31, 2018 - Uncategorized
Mario Kart Is Coming To Smartphones
First Mario, then Animal Crossing, now Mario Kart is on its way to iPhone and Android devices. Nintendo just announced Mario Kart Tour, which is due for release sometime before March 2019. And…that’s all they said. But it’s not hard to look at the changes made to those other series and draw a line to…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 31, 2018 - Culture
Time For Some Tea
Jourdan Tuffan is a freelance artist based in the UK. You can see more of Tuffan’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 both…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 31, 2018 - Uncategorized
The Nintendo Switch’s Online Service Will Launch In September
Nintendo Switch Online, the console’s long-delayed premium monthly subscription service, will finally launch in September 2018, the company just announced. The service, originally supposed to launch last year, will cost $20 a year, which will allow users to play Switch games online (they are only free until the service launches). Subscribers will also get access…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 31, 2018 -
UncategorizedMurderous Pursuits Is A Game About Murdering People Having A Party On An Airship
The team behind The Ship: Remastered, a remake of a very good 2006 game about walking around a party and murdering people, are back with a new game called Murderous Pursuits. It’s basically the same deal as The Ship, except this time it’s set on a steampunk airship. There’s a Dishonored influence to the art…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 31, 2018
