The Best Transformers Cartoon Got The Worst Video Games

“Trukk not Munkey!” was the cry of fans as they rallied against Beast Wars when it debuted in 1996. But over its three seasons of clever writing, original series easter eggs, excellent voice acting and one heroic sacrifice it became one of the most beloved animated series in Transformers history. It’s a pity its video…

New Destiny 2 Problem, New Bungie Apology

It is exhausting, keeping track of all the controversies in Destiny 2 these days. But here we are again, with Bungie again taking flak from hardcore players who remain unsatisfied with the way the game is heading. Last month I broke down the anatomy of a Destiny controversy, and as it turns out, we can…

Sonic The Hedgehog‘s Surprising Influence On Fashion

The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise has had its ups and downs, but in the fashion industry, he’ll always be an icon. The first time I saw a Sonic-branded face mask my first thought was, “why?” Isn’t Sonic kinda dorky? But not only has the fashion and beauty industry heralded Sonic over the years, he even…

An In-Depth Look At Breath Of The Wild‘s Divine Beasts

For over a year, YouTube critic Mark Brown hasbeen exploring the dungeons in each Legend of Zelda game. His series concluded today with a look at Breath of the Wild outlining how the design of the game’s Divine Beasts is great but also frustrating. Brown’s gone to great lengths investigating the design of dungeons in…

Pokémon Go‘s Best Remaining Trackers [UPDATE]

Pokémon Go has been through the wringer since its troubled release in July, 2016. A major complaint: Players struggle to know which Pokémon are where, so they can hunt ‘em down and scoop ‘em up. That’s why players have flocked to third-party apps that track Pokémon, but also, cut out the wandering and exploring that…

Free-To-Play MMO Gets Pay-To-Play Server

Two years after it launched in 2011, fantasy MMORPG Rift went free-to-play. Now developer Trion Worlds is bringing back subscriptions with Rift Prime, a brand-new server with sequential progression and a lot less free-to-play nonsense. What an excellent idea. A lot changes when an MMO goes free-to-play. Suddenly a relatively clean user interface is defaced…

Watch Us Play Metal Gear Survive‘s Absurd Horde Mode

Metal Gear Survive doesn’t have a lot of charm, but it’s still a fun time if you’re playing with friends. Staff Writer Heather Alexandra and Video Producer Paul Tamayo geared up to building bases and stab nano-zombies in this absurd and perplexing Metal Gear spin-off. There are a lot of reasons to be skeptical ofMetal…

Final Fantasy XIV’s Rise of a New Sun update arrives on January 30, bringing with it one of the series’ most infamous villains—Ghost Train! Stay tuned until the very end of the trailer for a special appearance by some clown.

Hatsune Miku is coming to Steam VR in early 2018. Hatsune Miku VR from Degica Games is a new virtual reality rhythm game featuring eight songs from the digital diva’s most popular composers, with additional track releases planned post-launch. I might play it. Maybe. I guess.

Final Fantasy Descends On Universal Studios Japan

This month, a new Final Fantasy rideis opening at Universal Studios Japan. Besides the attraction, the theme park is also getting FF themed snacks and goods. Here are the eats. And the goods. And finally, the ride. Which is called Final Fantasy XR Ride and, as previously reported, a revamped version of Space Fantasy the…

The Dragon Ball Super TV Anime Is Ending This March [Update]

According to Japan’s Mantan Web, the Dragon Ball Super anime will end its television broadcast run this March. Update January 19 – 4:45am: Japanese site Sanspo writes that Dragon Ball Super, the fifth anime in the series, is ending this March, adding that Fuji TV says a new production is currently TBA and that “it’s…

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Time For A Drink

Rémy Paul is a freelance concept artist based in France. You can see more of Paul’s work at his personal site and 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…

Crazy Dragon Ball Z Fighting Game Is Actually A Half-Life Mod

You know how Half-Life is a first-person shooter? Yeah, here’s a mod for it that transforms the game into a third-person Dragon Ball Z fighting game, complete with the series’ trademark insane battle effects. It’s called Earth’s Special Forces, and I’ve actually written about it before here on Kotaku. But that was five years ago,…

Battlegrounds Kill So Good, Even PlayerUnknown Shared It

Sometimes, when you die in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, you’ve just gotta laugh. If you’re really lucky, PlayerUnknown himself might decide to laugh about it with you. PUBG player lolbeetlejuice posted an incredible clip in which they lobbed a grenade in the general direction of an enemy, only for that grenade to launch the enemy, shotgun aloft,…

Frieza’s Old Mistakes Come Back To Haunt Him

Today on Highlight Reel we have Dragon Ball FighterZ clips, pistol stabbings, Fist of the North Star deaths 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…

Endless Space 2’s Sci-Fi Expansion Picks Up Where Endless Legend’s Fantasy Story Ended

One of the cool things about Amplitude’s Endless games is that, despite their vastly different settings, they inhabit a shared fictional universe. A universe that’s about to get a lot closer as a faction from Endless Legend makes the jump to Endless Space The Vaulters, my favourite faction from Endless Legend (and stars of the…