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UncategorizedFan Creates New Overwatch Maps That Look Like The Real Deal
It would be easy to look at this video, listen to the music, check the quality of the design and lighting and models and think hey, these are our first looks at some new maps for Overwatch. But nope, they’re all the work of 3D artist Joshua Llorente. NOTE: I published this post in error…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 8, 2018 - Uncategorized
Heaven’s Gate: A podcast about the Heaven’s Gate cult. What it is: An in-depth look at not only Heaven’s Gate, but the kind of belief that leads people to join, and even die for, a cult. What I’ve listened to: Three of ten episodes Is it good? It’s phenomenal. Quick thoughts: I was about eight…
By Gita Jackson Published January 8, 2018 -
UncategorizedRogue Legacy Creator’s Next Game Is A Co-op Brawler
There’s a certain kind of vibe that only some good couch co-op can give. The amount of time I’ve poured into classic beat ‘em ups or even dungeon crawlers is most likely a number I don’t want to see. Rogue Legacy developer Cellar Door Games is here to give me another reason to spend a…
By Paul Tamayo Published January 8, 2018 - Esports
Tyler1 Takes Over Twitch In His Return To League of Legends
After his indefinite ban from League of Legends was lifted last week, Tyler1 made his return to streaming the MOBA game on his Twitch channel today, decked out in full Draven cosplay. The virtual seats filled pretty quick. In his first game back, the opposing team recognized Tyler and banned his signature Draven. As he…
By Eric Van Allen Published January 8, 2018 -
UncategorizedPlanet Coaster Ride Somehow Re-Enacts The Plot Of Aliens
Planet Coaster is a video game about building a theme park. So please remember that fact as you enjoy this journey that takes you through the locations of each major scene from 1986 sci-fi classic Aliens.
By Luke Plunkett Published January 8, 2018 - CultureCosplay
Witcher 3 Cosplay Is Burning Through The Snow
A reminder: it may be 2018, but I will forever be posting Witcher 3 cosplay here as though 2015 never ended. Today, it’s this incredible Cerys, and while this version doesn’t have a horse, it does have terrifying accuracy going for it, from the hair to the freckles to the snow. Cerys is SoranoSuzu, while…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 8, 2018 - Esports
There’s an official Overwatch League app now. It gives you quick access to match streams, VODs, a season schedule, team standings, results (with or without spoilers), alerts that matches are happening, and a few other odds and ends. Seems useful! You can grab it for free on the App Store or Google Play
By Nathan Grayson Published January 8, 2018 - Uncategorized
My PC Building Adventure, Part Two: Something Went Horribly Wrong
Last week, I wrote that my PC building adventure would lead to a three-part series on Kotaku, unless something went horribly wrong. Well, my friends, it may not shock you to hear that something went horribly wrong. On Friday afternoon, all of my parts in hand, I ripped open my sleek new case and started…
By Jason Schreier Published January 8, 2018 - Culture
AGDQ Twitch Chat Is Tolerable Right Now, But Not Everyone Is Happy
The Games Done Quick speedrunning charity marathon started up this weekend. The event, coming off years of increased runner and chat-related controversy, has taken extra steps to keep their chat free from spam and trolls. Their solution has drawn anger from fans and led to short lived chat alternatives that are quickly banned. Before this…
By Heather Alexandra Published January 8, 2018 - Uncategorized
Swivel Grips Make Switch Joy-Cons Easier To Hold
Playing multiplayer Switch games with a single Joy-Con isn’t the best, especially for those with large hands. Nyko’s snap-on Swivel Grips make a big difference, while turning the Joy-Con into an alien fly creature. I have very large hands, so the already tiny Joy-Con feels much smaller to me than it might to the average…
By Mike Fahey Published January 8, 2018 - Uncategorized
There is still no release date for Assassin’s Creed Origins’ first expansion. It’s just “January,” as Ubisoft reiterated today in a post that also reveals that the publisher is finally going to add Origins’ pricy paid DLC items, released weeks ago, to the rotation of items found in the game’s free Heka Chest lootboxes
By Stephen Totilo Published January 8, 2018 - Uncategorized
Returning To Cardcaptor Sakura Isn’t Just Nostalgia
Over the weekend, a new season of anime Cardcaptor Sakura premiered, after being off the air since 2000. Although many things have stayed the same in the sleepy town of Tomoeda, protagonist Sakura has gone through some important changes since we last saw her. The original Cardcaptor Sakura series aired from 1998 to 2000. Based…
By Gita Jackson Published January 8, 2018 - Uncategorized
Only One Joy-Con Was Harmed In The Modding Of This Switch
Nintendo’s Switch is an excellent gaming console, but it is noticeably not Watermelon Red and painfully un-transparent. Over the winter holiday I decided to fix both of those glaring issues. All it took was an inexpensive third-party shell replacement kit, and an extra set of Joy-Cons to replace the one I broke in the process.…
By Mike Fahey Published January 8, 2018 - Culture
The Week In Games: Port Season
After the first week of 2018 it’s still slim pickings looking ahead. The Xbox One is getting some old PC games, a bunch of stuff I’ve never head of is hitting PS4, and the Nintendo Switch continues to build out its library with some of the best games of the last few years. You could…
By Ethan Gach Published January 8, 2018 - Uncategorized
Elderly Gaming Couple Is Still An Inspiration
Back in 2012, an elderly couple appeared on Japanese TV, showing off their DDR skills. It’s 2018, and the two are still tearing up their local arcade. Mr. and Mrs. Akiyama began playing Dance Dance Revolution twice a week around the year 2000 to stay in shape. Now in their mid-to-late 70s, the two continue…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 8, 2018 - Uncategorized
Why Katana Are So Polished And Shiny
How do you make a katana disappear? It’s very simple. You angle the blade down so it reflects the ground below, making the katana blend right in and appear to vanish. This isn’t some trick, but rather, a combat technique that can mean life or death. When the clip below was originally aired on Japanese…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 8, 2018 - Uncategorized
For A 5 Year-Old, This Kid Is Pretty Good At Gran Turismo
Twitter user Yashu’s daughter not only loves cars, but she is also pretty good at Gran Turismo Here she is practicing at home with her cat co-drivers. Nice racing line! She’s been interested in motorsports since she was small (well, smaller). Here she is when she was three years old at the Tokyo Auto Salon.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 8, 2018