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UncategorizedWhy Some Zelda Speedruns Use German And Others Use Japanese
There’s a reason Breath of the Wild is played in German. It’s just a heck of a lot faster. Speedruns use different languages and versions to cut down on time. Here’s how that works for The Legend of Zelda. This post originally appeared 3/24/17. Making sure you get the best times is mostly a matter…
By Heather Alexandra Published November 28, 2017 - Culture
Drink Up This “Soda Pup” Meme
How about a nice bottle of soda pup? This internet meme shows how dogs can look like carbonated beverages. All you need is a drink label and a bottle cap! (Be careful that your four legged friend doesn’t chew on or eat the damn cap.) Photos of “dog cola” started appearing on social media sites…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 28, 2017 - Uncategorized
The First Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Global Mission Was A Failure
Just as the first global mission for Pokémon Sun and Moon was a failure, the first mission for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon was also, well, a bust. From November 16 to 11:59pm on November 27, players had to catch a total of 10 million Pocket Monsters. They came up way short, and the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 28, 2017 - Uncategorized
How To Make Tokyo Look Cooler? Akira Murals
Tokyo shopping complex Parco is being rebuilt. Instead of boring white barriers around the construction site, the temporary walls are covered in Akira murals. The first part of the mural was unveiled this past May, and in the months that followed, other sections have been added added. The “A.D. 2019″ refers to when Parco will…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 28, 2017 - CultureCosplay
Here Is Excellent Dragon Ball Cosplay
With their green skin and antennae, Nameks are not easy characters to bring to life. Cosplayer Takatsuki, however, makes doing so look effortless. Her Dende cosplay is on point. Wonderful! Takatsuki also posted a few making-of photos on Twitter, including a green make up test. If you like Dragon Ball, you can follow Takatsuki on…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 28, 2017 - CultureCosplay
This is Molza, from Cyprus, with some excellent Ramona Flowers cosplay.
By Luke Plunkett Published November 28, 2017 - CultureCosplay
Adelaide Has Some Pretty Amazing Cosplayers
The Australian convention season has been farewelled with one last hurrah — Supanova Expo in Adelaide. Yes, the year is essentially over for cosplayers, who will now finally clean up all the worbla scraps and abandoned wigs lying around their houses. Before we’re done, however, we’ve got a gallery of some pretty top notch cosplay…
Hayley Williams Published November 27, 2017 - Culture
Kiki’s Priority Courier Service
Rayner Alencar is a freelance artist and illustrator from Brazil. You can see more of Rayner’s art 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…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 27, 2017 -
UncategorizedAER Has Some Of The Best Flight In Video Games
AER Memories of Old is a game of two halves. One, clearly inspired by Zelda, is about dungeons, puzzles and platforming. It’s fine, but it’s the other half—where the player is able to transform into a bird and fly around a massive map—that I want to talk about. I’ve had my eye on the game…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 27, 2017 -
UncategorizedWhat Happened When The Guy Who Remixes Overwatch‘s Jeff Kaplan Met Jeff Kaplan
When Dinoflask first started making comedy videos of Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan, he never could’ve imagined he’d one day be surprising the man himself to celebrate his 15th anniversary at Blizzard. Heck, he could barely believe it right before it happened. “I was like, ‘it’s definitely a scam,’” Dinoflask said of the moment he got…
By Nathan Grayson Published November 27, 2017 - Esports
Tekken 7 Competition Concludes With Miraculous Comeback
The Japanese tournament Mastercup has few equals when it comes to Tekken competition, and the ninth installment of this annual event certainly lived up to its pedigree last weekend. The stunning conclusion saw one competitor singlehandedly defeat five straight opponents to earn his team a grand finals victory. Over the past few months, Tekken 7…
By Ian Walker Published November 27, 2017 - ReviewsBoard Games
Whitehall Mystery: The Kotaku Review
In 2011, the board game Letters from Whitechapel put detectives on the hunt for Jack the Ripper. In 2017, that game has been stripped down to all but its most essential systems, and has become better for it. Whitehall Mystery is the name of the new offering. Made for 2-4 players, it puts one person…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 27, 2017 - Culture
Battlegrounds Cheat Makers Are Advertising Their Hacks In-Game
The era of the door-to-door salesman might be over, but purveyors of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds cheats are happy to bring their wares directly to you for a personal demonstration. Which occasionally involves owning the crap out of you. Players selling PUBG cheats and hacks have popped up in the game itself in recent months, demonstrating their…
By Nathan Grayson Published November 27, 2017 - Uncategorized
How To Make Money Quickly In Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
Making money isn’t the point of Animal Crossing as a series. It’s more about taking it easy and making friends in the forest. But if you are interested in making some quick cash in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, here’s what you should be doing. Talk To All The Villagers At Your Camp You might already…
By Gita Jackson Published November 27, 2017 -
UncategorizedPlanet Of The Apes: Last Frontier Has Great Apes, But That’s About It
There’s no confusing Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier with a Telltale-style adventure game. There is no exploration, no dialogue trees or puzzles to solve. It’s a three-hour movie peppered with simple A or B choices that influence how events play out. It’s about as basic as interactive fiction gets. Set a year after the…
By Mike Fahey Published November 27, 2017
