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Meet The 19-Year-Old Who Spent Over $10,000 On Microtransactions
At the height of the controversy surrounding microtransactions in Star Wars Battlefront II, a Reddit user who goes by the name Kensgold posted an open letter to publisher EA and other developers in the video game industry. “I am 19 and addicted to gambling,” he wrote. Kensgold wasn’t talking about roulette tables or online poker.…
By Ethan Gach Published November 29, 2017 -
UncategorizedFuck Pikachu
Seriously. Twenty one years ago, the original Pokémon Red and Green released in Japan for the Game Boy. Since then, this small electrical rat has become the face of Pokémon: When people see Pikachu, they think Pokémon—in the same way that Mickey Mouse conveys “Disney.” Hell, some might argue that Pikachu might soon become more…
By Patricia Hernandez Published November 29, 2017 - Uncategorized
Final Fantasy VII, As Told By Steam Reviews
People who review Final Fantasy VII on Steam aren’t really there to tell you about the game’s quality. They’re there to reminisce about their childhoods, and to shitpost. Final Fantasy VII came out in 1997. Since then, it’s been heralded as one of the best games of all time and has an almost cultish set…
By Gita Jackson Published November 29, 2017 -
UncategorizedIn-Game Purchases Poison The Well
Video games will always manipulate us. Each challenge and scenario in a game has been carefully engineered to make us react a certain way. Most of the time, that’s what we sign up for. But the moment real money enters the equation, something changes. In-game purchases, also known as microtransactions, have been at the heart…
By Kirk Hamilton Published November 29, 2017 - Uncategorized
Many Assassin’s Creed Origins Players Aren’t Ready For The Game’s First Post-Release Boss Battles
A couple times over the past few weeks, a giant Egyptian deity has sprung up in Assassin’s Creed Origins for players to fight. In early November, it was Anubis, god of the dead. Around Thanksgiving it was Sobek, the crocodile god. The gods weren’t accessible when the game launched in late October and they each…
By Stephen Totilo Published November 29, 2017 - Uncategorized
Come On, Anime
In the category of “gross anime things,” let’s talk a little about an increasingly popular gross anime thing commonly referred to as “Really 700 years old.” That’s when a 700-year-old demon with the body of a young girl who, somehow, finds herself in a sexually compromising position. Yep. Historically, the trope has referred to otherworldly…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published November 29, 2017 - Uncategorized
Skyrim‘s World Is Still Gorgeous On A Handheld
Skyrim offers one of the most beautiful worlds in video games. The game’s Switch version adds some minor changes and lets you carry that world in your purse. The idea of having an adventure in your pocket has been a cornerstone of Nintendo’s success over the years. From The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening on…
By Heather Alexandra Published November 29, 2017 -
EsportsThe Cruel Blogfathers Of Deadspin Show Their True Colors
Compete is a joint project between Kotaku and Deadspin, and as the Compete editor and writers, we like to say that we have two dads. They’re both supportive, loving parents, if ones with slightly different workflows—or so we thought until last night, when one father’s apparently hidden resentments boiled over. We were scheduled to present…
By Dennis Young Published November 29, 2017 -
ReviewsKeyboardsVortex Vibe Keyboard Review: Smaller By The Numbers
Sleek mechanical keyboards that strip away lesser-used keys in favor of a smaller footprint are picking up, but some people just can’t do without that number pad. Vortex’s new Vibe keyboard is a nice compromise, with some outstanding keycaps on top. A full-size keyboard has all the keys. A tenkeyless, or TKL keyboard, slices the…
By Mike Fahey Published November 29, 2017 -
UncategorizedHere’s December’s PlayStation Plus Lineup
There’s a range of games in December’s PlayStation Plus lineup, from the bloody action of Darksiders II to visual novel Xblaze Lost: Memories. As always, these games are only “free” if you have an active PlayStation Plus membership. December’s PS Plus lineup is: PlayStation 4 Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary…
By Riley MacLeod Published November 29, 2017 - Uncategorized
New Downtown Diner Set Brings ’50s Flair To Lego Cities
The ever-expanding city block that is the Lego Creator Expert line of building sets gets a welcome splash of neon pink and green with the January 1 release of the Downtown Diner. It’s 2,480 plastic pieces that combine to form three floors of 1950s-style entertainment. I’ve been running out of room for built Lego sets…
By Mike Fahey Published November 29, 2017 - Uncategorized
Final Fantasy XV Gets Character Swapping
It’s the one-year anniversary of Final Fantasy XV’s launch, which means it’s nearly time for Square Enix to finish the game. Today, the studio announced plans to let you play it all as one of Noctis’s pals. The feature, which will be implemented at some point before the new downloadable content Episode Ignis drops on…
By Jason Schreier Published November 29, 2017 -
UncategorizedRebellion Is Remaking Battlezone II: Combat Commander
Hot on the heels of 2016’s Battlezone 98 Redux and this year’s Battlezone VR, Rebellion announces Battlezone Combat Commander, a remastered version of 1999’s Battlezone II, due out next year on PC. That’s three Battlezone games in three years. Way to work that license, Rebellion. Battlezone II: Combat Commander is a hybrid first-person shooter /…
By Mike Fahey Published November 29, 2017 - Uncategorized
Tokyo Disney Is Planning A New Amusement Park
Currently, there are two Tokyo Disney parks: Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. Construction for a third park could start in 2025. The theme might be “Japan.” According to the official release (via Mainichi News), a “Japanese style theme” is being considered to appeal to tourists visiting the country. The park will feature new attractions and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 29, 2017 - Kotaku East
How Manga Characters Change and Evolve
Previously, Kotaku published an explainer on how anime art has changed in Japan over the decades. Now, let’s have a look at how some manga characters have evolved. It’s only natural for characters to evolve, and it happens any and everywhere. Heck, just compare Steamboat Willie and Mickey Mouse. What is interesting is to see…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 29, 2017 -
UncategorizedThe Least Surprising Japanese Game Delay Announcement of 2017
Between 2010 and 2011, war game Daisenryaku Perfect: Ruler of the Battlefield, which is made by a real Japanese game studio, was delayed eight times. Eight! So it’s no surprise that the PS4 version of the latest Daisenryaku Perfect game just got a new release date. Daisenryaku Perfect 4.0 was slated for a December 21…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 29, 2017
