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Nier: Automata Cosplay Video Has Multiple Endings

To make sure this cosplay video was as true to the source material as possible, Rescue the Princess managed to find an abandoned quarry in Japan, then went and shot some multiple endings WARNING: NIER SPOILERS AHEAD You can watch the alternate endings by getting to the end of the video below then clicking on…

By Luke Plunkett Published June 28, 2017

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Bad New Final Fantasy XV Mobile Game Now Available

Released on iOS and Android just in time for most fans to be distracted by Episode Prompto, Final Fantasy XV: A New Empire is a generic multiplayer kingdom-builder with FFXV assets laid over top. Hooray. The free-to-play mobile game starts off promisingly enough. Those are definitely Final Fantasy XV characters right there. I see Prompto…

By Mike Fahey Published June 28, 2017

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Blizzard Finally Nerfed Hearthstone‘s Quest Rogue Deck

After stirring up loads of controversy, Hearthstone’s much-maligned “Quest Rogue” deck is finally getting nerfed. Instead of triggering the quest by playing four minions with the same name, now players will have to find a way to summon five, which might seem like a small change but is actually a significantly harder task. Quest Rogue…

Joshua Calixto Published June 28, 2017

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EVE Online Developer Gets Sent A Bag Of ‘Dicks’ In The Mail

When people got mad, they used to sent a letter. In the internet era, if somebody’s going to use non-electronic mail—which, as I understand it, is powered by snails and horses—it has to be elaborate. Case in point: an EVE Online player who tried to mail one of CCP’s designers a bag full of candy…

By Nathan Grayson Published June 28, 2017

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Bikes Are Making A Comeback In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

In my search for the best kart in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, I paid almost no attention to the bikes. Neither did any of the build recommendation websites that I cited. That’s because a lot of the bikes in Mario Kart 8 didn’t used to be viable in competitive play. Turns out, I shouldn’t have…

By Maddy Myers Published June 28, 2017

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We Asked E3 Attendees Which Consoles They’d Hug, Marry, And Kill

I love asking questions almost as much as I love listening to answers. Two weeks ago at the 2017 Electronic Entertainment Expo (“E3″), I got to do both! The last question I asked several dozen people is a “Hug, Marry, Kill” question. I say “Hug” because (I think) it’s funny. Simply put, I asked people…

By Tim Rogers Published June 28, 2017

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The Surge‘s Claustrophobic World Is Disappointing

For the last month, I’ve been livestreaming my playthrough of The Surge on Kotaku’s Twitch channel, defeating one boss a week. Last night, I completed the game. While it was exciting at first, I can now officially confirm that The Surge is not very good. The Surge seemed like a natural fit for a weekly…

By Heather Alexandra Published June 28, 2017

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A Stealth Game Where You Can Control The Elements

I had a chance to check out an early alpha build of 2D stealth game Wildfire. It may not have a release date yet, but from what I’ve played it’s looking promising. Wildfire is game where you control elements such as fire and earth to cause distractions (and often lots of localized bush fires). It’s…

By Leo Wichtowski Published June 28, 2017

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Battlegrounds Cracks Down On Thousands Of Cheaters

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ battle royale is typically a test of skill, but that is sometimes ruined by players who can see through walls and score headshots across the map. Over 25,000 players have reportedly been banned already, but cheaters don’t seem worried. The most common cheats you’ll find in Battlegrounds are tried and true staples of…

By Heather Alexandra Published June 28, 2017

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Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite Aims To Prevent Endless Combos

As the latest installment of the quirky Versus series, Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite wouldn’t live up to tradition if it didn’t have some silly tactics lurking within its code. Capcom’s team-based fighting franchise is as chaotic as it is beloved. Past games have had infinite combos and assist-heavy setups that make avoiding damage nearly impossible.…

Ian Walker Published June 28, 2017

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Female Esports Pros Hope To Close The Gender Gap

Women remain a minority in the esports industry, but they have always been a presence in competitive gaming scenes. Compete’s video team interviewed four female esports experts about their successes, their struggles, and their different takes on competitive gaming’s gender disparity. Sherry “Sherryjenix” Nhan, a pro Street Fighter player, got her start in an all-female…

Compete Staff Published June 28, 2017

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Over at Rock Paper Shotgun, there’s an interesting interview about the design of Prey’s Typhon with lead visual designer Emmanuel Petit and lead visual effects artist Jason Timmons. Among the cool tidbits: they used a shader meant for foliage to give the Typhon their creepy look.

By Riley MacLeod Published June 28, 2017

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Final Fantasy XV‘s Episode Prompto Is Way Better Than The Last DLC

Everybody knows a Prompto in real life, don’t they? Prompto is the guy who’s always cracking dumb jokes, who hits on everything that walks, who tries his hardest to keep everyone smiling and feeling good. He’s also the guy harboring deep-seated insecurities that sometimes manifest as visions of his childhood self. Also he might be…

By Jason Schreier Published June 28, 2017

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Popular Free Steam Game Is Basically A Rejection Simulator

One of the games listed under Steam’s current “Popular New Releases” tab is essentially a rejection simulator. Published in late May, Confess My Love has been downloaded almost 75,000 times and received overwhelmingly positive customer reviews. The RPG puzzle game, which is developer LR Studio’s first, focuses on Willie, a high school student who has…

By Chloe Spencer Published June 28, 2017

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Here’s July’s PlayStation Plus Lineup

Until Dawn and Game of Thrones headline PlayStation Plus’ games lineup this month. July also sees some add-ons in addition to the usual roster of games. As always, these games are only free if you have a PlayStation Plus membership. Here’s July’s PlayStation Plus lineup: PS4 Until Dawn Game of Thrones PS3 Tokyo Jungle Darkstalkers…

By Riley MacLeod Published June 28, 2017

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Diablo III‘s Necromancer Is The Best Spellcaster Yet

About an hour into taking Diablo 3’s new Necromancer class for a spin, I encountered a turgid, hulking monster called a Grotesque. I had already massacred several of the small bats preceding it, and by using my class ability Corpse Explosion, I did enough damage to the Grotesque for it to inflate and rupture. Out…

By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published June 28, 2017

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Marvel Heroes Stops Selling Fantastic Four Stuff

The Fantastic Four aren’t getting a lot of love in Marvel Comics at the moment, and now that lack of love looks to be extending to Gazillion’s massively multiplayer Marvel Heroes. Starting July 1, players will no longer be able to purchase Fantastic Four characters or costumes. According to apost on the Marvel Heroes forums…

By Mike Fahey Published June 28, 2017

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For One Weekend, The Drama Of YouTube Comes To Life

YouTube as a website and community bursts with positivity and good vibes. It’s also a cesspool of divisive discourse, which can sometimes turn into harassment. You’ll find all that and more at VidCon. VidCon, founded by the vlogging brothers Hank and John Green in 2010, is a convention designed for YouTubers, streamers, and other video…

By Gita Jackson Published June 28, 2017

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What’s black, white and red all over and coming this fall for Xbox One and PlayStation 4? A double-pack of Limbo and Inside. Playdead’s pair of stark and beautiful indie platformers hit stores on September 12 for $29.99, courtesy of publisher 505 Games.

By Mike Fahey Published June 28, 2017

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Mario-Themed Monopoly Gamer Has Power-Ups And Boss Battles

Hasbro’s been pumping out branded versions of classic board game Monopoly for ages. With token-specific abilities, power-up dice and boss fights, Mario-themed Monopoly Gamer is something different. The heart of Monopoly remains intact in Monopoly Gamer, which hits stores in August. Players roll the dice to travel around the edge of the game board, buying…

By Mike Fahey Published June 28, 2017