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Kotaku EastFrequently Asked Questions about Visiting Japan
So, you’re going to Japan, huh? Fantastic. You might have some questions. Hopefully, I’ll have some answers. Back in 2001, I visited Japan for the first time. I liked the country so much, I ended up staying. Permanently. Over the years, I have gotten numbers emails from Kotaku readers, asking me a variety of questions.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 20, 2017 -
UncategorizedThis is teaser is titled “Shin Seikimatsu RPG” (Real End Of the Century RPG). It’s for an upcoming PS4 and PS Vita game that’s coming to Japan. IT Media thinks it’s a new Metal Max game. No word on a release date or if it will be out worldwide.
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 20, 2017 - Culture
When TIE Fighters Are Imagined By Car Designers
Jason Battersby is a designer at Audi, but in his spare time he dabbles in concept art as well. So enjoy this TIE Fighter design, and think of it as a collaboration between the Galactic Empire and a German car manufacturer. He calls it the Tie-X, and has even given it a little backstory: Out…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 19, 2017 - Uncategorized
The first Mafia game is now available on GOG after years of being off stores like Steam. The uniquely period-appropriate open-world crime-a-thon is unfortunately missing its licensed music, but is otherwise intact and DRM-free. It’s a classic in most of, if not all, its glory. Worth checking out if you haven’t already.
By Nathan Grayson Published October 19, 2017 -
UncategorizedBreath Of The Wild Is Now Looking Even Better On PC
The PC “version” of Breath of the Wild already looked good with its increased resolution, but thanks to the release of the Clarity FX pack this week for the CEMU emulator, it’s looking out of this world. If you’re playing the game (the pack is only for BotW) on PC and want to try it…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 19, 2017 - ReviewsBoard Games
Star Wars Rebellion: Rise Of The Empire: The Kotaku Review
Star Wars Rebellion is an excellent board game that manages to capture the feel of the entire classic trilogy inside a single tabletop experience. Rise of the Empire is a new expansion for the game that does the same thing, only for Rogue One If you’re new to Rebellion, here’s a quick intro: it’s a…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 19, 2017 -
CultureFIFA Defender Breaks Neck, Allows Goal
Today on Highlight Reel we have neck pain, MGO grenades, CS:GO clutches 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 more! Catch up on all the…
By Chris Person Published October 19, 2017 -
UncategorizedWhat Happened After Three Developers Pirated Their Own Games
Game developers have been trying to figure out how to paddle their way through pirate-infested waters for decades. DRM, “glitches” designed to thwart pirates, and more DRM have done little to stem the tide. Seeing this, a handful of developers took less combative approaches, putting their games on sites like the Pirate’s Bay themselves. Months…
By Nathan Grayson Published October 19, 2017 - Uncategorized
The New Sims Diwali Decorations Inspired Me To Finally Celebrate The Holiday
Despite the best efforts of my Indian mom, I never really celebrated Diwali growing up. When I saw that The Sims 4 was getting items for the holiday, I decided to finally try. Growing up, my mom tried really hard to teach my brother and me about our heritage. She was born in India, and…
By Gita Jackson Published October 19, 2017 -
UncategorizedThe Switch’s New Video Capture Function Isn’t Great
Thelatest system software update for the Nintendo Switch added the ability to capture gameplay video, but don’t get too excited. It only works in four games currently, and the results aren’t great. Owners of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, ARMS, and Splatoon 2 can now hold down the…
By Mike Fahey Published October 19, 2017 - Uncategorized
Shoutout To Fortnite Players Who Build Towers Instead of Killing Anyone At The End of Matches
Tell me if you’ve ever seen this: there are only ten people or so left in your Fortnite: Battle Royale match. The storm cloud looms closer with every passing second. There’s nowhere left to go. Left without options, everyone around you starts building toward the sky. Well, maybe you haven’t seen this if you don’t…
By Patricia Hernandez Published October 19, 2017 - Uncategorized
Community Torn After Destiny 2‘s First Prestige Raid Is Cleared Using Glitches
Yesterday, Clan Redeem was the first team to finish the harder, “prestige” version of Destiny 2‘s Leviathan raid. But because they used a well-known glitch, some players are calling for their disqualification. Any time Destiny gets a new raid, elite clans race to see who can finish as “world’s first.” Destiny 2’s raid was released…
By Gita Jackson Published October 19, 2017 - Esports
Hearthstone Player Waves His Hand, Sets Off Controversy
Last weekend’s summer Hearthstone championships at the new Blizzard arena in Los Angeles were filled with the kinds of moments that can shape a competitive esports scene. Not only did the tourney feature one of its first female competitors, it also raised questions about the thin line between playful animation and outright rudeness when playing…
By Joshua Calixto Published October 19, 2017 - Culture
How To Throw Your Video Game Controller
Video games are a lot of fun, but they can also be frustrating. From time to time, you may even get frustrated enough that you want to throw something. Good news! Your controller is right there in your hand. I’ve often heard people refer to a game as “controller-throwingly difficult.” This is an evocative description,…
By Kirk Hamilton Published October 19, 2017 -
EsportsSex Kick, Chicken-Blocking And Other Weird Fighting Game Terms Defined
Like any subculture, the one that’s sprung up around competitive games like Street Fighter and Guilty Gear has slowly developed its own special language, which can be hard to understand if you haven’t been a part of the scene for years. Some terms, like anti-airs and zoning, you can figure out on your own without…
By Ian Walker Published October 19, 2017 - Esports
Let’s Run Down The Past 24 Hours Of Riot Games’ Baffling Decisions
Immortals has been rejected from North America’s League of Legends Championship Series, which comes as a shock, given that the organization bought in back in 2015 and has since built one of the league’s largest support staffs for their LoL team. That still wasn’t quite enough of a commitment in League of Legends for Riot…
By Maddy Myers Published October 19, 2017 -
EsportsWorld’s Best Smash 4 Player Is Worn Down By Haters And Harassment
For 13 minutes, Gonzalo “Zero” Barrios’ face barely moved. It was the Grand Finals match of a Super Smash Bros. Wii U tournament, and Barrios, the best Smash player in the world, was squaring off against a formidable opponent. A few feet away, Barrios’ bodyguard kept a lookout for a man who’d threatened to be…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published October 19, 2017
