Hellblade Is Great Because It’s Frustrating

I went into Hellblade expecting another fast, fun action romp from the folks at Ninja Theory, who previously made Enslaved and DmC: Devil May Cry. After playing for about 20 minutes, I had to put the controller down. I was so stressed out that I couldn’t take it anymore. Minor Hellblade spoilers ahead. It was…

What’s So Great About Mechanical Keyboards

There’s been a lot of talk on Kotaku about mechanical keyboards over the past six months, talking aboutcustomizing them, building them and making them pretty. We put together a little video to explain why many of us are so smitten with those clicky keys. In the video you’ll hear me explaining how important keyboards are…

The Switch Is Getting A Fighting Game With The Hyper Light Drifter Dude

Brawloutis a fighting game in the vein of Super Smash Bros. that’s full of uppercuts and special attacks. The upcoming Switch port will let players bring their fighting game on the go while adding a surprising fighter to the roster: the sword-slinging hero from Hyper Light Drifter While there’s no Smash Bros. for the Switch…

There’s a sweet spot that lets you camp or take a break from zombies on Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare’s “Attack of the Radioactive Thing” map. The Death Ray Cannons found on the map are used for the main Easter Egg quest, but one Death Ray will offer protection if you stand in front of…

Why Dragon Quest Is The Best Game Series Ever, According To Me Personally

I love Dragon Quest. It’s my favorite game series. In the old days, Dragon Quest games were scarce here in the U.S., and while Square-Enix has done their best to rectify the scarcity, they’re still not as explosively popular as they are in Japan. I wish they were more popular, so I could talk to…

The New Overwatch Beach Skins Are 🔥

With a new Overwatch event comes new skins, and the new outfits for the Summer Games are pretty dope. Summer is for lying out on the beach, getting your tan on, and grilling, and the new Overwatch skins got that on lock. You can check ‘em all out on the Overwatch website, but my personal…

Released this month, Bionik’s $49.99 Mantis headphones add relatively good quality integrated audio to PlayStation VR. They snap on easy, feature soft padded ear cups, and—best of all—make PSVR users look just a little bit more like insectoid space warriors.

Freak Cutscene Accident Ends Promising Banjo-Kazooie Speedrun

Speedruns are all about risk and reward, as runners perform dangerous tricks in search of the best time. Cutscenes are usually a safe space where runners can relax before the next big skip. Unfortunately for one Banjo-Kazooie speedrunner, cutscenes aren’t always as safe as they seem. dickhiskhan is a Banjo speedrunner who currently holds third…

A Cult Simulator Where You Sacrifice People To A Lovecraftian God

As spring ended in the village, I was left with a tough choice. Which sin made someone more worthy of death: embezzlement or kleptomania? The Shrouded Isle had turned me into a shrewd cult leader. In The Shrouded Isle, released last Friday on PC, and Mac, you lead a small village whose residents all belong…

A New Collection Of Mega Man Games Is Out Today

A second collection of Mega Man games is out today, this time including Mega Men 7 through 10. Publisher Capcom skipped Nintendo this time around, releasing the new collection on PS4, Xbox One, and PC, much to the dismay of portable game lovers everywhere. In case you’re not familiar: Mega Man 7 and Mega Man…

Inside The Fan-Made Pokémon MMO Played By Tens Of Thousands

For decades, a Pokémon game where players can catch and train monsters, together and online, has been a distant fantasy for fans around the world. The camaraderie and competition so integral to the Pokémon story—the tale of a young hopeful going out into the world to make friends and self-actualize—has always felt a little lacking…

Hellblade May Erase Your Save If You Die Too Many Times [UPDATE]

When you first start Hellblade, a new game from Ninja Theory (Enslaved, DmC) that’s out today on PC and PS4, you are greeted with an ominous warning: Die too much and you’ll lose your save file. As captured by critic Mark Brown, Hellblade opens with the following message: “The dark rot will grow each time…

Rad GTA Trick Backfires

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Princess Koriand’r of Tamaran finally joins the roster of Injustice 2 today. Starfire is the final addition of the first wave of new fighters, following Red Hood and Mortal Kombat guest star Sub-Zero.

Nintendo Announces Metroid-Themed New Nintendo 3DS XL

To mark the release of Metroid: Samus Returns, Nintendo is releasing a special “Samus Edition” New Nintendo 3DS XL. According to Nintendo, the handheld will be available at “select retailers” on September 15 when Metorid: Samus Returns goes on sale.