70 People Ran A Super Mario 64 Relay And It Was Incredible 

At the 2017 European Speedrunner Assembly, a relay had 70 different people collecting a star each in Super Mario 64. It was pandemonium, and it was one of the most entertaining Mario runs I’ve ever seen. Speedrunners 360Chrism and Fuzzyness hosted a steady stream of Mario players, from well-known players to newcomers who had never…

Dragon Quest XI Coming West Next Year

Dragon Quest XI comes out today in Japan, and to celebrate, creator Yuji Horii announced plans to bring it to English as Dragon Quest XI: Echoes Of An Elusive Age. There’s no word on which platforms it’ll hit, but publisher Square Enix says it’ll be out in 2018. “The game is currently being localized into…

Dishonored‘s Party Level Rewrote The Rules Of Stealth Games

The mission seems to be going well enough; it’s been tough, but you’ve persevered, making your way through some tense situations by avoiding the gaze of patrolling guards. You’ve just infiltrated the enemy base—now it’s time to assassinate someone. You’re hiding, maybe in the bushes or around a corner, and wham, some guard spots you.…

James Bond’s Moonraker, Remade In Planet Coaster

The scale of what people are creating in Planet Coaster is incredible. Latest testament to people’s imagination, and/or insanity: Moonraker. It’s a recreation of the classic James Bond film, but as a theme park ride. And the ride doesn’t just cover one aspect of Moonraker, or highlight the rocket. It runs through the whole film,…

Fantastic Survival Game Neo Scavenger Is Now On Mobile

Neo Scavenger doesn’t look like much. In a world of visually beautiful, sprawling survival sims like The Long Dark and Ark, it hardly stands out. But it’s one of the best survival game out there, and now you can play it on mobile. Developed by Blue Bottle Games, Neo Scavenger came to PCs in 2014.…

Konami Updates MGSV: The Phantom Pain, Makes Ocelot Playable on FOBs

Never mind that Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain came out in September 2015 or that most people are now playing something else. Konamireleased an update for the game, making Ocelot playable onForward Operating Bases. Here are the patch notes regarding Ocelot: Ocelot is finally available in FOB missions !　 You can play as Ocelot…

Steins;Gate 0 Is Getting An Anime 

Visual novel Steins;Gate 0 was originally released in Japan on the PS3, PS4 and the Vita in December 2015. It came out in the U.S. the following year. Since the source material is a visual novel, it should lend itself to an excellent anime adaptation. It wouldn’t be the first. The original Steins;Gate anime turned…

Switch Sales Are Causing Problems In Japan 

In Japan, the lines for the Nintendo Switch have been hell. The way that retailers are deciding who gets the consoles just caused big woes for one of Japan’s most famous electronics chains. In an effort to seemingly be “fair” and stymie the gray market, major chains like Bic Camera, Yodobashi Camera, and Toys “R”…

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Civilization VI Just Made Some Pretty Big Changes

Alongside the release of Nubia, Civilization VI has a “Summer Update” out today that makes a number of surprisingly major changes to the game. There’s a lot to sift through, including tweaks to many individual Civ’s traits, but the most important ones fall into two categories: early-game expansion and the game’s user interface. Firaxis have…

Duck Hunt, Recreated In Halo 5

Halo 5 will probably never be anybody’s favorite Halo, but it might end up somebody’s favorite Zelda, Mario Kart, or (now) Duck Hunt—because nobody ever said the world needed to make sense. This map is actually more than a simple remake, though. “Duck Hunt,” as created by Halo 5 Forge user Spartan Blood 1 and…

The Witcher 3’s Wind Is Beautiful

There are a lot of things that keep me coming back to The Witcher 3, but few are as effective—or as quaint—as the game’s wind. Yes, the game looks gorgeous by traditional reckoning. The textures, the lighting, the animation, it’s a good-looking video game by video game standards. But there are a lot of good-looking…

We’re starting a playthrough of Half Life right now on our Twitch channel. They’re waiting for you Gordon, in the test chammmbbbeerrrr…

Angry Joe’s Fans Can’t Deal With Him Taking A Vacation From YouTube

YouTuber Joe “Angry Joe” Vargas is famous for his funny game reviews, but over the years, the growth of his channel has put a strain on his ability to produce them. After announcing he was taking a break from game reviews for two months, fans have lashed out at the creator, who has since disabled…

Battlegrounds Player Weed_Man Dies The Sickest Death

Today on Highlight Reel we have sick deaths, sweet jumps, accurate simulations, 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! Fortnite – UFO Teleporter Bug…

Street Fighter V Players Showcase Abigail’s Giant Potential

Street Fighter V’s newest character, Abigail, is the game’s largest fighter to date, towering over even resident grappler Zangief. Since the character’s arrived on Tuesday, the focus of community discussion has been on his capacity to inflict serious damage with just a few hits. Many players have been surprised by the utility of Abigail’s moveset,…

 Galaxy Of Pen And Paper Is An RPG About Playing An RPG

In 2012, Brazil’s Behold Studios released Knights of Pen and Paper, a video game that captured the experience of a bunch of players sitting around a table playing a fantasy role-playing game. Galaxy of Pen and Paper, available today on PC, iOS and Android, does the same thing, only better, and in space. The game…