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The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Hides A Secret Message Inside

The Nintendo Switch’s Pro Controller is partially translucent, meaning that you can look inside the guts of the accessory. You’d think, then, that anything housed within would be easy to spot, but there’s actually a furtive little easter egg that you’ll need to look closely to see. Directly above the right stick, you should see…

By Patricia Hernandez Published March 5, 2017

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Sunday Comics: Camping Out

Welcome to Kotaku’s Sunday Comics, your weekly roundup of the best webcomics that usually occurs on Sunday except when it doesn’t. The images enlarge if you click on the magnifying glass icon. Nerf NOW!! by Josué Pereira. Published March 3. Read more of Nerf NOW!! Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich. Published February 27. Read more…

By Ethan Gach Published March 5, 2017

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She Remembered Caterpillars Is Perfectly Precious

In a world filled with information overload and digital noise from every direction, She Remembered Caterpillars is a tranquil puzzle game that will test your brainpower while still soothing the soul. In the game, released earlier this year on PC, you control different little fungal dudes, trying to get them onto white landing pads where…

By Ethan Gach Published March 4, 2017

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Dota 2 Teams, Tournament Organizer, And Production Staff Say They’re Being Stiffed

Several Dota 2 teams that participated in last November’s Northern Arena BEAT Invitational have yet to see their prize money from the tournament, and the tournament organizer and event production staff say they haven’t been paid for their services either. According to a report from theScore Esports, several Dota 2 teams, including Complexity Gaming, Alliance,…

By Eric Van Allen Published March 4, 2017

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Track: Darling | Album: In Mind | Artist: Real Estate Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

By Ethan Gach Published March 4, 2017

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Nintendo Confirms Switch Save Data Can’t Be Transferred

Sometimes shit happens, like accidentally deleting a save file you’ve invested lots of blood, sweat, and tears into. Unfortunately, there’s no way to backup the save files for Nintendo Switch games. It seems hard to believe but Nintendo has confirmed that’s the case. An FAQ on the company’s site explains Nintendo says on its own…

By Ethan Gach Published March 4, 2017

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The Weekend In Esports: Counter-Strike Pros Light Up Poland

The final weekend of the Intel Extreme Masters in Katowice, Poland is upon us. Don’t miss as Astralis look to continue as the best team in Counter-Strike and the best teams clash from across the world in Heroes of the Storm and StarCraft II Below you’ll find where and when you can catch all the…

By Ethan Gach Published March 4, 2017

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The Street Fighter V Red Bull Proving Grounds are back for 2017. The amateur league will feature regional teams from cities like Houston, Seattle, Los Angeles, Chicago and Atlanta, where local talent can make their mark on the scene and earn a shot at the Proving Grounds title. See the full list of locales and…

By Eric Van Allen Published March 4, 2017

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Piglet Takes Over Team Liquid Mid Role In Push To Reach League Playoffs

Chae “Piglet” Gwang-jin is one of the most well-known marksman players in League. Having won the Season 3 World Championships on Korean team SK Telecom T1, he’s proved himself as one of the best in his role—now, he’s defining his position in a new lane. Earlier this week, Chae’s current squad Team Liquid confirmed the…

By Eric Van Allen Published March 4, 2017

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Zelda: Breath Of The Wild‘s Switch And Wii U Versions, Compared

By now everyone knows that Zelda: Breath of the Wild on the Nintendo Switch is a unique achievement, but how does the Wii U version of the game measure up? The latest video from Digital Foundry explains. While Zelda: Breath of the Wild on both the Wii U and the Nintendo Switch appear to be…

By Ethan Gach Published March 4, 2017

Culture

This Week In The Business: Flipping The Switch

STAT | 10 million – The number of Nintendo Switch systems expected to ship this year, according to Niko Partners’ Daniel Ahmad. Other industry watchers have been less optimistic, with Superdata projecting 5 million systems this year, and IHS expecting 4.4 million. QUOTE | “The opposite of hate is not like, but indifference.” – Seaman…

Brendan Sinclair Published March 4, 2017

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Blizzard Talks About How They Came Up With Overwatch‘s New Hero, Orisa

Overwatch’s newest hero, Orisa, isn’t what you’d call, er, typical. She’s a quadrupedal robo-tank with horns, and she kinda came out of nowhere. In creating her, Blizzard faced some unique challenges. During a recent GDC session, Overwatch lead writer Michael Chu discussed Orisa’s conception. “Orisa was a character that emerged from game design,” he said.…

By Nathan Grayson Published March 3, 2017

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What Are You Playing This Weekend?

I hope you’re all enjoying your Switches if you bought one/if it actually arrived/if you don’t own an aquarium. My parents wouldn’t let me have Nintendo stuff as a kid, so I kind of missed the boat. Luckily this month is packed with awesome games, so whatever your preferred platform, there’s plenty to play! I’m…

By Riley MacLeod Published March 3, 2017

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Kiss Him, Not Me Is A New Iconic Shoujo Anime

In shoujo anime, or anime made for women, “love” is the gravitational center around which the characters and plot points fold. Our leading lady’s flaws are gaps only her crush can fill. The plot is a slow sanding-down of her hard edges, preparing her for companionship. And, when the string track swells at the end…

By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published March 3, 2017

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Man Drops Nintendo Switch On Concrete 11 Times, For Science

What did you do with your brand new Nintendo Switch when it arrived in the mail? Did you rip the box open and pop in Zelda? Did you lick the cartridges? Did you, perhaps, repeatedly drop it on concrete? YouTuber Brandon Baldwin (GimoSlip) did. For nine minutes. It hurts to watch. But now we know…

By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published March 3, 2017

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Sick Destiny Player Reaches Lighthouse Before Dying, Thanks To His Friends

In the throes of cancer treatment, one Destiny player finally got the help that he needed to make it to the Lighthouse. After his death, the community came together for his family in an amazing way. Mike Mariana had been playing Destiny since the beta, even though he was diagnosed with colon cancer shortly after…

By Gita Jackson Published March 3, 2017

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Nintendo Advises Switch Owners With Joy-Con Connectivity Issues To Avoid Bundles Of Wires, Aquariums

In its first detailed acknowledgment of connectivity issues that some gamers are having with its new console’s controllers, Nintendo has offered suggestions—some of them incredible—about how to alleviate the problem. Nintendo advises that people don’t put the Switch behind a TV, near an aquarium or “within three to four feet of another wireless device, such…

By Stephen Totilo Published March 3, 2017

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Podcast: The Good And Bad Of Nintendo Switch

The Nintendo Switch is out today. On the latest episode of Kotaku Splitscreen, Jason and I chat about what we like and don’t like about Nintendo’s new console, which we’ve both been using for a little over a week. You can listen on iTunes or Google Play, or directly in the embed below. As always,…

By Kirk Hamilton Published March 3, 2017

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Sounds Like Amazon’s Switch Shipments Are A Bit Of A Mess

Online retailer Amazon offered preorders for the Switch several times following the console’s release date announcement, promising day one delivery of Nintendo’s latest console. Now it’s day one, and many preorder customers are still waiting. All it takes is searching Twitter for “Amazon” and “Switch” to see that many customers are regretting their choice of…

By Mike Fahey Published March 3, 2017

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The Internet Reacts To Orisa, Overwatch‘s Latest Hero

Overwatch’s latest hero is Orisa, a bad ass robot tank. We’ve spent some time playing with her and like her a bunch. The Internet is also excited for this cute centaur-mom. How’s the fanart you ask? Extremely on point. Orisa is a robot created by Efi Oladele, an eleven year old inventor from Numbani. A…

By Gita Jackson Published March 3, 2017