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Snacktaku Eats Something Healthy For A Change

Every time Snacktaku posts a review of some hideous food monster, people always ask, “How are you still alive?” They also ask, “When will you eat something healthy?” Why, right now, as I eat my way through two boxes of healthy snacks from LevelUp Foods’ subscription gamer treats service The gaming community is often stereotyped…

By Mike Fahey Published May 11, 2017

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Seemingly Rare Game-Breaking Bug Found In PC Version Of Prey [UPDATE]

Prey players have apparently discovered a save-corrupting bug in the PC version that renders the new sci-fi game unplayable. Those of us at Kotaku who are playing Prey haven’t run into this one, but you should be aware nonetheless. The most high-profile report comes from IGN, whose reviewer enjoyed Prey but gave it a 4/10…

By Jason Schreier Published May 11, 2017

Opinion

Paisley Princess Is A Terrific, Tiny Adventure Game In A 5×5 Grid

Paisley Princess takes all of the excitement and charm of a grand adventure game and shrinks it down to a snug 5×5 scale box for a pint sized bit of hacking and dungeon delving. It’s this week’s Indie Pick. Designed by Will Blanton (aka 01010111) Paisley Princess is a cute, Zelda-esque adventure that you can…

By Heather Alexandra Published May 11, 2017

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Payday 2 Makers Donate DLC Profits To Help Big YouTubers Fight Legal Battle

It’s not often that game devs raise money for celebrities, but Ethan and Hila Klein aren’t ordinary YouTube stars. Right now, the comedy YouTubers say they are fighting an extraordinary—and expensive—legal battle over their right to make “reaction” videos for their 4 million YouTube subscribers. On April Fools, Overkill Software introduced Ethan Klein into first-person…

By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published May 11, 2017

Esports

Can Magic’s Latest Expansion Save A Stale Meta-Game?

The release of a new Magic: the Gathering expansion is usually a joyous event for players, and this spring’s ancient Egypt-themed Amonkhet set should have been an easy hit. Instead, players are reeling from a competitive scene that has lately been dominated by a couple of overpowered cards, and hoping that Amonkhet can breathe fresh…

Rafael Abrahams Published May 11, 2017

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2011 indie RPG To The Moon is available for mobile devices today, for iOS and Android. If you missed it the first time on computers, now’s your chance.

By Riley MacLeod Published May 11, 2017

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Live Spiders Found Smuggled Inside Bootleg Nintendo Cartridges

Mexico’s Federal Police yesterday intercepted a shipment of contraband goods headed for the US at Guadalajara Airport. Inside was not drugs, or weapons, but vials full of live spiders hidden inside what look like fake Famicom games. As Cronica report, authorities opened a box that contained ten cartridges with labels like Jurassic Park and Robocop…

By Luke Plunkett Published May 11, 2017

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Lego Dimensions Goonies Is Good Enough For Me, Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah

Here we are, hanging onto strains of greed and blues. Break the chain then we break down. Oh it’s not real if you don’t feel it. Unspoken expectations, ideals you used to play with—they’ve finally taken shape for us. What’s good enough for you is good enough for me. It’s good enough. Good enough for…

By Mike Fahey Published May 11, 2017

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Nintendo just revealed its E3 plans, which are similar to years past. On June 13 at 9am PT, there will be a Nintendo Spotlight presentation for Switch games, including Super Mario Odyssey. That will be followed by a Treehouse Live event.

By Brian Ashcraft Published May 11, 2017

Kotaku East

Square Enix Had “Record-High” Sales Last Year

Even though things might sound grim with the IO Interactive split, Square Enix proper is doing well. Really well, it seems. “For this fiscal year,” Square Enix stated in an official release, “the Company reported record-high net sales, operating income, ordinary income and profit attributable to owners of parent, respectively.” Year on year, Square Enix…

By Brian Ashcraft Published May 11, 2017

Kotaku East

Capcom recently trademarked “Capcom Juku” (カプコン塾), which means “Capcom Cram School” or “Capcom Coaching School.” The trademark covers “instruction at nursery schools” as well as “infant care at nursery schools.” Hrm…

By Brian Ashcraft Published May 11, 2017

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Poll: The Most Beloved Action Games In Japan

Over the decades, there have been so many great action games. But which one do people in Japan like best? This poll might shed light on that question. In Japan, Weekly Famitsu has been asking readers about their favorite game in various genres. The results are in for the first of these polls, which was…

By Brian Ashcraft Published May 11, 2017

Kotaku East

Fa Yuen Street. Hong Kong. By Charlez Chong. JPGs is a photo peek into wherever gamers might find interesting. If you’re a photographer and have images you want to share, drop us a line!

By Brian Ashcraft Published May 11, 2017

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Square Enix Splits With Hitman Creators IO Interactive

In 2009, Square Enix took control of Hitman developers IO Interactive. Today, the two companies part ways. Square initially assumed ownership of IO when it bought Eidos Interactive, IO’s parent company. But in a statement released today, the Japanese publisher says “to maximize player satisfaction as well as market potential going forward”, they have “regrettably…

By Luke Plunkett Published May 11, 2017

CultureCosplay

Replica Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Sword Even Glows

Of all the weapons in Breath of the Wild, the Guardian gear must be the hardest for a prop-maker to recreate properly. Yet here we are, with a replica Guardian Sword, blue glow and all. This full-scale replica built by Adafruit Industries, which is 34 inches long, was 3D printed and is full of tiny little…