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Transformers: Forged To Fight Is Too Complex For Its Own Good
Transformers: Forged to Fight is a game about giant transforming robots fighting each other. When said giant transforming robots are fighting each other, it is very good. The rest of the time? It’s complicated. As I mentioned earlier this month,beating up Transformers is a good time. Developer Kabam promised an exciting mobile fighting game with…
By Mike Fahey Published April 12, 2017 - Uncategorized
Genji’s New Costume Has Overwatch Fans Asking ‘What Are Those’
It’s a tale as old as time. Overwatch has a new event, and with it, new skins. While the fandom was already hyped for Genji’s Blackwatch skin, they’ve noticed something interesting: he has goddamn knives on his feet. Genji Shimada is a robot ninja whose brother tried to kill him—he’s already an edgy guy without…
By Gita Jackson Published April 12, 2017 -
UncategorizedYooka-Laylee Is Nostalgia Gone Wrong
Yooka-Laylee recaptures some of the best aspects of platforming. You run, jump, and climb your way around dazzling levels. But it also tries too hard to recreate the past without building upon the lessons old games taught us. We take a closer look in this critical video. Transcript: Banjo-Kazooie doesn’t exist. More specifically, the version…
By Heather Alexandra Published April 12, 2017 -
UncategorizedThe Journey To Throw A Zelda: Breath of the Wild Cucco Into Death Mountain
Under normal circumstances, Cuccos are seemingly invincible: nothing can strike them without incurring the wrath of the swarm. We’ve even witnessed Cuccos killing mini-bosses. Cuccos are hardcore! But what happens when you throw a Cucco into lava? Would it still be invincible? Would the Cucco die? The fine folks over at Dorkly decided to test…
By Patricia Hernandez Published April 12, 2017 -
UncategorizedOverwatch‘s New PvE Mode Is Terrific
From now until May 1st, in the first-person shooter/dating simulator Overwatch, you can defend the Londonesque King’s Row map from waves of rogue robots as part of the game’s “Uprising” event. It’s the second co-op brawl mode the Overwatch team has tried out, and it is killer. After Overwatch’s co-op Halloween event, I had low…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published April 12, 2017 - Culture
Fantastic Concept Art From Guardians Of The Galaxy, Dr Strange & Jupiter Ascending
Olivier Pron is an artist who has worked on some of the biggest movies of the past decade, from Mad Max to Guardians of the Galaxy to Harry Potter Pron works for Method Studios, mostly in pre-production, and specialises in matte painting, environment and conceptual work, for both movies and other “commercial projects”. You can…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 12, 2017 -
CultureToy Time Plays With DC Icons Justice League Rebirth Action Figures
DC introduces a whole new audience to the Justice League in theaters this fall, and we’re begin bombarded by pictures the upcoming movie’s take on Wonder Woman, The Flash, Batman, Cyborg and Aquaman. The DC Icons Justice League Rebirth box set couldn’t come at a better time. Unless the movie somehow flops miserably (like that…
By Mike Fahey Published April 12, 2017 - Kotaku East
Potato Chips Are Vanishing In Japan, Panic Buying Begins
Typhoons that hit Hokkaido last August have resulted in a domestic spud shortage for Japan. Know what fewer potatoes means? Fewer potato chips. And like that, the panic buying has begun. According to Jiji, Japanese snack companies Calbee and Koikeya are ceasing the sale of numerous potato chip products because of this shortage. Japan Today…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 12, 2017 - Kotaku East
Mom Apologizes For Trying To Sell Son’s Rare Magic Card
While cleaning out her son’s room, a mom in Japan apparently came across some old cards. Her son had moved away, and she thought she was getting rid of clutter. She put the cards up for auction online, seeming to have no idea what they were worth. On Yahoo Auctions Japan, the mother listed them…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 12, 2017 -
UncategorizedStar Wars: Battlefront II’s First Trailer Leaks
The debut trailer for EA’s Battlefront II has leaked out a little early, showing that not only will the next game feature units and heroes from the prequel trilogy, but from Force Awakens as well. Here’s a recap in case the clip disappears: As expected, looks like there’s a singleplayer campaign in here (centred around…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 11, 2017 - Culture
When There’s Historical Killing at 3 But A Cosplay Party At 9 [Update]
Rebecca On is a concept artist and illustrator based in San Francisco, who has worked for companies like inXile Entertainment, Gameloft and Monte Cook Games. You can see more of Rebecca’s art at her personal site UPDATE: In response to readers noticing that one of Rebecca’s images was very similar to another artist’s work, she…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 11, 2017 - CultureCosplay
Star Wars Cosplay Isn’t Just For Adults
This FN-2187 outfit was made by Rick Boer, a cosplayer we’ve featured a ton of times here for his incredible work. The thing is, that’s not Rick inside the suit. Instead, it’s his six year-old daughter, a Star Wars freak in her own right, and now proud owner of the best Halloween costume on her…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 11, 2017 -
UncategorizedTwo Charged Over Swatting That Led To Cops Shooting The Victim With Rubber Bullets
Two young men, one from the UK and another from the US, have been charged with “Swatting” Tyran Dobbs, who was shot in the head and chest with rubber bullets by police after his home was raided. As The Independent reports, in early 2015 20-year-old Tyran Dobbs was woken by police, who had entered his…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 11, 2017 -
UncategorizedSteel Division Takes The RTS Back To Normandy
Last week, Paradox released two big expansions, both for games that I love, but I ended up playing neither. Instead, I was messing around with a third title of theirs that was released a bit more quietly: a beta for Steel Division: Normandy 44, an upcoming real-time strategy game. Developed by Eugen, the guys behind…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 11, 2017