Ghost In The Shell Really Bummed Us Out

Last night, Kotaku’s intrepid anime and snack reporters, me and Mike Fahey, saw the anticipated and controversial live-action adaptation of Ghost in the Shell, an anime we both love. It was, to say the least, an utter disappointment. We spent some time this morning sharing our thoughts on the film, and now we’re sharing them…

A Hacker Dropped Yoshi Into Sonic 2, And It’s Amazing

I’m not sure what I love more about this newly-released ROM hack that lets you play the Genesis classic Sonic the Hedgehog 2 as Nintendo’s Yoshi. The incredible, detailed sprite work? The fact that the gameplay has been totally overhauled to use Yoshi’s eating-and-pooping mechanic? It’s just so hard to decide. No, I’ve got it.…

Look At This $699 Witcher 3 Statue

How much do you like Yennefer of Vengerberg? Because as you’ve probably sorted out by now, $699 is how much this 22-inch statue of the sorceress by Japanese company Prime 1 costs. I mean, it’s a good statue. But boy, even if it does feature a “slayed Forktail at her feet” (which looks cool) and…

You Can Play Ms. Pac-Man In Google Maps Right Now

If you’ve ever had the very specific fantasy of playing Ms. Pacman on your neighborhood streets, there’s good news. The Google Maps phone app will let you transform anywhere into a playable Ms. Pacman stage. The process is simple. If you have the Google Maps app, all you need to do is open it up…

New Zelda: Breath of the Wild Patch Fixes Frame Rate Issues

Last night, Nintendo put out an update for Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and their patch notes are just about the most Nintendo thing ever: “Adjustments have been made to make for a more pleasant gaming experience.” In reality, they’ve made some huge frame rate improvements. Whereas in the past, walking through the Korok Forest…

Destiny Armor Shaders Are A Great Excuse For Variant Action Figures

McFarlane Toys really lucked out with the Destiny license. Not only does it get to make some cool figures and replica weapons, with Destiny’s armor shader system the repaint potential is massive. Here are four retailer-exclusive variants dropping in July. For reference, here are the original paint jobs for the Hunter, Warlock and Titan figures…

An Accidental Ghost In The Shell Live-Action Movie Reminder

Of course the Ghost in the Shell manga’s original publisher never thought a Japanese actor would play the lead in the Hollywood version. But at a publicity event for the film in Tokyo, we get a look at what that might’ve been, if the movie had been made in Japan. Even if that’s within the…

In Japan, You Can Lift Weights With Maids

This is “Maid Gym.” It’s a weight training gym with, well, maids. Oh, if maids aren’t your thing, there are also beefy butlers.  As pointed out by Nari Nari, Maid Gym opens in Tokyo on April 10. It was originally a crowdfunding project, which set out to raise 700,000 yen (US$6,256), but ending up doubling…

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Scully Always Was A Believer

Lisa Sterle is an illustrator, concept artist and graphic designer. You can see more of Lisa’s work at her personal site To see the images in their native resolution, click on the “expand” button in the top-left corner. Fine Art is a celebration of the work of video game artists, showcasing the best of both…

Build-A-Bear Have Some Great Keyboards

Because you may not have been inside one of these stores in a long time/ever, let me show you that Build-a-Bear have some of the most amazing keyboards on planet Earth. I was in a store on the weekend with my kid, bracing myself for the pricing for a birthday party, when I saw another…

Diego Maradona Wants To Sue Konami

Diego Maradona wants to “initiate legal actions” against Pro Evolution Soccer publishers Konami, who he says used his likeness in a video game without permission. PES 2017, the latest game in the series, has a stable of retired players it calls “Legends” that are available for use in its myClub mode. This includes guys like…

DayZ’s Creator Has A New Game About Space Stations

DayZ creator Dean Hall, fresh off cancelling a video game about space, has announced a new video game about space: Stationeers It’s a game about building and managing a space station, and can be played either in singleplayer or as a collaborative effort with friends. To dampen expectations that this is some kind of massive…

Zelda Player Beats Guardian In Underpants On A Horse

Today on Highlight Reel we have spicy boys, nude Link, streaks, Mass Effect surprises, 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! Titanfall 2 –…

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Players Win Match By Staying In Their Own Flipped Car

In PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, you’re up against 100 people, and a couple well-placed bullets will take you out of commission for good. Chaos reigns. Sometimes, though, chaos can work in your favor. Competing in a duos match, Sir Lance and a friend found a car. They were planning to use said car for car things, like…

Nier: Automata, As Told By Steam Reviews

Nier: Automata is another classic Yoko Taro game: it shouldn’t work, but it does. It’s one of those rare, once in a lifetime treats. Steam users are also fond of the nicely rendered robot ass. Nier: Automata is firmly in the wheelhouse of director Yoko Taro’s particular brand of wacky. According to Steam, it’ll make…