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ReviewsTorment: Tides Of Numenera: The Kotaku Review
“What does one life matter?” is the question at the heart of Torment: Tides of Numenera. Initially shapeless, the question solidifies around heady concepts like legacy. Not so coincidentally, few games can boast a more lasting legacy than Numenera’s spiritual predecessor, Planescape Torment Tides of Numenera is the Kickstarter-borne spiritual follow-up to Planescape, a 1999…
By Nathan Grayson Published February 28, 2017 -
CultureGhost Recon Player Believes He Can Fly
Today on Highlight Reel we have Titanfall plays, Battlefield 1 streaks, For Honor ladder plays, 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! Overwatch –…
By Chris Person Published February 28, 2017 - Uncategorized
Getting Into Fire Emblem Games After Playing Heroes
I never played a Fire Emblem game until Fire Emblem Heroes. The game dazzled me with a colorful (if horny) cast and the promise of distant realms. I wanted to see more so I bought a 3DS and played Awakening. What I found was magical and inspiring. Fire Emblem Awakening follows Chrom, a brave prince…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 28, 2017 -
Tips & GuidesTips For Playing Horizon Zero Dawn
Turns out, kickin’ robot dinosaur ass is kinda hard. If you want to make it in the untamed wilds, you’re going to need some cunning, wit, and fast reflexes. Here’s what you should know. Adjust your HUD Horizon has a highly customizable HUD, where you can tinker each and every individual aspect of what shows…
By Patricia Hernandez Published February 28, 2017 -
UncategorizedNintendo Switch Is Getting A Ton Of Cool Indie Games
Nintendo says more than 60 indie games will be out for their new console by year’s end. Today, they blasted out a list of 17 of them and showed a lot more logos. Some were already announced. Regardless, some cool stuff here. Like what you see? Runner3 from Choice Provisions: Runner3 continues the joyous adventures…
By Stephen Totilo Published February 28, 2017 - Uncategorized
EA Announces The Rest Of Battlefield 1’s DLC
The rest of Battlefield 1’s downloadable expansions were revealed today. The new content will expand on the various fronts of the Great War, adding in the Russian Army and naval battles. While we already knew about the first DLC pack They Shall Not Pass, which adds in the much requested French Army and releases soon…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 28, 2017 -
UncategorizedRebellion Is Remastering Rogue Trooper
In 2006, developer Rebellion released a third-person shooter featuring a genetically engineered super-soldier outfitted with a sentient helmet, rifle and backpack. Now they’re cleaning it up and releasing it again with Rogue Trooper: Redux for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC and Switch. Fans of the 2000 AD comic series will recognize one of the more…
By Mike Fahey Published February 28, 2017 - Uncategorized
Night In The Woods, As Told By Steam Reviews
With a successful Kickstarter campaign and charming art, Night In The Woods was always gonna have a built in fanbase. But the Steam reviews show it’s resonating with players outside of that. Also, that Steam users love to tell good jokes. Night In The Woods is a charming narrative heavy platformer set in a former…
By Gita Jackson Published February 28, 2017 - Uncategorized
Ubisoft is making another game about James Cameron’s Avatar movie universe for PC and console. Their most recent one, in 2010, wasn’t very good. Better luck this time! Ubi says development will be led by Massive, the studio behind The Division and will use that game’s engine. No release date or gameplay details.
By Stephen Totilo Published February 28, 2017 -
UncategorizedVikings Rush To Surprise Victory In For Honor’s First Faction War
The first round of For Honor’s faction war ended yesterday with a surprising upset by the Vikings. Initially underestimated, the bearded brutes have suddenly become the game’s top faction. For Honor’s multiplayer has a meta-game to it in which players across platforms can distribute war assets on a territorial map, claiming enemy lands and pushing…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 28, 2017 -
UncategorizedFollowing up on its remaster of the original Turok last year, Nightdive Studios is releasing the remastered Turok 2: Seeds of Evil for PC on March 16, with new enemies, weapons, levels and an online multiplayer mode. Prepare to be Cerebral Bored out of your skull.
By Mike Fahey Published February 28, 2017 -
UncategorizedNew Unreal Engine Video Has A Nice Beat You Can Dance To
Today Epic released an Unreal Engine video showing off features game developers will be excited about in 2017, like sequencer cinematic tools and automatic level-of-detail generation. If you are not a developer, feel free to just dance. Just in time for the Game Developers Conference, the video demonstrates (using an assortment of Epic titles) tools…
By Mike Fahey Published February 28, 2017 -
ReviewsHorizon Zero Dawn: The Kotaku Review
For years now, the latest console generation has been coasting on the idea that more raw power means better games. The PS4’s newest exclusive, Horizon Zero Dawn, is the rare game that delivers on that promise. To play Guerilla Games’ Horizon Zero Dawn is to feel awe. Awe over sheer technical wizardry and its ability…
By Patricia Hernandez Published February 28, 2017 - Uncategorized
Microsoft Unveils $10 Monthly Gaming Subscription Service For Xbox One [Update]
Coming this spring to the Xbox One, the Xbox Game Pass will give console owners access to over 100 Xbox One and backwards compatible games for $9.99 a month. The Xbox Game Pass is not a streaming service, like PlayStation Now, but a game download subscription along the lines of EA Access. Subscribers who pay…
By Mike Fahey Published February 28, 2017 - Culture
Oh, Drats
Gareth Davies is a concept artist based in the UK. You can see more of Davies’ work at his personal site and ArtStation page 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…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 28, 2017 - Culture
Cherry Blossom McFlurry Coming To McDonalds Japan
Nothing quite says spring in Japan like…a McFlurry. During this season, many products, from yogurt to Starbucks, get limited edition sakura (cherry blossom) versions in Japan, which is probably why McDonald’s is rolling out a special spring McFlurry. According to Entabe, this frozen treat comes with sakura-colored waffle cone bits accented with pickled cherry blossom…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 28, 2017 - Kotaku East
Behold, Hardcore Anime Armor
They’re called Love Livers (ラブライバー or rabu raibaa). And do they ever love schoolgirl anime Love Live. They even have the armor to prove it. Love Live—sorry Love Live!—follows of group of students who start an idol girl group to keep their school from closing. Diehard fans show their Love Live! affection by wearing a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 28, 2017 -
Kotaku EastUsain Bolt Gets Long Overdue Pokémon Ad
This really should’ve happened years ago, but here we are, Usain Bolt and Pokémon together at last. In Japanese, “Bolt” is ボルト (boruto), and “volt” is ボルト (boruto), providing ample ground for endless Pokémon puns in Japanese, such as the Jyuu-man Boruto (100,000 volt, or “Thunderbolt” attack in English). Kotaku East is your slice of…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 28, 2017
