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UncategorizedThe Toy Story Shorts Are Awesome, And You Should Watch Them
The Toy Story movies have been very good. But it’s Pixar’s five short films in the series—many of which have never been seen by the main trilogy’s adult fans—where some of the real magic lies. This piece originally appeared 1/7/16. If you’re a grown-up who hasn’t seen Small Fry or Partysaurus, that’s OK. Unlike the…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 8, 2017 -
UncategorizedWhy Overwatch Players Are Excited About A Character Named ‘Doomfist’
Doomfist, the name of a long-lost Disturbed album and probably also a villain in season 57 of Power Rangers, is today’s big Overwatch discussion topic. Some suspect that he’s gonna be a playable hero soon, but he’s technically been present in the game since day one. In Overwatch lore, Doomfist is actually a title, rather…
By Nathan Grayson Published February 8, 2017 - Uncategorized
Nioh Devs Say They Changed Co-Op So It Wouldn’t Be ‘Too Easy’
The PS4’s new action game Nioh gets a whole lot right, but a change to co-op between the most recent demo and the full game has some fans rankled. In a statement to Kotaku, the game’s creative director says the change was made to keep the game from being too easy. Nioh, a Team Ninja-developed…
By Kirk Hamilton Published February 8, 2017 -
UncategorizedLong-Awaited Adventure Sequel Syberia III Arrives April 25
Adventure fans have been waiting for the third game in Benoît Sokal’s classic point-and-click adventure series for so long that I’m not sure I can take the April 25 release date announced today at face value, but that’s when Syberia III is supposed to be out on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. The story…
By Mike Fahey Published February 8, 2017 -
UncategorizedNew Pokémon Red and Blue Exploit Lets Players Delete Opponents’ Save File
“I battled a Mew and it deleted my save file” almost sounds like a creepypasta and yet, it is completely real. Welcome to the wild world of Pokémon Red and Blue glitches, where terrifying corruptions are possible. For years now, hardcore players have known about the “Cooltrainer” glitch, an exploit that is “meant to represent the…
By Patricia Hernandez Published February 8, 2017 - Opinion
A Game Where You Go Bowling For Fascists
It’s been a few weeks since we saw inexplicably famous white nationalist Richard Spencer punched in the face and the world has only gotten stranger. Luckily, games are an excellent outlet to explore the world around us. Handväska! is a silly response to the rise of modern fascism and it’s this week’s Indie Pick. Handväska!…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 8, 2017 - Culture
The Old House Under The Tree
Domen Kozelj is a concept artist who was worked on games like Overwatch and League of Legends You can see more of Domen’s work at his 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…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 8, 2017 - Uncategorized
Tell Us What Ridiculous Overwatch Controllers To Make
Sometimes, a keyboard doesn’t cut it. Sometimes, a sterile console controller doesn’t really capture the true undertones of a video game character. For example, I bet a screaming blender controller would better put me in touch with Overwatch’s Genji. For McCree, maybe a couple Snap Dragons and a water gun. Readers, we need your help.…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published February 8, 2017 - Uncategorized
Player Spends $1,000 In Fire Emblem Heroes, Still Doesn’t Have Hector
While many of us are struggling to resist dropping $12.99 on a full five-character pull in Fire Emblem Heroes,Redditor Kooko22 dropped a cool grand on Nintendo’s latest mobile game, expanding their team size to 500 and filling it completely—yet they still don’t have Hector. According to the AMA posted alongside a gallery of the expansive…
By Mike Fahey Published February 8, 2017 - Uncategorized
One Of Nioh’s Best Fights Is The Most Realistic
Nioh pits the player agains a variety of foes. Deadly yokai and horrifying beasts rage about the countryside eager for blood. The boss fights are often grand battles against monumental foes but the best are surprisingly subdued. Combat in Nioh is a fast and furious affair. It is full of shifting stances and last second…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 8, 2017 - Uncategorized
Does Anyone Actually Use The Internet Browser On Their Consoles?
In an interview published this week, Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima told Time that the Switch won’t have an internet browser at launch, which made me wonder: Do people really use console internet browsers? Let’s see: I usually play games with a laptop next to me, so I’ve never once felt the need to browse the…
By Jason Schreier Published February 8, 2017 -
UncategorizedEven Hatsune Miku Gets A Season Pass
In case the more than 200 songs included in Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Future Tone weren’t enough, Sega’s got a Season’s Pass worth of downloadable content coming, starting with this week’s 1st Encore Pack. It’s time to “Ageage Again.” With two out of three DLC packs already released for the Japanese version of the virtual…
By Mike Fahey Published February 8, 2017 -
UncategorizedProject Cars 2 is coming to Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC in late 2017. Crowdfunding on Slightly Mad Studio’s racing sim sequel began in 2015, months after the first game’s release. Expect more than 170 cars, 60 tracks, online championships and new racing disciplines to master.
By Mike Fahey Published February 8, 2017 - Uncategorized
Pokémon Go’s Valentine’s Event Isn’t What The Game Needs
For a moment, I ask you to take a deep breath and reflect on the unsolved mysteries of the games industry. Where is Half Life 3? Who is Wario, really? Why won’t Pokémon Go’s developers actually add the features the game so desperately needs? Okay, it is a little maddening. In the last day, all four…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published February 8, 2017 -
EsportsBritish Father Visits Korean Net Cafe, Plays Overwatch For The First Time
Henry is “hopeless” at games. So YouTuber Josh decided to take this English gentleman to an internet cafe and have him play Overwatch Even if he’s not too keen about killing people and worries about spilling food on the keyboard, Henry is a great sport and better than you’d expect. It’s fun to see Henry…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 8, 2017 -
Kotaku EastThe Nintendo Switch Is Perfect For Japanese Celebrities
Are you a Japanese celebrity? No? Well, Yo Oizumi is, and he’s going to show you how the Switch is ideal for famous folks. We’ve seen loads of footage showing plebs enjoying the Switch at home. And here is the actor, TV personality, and Professor Layton voice actor doing that, too. He’s just like us!…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 8, 2017 - Kotaku East
Studio Ghibli’s Connection With Mother Designer Shigesato Itoi
In the West, Shigesato Itoi is most famous as the guy who made the Mother games. But in Japan, his main jobhas been copywriting, including penning taglines for Studio Ghibli movies. Itoi’s Ghibli connection is deeper than that. Not only has he written copy for Studio Ghibli posters, but he also voiced Tatsuo Kusakabe, the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 8, 2017