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This Week In The Business: The Toilet Question
QUOTE | “With every change or update or addition we always have this weird, core question to weigh: does it make the game better or worse to play in the bathroom?” – Fingersoft CEO Teemu Närhi asks the key question at the heart of modern mobile development QUOTE | “There’s still a lot of change…
Brendan Sinclair Published January 7, 2017 - Culture
Counter-Strike League Shuts Down After Players Organize Against Owners
Earlier this year, a new esports league, The Professional eSports Association (PEA), burst onto the scene. It was unique in that it was owned by bigtime esports teams, rather than a third party. Immediately there were worries of impropriety. Now, in the wake of a recent controversy, the PEA has suspended its Counter-Strike league. It…
By Nathan Grayson Published January 6, 2017 - Culture
What Are You Playing This Weekend?
Readers, this weekend is my birthday! I’m making a big stink because I like birthdays a lot. I have some plans with some people, as one should on one’s birthday, and I also have to remember to call my sister because it’s her birthday too (we’re twins). But I’m also looking forward to playing some…
By Riley MacLeod Published January 6, 2017 - Uncategorized
Diablo‘s Killer Cows Are All Our Fault
Diablo III’s anniversary update delivers some good, clean old-school fun, but one of its reward pets, the Royal Calf, suggests our trip to Old Tristram may have been the reason the series’ bovines have been so damn angry for the past two decades. One of several secrets hidden within the Darkening of Tristram event in…
By Mike Fahey Published January 6, 2017 -
UncategorizedOverwatch Players Are Already Salty About Roadhog’s New Hook
We’re at the dawn of a new era for Overwatch’s Roadhog. No longer will his hook plunge through walls with no resistance. No longer will it magically dragenemies who are clearly in front of us back around behind us. It’s time for Hook 2.0, Overwatch principal designer Geoff Goodmanannounced yesterday But before we can enter…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published January 6, 2017 - Uncategorized
The Best Moments From A Twitch Conversation Between Two Google Robots
Two Google Homes argue with each other on Twitch, and it’s amazing. Vladimir and Estragon have been sitting next to each other having a somewhat coherent conversation since this morning. It’s riveting—here are some highlights. When they argue about whether or not they’re in love, it has the same dramatic peaks and valleys as the…
By Gita Jackson Published January 6, 2017 -
CultureOverwatch’s Bastion Becomes Bouncing Death Machine
Today on Highlight Reel we have space ejects, gravity star moves, beautiful Battlefield 1 montages 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! Editor’s note:…
By Chris Person Published January 6, 2017 -
UncategorizedA HUD Mod That Let Me Rediscover The Witcher 3
I’ve played a lot of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Like, a LOT. My Steam counter just cracked 200 hours, and that’s not counting the first time I played the game on PS4. I figured I’d seen everything there was to see, but a mod I recently installed has proved me wrong. That mod is…
By Kirk Hamilton Published January 6, 2017 -
UncategorizedUp Close With The Nier Automata Demo’s Constantly Surprising Combat
Nier Automata put out one hell of a demo. Even though it is only around half an hour, it has better design that most full length titles from last year. The combat is a highlight and a few simple design techniques keep it fresh throughout. We take a closer look in this video. Transcript: NieR…
By Heather Alexandra Published January 6, 2017 - Esports
We’re Hiring–Come Work With Us
Kotaku and Deadspin are teaming up to cover esports, and we’re looking for some fresh talent to help make it happen. We want people who are fearless in their reporting. We want people with an intolerance for hype and bullshit. We want people who can spot stand-out moments and amazing plays in anything from Counter-Strike…
By Patricia Hernandez Published January 6, 2017 - Uncategorized
The Sims 4 Celebrity House Update: Kim Kardashian Set The House On Fire
Things haven’t been going awesome for Kim Kardashian recently, what with the robbery and her husband’s psychotic break. Hey, she’s taking selfies again, at least! Kim, if you’re reading this, take solace in the fact that the version of you in my game of The Sims is having a much, much worse time. Last week…
By Gita Jackson Published January 6, 2017 - Uncategorized
Resident Evil 7 USB Doll Finger Looks Like A Burnt Penis
If you’re going to make a finger-shaped souvenir for a horror video game, you’ve really got to sell the body part—a well-defined nail area, proper coloration and the like. The more you obscure a fake finger prop with unnecessary details, the more it looks like a horrifying dick. The key to one of the biggest…
By Mike Fahey Published January 6, 2017 - Uncategorized
Conan’s “Clueless Gamer” Could Get Its Own TV Show
Oh, good. TBS may turn Conan O’Brien’s “Clueless Gamer” sketch into a whole TV show. “Clueless Gamer” is a Conan segment in which O’Brien and a grab-bag celebrity mock popular video games like Overwatch and Fallout 4. Recently, Conan and Elijah Wood tried out Final Fantasy XV, which Conan compares to “Middle-Earth Entourage.” The Hollywood…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published January 6, 2017 - Uncategorized
Look At This Official KOTOR Action Figure
Last year, Star Wars/toy fans were asked which character they’d like to see turned into one of the series’ fancy Black Series action figures. The winner: Darth Revan from Knights of the Old Republic, who is now finished and for sale…if you can find him. If you’re thinking, well, he doesn’t look very detailed, that’s…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 6, 2017 - Kotaku East
Ash In The New Pokémon Anime Is A Wimp
Not only does the new anime Ash look different, he’s also a weakling! Or, better yet, he now has normal ten-year old kid strength. Because in the past, Ash has lifted enormously heavy Pocket Monsters (and other objects) with ease. Remember this? The kid is carrying a tree trunk like it’s nothing and then THROWING…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 6, 2017 - Uncategorized
Square Enix Europe’s Twitter Account Was Hacked
Today, it appears Square Enix Europe found itself the victim of a Twitter hack. The account’s bio was changed to #cyberwolfgang, and it began tweeting out messages such as this: Just Cause’s official account was also hacked, it seems. Which is, of course, published by Square Enix. After tweeting for nearly thirty minutes, the Square…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 6, 2017 - Kotaku East
Japan’s Biggest Selling Cosplay Outfits Of 2016
Last year is over, sure, but let’s take a moment to see which cosplay outfits were the biggest sellers in Japan. Via Mantan Web, here are the most popular outfits sold by Japan’s largest cosplay retailer Cospa during 2016. 10. Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 9. Danganronpa 8. Brave Witches 7. Kantai Collection…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 6, 2017
