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Tracer’s Kiss, Now In Cosplay Form
Give Overwatch fans what they want and they will repay the internet in kind. OK, so it’s not the most complex Overwatch cosplay, hence the speed at which it could be put together, but still, cute gag. Tracer is ReaganKathryn, Emily is Ashlynne Dae. Photo by thedogeman
By Luke Plunkett Published December 21, 2016 -
UncategorizedPokémon Players Branded Cheaters Over Paperwork Mistake
Several competitors at a European Pokémon tournament earlier this month say they were penalized by show organizers for making innocent mistakes that were flagged during an effort to round up cheaters. The players say that tournament organizers used team sheets, documents normally used as a reference for commentators, to assess the legitimacy of players’ teams…
By Gita Jackson Published December 21, 2016 - Culture
The Art Of Mafia III
For all its other problems, Mafia III was a very good-looking video game, so it’s a treat today to get to check out some of the art that went into its creation. The first pieces below are by artists Pavel Beskyd, Anthony Ermio, Jonathan Guzi and Carlos Sanchez. For anyone wanting to get more physical…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 21, 2016 - CultureTotal Recall
1992 Miyamoto Interview About Zelda Is Great
In 1992, Shigeru Miyamoto sat down for an interview with Famicom Tsuushin magazine, mostly to talk about Zelda, but also to shed some light on what it was like working at Nintendo at the time. It’s a very good read. We’ve actually written about this interview previously, though that was apparently an incomplete translation; this…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 21, 2016 -
UncategorizedKiller Instinct‘s Thunder Gets A More Culturally Accurate Outfit
Despite working with members of the Nez Percé tribe during the development of the Killer Instinct reboot, developers didn’t get the details of Native American warrior Thunder’s costume quite right. Today’s free Legends of Thunder costume fixes that. According to a post by Killer Instinct senior marketing manager Nicole Fawcette on Xbox Wire, the rush…
By Mike Fahey Published December 21, 2016 -
UncategorizedSounds like Overwatch is gonna get some cool additions next year. Jeff Kaplan said multiple new heroes and maps are in the works for 2017, as are a custom game server browser, esports features, and custom spray/emote wheels. Blizzard still hasn’t confirmed that every hero is gay, but I think it’s only a matter of…
By Nathan Grayson Published December 21, 2016 - Uncategorized
Australian Animals That Won’t Kill You, Ranked
I am Australian. I have noticed online that people who are not Australian seem to work under the assumption that this is an island of death, where every step you take you run the risk of being bitten, stung, impaled or eaten alive by a murderous wild creature. I am here today to tell you…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 21, 2016 -
UncategorizedOur Favorite Things About Overwatch‘s Big Winter Update
This week on our semi-regular Overwatch show, Cecilia, Heather, and I discuss the big Winter Wonderland update. Come for a surprisingly heated debate about Roadhog’s holiday skin, and stay for in-depth talk and tips for Mei’s Snowball Offensive and nu-Symmetra. Are you digging the new update? What do you think of Mei’s Snowball Offensive? How…
By Nathan Grayson Published December 21, 2016 -
UncategorizedThe Internet Reacts To Tracer And Her Girlfriend
Yesterday, Blizzard released an Overwatch comic for the winter holidays that revealed something important about the character Tracer: she doesn’t need to wear her chronal accelerator at all times! Oh, also she has a girlfriend. If you haven’t read the comic, here’s a brief recap: If you’re still not getting it, Tumblr user greatlordfluffernutter has…
By Gita Jackson Published December 21, 2016 - Culture
Please Help Me Assemble This Star Wars: Rogue One Model Kit
Inspired by the space battles of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, I’ve decided to take a stab at model building. And though Bandai Hobby’s Red Squadron X-Wing Starfighter set is a simple snap and sticker affair, I’m really worried about screwing it up. Got any pointers? The folks at Bluefin started bringing over Bandai…
By Mike Fahey Published December 21, 2016 - Uncategorized
Why Is The 3DS So Hard To Find Right Now?
Tiny Tim or Little Timmy might not get their Nintendo 3DS for Christmas this year. The handheld console is facing a shortage in brick and mortar stores across the country and online. At Best Buy, GameStop and Target, the console is low-stock or unavailable in stores throughout and proximate to America’s six most populous cities.…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published December 21, 2016 -
CultureWhat We Didn’t Like–And Really Didn’t Like–About The Assassin’s Creed Movie
Two of us saw Ubisoft’s attempt at transmedia franchising, and we did not care for it. Not one bit. Gita Jackson: Here’s a good place to start, I think: was there anything you liked about this movie? Mike Fahey: I’d heard you were a tough interviewer, but I didn’t think you’d hit me with such…
By Gita Jackson Published December 21, 2016 - Uncategorized
Another Pokémon Fan Game Says Nintendo Shut Them Down
The creator of Pokémon Prism, afan made hack for Pokémon Crystal that was due to release on Christmas, says he’s received a cease-and-desist from Nintendo and will have to shut down the project for good. On Twitter early this morning, Pokémon Prism creator Koolboyman broke the news and shared a copy of the letter he…
By Heather Alexandra Published December 21, 2016 - Culture
The Art Of Weta Workshop: Mad Max, The Hobbit & More
New Zealand’s Weta Workshop is probably most famous for their work on the Lord of the Rings series, but in the years since they’ve also been involved on stuff like Mad Max, District 9 and the upcoming Ghost in the Shell Weta’s design studio is the starting point for much of the company’s work, where…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 21, 2016 -
ReviewsSuper Mario Run: The Kotaku Review
If you were worried that Nintendo’s move into mobile gaming would change the quality of their games, Super Mario Run should be a relief. Auto-running and screen orientation aside, it’s a full-featured Mario game that just happens to run on your phone. Originally posted 12/21/06: Now that everyone on iOS is done playing, Android gets…
By Mike Fahey Published December 21, 2016 - Kotaku East
The Year In Kotaku East
It’s been quite a year. Lots of Kotaku, plenty of East. Let’s take a look back at our favorite stories of 2016. Good times. This year isn’t quite over just yet! We look forward to what the next one brings, and in the meantime, wish you Happy Holidays and a very Happy New Year! Kotaku…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 21, 2016 - Kotaku East
Meaty Japanese Hamburger Is All Burger, No Buns
While I enjoy a good bun while eating a burger, really, who needs them? Especially when you swap them out for meat patties. This is the “Wild Out” burger. It’s two juicy beef patties, cheese, fixings, and a big slice of tomato. Served up at a Tokyo restaurant called Shake Tree, the staff ask you…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 21, 2016
