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Sources: Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs 2 Teaser Is A Real Sci-Fi Game — But It’s In Trouble
The “leaked Ubisoft trailer” inside Watch Dogs 2 is for a real sci-fi game called (or code-named) Pioneer, sources say. But Pioneer is running into troubled development and may not be announced as soon as Ubisoft had originally planned—if it comes out at all. Watch Dogs 2, which launched today, includes a mission in which…
By Jason Schreier Published November 15, 2016 - Uncategorized
Battlefield 1’s New Patch Gets Rid Of Bad Squad Leaders
Battlefield 1‘s Fall update was just released and while it brings many of the promised changes, it also makes squads a bit more useful. With changes to the leadership mechanics and glitch fixes, you’ll have less crummy squad leaders High level changes in the patch include additional capture points on the Suez map and setting…
By Heather Alexandra Published November 15, 2016 - Uncategorized
Blizzard Says Overwatch Leveling Changes Aren’t About Making People Buy More Loot Boxes
Overwatch is about to roll out a big change to its leveling system, and that has some players feeling uneasy. Blizzard, they fear, wants people to pony up for more loot boxes, so they’re turning freebies into rarities. According to Blizzard, though, that’s not really what’s happening at all. Let’s break it down: the new…
By Nathan Grayson Published November 15, 2016 - Uncategorized
You Can Save Your Life In Dishonored 2 By Killing Yourself
Here’s a handy tip discovered by Gunpoint’s Tom Francis (which you can add to this list), for those of you ever contemplating a big jump in Dishonored 2 Turns out you can save a death from falling by…killing yourself. You’re a monster, Tom, albeit a very pragmatic one.
By Luke Plunkett Published November 15, 2016 -
UncategorizedSuper Mario Run Will Cost $10 For Unlimited Access
Super Mario Run will be out for iOS on December 15, Nintendo said today. You’ll be able to “try elements of the game’s three modes” at no cost, but to get unlimited access to the entire game you’ll have to pay $10. Announced at an Apple press conference in September, Super Mario Run is the…
By Jason Schreier Published November 15, 2016 - Uncategorized
Watch Dogs 2 Multiplayer Is Broken, Won’t Be Fully Live At Launch
Watch Dogs 2‘s “seamless multiplayer” mode won’t be available when it launches today, Ubisoft said in a statement this morning. As it turns out, it’s broken. We’ve been playing Watch Dogs 2 for the past few days, and one thing we noticed was that this multiplayer feature—which allowed players to cross into other players’ games—was…
By Jason Schreier Published November 15, 2016 -
UncategorizedConan On Final Fantasy XV: “Why Would Someone Play This?”
Conan O’Brien and Elijah Wood checked out Final Fantasy XV in the newest “Clueless Gamer.” Conan, it seems, did not have a good time. According to the late night host, they spent the longer with FFXV than they have with any other game in a “Clueless Gamer” segment. But…according to Conan, “I don’t know what…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 15, 2016 - Kotaku East
Pokémon Turned Into Traditional Japanese Prints
If Pokémon had existed in 19th century Japan, perhaps fans would’ve collected prints like these. Obviously, they did not, so the next best thing are these modern takes on classic Japanese prints from Hiroshige and Yoshitoshi. Artisans carved both prints by hand, using traditional tools. Via Curazy, here’s how the prints compare to the original…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 15, 2016 -
UncategorizedConor McGregor Rules The UFC, For Better And Worse
Over the weekend, Conor McGregor became the first UFC fighter to ever simultaneously hold belts in two different weight classes. He is, without a doubt, a legend-in-the-making, a star we should appreciate while he’s still around. But he’s also hotheaded and petulant, and I worry that both the UFC and other fighters are learning the…
By Nathan Grayson Published November 14, 2016 - Uncategorized
Here’s Skyrim: Special Edition Looking Prettier With Mods
The whole point of Skyrim’s special edition was to improve the game’s visuals, but just because Bethesda did it officially doesn’t mean folks aren’t out there trying to make things look even better. As is the cast with most PC games (Skyrim especially, see above), some of the most effective ways have come from the…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 14, 2016 -
CultureSombra Hack Perfectly Timed
Today on Highlight Reel we have Vonnegut glitches, pot abuse, genji genocide, Sombra hacks, 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! Fallout 4 –…
By Chris Person Published November 14, 2016 -
UncategorizedThe Freedom To Do Stupid Things Is The Best Part Of Ubisoft’s Steep
At any given point in Ubisoft’s upcoming extreme winter sports extravaganza you can stop what you’re doing, teleport to a hot air balloon and launch yourself from it wearing a naught more than a half-assed flying squirrel costume. The first beta weekend for Ubisoft’s free-roaming extreme sports game Steep has come to a close, leaving…
By Mike Fahey Published November 14, 2016 - Uncategorized
Props To Watch Dogs 2 For Making Marcus Look Fly As Hell
One of the first things you’ll do in Watch Dogs 2 is buy some new clothes. As both a fan of fashion and a judgemental person, I was ready to roll my eyes. Little did I know that the clothes in this game are all fantastic To be frank, a lot of clothing in video…
By Gita Jackson Published November 14, 2016 - Uncategorized
This Isn’t Right, Pokémon Sun and Moon
To the left, you’ve got Wailord, as it appears in Pokémon Sun and Moon. To the right, you’ve got Wailord from the Pokémon anime. Notice a difference? As Instagram user xeogran noted recently, Pokémon Sun and Moon does not capture the sheer magnificence that is Wailord. This Wailord is too small! Sun and Moon are the…
By Patricia Hernandez Published November 14, 2016 - Uncategorized
Ubisoft Executives Accused Of Insider Trading
French stock market regulators have accused five Ubisoft executives of selling stock based on inside knowledge, an accusation that the video game publisher steadfastly denies. The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), France’s stock market regulator, alleges that Ubisoft Montreal CEO Yannis Mallat and four other Ubisoft executives all sold stock in the weeks before October…
By Jason Schreier Published November 14, 2016 -
UncategorizedDriving Survival Is A Car Chase Horror Game
Sometimes you come across a game premise and think, “Why aren’t there already tons of games like this? It’s such an obviously good idea.” As soon as I saw footage of Driving Survival, my imagination flew into overdrive. Driving Survival (via RPS) takes the instinctive, primal terror of Bad People Chasing You In Cars and…
By Nathan Grayson Published November 14, 2016
