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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 - Tips & Guides
Tips For Playing Dishonored 2
Whether you’re excited for more Dishonored or coming to the series for the first time, here are some tips for the recently-released Dishonored 2 to help you be the magic ninja assassin of your dreams. Play the character you want to. While Emily and Corvo have different powers, there’s no easy answer to who to…
By Riley MacLeod Published November 14, 2016 -
UncategorizedThroughout its four iterations, Super Smash Bros. has changed more than its frame rates. YouTuber Master 0f Hyrule put together a video showing how Mario’s, Donkey Kong’s, Captain Falcon’s and other Smash mainstays’ “Smash” attacks have evolved over the last 16 years.
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published November 14, 2016 -
UncategorizedMinecraft‘s New ‘Exploration’ Update Adds Maps, Mansions, And Llamas
Minecraft just got a big new update on PC and Mac. Titled the Exploration Update, it adds maps that lead you to special (and perilous) treasure locations, an evil counterpart to Villagers called—not joking—“Illagers,” woodland mansion dungeons, and llamas that’ll transport your loot. Here’s a trailer: If you want to know more, check out our…
By Nathan Grayson Published November 14, 2016 - Uncategorized
Some Game Devs Took Nine Days To Make A Bunch of ‘Endless’ Games
The Procedural Generation Jam 2016 ended today, giving amateur and professional designers a chance to create some organized chaos. From endless shooters to infinite meadows, ‘Proc Jam’ offers plenty of variety. There were two ways to participate in Proc Jam. The first is straight forward: make a game with procedurally generated elements. This means having…
By Heather Alexandra Published November 14, 2016 -
UncategorizedMeet The Guy Making Arcade Cabinets For Indie Games
Mark Kleback knows that, when gamers think of arcades, they think of ‘80s nostalgia titles like Pac-man and Q*bert. He’s been there—from his Brooklyn workshop, Kleback told Kotaku that he still fondly remembers hours spent railing on his local roller rink’s X-Men cabinet. His vision for the future of arcades is different. Kleback hand-builds arcade cabinets…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published November 14, 2016 - Uncategorized
Game About Buying Condoms Feels Just Like The Real Thing
Well, This Is Awkward is a twine game about buying condoms. You play as woman tasked with condoms buying before she and her partner have sex, and every step of the way you’re prone to doing something a little bit weird. While the writing makes sure you go to the most cringeworthy depths of human…
By Gita Jackson Published November 14, 2016 - Uncategorized
Dungeons & Dragons Can Work With Just Two People
The shadow of last week’s devastation hung over this weekend, and to cope, I turned to my favorite tool for escapism: Dungeons & Dragons. On short notice, though, my partner and I didn’t have time to gather a whole party. But god damn did we want to play. He had read through the 5th edition…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published November 14, 2016
