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A New Final Fantasy XV Demo Was Just Announced For Japan
Bwah? Um… But don’t worry, this is just a demo, and the game is still slated to be out on schedule! During today’s Active Time Report, Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata announced a new demo called Final Fantasy XV Judgment Disc. It goes from the opening up to the middle of Episode One. This…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 10, 2016 -
CultureCosplayMeet A Former Gunship Pilot Who Is Now A Robot Cosplayer
Behind The Mask, Kotaku’s own web series about cosplay, continues with this week’s episode which is all about Peter Kokis, aka Brooklyn Robotworks, a former gunship pilot in the military and now cosplayer famous for turning door stops and pasta strainers into amazing robot costumes. We’ve actually featured Peter’s work before—and *PLUG* interviewed him for…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 9, 2016 - Uncategorized
New DualShock 4 Wants You To Give It 100 Push-Ups
This “Green Camouflage” PS4 controller will be out in Europe in January. I own one of the grey camo pads—video gaming’s equivalent of cargo shorts—and it’s OK. It was on sale, and I like the matte texture. This looks better, if you’re the kind of person who was/is very into 80s action movies, Sgt. Slaughter…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 9, 2016 - Uncategorized
You Can Now Make GIFs On The PS4
Sony has updated its ShareFactory PS4 application to allow users to turn gaming clips captured on the system into animated GIFs. The editing software is easy to use, though the GIFs are fairly low-res. They’re tailored for Tweeting. Here’s how it works. If you have a PS4, download the Share Factory app and make sure…
By Stephen Totilo Published November 9, 2016 - CultureCosplay
Blizzard Had Official Sombra Cosplay Made For Her Reveal
When Blizzard finally showed off Overwatch’s latest character last week, they didn’t just do it on the internet. They also had a version of her in the flesh at Blizzcon. Henchmen Props worked with Blizzard (who did similar collaborations for Overwatch’s initial reveal) to have the costume ready for the show, while cosplayer Soni Aralynnwas…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 9, 2016 -
UncategorizedNew Walking Dead Game Is An Arcade Shooter
Some Walking Dead games are good! Others are poop. Who knows where this big arcade shooter will lie on that spectrum, but if anything we can at least revel in how expensive the whole thing looks. Called simply The Walking Dead, it’s a fancy cabinet shooter that uses a crossbow controller and has lights in…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 9, 2016 - Uncategorized
Blizzard On Overwatch‘s Sombra, Roadhog’s Hook, And Gay Characters
Between hacker hero (and boop monster) Sombra, Overwatch League, and a new selection of Arcade modes, Overwatch is about to change a lot. At BlizzCon, I spoke to lead hero designer Geoff Goodman and artist Rachel Day about what the future holds and also Roadhog’s goddamn hook, damn it. Nathan Grayson: People’s first impression of…
By Nathan Grayson Published November 9, 2016 -
CultureScrew It, Snacktaku Spends Election Night With Dos Almas Tequila
Is alcohol a snack? The answer is normally no, but there are exceptions. Is the alcohol in question a limited craft run of an oft-misunderstood Mexican classic, and are you drinking it on the same evening your country is going batshit insane? Then sure, why the hell not. Snack away. Tequila is one of North…
By Mike Fahey Published November 9, 2016 - Uncategorized
The Future Of Leveling In World Of Warcraft
By now, you probably know the drill: a new World of Warcraft expansion comes out, and the level cap soars to new heights. In the past couple expansions, though, focus has shifted from traditional leveling to alternative forms of advancement like Keeps, Order Halls, and Artifact Weapons. Zones have also become non-linear. Blizzard told me…
By Nathan Grayson Published November 9, 2016 - Uncategorized
Animal Crossing Helps Me Cope On A Day Like Today
Today is a day where it is hard to feel good about anything. Last night I called my dad crying, in despair about what my country has done. When I tried to think of reasons to get out of bed this morning, I took some comfort in the cozy world of Animal Crossing. I hated…
By Gita Jackson Published November 9, 2016 - Uncategorized
Pokémon Sun and Moon Pokedex Entries Get Pretty Dark
The data mining of Pokémon Sun and Moon continues, this time bringing us a new look at the in-game descriptions for all of the monsters. While every generation has a few twisted Pokedex entries, this time around, there seem to be more bleak entries than ever before. (SPOILERS!) Over at ProjectPokémon, there’s an enormous text file…
By Patricia Hernandez Published November 9, 2016 - Uncategorized
Five Anime Pets That Almost Make Things Better, But Not Really
Anime isn’t real. That’s why, in anime, I find that there are so many joyful things. Reality isn’t always fertile ground for the more pure comforts we find in anime. Today, the deranged worldview of a reality television star has been legitimized as a reflection of American values. For many, it can feel like there…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published November 9, 2016 -
CultureSpeedrunner Blazes Through Titanfall 2 In One Hour, Thirty Eight Minutes
Titanfall 2 is a phenomenal game full of wall running, power slides, boosting mechs, and innovative platforming. It’s a natural pick for a speed game. The world record run is as fast as it comes and pretty damn exciting. DraQu currently holds the fastest time with a 1:38:58. He’s an incredibly skilled player who previously…
By Heather Alexandra Published November 9, 2016 - Uncategorized
A Video Game Called Tyranny Comes Out This Week
Tomorrow, the development studio Obsidian will release Tyranny, a video game about a grand war between good and evil in which the forces of evil, led by an iron-fisted fascist named Kyros the Overlord, have achieved victory. Obsidian describes Tyranny as “a game that challenges players to find their place in an original fantasy realm…
By Jason Schreier Published November 9, 2016 - Uncategorized
A String Of Upsetting Calvin & Hobbes Strips Told A Bold Story About Bullying
There was no happy ending, no neat resolution, when Moe bullied Calvin out of his toy truck. But during that two week stretch of Calvin & Hobbes strips from 1989, cartoonist Bill Watterson made a dark but salient point about how unfair life can be. It was a gutsy move, and it resonated with anyone…
By Kevin Wong Published November 9, 2016 -
CultureSkyrim’s Horse Tilting Glitch Redefines ‘Fast Travel’
Behold, the most ridiculous glitch in the entirety of Skyrim: horse tilting. Yes, you read that right. Horse tilting. One of the many strategies used in modern Skyrim speedruns involves making a couple of saves, and then tipping a horse over on a rock. If done correctly, your character will start running and flying at…
By Patricia Hernandez Published November 9, 2016 -
UncategorizedAnother Diddy Kong Racing Sequel That Didn’t Happen
Seems like a good morning for a monkey riding on the back of a Rhino. Game archivist Andrew Borman of PtoPOnline shares video and background information on Climax Studios’ undeveloped pitched for a sequel to Rare’s Diddy Kong Racing. Diddy Kong Racing Adventures is the name of the game, and had it been picked up…
By Mike Fahey Published November 9, 2016 - Uncategorized
Here’s How The Presidential Election Is Playing Out In Second Life [Update]
As real-world Americas flock to voting stations in order to get the 2016 Presidential election over with, virtual versions of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump take to the streets of Second Life for last-minute campaigning and carousing. Update: Additional reporting from the Clinton HQ as election night came to a close. The recreation of the…
By Mike Fahey Published November 9, 2016 -
UncategorizedThe Simpsons Predicted President Trump Sixteen Years Ago [Update]
Donald Trump has been elected President of the United States. The Simpsons saw this coming, way back in the year 2000. In this episode, “Bart to the Future,” Lisa has been elected President and, as Deadline points out, must contend with the “budget crunch” her predecessor, President Donald Trump, left for the country. Below, you…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 9, 2016
