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UncategorizedHow To Fight Like Jon Snow
Look, let’s just say, hypothetically, that during the long dark winter you get jumped by some magic zombies. And you don’t have a gun. How do you defend yourself? Alan Padziński, a professional instructor and sword performer from Poland, is here to help. Following on from his series of videos where he taught us all…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 13, 2016 - CultureCosplay
Damn, This Overwatch Cosplay
The crew at Spiral Cats are some of the best cosplayers on the planet. Especially when it comes to Overwatch Tasha, one of the members of the group, has already cosplayed as Tracerand Mercy. It’s now time for some Genji crossplay That armour is incredible. As is the detail on the accessories like the sword.…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 13, 2016 - CultureSplitscreen
Podcast: Hunting Easter Eggs In Westworld
Jason’s back on Kotaku Splitscreen this week, which means it’s time to talk about video games! And a TV show. Mostly video games. This week he and I cover a bunch of games we’ve been playing including Dragon Quest Builders, Shadow Warrior 2, Mafia 3, Thumper, and some assorted PSVR games. We also have an…
By Kirk Hamilton Published October 13, 2016 -
CultureMafia III Mobster Needs To Upgrade His Graphics Card
Today on Highlight Reel we have WWE Belts, FIFA celebrations, Gears glitches, swearing, 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! Attack On Titan –…
By Chris Person Published October 13, 2016 - Culture
A Blood Red Sunset Over Osaka
Zudarts Lee is an artist from Taiwan. You can see more of Lee’s art hereand here To see the images in their native resolution, click on the “expand” button in the top-left corner. Fine Art is a celebration of the work of video game artists, showcasing the best of both their professional and personal portfolios.…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 13, 2016 - Uncategorized
Shadow Warrior 2 Is Ridiculous In A Lot Of Good Ways
If a game tells me I’m going to carve up demons with a chainsaw called the “Warrrsaw,” it puts my expectations in check. This game is going to be violent. It’s going to be ridiculous. It’s (hopefully?) going to be fun. Shadow Warrior 2 is all of those things. I’ve played about seven hours of…
By Kirk Hamilton Published October 13, 2016 -
UncategorizedBattlefield 1 Lets You Play As A Pigeon
Battlefield 1 makes it a point to look at the Great War from a variety of perspectives. “Through Mud and Blood” focuses on a British Mk. V tank crew before shifting to a very unlikely point of view. You can view the whole scene below, as captured by MathChief The single player mission recounts the…
By Heather Alexandra Published October 13, 2016 - Uncategorized
Check Out These Weird Virtual Dogs
Wobbledogs will eventually be a game about raising wonky physics puppies, but right now it is the best developer log, ever. On a TIGForums page, creator Tom Astle catalogues little ideas like “dogs on treadmills” and “dogs poop eggs.” You’ll be able to raise these pups and put them through you own weird, personal hell…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published October 13, 2016 - Uncategorized
Anime Feminist Wants To Get Real About Fan Service
So-called nerd culture has, over the last few years, been forced to take a moral inventory. Women and minorities have always consumed this media; lately, and loudly, some of us have been asking to see ourselves better-reflected, at least in comics and video games. In anime, that conversation is just starting. Anime fan Amelia Cook…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published October 13, 2016 - Uncategorized
Valve Is Adding Native DualShock 4 Support To Steam
The DualShock 4 makes for a lovely PC gaming controller, but it doesn’t usually get the support it deserves, especially the touch pad and gyroscopic features. An update coming to Steam’s controller API will have PS4 controller configurability baked right in. The news comes from the Steam Dev Days event, from a Steam controller talk…
By Mike Fahey Published October 13, 2016 - Uncategorized
Severed is available for the 3DS today. We liked the game a lot on Vita
By Riley MacLeod Published October 13, 2016 -
UncategorizedBattlefield 1’s Tiny Gun Is Ineffective But Glorious
Battlefield 1‘s campaign manages a somber tone but the game still manages to sneak a ridiculous pistol into the multiplayer for some laughs. It’s super small and super not deadly. Youtuber jackfrags captured footage of the dainty Kolibri pistol in a new video. Just look at that reload animation! So elegant! A true gentleman’s weapon!…
By Heather Alexandra Published October 13, 2016 -
CultureOur Favorite (And Least Favorite) PSVR Launch Games
PlayStation VR is now out for the PS4, but after spending hundreds of dollars on the headset, which games should you play? We played lots of them and have some thoughts and some favorites. BATTLEZONE Kirk Hamilton: Cool enough premise—tank wars!—but too much jank for my tastes. I felt imprecise and sloppy when I played,…
By Stephen Totilo Published October 13, 2016 -
UncategorizedFriendship is free-to-play mobile match-three? My Little Pony: Puzzle Party is out today for iOS and Android. Having briefly played the first 60 levels, I can attest to its pony-ness. In case further proof is needed, here’s a video of show’s voice actors recording dialogue for the game.
By Mike Fahey Published October 13, 2016 - Uncategorized
Overwatch Streamer Becomes Top Ranked Player In North America, Calls His Mom
For a brief, shining moment, Overwatch player Miso snatched the rank most competitive players can only dream of: number one in the whole dang country. So of course, he called his mom. The moment came after a showdown between Miso and friendly rival Mangachu, a pro player who was ranked number one at the time.…
By Nathan Grayson Published October 13, 2016 - Reviews
Gears of War 4: The Kotaku Review
Ten years ago, Gears of War helped define an age of blockbuster multiplayer games. Now, it’s the status quo. Gears of War 4 is more Gears of War. Luckily, Gears of War kicks ass. The newest game doesn’t offer many surprises, but it’s still enjoyable to play. Like the earlier games in the series, you…
By Patricia Hernandez Published October 13, 2016 - Uncategorized
PC Game Developers Say Anti-Piracy Tech Would Make Their Game Worse
“We don’t believe in DRM, and we don’t like DRM,” two of the developers behind the new game Shadow Warrior 2 recently told Kotaku in an e-mail, when we asked them about their game’s lack of anti-piracy protection. DRM, of course, refers to digital rights management or anti-piracy systems that are widely used to keep…
By Stephen Totilo Published October 13, 2016 -
UncategorizedBattleborn Gets Its First Story DLC Today
Fans of Battleborn’s story operations that are sick to death of playing the initial set of scenarios get a reprieve today with Attikus and the Thrall Rebellion, a retelling of the third Thrall uprising with a little film noir flair. Attikus and the Thrall Rebellion is the first of five new story operations promised for…
By Mike Fahey Published October 13, 2016 -
ReviewsPlayStation VR: The Kotaku Review
Let’s cut to the chase: PlayStation VR should be better. At its best, Sony’s new virtual reality headset manages to conjure the astonishing, immersive wonder of modern virtual reality. Just as often it is frustratingly held back by outdated hardware that can’t quite do what’s being asked of it. This piece originally appeared 10/5/16. PlayStation…
By Kirk Hamilton Published October 13, 2016
