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More Beautiful Sci-Fi Art From Simon Stålenhag
Things from the Flood is the second book from Simon Stålenhag, following on from his first, Tales from the Loop. They’re collections of his beautiful artwork, which combines idyllic imagery from a Scandinavian childhood in the 80s and 90s with…aliens and mechs. We’ve featured Simon’s art here before, but the images below are from Things…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 7, 2016 -
UncategorizedThe New Power Rangers Game Sure Looks Like It’s From The ’90s
Fans of the rainbow rangers have been eagerly awaiting the reveal of Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: Mega Battle since the name was leaked earlier this year. Well here it is, and it’s exactly the sort of game we’d have been playing when the show first launched. Arriving digitally for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One…
By Mike Fahey Published October 7, 2016 -
UncategorizedThere’s A DC Comics RPG Coming Out Next Month
Back inJuly of last year I shared the first five minutes or so of a game called DC Comics Legends, a turn-based mobile RPG that I said should be hitting North America soon. By soon, I meant this November. Oops. DC Comics Legends is basically DC’s answer to Marvel Avengers Alliance, which is nice because…
By Mike Fahey Published October 7, 2016 -
UncategorizedClassic Kojima Game Policenauts Now In English (Again)
In 2009, a team of fans released an English translation for cult Hideo Kojima joint Policenauts, which was never officially released in the West. Now, in 2016, fans have released an English language translation for the superior Sega Saturn version of the game. See, the original translation was for the PS1 version, which is fine,…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 7, 2016 - Uncategorized
100 Turns With Endless Space 2, A Game About Problems In Space
I reviewed the original Endless Space back in 2012, and found it a pretty snappy little 4X game, albeit one with a distinct lack of personality. From what I’ve played so far of Endless Space 2, we won’t be suffering through that again. Four years ago, developers Amplitude were virtual unknowns. Today, they’re a big-time…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 6, 2016 - Uncategorized
Sounds Like Naughty Dog’s Uncharted Crunch Was Brutal
Crunch, or the process of video game developers working very long hours for a very long time, is a big problem. I mean, look at your job: can you imagine working 80 hours a week, every week, for over ten years? Because that’s what former Uncharted writer and director Amy Hennig did. In an interview…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 6, 2016 -
UncategorizedGears Of War 4 Runs Like It Was Made For PC
Earlier this year Microsoft released the DX12-powered Gears of War: Ultimate Edition on PC, and it was a stuttering mess. Looks like Microsoft and developer The Coalition learned a lot from that debacle, because the Windows 10 version of Gears of War 4 runs like a proper PC release should. Now keep in mind that I…
By Mike Fahey Published October 6, 2016 -
CulturePikachu Car Used Drift, It’s Super Effective!
Today on Highlight Reel we have drifting Pikachu cars, bad driving, slams, boxes, 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! Halo 5 Guardians –…
By Chris Person Published October 6, 2016 - Uncategorized
Overwatch Player Dies Twice During Play Of The Game
If you play a lot of Overwatch, you’ve probably seen someone get POTG for Hulking out with their ult, stomping tons of enemies, and then getting smashed themselves. Dying twice in a single POTG, though? That’s an accomplishment! As Symmetra, navigatingboats began their moment of glory… dead. Upon respawning, they hurried through their teleporter, right…
By Nathan Grayson Published October 6, 2016
