Exploring the vast endlessness of the universe just got a whole lot sexier (and maybe a little weird.) NSFW warning! For over a year now, one intense fan has been writing erotic fanfiction about No Man’s Sky, a game he has not actually played. Appropriately named “SeanMurrayInsideMe,” he is using sexy stories to satirize the…
Today on Kotaku Splitscreen, we’re talking console wars, Destiny: Rise of Iron info, and much more. Join me and Kirk for a chat about the dumb culture of Xbox vs. Playstation vs. Nintendo, the recent Bungie info blowout for Destiny’s next expansion, and ergonomic desk chairs. Also: some Overwatch and Titanfall 2 talk. You can…
It’s no news that Overwatch is in vogue, but for some fans, the game is more than just the flavor of the week. Overwatch heroes’ elaborate backstories and compelling character design has led some players to identify with them on a deep, personal level. And what happens when people really, really like something? They get…
We’ve already run a massive showcase on the art of The Witcher 3, but today we’re getting a look at some fine work from the game’s universe that hasn’t been seen by anyone outside developers CD Projekt Red. Art dealers Cook & Becker have teamed up with the studio to release a series of 35…
Summer is here, which means it’s time for going to the beach, taking a road trip—or hunkering down next to the air conditioner playing video games. We got a ton of awesome games over the spring; now let’s see what summer has in store. June 24. Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE | Wii U | JRPG…
Track: Technopolis | Artist: Yellow Magic Orchestra | Album: Solid State Survivor Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.
The ‘Zilla that appears in Godzilla Resurgence is the tallest one to date. But how does it stack up to the other Godzilla from over the years? This is how. This terrific image comes via Twitter user GMANonScified, and it does a wonderful job of showing how much bigger the latest Godzilla is compared to…
Former Studio Ghibli employee Hirokatsu Kihara was recently in London talking about his time at the famed animation studio behind such classics as My Neighbor Totoro. That time sounds stressful! In an interview with Dazed (via Yurukuyaru and Rocketnews), Kihara dished about his experiences at Studio Ghibli. According to Kihara, “There’s a sense that everyone…
It’s been ten years. Platinum Games was founded on August 1, 2006. Since then, the Osaka-based game company has churned out a slew of memorable titles. In a recent interview with Kotaku, Platinum Games co-founder Atsushi Inaba spoke about his past and the studio’s future. Platinum Games has developed an array of titles, including the…
Godzilla the anime? Toho is listed as a registrant for the domain name Godzilla-Anime.com, ANN reports.
Komaka Island. Nanjo, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. By Rey Ben. JPGs is a photo peek into wherever gamers might find interesting. If you’re a photographer and have images you want to share, drop us a line!
Track: Stranger Things Mixtape | Artist: DJ Yoda | Album: N/A Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.
Here’s a cool Sword Art Online video by Cosplay Los Angeles and Anzu Ryusaki
PC Gamer reportsthat Sean Bean has one of the most important jobs in PC gaming: narrating the tech tree in Civilization VI Course, he voiced the game’s debut trailer, but anyone could have been flown in and done that. Having him drone on for hours about pottery and the compass is a whole other level…
Lucioball, a new limited-time Overwatch mode clearly inspired by Rocket League, is named such because, well, it’s an all-Lucio deal. Somehow, though, D.Va showed up in one guy’s game. BlameTheController posted a video of his peculiar Lucioball match, and yep, that sure is D.Va on the field, complete with an arsenal that transforms her into…
This is sithodahbringing a little Dark Souls to his Metroid cosplay.
One of the more puzzling decisions made recently in Pokémon Go was the removal of the game’s handy battery saving mode for iOS users. Turns out there was a very good reason for that: it was busted. Niantic have said today “We had removed this feature as several users were experiencing it to be buggy,…
No Trace looks like Hitman meets Hotline Miami It’s a stealth assassination game with disguises and gadgets, but it’s also got slick, blink-and-you’re-dead top-down combat. It’ll be out later this year.
Look at him. Cute as a button. Just don’t go trying to find him on yours, if you ever decide to pick one of these things up. That’s because, just like Sony’s nice little PlayStation screws, Master Chief is inside the computer He was discovered in this teardown of the new console by Ifixit, etched…
Last week on Kotaku Splitscreen, Jason and I talked about my new favorite Overwatch hero D.Va and whether or not she got buffed a bit too much. Short version of my take: Nah, not really. For the longer version, watch the excerpt in the video below. (We’re experimenting with pulling out highlights from the podcast…
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