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Quick Thoughts On Eldritch Horror, An Appropriately Stressful Board Game
Last night a buddy and I made the possibly ill-advised decision to learn and play a game of Eldritch Horror in a single evening. Once we finally figured out how to play, we had a lot of fun. We even managed to stop the coming of Azathoth and save the world. Eldritch Horror is a…
By Kirk Hamilton Published September 19, 2016 - Uncategorized
Battlefield 1 Gets Critical Horse Nerf
Battlefield 1 will see some changes now that its extended beta period is over. The most important? Horses will no longer be galloping death machines. In a post on the official Battlefield 1 website, lead world designer Daniel Berlin outlined some of the alterations being made to the game as a result of player feedback.…
By Heather Alexandra Published September 19, 2016 -
CultureOverwatch Player Pulls Off Fantastic Deadeye
Today on Highlight Reel we have For Honor brutality, McCree plays, “stealth” kills, fouls, 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! Deus Ex: Mankind…
By Chris Person Published September 19, 2016 - Uncategorized
Someone Is Making A Game Where You Can Romance Overwatch Characters
If Overwatch fan culture is anything to go by, there’s only one thing people want to see Overwatch characters do more than fight: date. That’s where fan games come in. But with lawyers hiding in bushes and trees, waiting to spring their DMCA traps, making video game characters kiss ain’t easy. Loverwatch is one of…
By Nathan Grayson Published September 19, 2016 -
UncategorizedLeague Of Legends Gets A Board Game, And It’s Sick With Yordles
A three-year labor of love for a very small team at League of Legends developer Riot Games, Mechs Vs. Minions is a co-op programmatic board game pitting four freakishly adorable Yordle characters against a horde of trash mobs. As the game’s story goes, Rumble invites Heimerdinger, Tristana, Corki, and Ziggs to his completely prestigious mech…
By Mike Fahey Published September 19, 2016 -
UncategorizedPlatforming Shooter Rive Blends Explosive Combat With Quiet Exploration
Rive is a mixed platforming and shoot ‘em up title out now on PC and the Playstation 4. Frantic and full of robots to blast, it’s a fun title. It’s also the last game that developer Two Tribes will ever make. We jump in and blast all the robots! The game has an “anything goes”…
By Heather Alexandra Published September 19, 2016 - Uncategorized
All The Hours Kotaku‘s Staff Have Wasted On Destiny
A lot of people have spent a lot of time playing Destiny, a video game in which players travel the galaxy watching internet commenters write things like “nobody plays Destiny.” But what about Kotaku’s staff? How much time have we wasted on this terrible, wonderful game? In honor of tomorrow’s Rise of Iron, I pulled…
By Jason Schreier Published September 19, 2016 - Uncategorized
Overwatch Players Are Terrified Of Getting Powered Up By Ana
You’re playing Overwatch, and the match is going well, all things considered. You’ve got a ten-elimination streak going, and your team just reached the second checkpoint with time to spare. But then you hear the words. The doom words. “You’re powered up! Get in there.” Fuck. Beloved sniper mom Ana’s ult gives any single ally…
By Nathan Grayson Published September 19, 2016 -
UncategorizedPokémon Go Streamer Mugged Live On Twitch [UPDATE]
Last night, a mugger allegedly assaulted and robbed blogger Rickey Yaneza while he was streaming Pokémon Go in Central Park. Consequently, live footage of the attack streamed on his Twitch channel, which is currently suspended. At 12:30 a.m., Yaneza, 43, was allegedly attacked while running to catch a Snorlax that spawned in Grand Army Plaza,…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published September 19, 2016 - CultureKotaku Game Diary
It’s A Great New Lego Star Wars Level, But It’s PlayStation-‘Exclusive’
Famous droid C3PO had a red arm In last year’s Star Wars The Force Awakens. The reason why was explained in a Marvel comic in April and then acted out in a bonus game level added to The Lego Star Wars The Force Awakens in August. The level is called “The Phantom Limb” and so…
By Stephen Totilo Published September 19, 2016 -
UncategorizedThe Five Best Anime Movies for Little Kids
Sick of Disney? Anime movies can provide a great alternative for young viewers, opening up new cultures and ideas. However, a lot of anime isn’t for children. Here are five wonderful and age-appropriate anime films that little kids will love. This piece originally appeared 3/2/16. What is anime? In short, it’s the Japanese word for…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 19, 2016 -
UncategorizedHow An Elaborate Glitch Lets You Finish The Legend of Zelda In Under Four Minutes
Many games offer ways to program new code that allows players to skip to the credits. It’s a complicated process that’s allowed people to leap to the end of Super Mario World and skip over most of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. So why not jump right to the end of The Legend of Zelda?…
By Heather Alexandra Published September 19, 2016 - Uncategorized
Bikers Update Brings Motorcycle Clubs To Grand Theft Auto Online
Coming soon to the multiplayer side of Grand Theft Auto V, the Bikers update will allow players to recreate their Sons of Anarchy fantasies in real-time with up to seven fellow motorcycle enthusiasts. Detailed in a news post over at the Rockstar website, the Bikers update introduces motorcycle clubs to the game, allowing players to…
By Mike Fahey Published September 19, 2016 - Culture
The Queen Of The Battlefield
Lee Chak Khuen, aka Puppeteer Lee, is a freelance artist from Malaysia. You can see more of Lee’s work at his ArtStation page 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…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 19, 2016 -
CultureToy Time Plays With Marvel Legends’ New X-Men Build-A-Figure Series
Hasbro’s excellent six-inch Marvel Legends line has relatively X-Men free since 2014’s paltry Toys’R’Us exclusive Jubilee series. Now Marvel’s mutant heroes return with eight figures and the parts to build the Juggernaut, bitch. Sorry, reflex The new X-Men line, showing up in stores as we speak, features eight heroes (or anti-heroes) coming together to battle…
By Mike Fahey Published September 19, 2016 - Uncategorized
Lego Movie Batman Meets Knight Rider In Lego Dimensions Next Year
Continuing to pile on the properties into 2017, Lego Dimensions gets a massive story pack based on the upcoming The Lego Batman Movie and ‘80s David Hasselhoff on February 10. The good news is not only are we getting a chance to play as iconic ‘80s hero Michael Knight, driving about saving people from whatever…
By Mike Fahey Published September 19, 2016 -
Kotaku EastMetal Gear Survive Gets 15-Minute Demo And Lots of Dislikes
Konami sure is trying. Gotta give them that. But if YouTube likes are any indication, loads of people aren’t feeling Metal Gear Survive. As Kotaku UK previously explained in great detail, Metal Gear Survive is a co-op stealth game in which you sneak up and kill zombies. During the Tokyo Game Show, Konami showed off…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 19, 2016
