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UncategorizedThe next game from the creators This War Of Mine is Frostpunk, a game about steam-powered survival on a frozen world. Slated for PC next year. Scant details. Devs 11Bit say the game “utilizes strategy & management elements [but] revolves around empathy & devision-making rather than optimization & resource management.”
By Stephen Totilo Published August 30, 2016 -
UncategorizedWorld of Warcraft: Legion Starts Really Well
Raccoon the grizzled Outlaw Rogue stands in demon-besieged Dalaran, moments before Azeroth’s greatest mages pull off their most amazing feat yet: making me even more alt-crazy than I already was. Judging from the first few hours, Legion is going to be a very good problem for me. The shot above was captured moments before the…
By Mike Fahey Published August 30, 2016 - Uncategorized
Beat Takeshi Not Impressed With Japanese Prime Minister’s Mario Cosplay
During the 2016 Rio Olympics’ closing ceremony, Japanese Prime Minister cosplayed as Mario. Well, sorta. You probably thought it was cool. Beat Takeshi did not. On a recent episode of his current events show Takeshi’s TV Tackle (via Daily), the famed actor, director and comedian said the Prime Minister’s appearance “wasn’t good.” “Although, Mr. Abe…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 30, 2016 - Kotaku East
Kingdom Hearts III’s Japanese Xbox One page has vanished, it seems. As Twitter user @bKvEBVAvUq (via KH Insider) points out, there was previously a Japanese language page on Xbox.com, butit’s now gone. The game’s official Japanese site still lists Xbox One as a platform, and there has been no confirmation that the Japanese version has…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 30, 2016 - Kotaku East
Ash From Pokémon Is Insanely Strong
Okay, so Ashis a big loser as a Pokémon Trainer. But damn, that kid is a physical marvel. The perpetual ten year-old has showed off his muscle power in the Pokémon anime several time In the above photo, for example, you can see him hold up Fletchinder with one arm. Fletchinder weighs 16 kilograms (35…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 30, 2016 - Uncategorized
Metal Gear Solid V Definitive Edition Sneaks Out This Fall
On October 11, Konami is re-releasing MGSV Ground Zeroes along with The Phantom Pain and both games’ DLC. Dubbed Metal Gear Solid V: The Definitive Experience, the collection will be available on the PS4, Xbox One, and PC (Steam) for US$49.99. Below is all the DLC that comes with The Definitive Experience:
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 30, 2016 - CultureCosplayBy Luke Plunkett Published August 30, 2016
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CultureRimWorld Update Adds Drugs
Thank goodness. The latest update for RimWorld, the Steam sensation that’s basically Dwarf Fortress in space, adds two crucial features: a tutorial and, of course, drugs. The tutorial is much-needed, given that RimWorld’s early goings can be overwhelming with all the death and madness going around. The drugs, meanwhile, are drugs: -Beer – Improved mood…
By Nathan Grayson Published August 29, 2016 - Uncategorized
Some Of The Best PC Games Ever Made Hit Steam Today
There wasn’t much fanfare made about the move, but a collection of classic Sierra games turned up on Steam today, including the very best of them Standouts include the Quest for Glory and Police Quest collections, while two of the underrated Caesar games also make an appearance. Here’s the list in full: Police Quest™ Collection…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 29, 2016 -
UncategorizedMadden 17 Is Pretty Good!
I’ve been playing Madden 17 this week, and against all the odds, I have been having a good time. You can thank a single new game mode for that. Madden, like every other sports game series on the planet, is obsessed with selling you on its bullet point features. It has to be, really; shipping…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 29, 2016 - Uncategorized
What if Overwatch’s Hanzo was a lady? Character artist J Hill took a crack at that idea, and wow yeah, I’m on board. I doubt Blizzard can make an official skin out of this due to hitbox/balance issues, but I can dream. You can see more images of lady Hanzo here
By Nathan Grayson Published August 29, 2016 - CultureTotal Recall
Dig Through The Archives Of A Closed Developer
Infocom, founded in 1979, were one of the great studios of the early days of PC gaming, responsible for classics like the Zork series. They may be long gone (Infocom were shut down in 1989), but their history lives on in this incredible collection of old documents This piece originally appeared 11/23/15. Uploaded to Archive.org…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 29, 2016 -
CultureSplitscreenOn last week’s Kotaku Splitscreen, Jason and I talked a lot about Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Is it more fun the second time around, and is it more rewarding if you force some limitations on yourself? (Answers: yes and yes.) Read my full review here; find the full podcast episode here
By Kirk Hamilton Published August 29, 2016 -
UncategorizedWorld Of Warcraft: Legion Launches Tonight, And Azeroth Is Screwed
With the European launch of World of Warcraft’s sixth expansion a little over an hour away and North America following six hours later, Azeroth is not in great shape. Heroes are dead, leadership is faltering, and our only hope for salvation lies in a set of artifacts no one’s seen for thousands of years. This…
By Mike Fahey Published August 29, 2016 - Uncategorized
No, Steam Isn’t Offering ‘Special Exemptions’ For No Man’s Sky Refunds
No Man’s Sky is not the game a lot of people wanted it to be. Over the weekend, people sought refunds en masse, and many reported that retailers like Amazon, Steam, and PSN offered unconditional or nearly unconditional refunds. That’s not entirely true. No Man’s Sky refunds became the discussion topic du jour on sites…
By Nathan Grayson Published August 29, 2016
