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UncategorizedThree Things To Try Tonight That Aren’t Video Games
1. I used to be one of those exhausting people that kept up with music blogs and checked out new bands, and then I got a life. However, the new records from Mitski and Car Seat Headrest are both pretty good. Mitski’s Puberty 2 is beautiful, funny and sad, while Car Seat Headrests’s Teens of…
By Gita Jackson Published August 13, 2016 - Uncategorized
A Postcard from No Man’s Sky
Nico, Hey boo! I just got your postcard and I’m so happy to hear from you. I miss you so much! You’re probably well aware that I love being alone. I mean, I think I’m pretty gregarious and outgoing, but nothing feels better than curling up in your ship with a good book, right? I’ve…
By Gita Jackson Published August 13, 2016 - Uncategorized
You Deserve Nice Things, Like This Incredible Shirt
I want this in every color.
By Gita Jackson Published August 13, 2016 - Uncategorized
The Britney Spears iPhone Game Is Weirdly Depressing
Glu, the developers of Kim Kardashian: Hollywood, have now teamed up with Britney Spears for what feels like a sequel to their smash hit. Way back in 2014 (I know, practically ancient history), I wrote an article about Kim Kardashian: Hollywood, because in a pre-Snapchat world, I felt that Kim needed a little defending. I…
By Gita Jackson Published August 13, 2016 - Uncategorized
How Tabletop Games Make My Life Better
When Saturnina Alers was being honest with herself she’d begrudgingly admit she didn’t particularly like Jacqui Green, but in the middle of a war she never got much time for self reflection. Under the service of Aria Joie, most of her days were in meetings, oiling the joints of old mechs, making sure people were…
By Gita Jackson Published August 13, 2016 - Uncategorized
Hello, Bitches
Love me or hate me, you’re all still talking about me. My name is Gita Jackson and I’ll be your guest editor for the weekend. That’s right, I’m here, I’m queer, and I’m in the middle of an existential crisis (wait, shit, I don’t think that’s how it goes). As far as what to expect,…
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UncategorizedPokémon Go Players Are Breaking Gyms With An Egg Glitch
Eggs aren’t supposed to do anything in Pokémon Go, other than eventually produce a new baby critter. Some players, however, are taking advantage of a new exploit that forces eggs to mess with the entire game. Reports around the web are circulating that some players are finding unbeatable gyms. Somehow, players have figured out how…
By Patricia Hernandez Published August 13, 2016 - Culture
This Week In The Business: Requiem For A Premium
QUOTE | “Premium is dead. That’s a fact, so let’s deal with it.” – Valiant Hearts director and Digixart head Yoan Fanise, explaining the company’s mindset after Lost in Harmony launched as a premium iOS app and failed to perform Elsewhere in the business of gaming this week… QUOTE | “It’s tough to be disciplined…
Brendan Sinclair Published August 13, 2016 - Uncategorized
Sorry, I’m Not Making The Five Nights At Freddy’s Movie
Everyone, I have a confession to make: I, Nathan Grayson of Kotaku dot com, am not making the Five Nights At Freddy’s movie. I just really feel the need to set the record straight on that. OK, time for some backstory: Last year, it was announced that Warner Bros had picked up the rights to…
By Nathan Grayson Published August 12, 2016 - UncategorizedBy Kirk Hamilton Published August 12, 2016
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Why Didn’t They Just Call It Cyberpink
Wadim Kashin is an artist based in Moscow who has worked in both games and movies. You can see more Wadim’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,…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 12, 2016 -
CultureReigns Combines Ruling A Kingdom With Tinder
Swipe right. Long live the king! Swipe left. The king is dead. I just got done spending an hour with Reigns, a fun little Steam/iOS/Android game where you swipe right and left to make decisions that will ultimately save or ruin your entire kingdom. Oh, and your life. The game can be quite treacherous (I’ve…
By Nathan Grayson Published August 12, 2016 - Uncategorized
New Metroid Spin-Off Is Meant For Multiplayer, But Gives Solo Players A Boost
There’s been so much focus on what next week’s 3DS game Metroid Prime Federation Force isn’t that it’s been a revelation to finally play the finished game and see what it is. In the early going, it seems like it might even be a game you can solo. Nintendo has repeatedly presented Federation Force as…
By Stephen Totilo Published August 12, 2016 - Uncategorized
Fans Have Turned Overwatch‘s Roadhog Into A Shy, Emo Teen
Overwatch’s Roadhog, the wheezing, porcine tank from Hell, is my favorite video game character of 2016. The rush of visceral win I feel when I hook an enemy and blast scrap metal in their face is unparalleled. I love it all: the way his Scrap Gun bounces up and down when he lumbers to the…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published August 12, 2016 -
CultureToy Time Builds Lego Nexo Knights‘ Volcano Lair
Lego Nexo Knights, the most kid-friendly battle between techno knights and dark magic possible, returns to Cartoon Network this weekend for a second season. Seems like as good a reason as any to assemble the 1,186 piece Jestro’s Volcano Lair set. In a world where Lego can’t seem to keep kids interested in Bionicle anymore…
By Mike Fahey Published August 12, 2016 - Uncategorized
No Man’s Sky Is Pretty Rough On PC [UPDATE]
All this week, PC gamers interested in No Man’s Sky have had to patiently watch PS4 players explore the universe without them. Today, they can finally play the game for themselves. Too bad it’s in such rough shape. I’ve played about an hour on PC, after playing somewhere around 40 hours on PS4. The PC…
By Kirk Hamilton Published August 12, 2016 - Uncategorized
Blizzard Is Making Overwatch More Responsive On PC
It’s been known for a while that Overwatch has a lower tick rate—that is, how often servers update to reflect what players are doing—than most other competitive first-person shooters. Thankfully, Blizzard’s finally upping it on PC. While Blizzard has said that Overwatch uses predictive server techniques to make up for the potential delay produced by…
By Nathan Grayson Published August 12, 2016 -
UncategorizedHearthstone‘s New Adventure Is A Lot Of Fun
One Night in Karazhan is the latest expansion to Hearthstone, adding a slew of new cards and a frantic single player adventure. It’s as good a reason as any to jump into the game after a long break, which is exactly what I did. Can my rusty skills defeat Prince Malchezaar? Watch above to find…
By Heather Alexandra Published August 12, 2016
