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UncategorizedInside The History Of Mother 3
The past few weeks have been a lil’ busy, but Worth Reading, our collection of the best games writing around, has returned. Let’s start off with a close examination of a beloved RPG that’s never gotten an official release. Hey, You Should Read These “How Mother 3 Escaped Development Hell to Become a Modern Classic”…
By Patrick Klepek Published June 24, 2016 - Uncategorized
Little Witch Academia TV Series Announced
This morning, studio TRIGGER announced the television adaption of hit shojo anime Little Witch Academia. Yoh Yoshinari, whose work appears in Gurren Lagann and Kill la Kill, will return to direct the 30-minute episodes. We will update when a release date is confirmed. A sort of anime Harry Potter, the story follows amateur witch Akko…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published June 24, 2016 - Culture
Tips For The Steam Summer Sale
The Steam Summer Sale is in full swing, which means deals out the proverbial wazoo. Here are some things to keep in mind if you want to come away with plenty of games and a not entirely empty wallet. Check out this guide Lifehacker wrote a pretty comprehensive Steam Sale guide. It covers all the…
By Nathan Grayson Published June 24, 2016 - Uncategorized
Over at Kotaku UK, Julian Benson conducted interviews about what the UK leaving the European Union could mean for game developers. Developers expressed concerns about hiring and their studios’ financial futures. It’s an on-the-ground look that’s worth reading in full.
By Riley MacLeod Published June 24, 2016 - Uncategorized
Wolfenstein Devs Celebrate Quake‘s 20th Birthday With New Levels
Quake celebrated its 20th anniversary this week, and the developers behind Wolfenstein: The New Order released a new expansion pack. What?! Yes, I’m serious. Here’s a tweet from MachineGames, the folks who made the excellent Wolfenstein revivals The New Order and The Old Blood Quake is only $2.50 on Steam right now, so if you’re…
By Patrick Klepek Published June 24, 2016 - Uncategorized
Thimbleweed Park Looks Like A Worthy Successor To Old Adventure Games
Did you grow up with games like Monkey Island? Does the name Fred Edison conjure fond memories? Do you often wonder whether Zak McKracken was underrated or just not very good? Thimbleweed Park is probably the video game for you. Designed by Maniac Mansion creators and OG LucasArts employees Ron Gilbert and Gary Winnick, Thimbleweed…
By Jason Schreier Published June 24, 2016 - Uncategorized
Oculus Stops Blocking App That Lets Vive Owners Play Rift Exclusives
Oculus has been under enormous pressure in recent weeks over an unexpected decision to prevent competing headsets from playing Oculus games, but the company appears to have reversed course. Games bought through the Oculus store don’t natively support Valve and HTC’s Vive headset, but user-developed piece of software called Revive allowed Vive owners to buy…
By Patrick Klepek Published June 24, 2016 -
UncategorizedTokyo Mirage Sessions Impressions: So Far, So Good
Another giant JRPG is out for the Wii U today. Is Atlus and Nintendo’s mash-up of Shin Megami Tensei and Fire Emblem any good? We’ve got positive impressions of the Japanese version of the game and video of the first hour of the Western version to help you decide. Called Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE in…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 24, 2016 -
UncategorizedUpcoming Anime By One-Punch Man Creator Looks Stunning
From the creator of viral manga/anime One-Punch Man, the anime adaption of Mob Psycho 100 is slated for release on July 11th. And it’s shaping up to be just as visually stunning and hilarious as its predecessor. Mark my words: This is the anime you’ll be watching this summer. With an all-star cast of artists,…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published June 24, 2016 - Kotaku East
The Ring VR Shows Japanese Horror Isn’t Easy
After seeing Japanese horror movie Sadako vs. Kayako, Twitter user Tatsunoru decided to make a Sadako VR prototype, starring, well, Sadako from the horror classic The Ring (above). In the demo, Sadako dials the phone, climbs out of the well and through the television, and then kills her victim. It’s easier said than done because…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 24, 2016 - Kotaku East
For a Japanese Prank, This Is Pretty Good
It’s such a simple idea: Famous Japanese people unknowingly walking, running and falling into holes. Above, that’s Olympic silver medalist judoka Shinichi Shinohara. These days, he appears on Japanese variety shows and in television commercials. Recently, he was told to show up in Attack on Titan make-up to shoot an ad. Then, this happened: Of…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 24, 2016 -
CultureDamn, Geralt Broke The Deer
Today on Highlight Reel we have bear traps, uncharged controllers, great timing, broken deer 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! DC Universe Online…
By Chris Person Published June 23, 2016 - Culture
You Can’t Gift Counter-Strike During Valve’s Steam Summer Sale
We’ve got a twofer for you in the Unexpected Happenings department today: 1) You can’t buy Counter-Strike: Global Offensive as a gift during the Steam Summer Sale, and 2) Valve actually explained their actions. Quickly! Earlier today, confused CSGO players began reporting that they couldn’t buy the game as a gift for friends. Valve’s Ido…
By Nathan Grayson Published June 23, 2016 - Uncategorized
The Oculus Store Still Needs A Lot Of Work
Oculus didn’t just launch their Rift VR headset back in March—they also launched a software interface and an online store. The software functions similarly to Steam or GOG, working as a store, a social network, a game library and launching pad. It desperately needs an upgrade. Oculus’ software interface can be accessed either on your…
By Kirk Hamilton Published June 23, 2016 -
UncategorizedCivilization VI‘s Cities Are Like Nothing Civ Has Done Before
Say goodbye to one-tile cities. The newest Civilization game is totally overhauling the city system from previous games, transforming cities into sprawling horizontal territories that take up multiple hexes on the map. It’s a totally new approach that should drastically change how Civ is played. The developers at Firaxis are calling this new mechanic the…
By Jason Schreier Published June 23, 2016 -
UncategorizedA Wicked Overwatch Strategy For Dealing With Turrets
Turrets. They’re the bane of many Overwatch players’ existence. While a solid Genji, D.Va, or Widowmaker (or two) can negate them, there’s also something to be said for more vengeful tactics. Fallout Plays put together a team configuration that tears through turrets on levels like Hanamura. It’s damn satisfying to watch, in a way where,…
By Nathan Grayson Published June 23, 2016
