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UncategorizedThe First Ten Minutes Of Trials Of The Blood Dragon
Ubisoft’s surprise E3 release is a combination of the motorbike action of the Trials series and the over-the-top neon ‘80s action movie aesthetic of Far Cry 3 expansion Blood Dragon. They’ve made something beautiful together. The game begins with a bike ride through the hills of war-torn Vietnam. Blood Dragon hero Rex “Power” Colt narrates.…
By Mike Fahey Published June 14, 2016 -
Kotaku EastNew Godzilla Figure Looks NSFW
Japan is making a new Godzilla movie. It’s called Godzilla Resurgence and looks awesome. Recently, a collectible new Godzilla was unveiled in Japan, and damn, does its tail appear, ahem, not work safe. We got glimpses of Godzilla’s tail last spring in a new trailer, and people were quick to notice. The character’s new collectible…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 14, 2016 -
Kotaku EastOverwatch Reborn as Anime Style Credits
Don’t fret! There is an anime style closing credit sequence, too. ViaJapanator, these clips show that with some fancy editing, J-pop, and Japanese subtitles, Overwatch totally looks like anime. The above opening credit sequence has been floating around online, but the closing credits clip below is newer. Kotaku East is your slice of Asian internet…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 14, 2016 -
UncategorizedIntroducing Sony’s New Virtual Shooter Controller
This is the PS VR Aim Controller. It might not look realistic, but Sony says it can handle realism better than other VR controllers. Meaning? According to Sony, the controller’s 1:1 direct tracking and aiming means that you can controller the PS VR Aim Controller like you would in real life. Wherever you hold it…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 14, 2016 - Kotaku East
Studio Ghibli Producer Apologizes For Comments On Women Directors
The Guardian asked movie producer Yoshiaki Nishimura if Studio Ghibli would ever employ a woman director. His reply, published last week, drew widespread criticism. This week, Nishimura has apologized. Nishimura recently produced When Marnie Was There and The Tale of Princess Kaguya for the studio, receiving Oscar nominations for both. In his original reply regarding…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 14, 2016 - Uncategorized
Podcast: E3 Day One
Microsoft, Ubisoft and Sony all threw everything they had at us, but we’re still standing strong. Phew. How did they all do at their E3 press conferences? Let’s discuss, on another bonus episode of Kotaku Splitscreen You can listen to the podcast on iTunes here, and we’re also on Google Play. (The RSS took a…
By Kirk Hamilton Published June 14, 2016 - Uncategorized
Norman Reedus Takes A Shot At Konami
Today Hideo Kojima revealed his newest game, Death Stranding, which stars Norman Reedus. You might wonder, how does Norman Reedus feel about all of this after the saga and cancellation of Silent Hills? Welp. Guess Reedus is not over it, considering the Photoshop he is sharing on social media tonight. (Via Norman Reedus’ Instagram account.)
By Patricia Hernandez Published June 13, 2016 -
UncategorizedPS4 Is Getting A New Spider-Man Game
Tonight at Sony’s E3 Megapalooza, the PlayStation makers announced a PS4-exclusive Spider-Man game from Insomniac, the studio behind Ratchet & Clank and Sunset Overdrive “Take control of an experienced Peter Parker who is more masterful at fighting crime,” reads the blurb beneath the teaser. No origin story then, it seems. Yes, please.
By Kirk Hamilton Published June 13, 2016 -
UncategorizedHideo Kojima’s Next Game Is Death Stranding, Starring Norman Reedus
Hideo Kojima just walked on stage at Sony’s E3 press conference to show off his new studio’s first project. The teaser trailer showed Norman Reedus…waking up naked on a beach with a baby and a bunch of dead fish. Reedus and Kojima have a little bit of history, with the Walking Dead star originally due…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 13, 2016 -
UncategorizedFinal Fantasy XV Will Support PlayStation VR
You’ll be able to play as Prompto in the “Final Fantasy XV VR experience,” which Sony announced tonight at their E3 conference. The new RPG, which comes out September 30, will support PlayStation VR for a certain mode. Here’s a look at what you can do:
By Jason Schreier Published June 13, 2016 -
UncategorizedThe PS4 Is Going To Let You Fly An X-Wing In Virtual Reality
EA and their racing game studio Criterion are making a Star Wars virtual reality mission that has you flying an X-Wing in VR. That’ll sure help get people into VR. It was announced for PlayStation VR at Sony’s E3 press conference and seems to be an exclusive. Not much to see in the clip here,…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 13, 2016 -
UncategorizedRocksteady’s Doing A Batman VR Game
Rocksteady, developers of the Batman series (Arkham City, etc), are returning to the well for a VR game. From the sounds of the press release, this will be more of a story-driven VR experience than a giant virtual reality Batman game It’s out in October.
By Luke Plunkett Published June 13, 2016 -
UncategorizedResident Evil 7 Announced
It’s out January 24, 2017. It’s a first-person game. And it’s compatible with PlayStation VR, if you think you can stomach it. Resident Evil 7 is built on a new engine (the RE Engine), and will be coming to PS4, Xbox One and PC. A demo will be on the PlayStation Store tonight
By Luke Plunkett Published June 13, 2016 -
UncategorizedDetroit: Become Human Is Intense And Full Of Androids
Detroit: Become Human is the latest game from Heavy Rain developers Quantic Dream. It’s about a sci-fi Detroit where androids don’t have human rights, a description that also applies to real Detroit. The trailer demonstrates moments of tense choice involving an unhinged android and a little girl. He holds her hostage on the roof of…
By Nathan Grayson Published June 13, 2016
