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Fallout 4’s Upcoming DLC, Nuka World, Will Let You Become An Evil Raider
One of the biggest complaints fans had about Fallout 4 was that most of the time, the game only let you be a good guy/girl. Judging from what Bethesda has cooking, however, it seems that they are actually listening. Last Sunday we got a sneak peek at “Nuka World,” the next big Fallout 4 DLC.…
By Patricia Hernandez Published June 15, 2016 - Uncategorized
Don’t Apologize For Playing Mortal Kombat, Dying Light
The other day the Xbox Reddit noticed Techland’s Dying Light racking up some Mortal Kombat achievements. Shortly after, Dying Light posted an apology. Oh stop, Dying Light. You own those achievements. And grats to the sound design team.
By Mike Fahey Published June 15, 2016 -
UncategorizedIt’s The Perfect Time For Some 2D Platforming
Massive open-world 3D games are lovely, but watching presentations for dozens of them over the course of three days is exhausting. The trailer for the latest installment of Wayforward Technologies’ Shantae series is exactly the refreshment I need. I enjoy wandering vast three-dimensional worlds as much as the next gamer, but I look at The…
By Mike Fahey Published June 15, 2016 -
Kotaku EastThe Final Fantasy XV Character With a Surprising Backstory
Prompto Argentum is razor thin, sports Final Fantasy hair and wears Final Fantasy style clothes. But he wasn’t always that way. In the latest episode of the Brotherhood Final Fantasy XV anime, we get Prompto’s backstory. The younger version seems like a nice, gentle soul. Unlike the Prompto of FFXV, he wasn’t in shape and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 15, 2016 - Kotaku East
Japan Is Getting New Pokémon 3DS XLs
Just in time for Pokémon Sun and Moon, here are two upcoming 3DS XL units for Japan. Whaddaya think? The yellow portable features Pikachu, while the black one features new Legendaries Lunala and Solgaleo. According to Nintendo, each portable is 20,304 yen (US$191) and do not come bundled with Sun and Moon. Both will be…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 15, 2016 - Kotaku East
Good news, Korean gamers! As pointed out on Gameshot (via tipster Sang), Microsoft Asia is localizing the following titles for South Korea: Gears of War 4, ReCore, Forza Horizon 3, Halo Wars 2, and Dead Rising 4. For the region, that’s a good chunk of games to announce at once.
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 15, 2016 - Kotaku East
Jackie Chan: The Warcraft Movie’s Success in China Scares Americans
The Warcraft movie is a smash hit in China. Action star Jackie Chan has opinions about what that means. While speaking at the Shanghai Film Festival, Chan is quoted by The Hollywood Reporter as saying the China was seen as a “nothing market” by the West for decades. That, however, has changed. “Warcraft made 600…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 15, 2016 - Kotaku East
Resident Evil 7‘s Logo Trick Works Across the World
This is clever. Here’s how Capcom is working in the number seven in the Japanese version, which is Biohazard 7, and the international version, which, of course, is Resident Evil 7 [Via Twitter user HayanieMozu]
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 15, 2016 - CultureCosplay
The Suicide Squad Are Here To Blow Up Cosplay
Photographer Jason Laboy managed to get the whole Suicide Squad together for this shoot. Oh, and Batman too. The cosplayers are: Dead Shot, Harley Quinn, El Diablo, Enchantress, Captain Boomerang, Katana, Killer Croc & Rick Flag
By Luke Plunkett Published June 15, 2016 -
UncategorizedSome Fresh Persona 5 Gameplay Footage
Atlus gave a demonstration of Persona 5 gameplay today at E3. Here’s video of it. The quality’s of IGN’s clip here isn’t great, but it’s captured from a demo screen on the showroom floor, so whaddyagonnado. It’s certainly clear enough to make out that there’s a dungeon full of butts. Sad reminder: this game isn’t…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 14, 2016 - Uncategorized
Battleborn Adds Microtransactions This Week, Because That’ll Help
I really enjoy Battleborn, but it’s not doing well. Overshadowed and misunderstood, its popularityis off the low end of most charts. The addition of premium currency to purchase special taunts and skins is exactly not the shot in the arm the game needs. I have a hard enough time trying to convince people that the…
By Mike Fahey Published June 14, 2016 -
UncategorizedFinal Fantasy XV‘s VR Demo Is Terrible
It’s not shocking that Square Enix is bringing Final Fantasy to virtual reality, but based on what they’re showing so far, there’s not much reason to get excited. After Sony’s press conference, the company allowed people to play a number of the VR games that were announced at the event. Batman: Arkham VR, which I…
By Patrick Klepek Published June 14, 2016