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The Witcher 3 vs Studio Ghibli
The Witcher 3’s final (and biggest) expansion, Blood & Wine, is now out. If you need me for the next month, that’s where I’ll be. To celebrate, here’s a Studio Ghibli-inspired crossover piece by Lap Pun Cheung, who is very good at this sort of thing
By Luke Plunkett Published May 30, 2016 - Uncategorized
Seattle, Recreated Almost Perfectly In Cities: Skylines
As I’ve said, Cities Skylines has its flaws as a city management game, but as a toy to build stuff with, it’s in a league of its own. As we see here, with inthoughtwelive’s near-perfect recreation of Seattle. It’s not perfect perfect, because Skylines has a stupid limit on the number of buildings you can…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 30, 2016 - Uncategorized
Pro Photographer’s Uncharted 4 Screenshots Are Fantastic
I’ve taken nice shots in Uncharted 4’s photo mode, you’ve probably taken some too, but professional real world photographer Ray Soemarsono has us all beat with these incredible images. A top-shelf wedding photographer, Soemarsono obviously has a good eye for when to pull the trigger/shutter, because most of these look better than the pics that…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 30, 2016 - Uncategorized
Well, fine folks of Kotaku, that’s all from us. Thanks so much for letting us entertain you over the long weekend. If YOU ever feel the need to write about gaming, cartoons, snacks or more you can always come hang with us over at the reader-run Talk Amongst Yourselves blog. Sayonara! – Ben and Narelle
Ben Bertoli and Narelle Ho Sang Published May 30, 2016 - CultureShop Contest
Kotaku ‘Shop Contest: Vantendo Special Edition: Winners!
Nintendo and Vans may have teamed up to produce some special gaming-themed shoes, but none of them can hold a candle to the monstrosities fresh new designs our readers came up with. While Vans may only be producing Nintendo related kicks, our ‘shop contest was open to anything and everything to do with gaming. Not…
By Ben Bertoli Published May 30, 2016 -
UncategorizedNo More Heroes And MadWorld Are Delightfully Cringeworthy
Travis Touchdown saves the game by taking a dump. And Jack? Jack…he’s a psycho maniac. The irreverent humor of No More Heroes and MadWorld is just so bad, it’s good. No More Heroes’ Travis Touchdown and the series’ oversexualized, and stylistically violent gameplay surprise for being so over-the-top. These games could be serious but then…
By Narelle Ho Sang Published May 30, 2016 -
UncategorizedGaming’s Best Seaside Shanties
It’s summer! Well, not technically. But seeing as most pools have been officially opened and plenty of folks have set out on their summer vacations, it’s time to sit back and relax with some of the best beach and ocean music gaming has to offer. Just stay away from sharks. The world of gaming is…
By Ben Bertoli Published May 30, 2016 - Culture
The Art Of Offworld Trading Company
I quite liked Offworld Trading Company, and part of that was down to how good the game looked. For what could have been a very dry game (it’s basically a stock market simulator), it looks great, almost cute, with a wonderful, toy-like quality to the units and landscape. So it’s a pleasure to be able…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 30, 2016 - Uncategorized
Pokémon Communication Seems To Be Slowly Changing
If you ask any fan of the Pokémon anime to explain how the titular creatures communicate they would undoubtedly point to the well-known self-referential speaking patterns seen in every episode. It’s common knowledge that Pokémon only say their own names. Pikachu says,“Pikachu,” Bulbasaur says,“Bulbasaur,” and a handful of Pokémon can actually speak to humans. This…
By Ben Bertoli Published May 30, 2016 -
UncategorizedCelebrate The Unofficial Start Of Summer With Delicious Video Game Food
Hot dogs and hamburgers are great, and all. But wouldn’t a barbecue be even cooler with a comforting flask of estus soup, courtesy of Dark Souls 3? Video game food is plentiful. Sometimes they’re so awesome, that recreating them in the real world feels the next logical step. Sometimes they’re so bad, that we’ll gag…
By Narelle Ho Sang Published May 30, 2016 - Uncategorized
Baby’s First Assassin’s Creed
I’m a terrible assassin. Over the years I’ve been more than a little late to many of gaming most popular franchises, most of them were due to lack of interest or funds. But back in November I had the chance to sit down with Stephen Totilo (of Kotaku) and close friend Steve Bowling to discuss…
By Ben Bertoli Published May 30, 2016 - Uncategorized
JRPGs, We’re Close To A Reconciliation
In the last couple of years, I’ve developed a strange relationship with JRPGs. I found myself tiring of their beautiful exteriors that lacked heart. Since writing that article about my growing frustrations, I took a break—distancing myself from the genre that dragged me into gaming. It was a necessary betrayal. In my near year-long recovery,…
By Narelle Ho Sang Published May 30, 2016 -
Kotaku EastHong Kong Pokémon Fans Protest Pikachu’s Name Change
In the English-speaking world, Pikachu is “Pikachu.” In Hong Kong, things are more complex, especially after Nintendo renamed the franchise’s most famous Pocket Monster. Upcoming titles Pokémon Sun and Moon will be released in traditional and simplified Chinese in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Until now, different regions have used different translations to reflect…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 30, 2016 -
Kotaku EastAn Adult VR Festival Is Coming to Japan
In what’s being called a first for the country, the Adult VR Festa gets underway in Tokyo’s Akihabara next month. According to Kai-You, the event kicks off on June 12 with tickets priced at 3,000 yen (US$27), and photo i.d. is necessary. There will be a handful of demos available for people to check out.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 30, 2016 - Kotaku East
Why Mamoru Oshii Doesn’t Want To Make Anime
From Patlabor to Ghost in the Shell, Mamoru Oshii is one of anime’s greatest directors. Yet, these days he’s switched over to live-action movies. He’s no longer interested in directing anime. Here’s why. Looking at Oshii’s filmography, his early career is dominated by anime. However, his last anime project was in 2010, and that was…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 30, 2016
