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Cult Classic Horror Game D Now Available On GOG
Chances are only hardcore horror fans remember D, but thankfully, there’s a new way to play it; the game just came out on PC! Night Dive Studios, who continues to do yeoman’s work in pulling games from the past into the present, has quietly released D onto GOG. I’m told the game will eventually be…
By Patrick Klepek Published June 2, 2016 -
UncategorizedHitman‘s Latest Episode Is Disappointing
In anticipation of Hitman’s third episode, I spent the past weekend doing pretty much nothing but playing Hitman. I beat the new Elusive Target with a much better score than last time. I hit mastery level 20 in both Paris and Sapienza, including two suit-only silent assassin runs. I finally hit my Hitman stride, just…
By Riley MacLeod Published June 2, 2016 -
UncategorizedSurgeon Simulator Will Now Let You Operate On Donald Trump
The fate of likely Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is now (virtually) in your hands, thanks to Surgeon Simulator The Donald Trump stage is part of the launch for Surgeon Simulator: Anniversary Edition, which comes with updated graphics, new environments, additional achievements, stat tracking, and more. There are two ways to get access to Trump’s…
By Patrick Klepek Published June 2, 2016 - Uncategorized
Thousands Of Overwatch Players Have Already Been Banned For Cheating
Last month, Blizzard promised to ban anybody who cheats in Overwatch, no second chances. It looks like they’re following through. Overwatch has only been out for a bit more than a week, and Blizzard is already showing cheaters and hackers the door. First up, users of a popular Overwatch cheat program began reporting bans en…
By Nathan Grayson Published June 2, 2016 -
UncategorizedSci-Fi JRPG Cosmic Star Heroine Is So My Jam
If you’re anything like me and have been fiending for a new Phantasy Star since the Sega Genesis days, allow me to present Cosmic Star Heroine, a game that may scratch that itch. I’ve been following Cosmic Star Heroine since the folks at Zeboyd Games crowdfunded it on Kickstarter back in 2013. It’s a turn-based…
By Jason Schreier Published June 2, 2016 - Uncategorized
EA Removing Gender Boundaries From The Sims 4
While The Sims has always been a sandbox of possibility, up to and including misguided romantic affairs with Death, it’s still drawn lines in more traditional places. Now, though, EA and Maxis are erasing a few of them. Previously, Sims games (including the most recent installment, Sims 4) restricted some clothes, hairstyles, and other options…
By Nathan Grayson Published June 2, 2016 - Uncategorized
Nintendo Changes E3 Plans, Will Show More Than Zelda
Today Nintendo announced that they plan to talk about more than just the new Zelda at E3 later this month. Don’t get your hopes up: there’s still no press conference or Nintendo Direct planned. But at least they’ll show off some other games. During a livestream on Tuesday June 14 and Wednesday June 15, Nintendo’s…
By Jason Schreier Published June 2, 2016 -
UncategorizedMeet The New Legendaries In Pokémon Sun And Moon
Meet Solgaleo and Lunala, the two newest legendaries in the Pokémon universe. Solgaleo (left) will star in Pokémon Sun, while Lunala (right) will pop up in Pokémon Moon. Both look like they could kick the hell out of Popplio Both new Pokémon games will be out on 3DS November 18. Solgaleo is a psychic/steel creature…
By Jason Schreier Published June 2, 2016 -
Kotaku EastDammit Konami. Metal Gear Pachinko Is Really Happening.
For the longest time, there’s been a gag that Konami was going to turn Metal Gear Solid into a pachinko machine, like it did with Castlevania and Silent Hill That is no longer a gag. It’s real. So, yes. Here, via Otaku.com, we have Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater, the pachinko slot game. Last fall,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 2, 2016 - Kotaku East
Anime Eyes Done Right
Bringing anime eyes to life in a natural, yet accurate way is difficult. Few do it better than Winnie Yap. For the past few years, she has been uploading eye make-up tutorials on YouTube, showing how portraying anime eyes isn’t only about color contacts. Rather, make-up is also key and helps make eyes look larger…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 2, 2016 - Uncategorized
Poll: Japan’s Most Memorable Games on Each Console
Japanese game magazine Famitsu is celebrating its 30th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the publication polled readers, asking them which games were most memorable on consoles ranging from the Famicom to the PS4. Famitsu received 2,921 ballots, with each ballot featuring the platforms listed below. The rule was that those who voted could write only…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 2, 2016 - Kotaku East
Hatsune Miku: Project Diva X Breathes New Life into the Series
Project Diva X has a few things you wouldn’t expect in a Hatsune Miku game—like a bit plot and a nice helping of strategy. There’s not actually a lot to the plot. It’s mostly just a collection of short, unvoiced conversations between Miku and her friends that are often about one aspect or another of…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published June 2, 2016 - CultureCosplayBy Luke Plunkett Published June 1, 2016
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Cheers To This Witcher 3 Cosplay
TophWei is a cosplayer from Russia. She is not, as you may have guessed, a living Witcher 3 screenshot. Photos here, as in thatlast (NSFW) Witcher shoot we featured, by Victoria Milligan. I love that it’s not just Ciri in character, but her alt outfit.
By Luke Plunkett Published June 1, 2016 - Uncategorized
Report: Jake Gyllenhaal To Star In The Division Movie
Variety is reporting that not only is Ubisoft trying to get a movie made out of The Division (not news), but that they’ve already got Prince of Persia star Chesty Jake Gyllenhaal attached to the project, as both actor and producer (interesting). Before we go any further, remember: as bad as video game movies tend…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 1, 2016 - Uncategorized
7 Year-Old Kid Punches Armed GameStop Robber
On Friday night, two men stormed into a GameStop store in Montgomery County, Maryland. They ordered everyone onto the ground at gunpoint, and while employees and a husband and wife complied, the couple’s seven year-old boy started swinging punches at the robbers instead. “He’s a brave little boy, and he recognized he was in a…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 1, 2016