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How To Counter Overwatch‘s Most Overused Heroes
If you’ve spent some serious time with Overwatch you’ve likely noticed some heroes getting much more play time than others. Whether it’s a whole team of Bastions or a single aggravating Widowmaker, not knowing how to counter a character can be frustrating for any player new to Blizzard’s team-based shooter. One of Overwatch’s greatest features…
By Ben Bertoli Published May 29, 2016 -
UncategorizedA Foul-Mouthed Yugi Doesn’t Need The Heart Of The Cards To Win This Duel
The fine folks over at SpeedoSausage have released a new NSFW Yu-Gi-Oh parody that hilariously skewers the main themes of the famous anime. It’s time to D-D-D-D-DUEL! Now get outta here with your stank-ass battle ox.
By Narelle Ho Sang Published May 29, 2016 -
UncategorizedThat Time Disney Used The Tony Hawk Engine To Get “Extreme”
Remember the part of The Lion King where Scar challenges Simba to grind all the elephant skulls in the elephant graveyard while collecting zebra haunches? Truly unforgettable. “But wait!” you shout, tenderly caressing your VHS copy, “That wasn’t in The Lion King!” Fair enough. But it should have been, as Disney’s Extreme Skate Adventure proves…
By Ben Bertoli Published May 29, 2016 -
UncategorizedThe Amazing Music Of Final Fantasy VII
Final Fantasy VII is as memorable as it is largely thanks to its multifaceted soundtrack. As with all of the numbered Final Fantasy games, Final Fantasy VII is defined by its characters and its moments. And like other games in the series, its soundtrack enhances the story in a way mere words cannot. From character…
By Narelle Ho Sang Published May 29, 2016 - Uncategorized
The Return of Samurai Jack Will Be A Bittersweet Reunion
Nothing is known about the return of Samurai Jack. All fans have to go on is a six second trailer and a brief announcement that the show will be premiering on Adult Swim’s Toonami block sometime this year. The original Samurai Jack premiered on August 10, 2001. Just days after I started sixth grade. It…
By Ben Bertoli Published May 29, 2016 - Culture
Sunday Comics: Holy Gift Of Life
Welcome to Kotaku’s Sunday Comics, your weekly roundup of the best webcomics. The images enlarge if you click on the magnifying glass icon. Nerf NOW!! by Josué Pereira. Published May 27. Read more of Nerf NOW!! Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich. Published May 23. Read more of Awkward Zombie Penny Arcade by Jerry Holkins and…
By Ben Bertoli Published May 29, 2016 - Uncategorized
TMI, Miitomo Friends
My Mii’s popularity in Nintendo’s mobile app, Miitomo, has been capped at level 20 weeks now. With my waning interest, I find myself visiting my mii less often. It’s okay though because I had some great fun with friends and acquaintances on there. I’ll cherish their silliness forever, especially their TMI moments. It’s intriguing how…
By Narelle Ho Sang Published May 28, 2016 - Uncategorized
Halo and Chrono Trigger Collide In the Newest Episode of Super Gaming Quiz
Current games! Retro games! Terrible games! Gaming podcasts are nothing new, but you’ll be hard pressed to find one like Super Gaming Quiz Alpha Turbo. Just to be upfront, the podcast I’m about to promote was created and is hosted by yours truly. It’s a labor of love, and I thought the fine readers of…
By Ben Bertoli Published May 28, 2016 - Culture
What Have Been Your Favorite Games for 2016 So Far?
Can you believe we’re just days away from June? We’re almost to the halfway point of this crazy year. Where did the time go? And why haven’t I made a noticeable dent in my backlog yet? Oh that’s right. Too many new, shiny games. This year I’m making an effort to spend time with my…
By Narelle Ho Sang Published May 28, 2016 -
UncategorizedThere’s A Song In Nier That Drives Me Up The Wall
There’s a village, The Aerie, which your character visits at the beginning of Nier. Its cacophonous theme is….surprising. As part of my never-ending battle against my backlog, I decided to finally play 2010’s Nier in preparation for the new game in the series, NieR:Automata. I’m about 15-20 hours in, so that’s not too far. During…
By Narelle Ho Sang Published May 28, 2016 - Uncategorized
The Original PlayStation’s Most Valuable Games
With nearly 2,000 games in its arsenal, the PlayStation has one of the largest libraries in gaming history. This is even more impressive when you consider its main rival, the Nintendo 64, didn’t even produce 300. And while not every PlayStation title is a classic, or even worth owning, there are a select few that…
By Ben Bertoli Published May 28, 2016 - Uncategorized
I Relied On Stealth Way Too Much In Uncharted 4
The most fun I ever had using stealth mechanics was in Ape Escape. Now, thanks to all the conveniently placed tall grass in A Thief’s End, Uncharted 4 has become a strong contender as my favorite—and I’m a bit annoyed with myself for that. I’m not kidding when I say the original Ape Escape’s use…
By Narelle Ho Sang Published May 28, 2016 - Uncategorized
Kotaku ‘Shop Contest: Vantendo Special Edition
At the beginning of May the house that Mario built and Vans announced they would be partnering to release some special kicks featuring various Nintendo characters. Some look pretty nifty! Others… not so much. Here are some examples And so on. Your ‘shop assignment, if you choose to accept it, is to design the ugliest…
By Ben Bertoli Published May 28, 2016 - Uncategorized
This Week in Business: Famous Boy Robot
QUOTE | “We see this as an excellent opportunity to build on the rich legacy of the Mega Man video game series and introduce the famous boy robot to a whole new generation of kids worldwide.” – DHX chief content officer Asaph Fipke gets everyone stoked for a new Mega Man cartoon. In a separate…
Brendan Sinclair Published May 28, 2016 -
UncategorizedKabaneri of the Iron Fortress Can Be Scary, But It Could Be Scarier
One thing that fascinates us about zombies is the absence of humanity—from both the dead and the living. This begets moral ambiguity, and upheaval of societal norms. For some, zombies may be overused but for me? I’m terrified of them. Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress sometimes feeds into my obsessions with the undead. And sometimes,…
By Narelle Ho Sang Published May 28, 2016 - Uncategorized
Hoy, Small Fry! We’re Ben and Narelle, and We’re Taking Over Kotaku
We’ve been hiding in plain sight this whole time. You may have seen us around on Kotaku’s Reader-Run TAY Blog as GiantBoyDetective and Zarnyx. But for the next three days, we’ll be your guest editors here on Kotaku. Come have some fun with us! We’ve got your long Memorial Day weekend covered with articles on…
Ben Bertoli and Narelle Ho Sang Published May 28, 2016 -
UncategorizedSixteen Years Old and a Special Effects Make-Up Wizard
This is Lara. She’s sixteen, self-taught and very talented. Lara has really started to hit her stride, and her work continues to get better and better. She’s even just been featured on Japanese site IT Media, so she’s certainly on her way up.
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 28, 2016 - Kotaku East
Japan Celebrates Splatoon‘s Anniversary with Fan Art
On May 28, Splatoon was released in Japan one year ago. Players fell in love, got damn good, and the game became a hit. Today is May 28, and on Twitter, folks online in Japan are celebrating. (Nintendo is also celebrating by, as Famitsu reports, announcing a Splatoon Wii U bundle that comes with a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 28, 2016 -
Kotaku EastKyoto Looks Beautiful from the Sky
If you plan on visiting Japan, do yourself a favor and go to Kyoto. And if you can fly around like a drone, even better. As Dylan Cuthbert at Q-Games points out, this 4K footage gives a peek at Kyoto’s incredible beauty. This footage was taken by Tyler Walkey at Awadrone. Kotaku East is your…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 28, 2016
