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UncategorizedHow A Player With Disabilities Convinced Naughty Dog To Add More Accessibility Options To Uncharted 4
You might not have dug into Uncharted 4‘s extensive set of accessibility features, but for fans with disabilities, they’re incredibly important. The reason Uncharted 4 has so many is thanks to a fortuitous meeting at GDC. This touching meeting was outlined in a video from Sony today: One of the appointments that Naughty Dog UI…
By Patrick Klepek Published May 19, 2016 -
UncategorizedThe Witcher 3‘s New Expansion Sure Looks Good
Here, courtesy of developer CD Projekt Red, is a new trailer for The Witcher 3‘s upcoming Blood and Wine expansion. Really, all they had to do was say “look, more Witcher 3.” But this is cool too. If you’re anything like me and have only spent like 40 hours with The Witcher 3 so you’re…
By Jason Schreier Published May 19, 2016 -
UncategorizedThis Is Not An Overwatch Glitch
Overwatch’s characters ooze personality. Sometimes, they literally ooze it. It might look all wrong, but it’s 100 percent intentional, a byproduct of some very particular animation techniques. If you’re a frequenter (oh hey I guess that’s a real word) of Overwatch-obsessed portions of the Internet, you might have seen the occasional still of McCree looking…
By Nathan Grayson Published May 19, 2016 - Uncategorized
Doom‘s Got A Reference To A Comic Book Meme From 1996
Doom was a cultural phenomenon in the 90s, which meant movie deals, action figures, novelizations, and comic books. A line from the comics has become a meme over the years, and it’s slyly referenced in the new game. The new Doom opens with an ominous demonic symbol and voice over: “They are rage, brutal, without…
By Patrick Klepek Published May 19, 2016 -
UncategorizedA Useless Quest From Fallout 4 Finally Pays Off In The New DLC
Wandering around Fallout 4’s version of South Boston, you may come across a prick called Parker Quinn. Quinn tries to sell you a “charge card,” a new currency that is supposed to replace caps. Sounds like a total scam, right? But, lets say you take the bait and buy the charge card. Surprise: the card…
By Patricia Hernandez Published May 19, 2016 - Uncategorized
Halo 5‘s Forge Map Creator Is Coming To PC (But Not Halo 5?)
One very cool part of the Halo series is coming to the PC this year, but you’ll still need to own an Xbox One to take full advantage of it. It’s a step in the right direction! In fits and starts, Microsoft seems to be taking PC gaming more seriously with Windows 10. In that…
By Patrick Klepek Published May 19, 2016 - CultureSplitscreen
Podcast: Charting Uncharted 4
Kirk takes a sabbatical from his sabbatical to join us for this week’s Kotaku Splitscreen, where we’re talking about Uncharted 4, Doom, and much more. Some food for thought: Uncharted 4 is incredible-looking, obviously, but does the story live up to expectations? Isn’t it remarkable that Doom is so excellent after such a torturous development…
By Jason Schreier Published May 19, 2016 -
Kotaku EastHideo Kojima Isn’t Making A New Game Engine
The Fox Engine, which powered Metal Gear Solid V, was impressive. But it seemingly took forever to make, which means MGSV took ages, too. Thankfully for his upcoming PS4 game, Hideo Kojima won’t go back to the game engine drawing board. At least, for now. “I honestly think it’s better to make your own engine…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 19, 2016 - Uncategorized
Dragon Ball Body Paint Is Only Freaky If You Smile
Here, we have body paint wizard Kay Pike once again showing off her amazing skills. The cel shading looks straight out of a Dragon Ball anime. Pike opening her eyes and smiling do not! Besides painting herself (!!!), Pike also made the little prosthetic Piccolo antennae, which certainly help complete the effect. Impressive work. Bravo.
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 19, 2016 - Kotaku East
I Am a Hero Is an Ultraviolent Romp through the Zombie Apocalypse
In an age saturated with zombie movies and TV shows, I Am a Hero does something I thought impossible: It makes zombies terrifying again. Based on the excellent manga of the same name, I Am a Hero is the story of Hideo, a 35-year old assistant manga artist. His pay is low, his girlfriend has…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published May 19, 2016 - Kotaku East
McDonald’s Released A Green Burger In China
Goodness. Look at those buns! They’re quite green. To mark the Angry Birds’ movie release, McDonald’s in China is serving up Angry Birds themed food, including this Bad Piggy burger. Well, according to website That’s, it’s actually called a “Naughty Green Pork Burger.” That’s said the burger “wasn’t half bad,” adding: “It wasn’t as large,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 19, 2016 - Kotaku East
The Original Voice Actress For Digimon‘s Sora Has Died
If you’ve seen anime, then you’ve probably come across Yuko Mizutani’s voice work. Today, Oricon reports that Mizutani passed away on May 17. Previously, she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. Mizutani made her TV anime debut in 1985, voicing Sarah Zabiarov in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam before going to lend her talents to numerous…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 19, 2016