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UncategorizedWatch The New Nintendo Direct Right Here
It’s a beautiful day for Nintendo news, isn’t it? The next big Direct will start at 5pm ET—you can watch it right here. Expect some Wii U and 3DS news, but nothing on the NX or Nintendo’s upcoming mobile games.
By Jason Schreier Published March 3, 2016 -
CultureValve’s Shanghai DOTA 2 Tournament Continues To Be A Disaster
Late last week, Gabe Newell very publicly fired a controversial commentator from the $3 million DOTA 2 Shanghai Major, calling him an “ass.” He also fired the production team. That, however, was apparently not enough to right a sinking ship. This week has seen all sorts of issues major and minor, from non-sound-proof commentating booths…
By Nathan Grayson Published March 3, 2016 - Uncategorized
Stardew Valley’s Creator Has Won The Hearts Of PC Gamers
A cult fandom has already formed around Steam’s hottest farming game, Stardew Valley At the center of it all is the game’s designer, Eric Barone. Also known as ConcernedApe, Barone is a beloved figure who is stealing the hearts of virtual farmers everywhere. Barone made Stardew Valley on his own, and that feat plays a…
By Patricia Hernandez Published March 3, 2016 -
UncategorizedHere’s To The Far Cry Primal Guy Who Can’t Stop Running Away
If you come across a group of three bad guys in Far Cry Primal, two of them will attack. The third guy usually won’t. He’ll run away. If you follow him, he just sort of runs around in circles, yelling and trying to hide. (He’s really bad at hiding.) He’ll see you and shout “Aah!…
By Kirk Hamilton Published March 3, 2016 -
UncategorizedEuro Truck Simulator Is Taking Wheel Customization Very Seriously
I haven’t spent much time with the customization options in Euro Truck Simulator 2, mostly because I’ve been too busy causing accidents and being just as bad at parking as I am in real life. But those of you who want even more control over every aspect of your fantasy truck will be pleased to…
By Riley MacLeod Published March 3, 2016 - Uncategorized
Just Cause 3’s jetpack-centric “Sky Fortress” DLC is out next week on March 8 for season pass holders, a week later on the 15th for everyone else. The game is also getting another patch tomorrow, which promises to further smooth out performance. More info here Contact the author at [email protected]
By Kirk Hamilton Published March 3, 2016 - Uncategorized
Valve Finally Notifies Steam Users About The Christmas Breach
This morning, Valve finally reached out to Steam users whose account information may have been exposed during last year’s Winter Steam Fail. As you may remember, bedlam hit Steam on Christmas Day after users logged in to find that they had apparent access to other people’s accounts. For around an hour, anyone who opened up…
By Jason Schreier Published March 3, 2016 - Uncategorized
No Man’s Sky Is Actually Coming Out Soon
After what has felt like decades of hype, the colorful space shooter No Man’s Sky finally has a release date: June 21, 2016. It’ll be out for PC and PS4 then, and for PlayStation it’ll even get a full retail release. (And yes, the game will cost $60.) That info comes as part of a…
By Jason Schreier Published March 3, 2016 - Uncategorized
Epic Games’ MOBA, Paragon, is launching in Early Access on March 18, via Founder’s Packs available starting at $20. The packs, according to the Reddit announcement, each grant access to the game and include cash shop items like skins and boosts. Nathan’s got a few hours’ worth of impressions from the game’s alpha.
By András Neltz Published March 3, 2016 - Uncategorized
Oh, So People Do Want To Pay For Microtransactions In $60 Video Games
It’s easy to sit here as a games writer or armchair pundit and rail against the practice of publishers asking for more money from gamers who have already spent $60 on a new title. But hey, turns out plenty of people love doing it (and are doing it), especially when it comes to EA Sports’…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 3, 2016 -
UncategorizedWhen Players Nail World of Warcraft‘s PvP
World of Warcraft’s PvP can be nothing else but dozens of players mindlessly massing each other. Especially in Ashran lately. But sometimes, as YouTuber Bajheera’s clip shows, awesome duels can happen where both sides try to do their best. It’s a chase between a Paladin and a Mage. The Mage player Blinks away when the…
By Gergo Vas Published March 3, 2016 -
UncategorizedThe Evolution of Final Fantasy‘s Behemoth From 1988 To 2016
While the story and the setting are always different, the main Final Fantasy games have a lot of reoccurring elements. Behemoth is one of them, appearing in almost every game, and its appearances are a super way to track not just the evolution of Final Fantasy, but the progress of the entire medium. RinoaMoogleGames’ clip…
By Gergo Vas Published March 3, 2016 - Kotaku East
Senpai, Notice My Anime Sand Art
At Ayaha High School in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, junior members of the tennis club celebrate their senpai’s graduations by making elaborate sand art. Notice it! As a show of respect, gratitude and well-wishing (probably some obligation, too!), each kouhai (後輩), or junior, works together to create these works, using only sand and negative space and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 3, 2016 - Kotaku East
A Touching Pokémon Tribute in GIF Form
Here we are, celebrating Pokémon’s 20th anniversary. The best tribute I’ve seen so far is this GIF made by Japanese Twitter user Memi. It’s beautiful. Thanks, Roy for the tip! To contact the author of this post, write to bashcraftATkotaku.com or find him on Twitter@Brian_Ashcraft Kotaku East is your slice of Asian internet culture, bringing…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 3, 2016 - Kotaku East
Japanese TV Meets Shuhei Yoshida, Thinks He’s Just Some Guy
Recently in Tokyo, the mainstream Japanese media attended an exhibit about the history of video games and had no clue it was talking to one of the most well-known people in, well, gaming. D’oh! Instead of stating “Shuhei Yoshida President of Sony’s Worldwide Studios for Sony Computer Entertainment,” television program Mezamashi TV introduced him simply…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 3, 2016 - Kotaku East
Japanese Artists Show Off Their Workspaces
One thing Japan does not have a shortage of is illustrators and artists. Some are famous. Many are not. Some are professionals, while others draw because they love it. Here’s a look at where they create. For well over a year, professional and amateur artists alike have been uploading photos of their workstations under the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 3, 2016
