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The Rarest World of Warcraft Items
In an MMO like World of Warcraft, which is basically about collecting items and gear, the rarest, still obtainable ones are in legendary status. And they’re not just rare: they’re rare for various interesting reasons. It’s worth noting that there are quite a few items that are no longer available. Some were removed due to…
By Gergo Vas Published February 25, 2016 - Uncategorized
Pokémon Moon And Sun Logos Pop Up
What are Pokémon Moon and Pokémon Sun, recently discovered in the European Union’s trademark database (via NeoGAF)? Could they be, perhaps, video games? Worth noting: Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have registered trademarks for many names that never actually come out, like “Pokémon Gray” and “Pokémon Delta Emerald,” both of which have led to endless…
By Jason Schreier Published February 25, 2016 -
UncategorizedIf Diablo‘s Deckard Cain Were In Heroes of the Storm
Deckard Cain might not be a powerful hero of the Blizzard universe, but still, Diablo’s fan favorite NPC is one of the most wanted characters for Heroes of the Storm. Carbot made an awesome animation playing with the idea of what the wise old man could do in a MOBA. Cain is a hero requested…
By Gergo Vas Published February 25, 2016 - Kotaku East
A Look at the Manga Artist Infamous for Taking Time Off
Manga artist Yoshihiro Togashi is known for two things: Creating Hunter X Hunter and taking lots of time off. Togashi is infamously known as the “King of Hiatus” among manga fans. As Kotaku previously reported, many demanding manga fans want Togashi to churn out more Hunter X Hunter asap—whether or not they fully understand why…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 25, 2016 - Kotaku East
One of the Rarest and Most Beautiful Xbox Ones Ever Made
Apparently, there are only two of these consoles in the whole world. They are official, from Microsoft, and given out this month to two lucky winners in South Korea. Earlier this month, Microsoft Korea held a contest for these very limited-edition Xbox Ones. As tipster Sang points out, these traditional Korean style mother of pearl…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 25, 2016 - Kotaku East
RWBY’s Third Season Brings Grimm Fairytale Darkness
Eager to check out crazy, over-the-top fight scenes with imaginative weapons? Well, RWBY Volume 3 certainly has that, as well as a healthy helping of sadness and despair. [Note: This review contains spoilers for this and the previous two seasons of RWBY. For a more non-spoiler look at the series, check out our review of…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published February 25, 2016 - Kotaku East
A Whopper with 700 Pickle Slices Doesn’t Look Appetizing
There’s having it your way and then there’s this. Japanese site RocketNews, the folks who once ordered a Whopper with a thousand pieces of bacon, a burger with a thousand slices of cheese, and one with a hundred slices of grilled onion, have returned to order yet another ridiculous Burger King burger. This: This time,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 25, 2016 - Culture
The Steam Controller has rumble functionality now… kinda. A new beta update adds “experimental rumble emulation,” which reproduces the feel of rumble despite the fact that Steam Controller’s haptic tech is “a very different technology than rumble motors.”
By Nathan Grayson Published February 24, 2016 - Culture
Wait, That’s Not How I Remember The Battle Of Hoth…
Stepan Alekseev is an artist working in the video game business who we last saw killing it in the Star Wars: Reimagined contest You can see more of Stepan’s work at his ArtStation page To see the larger pics in all their glory (or, if they’re big enough, so you can save them as wallpaper),…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 24, 2016 -
CultureA Survival Game Based On Actual Survival Techniques
The Flame in the Flood is a survival game that just launched on Steam. It’s not about building, or zombies, or pranking your friends. Just surviving and seeking civilization. That makes sense, given its background. The Flame in the Flood may not strike you as the most realistic-looking game around, but it started from a…
By Nathan Grayson Published February 24, 2016 - Uncategorized
Former California state senator Leland Yee, who waged a long political battle against violent video games, has been sentenced to five years in prison. Yee pleaded guilty to participation in a racketeering conspiracy. Contact the author at [email protected]
By Patrick Klepek Published February 24, 2016 - CultureCosplay
Cerys! You’re Real!
As I’ve made clear, I am very fond of Cerys, the takes-no-shit Queen (in my game) of Skellige. Thus, I am also quite fond of any cosplay paying tribute to this badass. This is Niamash, not only with a perfect costume but an actual horse just to top things off. Photos by Catherine Badulina
By Luke Plunkett Published February 24, 2016 - CultureCosplay
Dishonored’s Seedier Side Brought To Life Through Cosplay
We’ve seen some top-shelf Dishonored cosplay on this site before, but it—and most other cosplay like it—tends to focus on the game’s main characters. People with expensive uniforms and high collars. Nobody ever spares a thought for the game’s less upstanding denizens. Ophidia and her friend Rin have, though, putting together this fantastic shoot with…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 24, 2016 -
UncategorizedBand Says New Final Fantasy XIV Boss Battle Music Is Ripping Them Off [UPDATE]
During a boss battle introduced in the latest update to Final Fantasy XIV a song plays that sounds a lot like Powerman 5000’s “When Worlds Collide,” so much so that the band is calling it “a straight up rip off.” If you’re not familiar with the work of Powerman 5000, the American rock group fronted…
By Mike Fahey Published February 24, 2016 -
UncategorizedThe Fight Over The Best Way to Translate Fire Emblem Fates
When Fire Emblem Fates was released for 3DS in Japan early last summer, it didn’t have a US release date. Within 24 hours, fans were hacking the game and translating it on their own. What started as an experiment became a race to translate the game before Nintendo of America. Fire Emblem Fates, released as…
By Patrick Klepek Published February 24, 2016 - Uncategorized
Iron Man Just Threw a Little Shade at the X-Men
Damn, Tony. That’s harsh. The villain plaguing Earth’s Mightiest Heroes throws up a force-field in this week’s All-New, All-Different Avengers #6. When Spider-Man notes that it’s a formidable obstacle, the guy in the red-and-gold armor ain’t having it. Definitely the snarkiest way to get a reference to classic X-Men covers in there. Contact the author…
By Evan Narcisse Published February 24, 2016