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UncategorizedSomeone Built A Giant AT-AT House In Fallout 4
With the new Star Wars movie on the horizon YouTuber Ops_Specialist decided to create a giant AT-AT shack in Fallout 4. And it’s a comfy AT-AT filled with beds, instead of Snowtroopers. With those huge transmission towers in the distance, it really looks like one of those crazy Soviet-era monuments made of concrete. A perfect…
By Gergo Vas Published December 14, 2015 -
UncategorizedPlaying Ark: Survival Evolved For The First Time On Xbox One
Having somehow avoided playing surprise Early Access hit Ark: Survival Evolved since its Steam release back in June, this weekend I got my first taste of life among the dinosaurs on the Xbox One. It only hurt a little. I honestly do not know why I haven’t played Studio Wildcard’s dinosaur-themed survival game until this…
By Mike Fahey Published December 14, 2015 -
UncategorizedWorld of Warcraft: Legion Has A Ronda Rousey NPC [CORRECTION: It’s Not]
CORRECTION (3:53pm): This is actually a reference to Rhonda Cox, an associate producer at Blizzard. We apologize for the error. She’s OK with the comparison, though! Original article follows: We already knew UFC fighter Ronda Rousey plays World of Warcraft sometimes (as a Night Elf Hunter), and the fact that the folks at Blizzard love…
By Gergo Vas Published December 14, 2015 - Kotaku East
Poll: The Ten Best Anime of 2015
It’s December. This year is almost over. Now is a good time for people to look back and recount their favorite anime series of 2015. In Japan, website Goo Ranking polled 500 men and women in their 20s and 30s, asking them which anime series they liked best this year. Here are the top ten:…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 14, 2015 - Kotaku East
Final Fantasy Cosplayers Have Fun Weddings
Not all of them, mind you! But this couple sure did. Because, really, if you are going to dress up as Final Fantasy VIII characters, you must cut the wedding cake with a Gunblade. As you can see the above photos by Twitter user Knkmgnm, the groom dressed as Squall Leonhart, while the bride was…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 14, 2015 - Kotaku East
Anime-Style Sex Scenes Can Make Good Meme Fodder
Fate/stay night has spawned several mainstream console games and anime, such as above. The original visual novel, known for its engaging story, does have sex scenes. One Twitter user decided to one moment in particular would be perfect for a Photoshop meme. In this scene from the visual novel, the character Sakura Matou lifts up…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 14, 2015 - Kotaku East
Dude, you bought too much Pokemon stuff. Spotted in Osaka by Twitter user Toraneko Top image: Toraneko
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 14, 2015 - Kotaku East
Studio Ghibli Is Making a New Animated Movie. Well, Sorta.
Worried about Studio Ghibli? Previously, Kotaku reported that the studio’s youngest director had quit and that it was taking a break. Good news! Studio Ghibli is co-producing a new feature. Titled The Red Turtle, the film is a joint-production with European film distributor Wild Bunch and Studio Ghibli. According to Cinema Today, award-winning Dutch-British animator…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 14, 2015 - Culture
The Giants Of Industry
Andrey Surnov is a freelance artist from Russia. You can see more of Andrey’s work at his Facebookand ArtStationpages. To see the larger pics in all their glory (or, if they’re big enough, so you can save them as wallpaper), click on the “expand” button in the top-left corner. Fine Art is a celebration of…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 13, 2015 - Uncategorized
Star Wars Actor Says He Was Fired From A “Terrible” Video Game
Oscar Isaac, star of Ex Machina and the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens, is a big movie star these days. A few years back, though, you could find him doing voice work on video games, like the “terrible” Dante’s Inferno. Or not. In an interview with Birth.Movies.Death. (via Dtoid), Isaac was asked about his…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 13, 2015 -
UncategorizedBaby-Killing Game Is So Hot Right Now
Who’s Your Daddy is a video game that was a joke, then became a Kickstarter, and now it’s a thing. It’s also a game about a baby trying to kill itself. Creator Joe Williams based the idea for the game off a joke post, but in the months since has got serious—or as serious as…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 13, 2015 - CultureCosplay
Not Sure If Cosplayer Or Actual Elven King
TheldeaFix—who does an excellent Loki, btw—has transformed himself so thoroughly into Thranduil from The Hobbit that actor Lee Pace would probably look at these photos and get all confused. Photos by Pugoffka-sama and Haji-san
By Luke Plunkett Published December 13, 2015 - Culture
The Week In Games: There’s Still Stuff Coming Out
Just not a whole lot. At least we’ve got PaRappa. Monday, December 14 Dead Star — PC Tuesday, December 15 King’s Quest Episode II — PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One Towerfall: Ascension — Vita Digital PaRappa the Rapper 2 — PS4 (PS2 Classic) Tony Hawk Pro Skater 5 — PS3, Xbox 360 Hatoful…
By Mike Fahey Published December 13, 2015 -
UncategorizedIndependence Day 2’s First Trailer Is…Exactly What You’d Expect
Independence Day: Resurgence is the upcoming blockbuster sequel to a blockbuster movie that most definitely did not need a sequel. Here is its debut trailer. Brace for Goldblum. By Pullman’s Beard!
By Luke Plunkett Published December 13, 2015 -
UncategorizedSNL Knows Who’s Buying Star Wars Toys
Okay, so maybe last night’s Saturday Night Live skit has a point. At least I open mine. I’m not actually much of a Star Wars toy collector. I attended thoseForce Fridayevents a couple months back to pick up some new LEGO sets, but aside from Rebels I’m pretty Luke-warm (HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA…no) on the franchise as a…
By Mike Fahey Published December 13, 2015 - Reviews
Fruit Cake: The Snacktaku Review
“It smells like old people,” my wife said as I handed her a slice hacked from the Walmart-made fruit cake ring. “Does it taste like old people?” I asked. She took a bite. “No.” I stared accusingly. “How do you know what old people taste like?” Originally posted December 24, 2012. I understand where she…
By Mike Fahey Published December 13, 2015
