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Pikachu Marching Is Mesmerizing

Cannot. Stop. Watching. Like last year, another big Pikachu event was held in Yokohama, Japan. As with at other Pikachu parades, the synchronized marching was a sight to see. Impressive precision for people in Pikachu costumes. [GIF via MIYAGAYAOOTAHARA] [GIF via srkyoui77] From behind. [GIF via MIYAGAYAOOTAHARA] [GIF via 最新ニュース] They’re moving rather quick. Listen…

By Brian Ashcraft Published August 11, 2015

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The Steins;Gate AR Game Gives You a Tour Of Akihabara

This year marks the fifth anniversary of Steins;Gate in Japan. As part of the celebration, a free augmented reality game was released for fans visiting the game’s location—otaku mecca Akihabara. So, of course, I decided to head over there and play it. Steins;Gate AR Rally uses the free iPhone/Android app Furatto Annai to direct you…

By Richard Eisenbeis Published August 11, 2015

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Artist: Buffalo Daughter | Track: Oui Oui | Album: Konjac-tion Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

By Brian Ashcraft Published August 11, 2015

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Sweet Minecraft PC, Guy

Spencer Kernbuilt a new PC recently, but he didn’t just go and build any old tower with some fans. He wanted a Minecraft-themed computer, and boy did he make one. The Redstone PC is a cube that resembles the Minecraft resource, but the attention to detail goes way past the case. Spencer customised the peripherals…

By Luke Plunkett Published August 11, 2015

Culture

Block’hood‘s Futuristic Cities Look Damn Cool

The latest SimCity was a total mess. It did have a few good ideas, though. Now one of them is getting its own game. Block’hood is a game about building vertical cities, something SimCity experimented with in its Cities of Tomorrow expansion. Vertical cities are seen by some as a solution to real-world population and…

By Nathan Grayson Published August 10, 2015

Culture

Just Hangin’ Out, Plottin’ Deeds

John Grello is an artist at Xaviant, the studio behind first-person fantasy game Lichdom: Battlemage. You can see more of John’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), click on the “expand” button in the top-left…

By Luke Plunkett Published August 10, 2015

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GRIN, the studio behind Woolfe: The Red Hood Diaries, has closed down. In a blog post, founder Wim Wouters writes “…our public silence the last few months already said a lot. It is not out of disrespect that our communication dropped to almost zero… it is out of shame”.

By Luke Plunkett Published August 10, 2015

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Ronda Rousey Dishes On Pokémon and Dragon Ball Z Once More

UFC star Ronda Rousey held an “Ask Me Anything” crowd interview on Reddit today, and almost immediately, she discussed a ton of nerdy stuff. Here are some of her best answers. From the onset, the AMA had a good start—here’s how Ronda introduces herself in the post. My favorite Pokemon is Mew and I used…

By Patricia Hernandez Published August 10, 2015

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Video Games Are Learning To Put Their Pants On

Video games look really good when there are vehicles moving, guns firing and buildings exploding. Something they don’t do as well are the little things. Like smoking, kissing, or…putting on a pair of pants. From GTA to The Witcher, intimate, very human actions like clothing changes in games are never actually shown, because the animation…

By Luke Plunkett Published August 10, 2015

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13 Year Later, Mafia Gets Multiplayer

Mafia, a very good GTA-a-like released all the way back in 2002, did not feature multiplayer. Now, thanks to some fans, it does. Having been working behind the scenes for years trying to get this up and running, last week the Lost Heaven Multiplayer team finally launched a public release of their efforts, and the…

By Luke Plunkett Published August 10, 2015

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The Witcher 3, As Told Through Beautiful Screenshots

I finished The Witcher 3 over the weekend, and I’m currently feeling a little…well, empty. But also reflective, on how it was such a remarkable game, not just for its writing, but for more superficial things. Namely, that it’s one of—if not the—most beautiful video games I’ve ever played. Which was helped a little by…

By Luke Plunkett Published August 10, 2015

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I Filmed A Sonic The Hedgehog Orgy

I’m not sure how to describe the last 20 minutes of my life, in which I played Sonic Dreams Collection, a compilation of “lost” (read: fake) Sonic the Hedgehog games that go to some truly messed up places. Sonic Dreams Collection was released today by Arcane Kids, a truly amazing little studio that was also…

By Patrick Klepek Published August 10, 2015

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A Game About A Space Station AI That Monitors Your Every Move

Over the years, humanity has sent a number of people into space to explore and document the far heavens. We’ve seen pictures, videos, and accounts from people that have been to space. But it’s still pretty difficult to imagine life out there, isn’t it? Tacoma, coming sometime in 2016 to PC, PS4 and Xbox One,…

By Patricia Hernandez Published August 10, 2015

Culture

Track: Forgot About Dre | Artist: Dr. Dre, Eminem | Album: 2001 Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

By Yannick LeJacq Published August 10, 2015

Culture

Assassin’s Creed Ship Has Its Timbers Shivered

Today on Highlight Reel we have crossbow shots, a child’s love, patient Rocket League plays, magic boats and much more! Watch the video above, then link any of your favorite highlights in the comments, and be sure to check out, like and subscribe the original videos via the links below. Halo:MCC – Demonic Corndog Destiny…

By Chris Person Published August 10, 2015

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A Game About Begging For Your Life

Someone’s about to kill you. What do you say to make them change their mind? There’s not a whole lot going on in free game Iron Sunset, but what’s there is fascinating. Initially, the setup is simple: as part of a military outfit (that’s apparently severely underfunded), you have only a single bullet to use…

By Nathan Grayson Published August 10, 2015

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Crackdown 3 Shows What The Xbox One Can Really Do

Much was made of the Xbox One’s “cloud capabilities” around the time of its announcement, but until now, the only prominent use of that technology was Forza’s “Driveatar” functionality, which essentially created a simulacrum of a player’s driving personality that lived on a server somewhere. Crackdown 3, however, has a much more interesting use for…

Keza MacDonald Published August 10, 2015

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A Defense Of Mario Kart 8’s Unpopular Battle Mode

In video game years, Mario Kart 8 is already middle-aged yet remains virile. It maintains a healthy population of online racers over fourteen months past its May 2014 launch. By most accounts, the Wii U version of the seminal kart racer is the series’ high watermark, resplendent in its HD gloss and detail-rich course design,…

Jon Irwin Published August 10, 2015

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The Dumbest Thing I’ve Ever Done In Heroes Of The Storm

Have you ever done something so colossally stupid in a video game that you almost wish you had been drunk and/or high just so you could use that as an excuse? I have. There’s a specific map in Blizzard’s new-ish MOBA Heroes of the Storm called “Tomb of the Spider Queen.” The conceit of the…

By Yannick LeJacq Published August 10, 2015

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GTA Online Player Says Hi To 100 People, Is Murdered Almost Every Time

What happens when you try being friendly to fellow GTA Online players? Chaos, bloodshed, and rudeness, that’s what. Last month, ComedyKnife decided to perform an experiment within GTA Online. The plan was to greet 100 different GTA Online players, and to record what happens. Would they say hello back? Would they continue their GTA rampage?…

By Patricia Hernandez Published August 10, 2015