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UncategorizedHeads up: that cool-sounding Sims 4 expansion that was supposed to come out last month finally released today. “Get Together” adds a new European-style setting to the game as well as nifty new features like a “clubs” system for you and your Sims’ friends. It costs $39.99.
By Yannick LeJacq Published December 8, 2015 - Uncategorized
The Ugliest Version Of Final Fantasy VI Is Coming To Steam
The good news: Final Fantasy VI will be out on Steam next week, publisher Square Enix just announced. The bad news: It’s hideous. This new PC version, to be released on December 16, uses the same sprites and interface as the atrocious-looking mobile version. This makes me very sad. It’s not just the sprites that…
By Jason Schreier Published December 8, 2015 - Uncategorized
Missing Assassin’s Creed Sidescrollers Finally Coming Out In Early 2016
A pair of Assassin’s Creed sidescrollers set in 19th century India and early 20th century Russia will be released on January 12 and February 9, respectively, according to a Ubisoft press release, months after the publisher had all but stopped talking about them. The games, Assassin’s Creed Chronicles India and Assassin’s Creed Chronicles Russia, will…
By Stephen Totilo Published December 8, 2015 -
UncategorizedThree Minutes of Ridiculous Trick Jumps In Halo 5
Watch as these players defy the laws of physics and turn jumping into an art form in Halo 5. Using the help of carefully placed grenades, geometry, and sometimes even vehicle crashes, Termacious Trickocity perform all manner of impossible jumps in Halo 5—and it’s a joy to watch. So zen!
By Patricia Hernandez Published December 8, 2015 - Uncategorized
Bungie Confirms That They’re Not Doing Big Destiny DLC For Taken King
In October, we reported that Destiny would be ditching the DLC plan for year two, replacing big downloadable content packs with cosmetic microtransactions and free missions. Two months later, Bungie’s finally confirmed it. Speaking with Eurogamer at the PlayStation Experience last weekend, Bungie designer Derek Carroll said that free events like the Sparrow Racing League…
By Jason Schreier Published December 8, 2015 - Uncategorized
The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ is coming sometime in 2016, according to the game’s publisher, bringing official mod support, a bestiary, and more. The game’s latest expansion, Afterbirth, only launched a few weeks back. It’s unclear if this update will cost any money, but the game’s gotten lots of free updates. You can reach the…
By Patrick Klepek Published December 8, 2015 -
UncategorizedRiot Delays League Of Legends Statue Because Fans Hate Its Face
Three days after unveiling a sizable new figurine based on the popular League of Legends character, Riot Games decided to cancel the statue’s release in the face of strong criticism from fans. The problem? People were upset by the statue’s face, which barely resembles the character it’s meant to portray. Ahri is one of the…
By Yannick LeJacq Published December 8, 2015 - Uncategorized
System Shock 3 could be happening, if a new teaser by the studio Otherside is any evidence. Otherside, founded by veteran designer Paul Neurath, is also working on the Kickstarted Underworld Ascendant. Here’s guessing System Shock will be a Kickstarter, too.
By Jason Schreier Published December 8, 2015 -
UncategorizedMap Mod Turns Grand Theft Auto V Into Mario Kart
Mod-master MrVicho13 basically took the entire N64 Yoshi Valley course from Mario Kart 8 and dropped it into Grand Theft Auto V, because he could. Those iconic textures? They were ripped from Mario Kart 8 by a Mr. Ray Koopa (probably his real name). MrVicho13 then converted, optimized and tweaked them. Then he wrapped them…
By Mike Fahey Published December 8, 2015 - Uncategorized
If Fallout 4 Looked Like Fallout 1
While messing around with a save game trying to take some nice screenshots, yttriumtyclief stumbled upon a perspective that looked…familiar. Having accidentally recreated the camera view from the first two Fallout games, he went and took a series of screenshots that have me thinking maybe I should try and play Fallout 4 like this from…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 8, 2015 - Uncategorized
And Then There Was That Time Han Solo Double-Faked a Man to Death
Never forget.
By Richard Eisenbeis Published December 8, 2015 -
UncategorizedWorld of Warcraft‘s Old And New Dalaran, Compared
The fan favorite neutral flying city Dalaran, first introduced in Wrath, is returning in Legion as the expansion’s number one hangout place. And four expansion later, it’s a completely renewed hub. The folks over at Trade chat made a neat side-by-side comparison video using footage from the Legion’s alpha build. So it’s far from the…
By Gergo Vas Published December 8, 2015 -
UncategorizedGuy Tries To Play Hearthstone Using Only Voice Commands
Using only speech recognition software instead of a mouse for Hearthstone? What could go wrong? Playing like this feels frustrating enough, as you can see in Gloudas’ clip, but playing against someone who uses only voice commands might be even worse To contact the author of this post, write to: [email protected]
By Gergo Vas Published December 8, 2015 - Uncategorized
Why Uncharted 4 Is Naughty Dog’s Last Uncharted
In the run up to Uncharted 4’s release, Naughty Dog’s hinted that this will probably be their last Uncharted. Also, it’s kinda in the title. “A Thief’s End” is a little, you know… final. I asked lead game designer Robert Cogburn why Naughty Dog’s saying they’re gonna hang up the half-tuck after Uncharted 4 comes…
By Nathan Grayson Published December 8, 2015 - Kotaku East
Here’s One Way to Deal with China’s Air Pollution: Photoshops
Terrible air pollution is plaguing some parts of China, with local governments urging people to stay indoors. How to cope? What to do? Photoshop, that’s what. Oh, and wear a mask. And don’t go outside if you don’t need to. But after that, Photoshop! Inside. As The Nanfang points out, one Chinese net user ‘shopped…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 8, 2015 - Kotaku East
Are Strawberry Cake Potato Chips Japan’s Strangest Snack? Nah.
Every month, Japan seems to get a new odd-flavored snack or candy. You might think that’s peculiar, but just know that many Japanese people do, too. The country’s food and beverage makers face stiff competition, and these strange flavors are one way to stand out. Most Japanese potato chips, candies and soft drinks come in…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 8, 2015
