Fans Don’t Think Smash Bros.’ New Tournament Modes Are Good Enough

Super Smash Bros. got a big update today, adding something that fans of Nintendo’s colorful mash-up fighting game have been eagerly awaiting: an online tournament mode. Once they started to get their hands on the update, though, many weren’t thrilled to see what had become of it. The new tournament modes all players from all…

Watch Us Go Flawless In Destiny‘s Trials of Osiris [UPDATE: Over]

This afternoon, we’re trying something new: we’re going to stream ourselves playing Destiny, a psychostimulant cosplaying as a video game. Gunning for Mercury in Trials of Osiris today will be me, Kotaku’s Kirk Hamilton, and our buddy Unstable, who is way better than any of us and will likely be carrying our team to 9-0.…

Jesus, Batman, What Did You Do To This Guy?

Today on Highlight Reel we have bad guys turned into grotesque monsters, Rocket League assists, drunk missiles 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. Destiny – Two Heavy Novas…

Three Things That Make Fallout 3 Special

“I don’t want to set the world on fire,” the Ink Spots croon, but the truth is, I’ve just arrived outside Galaxy News Radio headquarters with every intention of detonating a nuclear warhead. When the Super Mutant Behemoth charges through the wreckage, bellowing, I’m ready. I take aim, then pull the trigger, letting loose nuclear…

Electronic duo USF have a new album out, and along with the album itself, have made a little interactive game thing (that changes as the music plays) you can play while you listen.It’s pretty cool! The game wasdesigned by Daniel Miller

Life is Strange Episode 4’s Ending Is A Big Surprise

Woah. Where did THAT come from, Life is Strange? Throughout most of Life Is Strange, the series points to specific villains who are no doubt responsible for the tragedies in Arcadia Bay. The latest episode, however, pulls a fast one on us—and looking at the numbers, it’s something nobody was expecting. Obviously, spoilers for the…

Rocket League Patch Takes Aim At Quitters

Ahead of next month’s DLC, the first Rocket League patch is live, and it brings some vital fixes. The full patch notes are available right here (if it’s not working, that’s because the developer’s website is getting hammered), but I’ll walk you through the highlights. “Quick Chat” commands can now be used cross-platform between PC…

League Of Legends World Champion Has The Best Victory Dances

The League of Legends pro Chae “Piglet” Gwang-jin wrecked another player during one of his recentlive-streaming sessions. That’s not really anything remarkable to see, coming from a pro of Piglet’s stature. What is hilarious and awesome about the play is his little victory dance after he’s finished wrecking. Watch this video a YouTuber captured from…

The New Smash Bros. Patch Buffs A Bunch Of Characters

Nintendo put out its version 1.1.0 update for the 3DS and Wii U Super Smash Bros. games today. Along with adding new stages, costumes for Mii players, and nifty-sounding features like tournament modes and YouTube replays, the patch came with a ton of balance tweaks. Specifically, a ton of buffs. In true Nintendo fashion, it…

Level 8 In A Land of 34s: A Newbie’s Take On Destiny

I am late. The mysteries have been solved. The loot cave has come and gone. I’m the guy just now turning in his first encrypted engram—green, of course. I’m either playing Destiny the best way or the worst way. Argument for this being the best way to play Destiny: A few million gamers have beta-tested…

Fan-Made Danganronpa/WWE Murder Mystery Is Better Than You’d Imagine

Yes, that’s WWE star Triple H. Yes, that’s Danganronpa character Aoi Asahina. Yes, they’re starring together in an absurd hour-long crime drama where the two worlds collide. This isn’t the first time YouTube creator Alfredo Dizon has mashed up WWE and Danganronpa, but he’s taken it to new heights with this latest video. How come?…

Speedrunner (Almost) Beats Zelda Without A Sword

Did you know that you can beat the original Legend of Zelda without using a sword? No, you did not know that, because it’s not true. But you can beat almost all of it—up until the very last battle. During this week’s Summer Games Done Quick speedrunning marathon, runner jkoper showed off how a careful…

Batman’s Butler Kicks Ass in Arkham Knight, Thanks to PC Mod

Master Bruce isn’t here right now. But Alfred Pennyworth is more than happy to take out Gotham’s trash. A month back, a mod for Batman: Arkham Knight lets PC users (those who got the game before it stopped being sold, anyway) play as a bunch of other characters from the Dark Knight’s newest video game.…

Ten World of Warcraft Expansion Ideas

Less than a week before the upcoming announcement of World of Warcraft’s sixth expansion, everyone’s trying to figure out what its theme will be. Something related to the movie? Pirates and naval battle? The Burning Legion’s invasion of Azeroth? More orcs? Whatever it is, there’s still plenty of untapped potential in WoW’s lore and despite…