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UncategorizedAmbitious RTS Hybrid Was Made By Just One Man
WARSHIFT is a new-ish game on Early Access that wasn’t quite sure if it wanted to be an RTS or an action game. So it ended up being both. I’ve been messing around with it today and, while it’s far from perfect—the UI is unnecessarily cluttered and unwieldy for a genre that requires precision and…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 21, 2015 -
UncategorizedHere’s A Game That Could Make Up For That Abysmal Afro Samurai 2
The first installment of the Afro Samurai 2 video game is horrible. The Game Bakers’ newly-announced Furi, featuring character designs by Afro Samurai creator Takashi Okazaki, looks like it might help us forget that other game ever happened. We’re off to a good start, what with Afro Samurai 2 removed from PSN, unreleased on the…
By Mike Fahey Published October 21, 2015 - Uncategorized
Modded Halo 5 Xbox One Covers Itself in Battle Armor
In honor of Halo 5: Guardians’ impending release, Vadu Amka, Belgian purveyor of excellent custom consoles, has crafted a Halo-themed Xbox One—his first current-gen console mod, in fact. The console box, which is covered in a battered-looking metally design, will actually be given away at a local launch event for Halo 5. Says Amka: In…
By András Neltz Published October 21, 2015 - Uncategorized
Payday 2 Players Up-In-Arms Over Newly-Added Microtransactions [Update]
Starbreeze Studios kicked off Payday 2’s 10-day Crimefest community event earlier this week by introducing random weapon-filled safes which require drills purchased with real money to open. Update: Starbreeze has added drills to the game’s loot table so players can receive them for free. “Payday 2 Joins The Steam Economy” reads the announcement posted on…
By Mike Fahey Published October 21, 2015 -
Kotaku EastTrack: Silhouette | Artist: Kana-Boon | Album: Silhouette Single To contact the author of this post, write to bashcraftATkotaku.com or find him on Twitter@Brian_Ashcraft Kotaku East is your slice of Asian internet culture, bringing you the latest talking points from Japan, Korea, China and beyond. Tune in every morning from 4am to 8am.
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 21, 2015 - Kotaku East
Great Scott! Japan Has Back to the Future Cafes
Not cafe, but cafes. Plural! Today is October 21, 2015. You know, BACK TO THE FUTURE DAY. And to mark the franchise’s thirtieth anniversary, five (count ‘em, five!) Back to the Future pop-up cafes have opened in Japan. They’re only for a limited time, but have BTTF themed food, drinks, and deserts. If the posters…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 21, 2015 - Uncategorized
As our overseas buddies at Kotaku UK note, PS4s are having their price dropped in Europe and Australia, following earlier price cuts in North America and Japan. Going forward, a 500GB PS4 will cost £300 in the UK (down £50), €350 in Europe (down €50), and $480 AUD in Australia (down $70 AUD).
By András Neltz Published October 21, 2015 -
UncategorizedInside Scotland’s Real-Life Fallout Vault
With Fallout 4 due out in November, gamers are once again set to descend upon the nuclear wasteland. Although this time we also get to (briefly) experience life before the apocalypse as well as 200 years afterwards, when the main character emerges from the safety of a Vault into a world changed beyond recognition. This…
Lewis Packwood Published October 21, 2015 - Uncategorized
In its latest annual earnings report, Square Enix talks about revitalizing its lineup by taking “IP developed for earlier game consoles and [recreating] it for the latest consoles, while also developing versions for play on smart devices.” The company also mentions plans to explore “VR and other new platforms.”
By András Neltz Published October 21, 2015 - CultureCosplay
Fiora from Xenoblade Chronicles. Cosplay by Dusk Till Dawn
By Luke Plunkett Published October 21, 2015 - Culture
X-Wing, Y-Wing…Z-Wing?
Pablo Carpio is a concept artist and illustrator from Spain. He,like the rest of the planet, has some Star Wars fever right now That pic up top is his take on the Z-Wing, a Rebel fighter mentioned in fiction only by name, and never actually depicted (at least in canon sources). Looks like an X-Wing…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 20, 2015 -
UncategorizedNathan Fillion Is More Handsome In Halo 5
That face you see in Halo 5 isn’t quite Nathan Fillion’s. I mean, it’s clearly Nathan Fillion—this talk show bit with Jimmy Kimmel explains how he was extensively modelled for the game—but it also reveals the perks of working in a digital format. You push some buttons and suddenly your jaw is a little harder,…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 20, 2015 - Uncategorized
Official Fallout Controller Looks Hot
Well, mostly hot. The colour scheme is amazing. I could have lived without that Vault Boy sitting weirdly in the corner, though. Not that it matters. As of right now, the thing is already sold out on Bethesda’s store; anyone else wanting one can either hope the rush results in a second production run, or…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 20, 2015 - Culture
Ark: Survival Evolved, As Told By Steam Reviews
Ark: Survival Evolved is one of the biggest games on Steam. It’s also still in Early Access. Most importantly, though, it has dinosaurs. And poop. Ark’s definitely not done yet, but it already has more than 40,000 Steam reviews. They’re mostly positive, with a not insubstantial number of negatives dinging the game for too much…
By Nathan Grayson Published October 20, 2015 - Culture
What’s Your Best Video Game Dating Story?
People can joke all they want about how gamers are all loners. Truth is, video games bring people together. It’s time to tell some video game dating stories. Have games ever played a major part in a date you’ve been on? Is “Xbox and chill” your new late-night text? Ever had a date suddenly start…
By Kirk Hamilton Published October 20, 2015 -
UncategorizedTales From The Borderlands‘ Finale Is Its Darkest Episode Yet
Previous episodes of Tales from the Borderlands kicked things off with musical numbers full of upbeat shenanigans and masterful sight gags. Episode five’s was so heartbreaking that I nearly cried. Tales from the Borderlands episode five is a finale, and it takes that responsibility very seriously. Don’t get me wrong: there’s still plenty to laugh…
By Nathan Grayson Published October 20, 2015