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Watch Summer Games Done Quick’s Last Day of Charity Speedruns
It’s the last day of Summer Games Done Quick, the weeklong pile of awesome video game speedruns to benefit Doctors Without Borders, which makes it your last chance to watch talented players break your favorite games. We’re in the closing moments of the non-stop 160-hour game extravaganza. Ignore the family and forsake the sun: it’s…
By Phil Hornshaw Published August 1, 2015 - Culture
This Week In The Business: A Shitload of Pip-Boys
QUOTE | “We made a shitload of Pip-Boys, and we went back and made more, and went back and made more.” – Bethesda marketing VP Pete Hines, explaining why there won’t be any more of the Fallout 4 accessories QUOTE | “The immediate reaction when someone asks you to take on a Star Wars game,…
Steve Peterson Published August 1, 2015 - Uncategorized
Kotaku: For the Next 48 Hours, I Am Assuming Direct Control
Greetings, Kotaku! It’s the weekend: my name is Phil Hornshaw, and I’ll be your guest editor for the next two glorious days. Yes, that’s a Mass Effect joke in the headline. I’m in Los Angeles and it’s early here, folks. We’re constantly at the mercy of the rest of the country having a better time…
By Phil Hornshaw Published August 1, 2015 -
UncategorizedWe Shall Wake Looks Like Dynasty Warriors Meets Dragon Ball Z
Now that’s some cool-looking combat. We Shall Wake’s high-speed, higher-flying combat looks like it was conceived in a steamy love-making/127-episode planet-destroying battle between Dragon Ball Z and Dynasty Warriors. Enemies everywhere, like somebody cartwheel-kicked an ant hill. Punches and kicks roaring overhead like a storm. Development is ongoing, but it already looks sweet. If all…
By Nathan Grayson Published July 31, 2015 -
UncategorizedRonda Rousey’s Dominance Is A Double-Edged Sword
Ronda Rousey looks more unbeatable each time she fights. She’s considered one of the most dominant athletes alive. Maybe it’s time for her to lose. To be clear, I’m not suggesting that a Rousey loss is in any way likely—especially not this weekend. Her opponent, Bethe Correia, is ranked seventh in the UFC women’s bantaweight…
By Nathan Grayson Published July 31, 2015 - Uncategorized
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…
By Yannick LeJacq Published July 31, 2015 - Uncategorized
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.…
By Jason Schreier Published July 31, 2015 - Uncategorized
PlayStation Owners Can Soon Vote On PS Plus Games
It’s called Vote to Play, and I’ve gotta admit, it’s pretty cool. There are some catches, of course. Sony platform marketing VP John Koller announced this new initiative on Sony’s blog today. Players can’t pick which games qualify for PlayStation Plus out of thin air, so it’s not like Fallout 4 is suddenly going to…
By Patrick Klepek Published July 31, 2015 -
CultureJesus, 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…
By Chris Person Published July 31, 2015 - Uncategorized
Remember how Harmonix delayed the Amplitude revival from March to summer? It’s been delayed again! If you’re an “early access” backer, Amplitude be available at the end of the year, but everyone else will have to wait until January 2016. You can reach the author of this post at [email protected] or on Twitter at @patrickklepek
By Patrick Klepek Published July 31, 2015 -
UncategorizedLife 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…
By Patricia Hernandez Published July 31, 2015 - Uncategorized
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…
By Patrick Klepek Published July 31, 2015 -
UncategorizedLeague 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…
By Yannick LeJacq Published July 31, 2015 -
UncategorizedKlei continues to expand Don’t Starve, and it’s partnering with Super Time Force developer Capybara Games for the water-based Don’t Starve: Shipwrecked expansion. The PC, Mac, and Linux versions get new “playable characters, biomes, creatures and seasonal effects” this fall, but no word on the other platforms. You can reach the author of this post…
By Patrick Klepek Published July 31, 2015 -
UncategorizedMega Man 4 Race Has A Wild Ending
One of the best video game series to speedrun is Mega Man, a set of platformers about a blue robot who must fight against the evil entity who created him, Capcom. The Mega Man games are full of interesting (but not totally gamebreaking) glitches and jumps that require pixel-perfect timing to execute correctly, which makes…
By Jason Schreier Published July 31, 2015 - Uncategorized
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…
By Yannick LeJacq Published July 31, 2015 -
UncategorizedFallout Shelter Turned This Player Into An Asshole
Is it really almost August?! Contemplate how the summer has nearly passed us by with Worth Reading, our regular roundup of the best games writing from the past week. Hey, You Should Read These “How ‘Fallout Shelter’ Turned Me Into a Miserable Prick” by Gav Murphy I haven’t played much Fallout Shelter, but anyone who’s…
By Patrick Klepek Published July 31, 2015
