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CultureI Should Not Be Allowed To Own A High-Powered Laser
In a very special episode of Toy Time, I demonstrate why there is absolutely no reason to have a 1.4 watt laser sitting around on the desk of an easily bored person. Warning: the video above demonstrates that point with bright flashes of light. I enjoy playing with my cats and a laser pointer. I…
By Mike Fahey Published June 10, 2015 -
UncategorizedFans Think Upcoming Zelda 3DS Game Has A Playable Female Link
Earlier today, a trailer leaked for the upcoming 3DS version of Hyrule Warriors, an action game that originally released on the Wii U. Within this trailer, there’s an easily-missed moment that teases something pretty damn cool. Some background: last year, we reported on a page from the Hyrule Warriors art book that depicted “Linkle,” a…
By Patricia Hernandez Published June 10, 2015 - Uncategorized
The New Batman Isn’t Bruce Wayne, And That’s Great
The newest Dark Knight protecting Gotham City isn’t Bruce Wayne. That’s fine by me. The brooding, psychologically tortured atmosphere that came with the billionaire’s personal style of crimefighting is receding into the background. But I see a lot of promise in the next era of Batman comics, precisely because Jim Gordon—AKA the new Batman—isn’t a…
By Evan Narcisse Published June 10, 2015 - Uncategorized
My Favorite Piece Of Dialogue From Heroes Of The Storm
“This is too easy,” the elf says. He sounds so sure. Sure enough that I actually believe him. There are a lot of fearsome-looking creatures in Heroes of the Storm. I mean, the game has Diablo, the lord of hell, in its roster. But the guy I find the most formidable by far is Illidan.…
By Yannick LeJacq Published June 10, 2015 -
UncategorizedThe Fake ‘Terrorist’ Conspiracy Game That Fooled People For Years
In 2009, a strange Facebook account appeared out of nowhere and friended people en-masse. The name on the account was Junko Junsui, and she had a message for anyone willing to listen. Thus began a strange mystery that would continue for years to come, as countless people across the internet became enamored of Junsui, her…
By Patricia Hernandez Published June 10, 2015 - Esports
League Of Legends Team Booted From Challenger Series For Shady Activity
Not having enough players on a team might seem like a pretty fundamental problem for any sports team, be it electronic sports or…the analog kind. Not so for North American League of Legends Challenger Team Fusion The Challenger Series, for those who might not be familiar with the intricacies of League of Legends’ burgeoning professional…
By Yannick LeJacq Published June 10, 2015 - Uncategorized
Let’s Hope the Next Marvel Universe Keeps Some of This Weird Shit
Giant, floating mountains that have eyes. Intelligent apes who live underwater. A demolition derby where every Ghost Rider races and kills each other over and over again. Please, Marvel Comics, put some of this tomfoolery in your big fall relaunch next to the new Wolverine. You wouldn’t know it from looking at the majority of…
By Evan Narcisse Published June 10, 2015 -
UncategorizedHe-Man And G.I. Joe In One Game? Sold.
Today Ubisoft revealed that its upcoming toy battler Toy Soldiers: War Chest includes includes the armies of He-Man, G.I. Joe and two other unannounced licensed properties. Their marketing team’s job is done. Announced last November, Signal Studios’ character-driven action strategy game won’t be out until later this summer for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC,…
By Mike Fahey Published June 10, 2015 -
UncategorizedNew Justice League Short Has Superman Doing Something He’s Never Done
If you thought the way that an alternate-reality version of Batman dealt with Harley Quinn was surprising, then wait and see what Superman does to Brainiac. Spoilers. You know things are bad in a universe where Amanda Waller is the president of the United States. So bad, in fact, that the woman who’s bossed around…
By Evan Narcisse Published June 10, 2015 - Uncategorized
Hearthstone is getting a new mode this month: Tavern Brawl, which will spice up regular 1v1 battles by adding a rotating weekly challenge. Says Blizzard: “One week might feature preset decks, while another week could have you crafting a brand new Tavern Brawl deck following specific guidelines, while others might offer buffs to specific minion…
By Jason Schreier Published June 10, 2015 -
CultureIt Took 19 Years For Someone To Beat This DOOM 2 Challenge
No one’s managed to speedrun the entirety of The Plutonia Experiment, some of the hardest levels ever made for DOOM 2, on the unbelievably tough “Nightmare” difficulty. Until now. “It’s now been 19 years since Final Doom was released,” explained speedrunner Zero Master on his YouTube channel. “No one has ever attempted to do a…
By Patrick Klepek Published June 10, 2015 - Uncategorized
One of gaming’s most emotional journeys from the last few years, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, is coming to Xbox One and PS4 during the “holiday season.” It’s also hitting iOS and Android, though one suspects it’ll lose emotional oomph without analog sticks. Contact the author at [email protected]
By Patrick Klepek Published June 10, 2015 -
UncategorizedRatchet & Clank PS4 Looks Amazing
Coming in 2016, Ratchet & Clank for the PlayStation 4 is technically the game based on the upcoming CG movie based on the original Ratchet & Clank. That’s fine—it can be as confusing as it wants when it’s this gorgeous. One of the key reasons Ratchet & Clank fans love the franchise is the animated…
By Mike Fahey Published June 10, 2015 -
UncategorizedVolume—the cool-looking stealth game from the creator of Thomas Was Alone that combines the Robin Hood legend with inspiration from Metal Gear’s VR Missions—will be out on August 18th on PlayStation platforms and Steam. Contact the author at [email protected]
By Evan Narcisse Published June 10, 2015 - Uncategorized
Rare Magic: The Gathering Tournament Card Sells For $14,900
Player Pascal Maynard found a relatively rare card during one of the biggest Magic tournaments of the year. And while it didn’t fit his deck strategy, he kept the card and put it up on eBay. Because of this and because thousands saw it live, the card sold for a crazy amount of money. So…
By Gergo Vas Published June 10, 2015 - Uncategorized
Pixel artist Jonroru made his own giffy version of Splatoon. This one looks like a SNES platformer or something for handhelds and not a Wii U game. The gameplay probably wouldn’t make sense in 2D. But it looks good! Dayshot is an image-based feature that runs every morning, showcasing some of the prettiest, funniest game-related…
By Gergo Vas Published June 10, 2015 -
Kotaku EastMiffy, the Cute Character, Turned into a Brutal Zombie
In this clip, Hong Kong is under attack. The threat is real. The threat is Miffy. That’s right, Dick Bruna’s adorable rabbit isn’t so adorable in this faux movie trailer from YouTubers Gun N Cult. To contact the author of this post, write to bashcraftATkotaku.com or find him on Twitter@Brian_Ashcraft Kotaku East is your slice…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 10, 2015 - Kotaku East
The Horrible Evolution of Anime’s Most Lovable Brat
Things are bound to only get worse from here. Much, much worse. Anime and manga characters change! That we know. And since Crayon Shin-Chan debuted in the early 1990s, the character has transformed. It’s been an on-going change. In this image, which was recently posted on Japan’s 2ch as well as Tumblr over the years,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 10, 2015
