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UncategorizedA Guided Tour Of The Pricey Xbox One Elite Controller
This fall’s Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller ispacked with killer controller tech, but $150? Perhaps a live walkthrough with Xbox senior marketing manager Navin Kumar can shed some light on the hefty price tag. Mind you most of the light being shed in this video is blue, thanks to the venue’s bad decisions, but the…
By Mike Fahey Published June 16, 2015 - Uncategorized
20th Anniversary Accessories To Go With The PS4 You Didn’t Get
If you were lucky enough to acquire one of the 12,300 limited edition 20th Anniversary PlayStation 4 consoles, then has Sony got the accessories for you! Otherwise, here’s some gray stuff. Tweeted last night after Sony’s exciting 2015 E3 press conference, the $64.99 20th Anniversary DualShock 4 and the $99.99 20th Anniversary Gold Wireless Headset…
By Mike Fahey Published June 16, 2015 -
UncategorizedMeet Fiesta, The Undead Skylander With His Own Mariachi Band
With attacks that spawn adorable skeletal bandmates and a ride that was once his coffin-shaped kids bed, Skylanders: Superchargers Fiesta is an unliving, unbreathing example of why I love this stupid series. The creativity of the toy designs is one of the key reasons I keep coming back to Skylanders year after year, and second-greatest…
By Mike Fahey Published June 16, 2015 -
Kotaku EastThe New Rhythm Heaven’s Saddest Stage
Rhythm Heaven the Best + is full of cute Nintendo musical mini-games—and one surprisingly depressing one. At first sight, it doesn’t seem so sad. After all, it’s just a blue bear holding two sacks of groceries—one full of doughnuts and the other full of cake. But then he starts eating—popping cake and doughnuts up into…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published June 16, 2015 - Kotaku East
Shirtless Brock Makes for One Sexy Pokémon Figure
In Pokémon Red and Blue, Brock was the leader of the Pewter Gym, appearing in-game sans shirt. Hence, this new, macho figure. Did you know Brock was this buff? Or could stand on rocks barefoot. Here’s a front and a back view. In case you’ve forgotten how Brock originally appeared in Pokémon, check out this…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 16, 2015 - Uncategorized
Shenmue 3 Just Hit $2 Million, Setting a New Kickstarter Record
Shenmue 3 isn’t only the fastest game to raise a million dollars on Kickstarter, it’s also the fastest game to raise two million dollars. The project was announced last night at Sony’s E3 press conference. It’s the follow-up the Shenmue 2, which was released fourteen years ago. Shenmue 3 has steamrolled through its goal. Interest…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 16, 2015 - Kotaku East
Sword Art Online Is a Lot of Fun Even without Its Main Character
Sword Art Online focuses almost exclusively on its hero, Kirito—and when it doesn’t, it tends to follow the main female lead, Asuna. But what happens to all the other characters when Kirito and Asuna are busy with the main story? The answer is this manga: Sword Art Online: Girls’ Operations The first volume of Girls’…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published June 16, 2015 -
Kotaku EastVirtual Schoolgirl Demo Now Goes International
In Summer Lesson, there’s studying, singing, and head shaking. Lots of head shaking. Thelast time we saw Summer Lesson, we were in a Japanese schoolgirl’s room. There was so much leering learning. This time, we’re just hanging out, it seems and not really even feigning that much studying. This VR tech demo is for Sony’s…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 16, 2015 -
UncategorizedThe Internet Reacts to the Final Fantasy VII Remake
After years of asking, your Final Fantasy VII full remake dreams are coming true. It’s happening. And you can bet the internet has something to say about that. [via はちま] So did Square Enix’s stock prices shortly after the announcement was made. The game is heading to the PlayStation 4 first, but from the sound…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 16, 2015 -
UncategorizedI shouldn’t care about this game. Disney Infinity was terrible, and 2.0 wasn’t much better. And yet, there is hope for 3.0. Mostly because of the involvement of Ninja Theory (Enslaved) and Sumo Digital (Outrun 2006). And just partially because of the sweet figures.
By Luke Plunkett Published June 16, 2015 - Uncategorized
The PS4 Now Supports MKV Files
The PS4’s new Media Player should now be available for download. Which you should do: it finallytransforms the PS4 into a proper media centre, allowing for playback of movies and music over both wi-fi (DLNA) and USB. Here are the supported formats: Video MKV Visual: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile Level4.2 Audio: MP3, AAC LC, AC-3(Dolby…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 16, 2015 - Uncategorized
E3 2015 Winners & Losers: Day Zero
It’s time. Time to look past the nuances of the video game industry, the malleability of the artform and the subjectiveness of fans. Time to pass imperious verdict on what sucked today and what didn’t suck. The term “Day Zero” is normally employed at E3 to describe the day when most of the big press…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 15, 2015 -
UncategorizedUncharted 4’s E3 Demo Was Incredible
Sony closed its E3 presser tonight with some familiar faces: Nathan Drake and Sully in Uncharted 4. And boy, does the game look gorgeous. You can’t marvel at the sights in the demo for too long, though—soon enough, Nathan and Sully find themselves shooting their way through a market as all hell breaks lose. A…
By Patricia Hernandez Published June 15, 2015 -
UncategorizedCall of Duty DLC Now Coming To PlayStation First, Xbox Waits
Call of Duty: Black Ops III wasn’t at Microsoft’s press conference, where the series has debuted for years. How come? It was at Sony’s event, and Microsoft’s DLC deal appears to have swapped hands. DLC is premiering first on PlayStation 4. This is only good news for Sony, not gamers. Exclusive DLC is shitty, regardless…
By Patrick Klepek Published June 15, 2015 -
UncategorizedShenmue 3 Is Real, Already On Kickstarter
You want Shenmue 3? You’ll get it. If you pay for it. This isn’t a spin-off. It’s a proper sequel. After all these years, all these rumours, it’s happening. So long as it hits its target, that is. You can pledge for the game here, Sega fans. Be warned: it’s looking for a cool $2…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 15, 2015
