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Blizzard Finds Perfect Solution To World Of Warcraft‘s Flying Problem
Blizzard has gone back on their controversial plan to keep flying out of World of Warcraft’s newest area, Draenor. Kinda. First, the good news: eventually, you’ll be able to use flying mounts in Draenor. You’ll be able to spread your wings and fly on a dragon or a robot or a different dragon or a…
By Nathan Grayson Published June 10, 2015 -
UncategorizedXbox 360 Emulation Is Coming Along
This is a video of 2006’s Sonic the Hedgehog for Xbox 360. Running on a PC. Well, “running”. As you can see, it’s a mess. But that’s not the point. The point here is that the team working on the Xeniaemulator are making good progress, and it’s progress that, however slight it seems in 2015,…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 10, 2015 - Uncategorized
How Riot Made Teemo The Biggest Troll Champion In League Of Legends
The devil is real, and his name is Teemo. You’ll know him by the trail of poisonous mushrooms he leaves in his wake. You know what I’m talking about, right? These mushrooms: League of Legends developer Riot published an interviewtoday between Jeff Jew, Colt Hallam, and Brandon Beck—a designer, producer, and CEO at the company,…
By Yannick LeJacq Published June 10, 2015 - Culture
Ambitious New Vegas Modders Rush To Finish Before Fallout 4
Fallout 4 is a real thing finally, and Fallout players are insanely excited about it. The team behind Fallout: Project Brazil doesn’t have much time left. They have to beat it to release. Project Brazil is a massive story mod for Fallout: New Vegas that includes its own campaign set in San Bernardino, California and…
By Nathan Grayson Published June 10, 2015 -
UncategorizedOne Year Later, Did Microsoft (And Friends) Keep Their E3 2014 Promises?
The gaming year’s biggest planned spectacle, E3, happens next week, which means that it’s time for us at Kotaku to once again check what the big console makers promised at E3 a year ago. Let’s see how Microsoft did. The Xbox maker had a simultaneously humble and aspirational press conference last June. They thanked fans…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 10, 2015 -
UncategorizedIf you’re looking for more Shadow Warrior, a sequel is coming. Devolver Digital has tweeted out a teaser, and it seems likely we’ll learn more next week. (Yes, the teaser is silent. It seems to be ripped from this website.) Contact the author at [email protected]
By Patrick Klepek Published June 10, 2015 -
CultureWitcher 3 Enemy Gets Blood God Damn Everywhere
On today’s episode of Highlight Reel we have last-second finishes, Japanese discount games, blood explosions, 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. Bloodborne – Cleric Beast vs Stake Driver…
By Chris Person Published June 10, 2015 -
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
