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Let’s Speculate About the Future of the Marvel Universe
Ever since yesterday, Marvel’s been talking about how the next version of their superhero universe will look a whole lot different. And a new teaser image gives a glimpse of even more changes, including a female Wolverine. Time to put on our thinking caps, true believers. Is That Tony Stark in the Iron Man Armor?…
By Evan Narcisse Published June 5, 2015 -
UncategorizedIf Classic Games Had an Impossible Difficulty Mode
Instead of making some classic games harder using the usual methods—more difficult and faster enemies, timed levels, broken controls—the folks at Dorkly created a special, rather unfair mode for games that weren’t necessarily famous for being impossible. Here’s Pac-Man, Sonic, Harvest Moon, RollerCoaster Tycoon (no fun allowed edition), Street Fighter, Solitaire (hey that game can…
By Gergo Vas Published June 5, 2015 - Uncategorized
World of Warcraft Professions Wouldn’t Make Much Sense In Real Life
Not that anyone had ever complained about it—in a game where you can loot gems and rifles from boars—but it’s still funny to see them in a different perspective. Here’s DarkLegacyComics’ take on enchanting. Enchanters in World of Warcraft turn gear we don’t need to dust and all kinds of essences and then use that…
By Gergo Vas Published June 5, 2015 - Kotaku East
Saekano Uses Well-Written Characters to Explore Rom-Com Clichés
Anime rom-coms are a dime a dozen these days, but Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend stands apart by gathering many of the genre’s more prevalent clichés and taking them apart through great characters and excellent comedy. Saekano follows anime/game/light novel otaku Tomoya. One day, he encounters a beautiful girl in a scene seemingly…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published June 5, 2015 - Kotaku East
Another Look at Pikachu’s Bones
Once again, let’s have a peek inside everybody’s favorite electric rodent. If you’ve been on the internet in the last, say, decade, you’ve probably seen the illustration below: [via Jeremy Riad| Art by Michael Paulus] It was done by the artist Michael Paulus. He did a whole series of these skeletal drawings and sells prints…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 5, 2015 - Kotaku East
The Up All Night Stream Plays Summer-Colored High School [Finished]
Summer-Colored High School is a game with an insanely long name. It is also a game where you go to class, help out around school, go on dates, spend afternoons fishing… and take numerous up-skirt photos of school girls. …I may need you all for moral support to get through this one. Update: The stream…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published June 5, 2015 -
Kotaku EastGreat, Now Robots Can Kill Us with Katana
Are you ready for our robot overlords? In this video (well, commercial), an industrial robot faces off against master Japanese swordsman Isao Machii. We recently saw Machii slicing an80mph fried shrimp. This time, he’s helping robotics maker Yaskawa Electric Corporation teach a robot the fine art of mastering a katana. Swell. The robot here is…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 5, 2015 - Culture
Now This Is How You Do Star Wars Art
So a new Star Wars game got announced today, and people seem pretty ho-hum about it, mostly because it’s for mobile. But it got my attention right away, mostly for the art. Four images of the game’s characters, all drawn by Brian Matyas, were released today, and I don’t think I’ve seen a Star Wars…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 4, 2015 - Culture
Mods Bringing Old GTA Cities To Grand Theft Auto V
A recent breakthrough in the Grand Theft Auto V modding scene has opened up a world of possibilities. Or worlds, I suppose I should say. GTA V modder NTAuthority has come up with a method of adding custom maps to the PC version of the game using a client called “FiveM.” It’s still early right…
By Nathan Grayson Published June 4, 2015 -
UncategorizedSpike Lee Is Writing A Video Game Campaign
Welcome to 2015, everyone. Director Spike Lee has signed a deal with 2K where he’ll be writing the singleplayer campaign for NBA2K16. The game’s cover will even carry his trademark branding of a “Spike Lee joint” If this sounds weird, remember, NBA2K16’s career mode isn’t like your typical sports game.It’s as much an RPG as…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 4, 2015 -
UncategorizedValve Thinks It’s Cracked Typing With A Controller
Since the dawn of controllers, companies have struggled with the challenge of getting people to type words using just a stick (or d-pad) and some buttons. The latest company to take a shot at this Holy Grail Of Couch Gaming is Valve. Many others have come before them, and have either failed, relied on stupid…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 4, 2015 -
UncategorizedCensored Witcher 3 Nudity Is Pretty Funny
The Witcher 3 has blood and nudity by the boatload, but that stuff doesn’t fly in some countries. The result? A bit of silly censorship. Warning: these videos are NSFW and contain Witcher 3 spoilers. Censored Gaming captured scenes from The Witcher 3’s Japanese and Middle Eastern versions, both of which dial back gore and…
By Nathan Grayson Published June 4, 2015 - Uncategorized
Fans Have Already Come Up With Wild Theories About Fallout 4
Maybe the trailer Bethesda released yesterday for Fallout 4 teased more than people realize—or at least, this is what some hardcore fans are speculating right now. Reader Stefan Andersson sent us note of a popular theory making the rounds on Reddit and other websitesright now, all revolving around Fallout 4’s protagonist. You know, this guy;…
By Patricia Hernandez Published June 4, 2015 -
UncategorizedA Doom Mod About Anime Ninja Girls
Wish Doom had more anime ninja girls, katanas, and screaming power metal? Well then, you’re in luck. The DemonSteele mod has been around for a bit, but it’s still updating and will soon add a second playable character. It has a melodramatic story about demons invading Earth and farming and more demons invading Earth, but…
By Nathan Grayson Published June 4, 2015
