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UncategorizedFIFA Video Game Finally Adds Women’s Teams
FIFA 16, a video game in which players must navigate the ins and outs of a corrupt organization, will finally allow players to use women’s national teams. That’s a first for the longrunning soccer series, whose producers have been teasing the inclusion of female players for a long time now. It’s wonderful to see EA…
By Jason Schreier Published May 28, 2015 - Uncategorized
Twitch Bans Adults-Only Games
Just in time for Hatred, an upcoming video game about a dude who goes around and mindlessly slaughters everyone, the video website Twitch announced last night that users will no longer be able to stream games rated Adults-Only by the ESRB. It’s a curious move by Twitch, which was purchased last year by Amazon for…
By Jason Schreier Published May 28, 2015 -
UncategorizedGrand Theft Auto V As An 80s TV Show
YouTuber Dolce’s filters, use of an 4:3 ratio, and dated music make Grand Theft Auto V look like it came in a box of old, damaged VHS tapes. Pretty cool editing as well. Feels a bit like a Vice City throwback or an intro for an 80s TV series. To contact the author of this…
By Gergo Vas Published May 28, 2015 -
UncategorizedSeven Minutes of Grittiness from Batman: Arkham Knight
If you’ve had a hard time tamping down your excitement for the next Batman game, this probably isn’t going to help. The official clip above looks to be from the early parts of Rocksteady Studios’ next Dark Knight game and features the best look yet at the Batmobile vehicular combat. Since the game’s not out…
By Evan Narcisse Published May 28, 2015 -
UncategorizedThe Shawshank Redemption Looks Cool As An Adventure Game
These graphics might have been a bit simple for 1994, but everything else makes sense in Cinefix’s video re-imagining of The Shawshank Redemption as a point and click game. An old 50s prison environment would have been interesting and large enough for a game like this, and 1994 was pretty great year for the genre.…
By Gergo Vas Published May 28, 2015 - Uncategorized
Renting Boyfriends in Japan Can Get Expensive
Do you have a boyfriend? No? Would you like to rent one? Good news, because does Japan have a service for you. It’s not cheap. This is “Boyfriend Rental” (レンタル彼氏 or Rentaru Kareshi). Similar companion services have long existed in Japan, such as host bars. However, boyfriend rental was introduced this week on Hakunetsu Live…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 28, 2015 -
Kotaku EastThe God Eater Anime Trailer with English Subtitles
A dystopian future where giant monsters rule the Earth and mankind is protected by impossibly giant weapon-wielding soldiers? Hot damn I’m in. As previously announced, based on the video game series of the same name, the God Eater anime is set to air this Summer. Check out the latest trailer below with English subtitles. Yeah,…
By Toshi Nakamura Published May 28, 2015 - Kotaku East
Debunking the Final Fantasy Naming Myth
For years, no, decades, a legend has sprung up around the title Final Fantasy. It says that Square, which was in dire straits, thought this was going to be its last game—hence, Final Fantasy. The game’s creator, Hironobu Sakaguchi, says that myth is wrong. As reported by Famitsu (via Game Kana), Sakaguchi recently gave a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 28, 2015 -
Kotaku EastThe Mobius Final Fantasy Trailer with English Subtitles
Destinies and names… So that’s what they were talking about. Mobius Final Fantasy was formerly titled Mevius Final Fantasy. However, in what appears to be in preparation for its international release, the name was changed, along with some other things Unfortunately, at present the only trailer available is the Japanese version, giving non-Japanese-speaking fans little…
By Toshi Nakamura Published May 28, 2015 - Kotaku East
Damn, This Is Good Balloon Art
You might think balloon art is kind of, I dunno, cheesy. Or just for kids. Not this, though. This is some next level balloon twisting. Below, you can see the work of balloon artist Matsumoto-san. There’s more than balloon animals (though, the balloon animals here are incredible), but also anime and video game characters. Be…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 28, 2015 - Uncategorized
Oh Hey, a New Xbox One Controller with a Headphone Jack [UPDATE]
The PS4’s DualShock 4 has a headphone jack that allows you to plug whatever headphones into the controller. The Xbox One’s controller, however, only has proprietary port. Make that, only had. As revealed on the Xbox Supportwebsite (via Eurogamer), an upcoming version of the Xbox One controller will have a standard 3.5mm headphone jack. Here’s…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 28, 2015 - Culture
Nope, Still Not Enough Armor To Save You From Batman
Seth Nash is a character artist who has recently worked on games like Batman: Arkham Origins and Star Citizen. You can see more of Seth’s work at his personal site To see the larger pics in all their glory (or, if they’re big enough, so you can save them as wallpaper), click on the “expand”…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 27, 2015 - Uncategorized
Truck Full Of Nintendo Games, Amiibo Stolen
A ton of Nintendo fans in the UK have been left without the games they pre-ordered after a truck full of copies of Splatoon (and related Splatoon Amiibo) was stolen. The theft of the truck, lifted on its way from Nintendo’s European warehouse to British chain GAME, means that anyone who pre-ordered Splatoon’s Special Edition…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 27, 2015 - Esports
Hearthstone Player Gives Up Pro Dreams Because Of Parents
Sometimes parents really don’t understand. This serious bummer of a tale comes from Marcus “BOXception” Kwak (via the Daily Dot), a college student who qualified for the ESL Legendary Series season two finals. The next stop on his sweet ride? California, where he’d have the chance to vie for his cut of a $25,000 prize…
By Nathan Grayson Published May 27, 2015 -
CultureThe Witcher 3 Has Some Great Glitches
On today’s episode of Highlight Reel (back from our short vacation!) we have legless zombies, fast car crashes, headless peasants, and more Witcher clips than you can shake a stick at. Watch the video above, then link any of your favorite highlights in the comments, and be sure to check out, like and subscribe the…
By Chris Person Published May 27, 2015 -
CultureSean Bean Narrates His Own Death In This Horror Game
The idea of a horror game narrated by Sean Bean might sound schlocky, but Kholat looks good Yep, that’s Sean Bean alright. He definitely sounds like he’s ali— oh wait, he’s narrating his own death. Gotcha. Dead before the thing’s even out this time. Dude cannot catch a break. The trailer’s pretty, but it doesn’t…
By Nathan Grayson Published May 27, 2015