“This is what I think Wind Waker would look like on the SNES,” writes gilamasan, the guy behind this piece of Zelda fanart. “I imagined the sailing would be done with Mode 7 graphics like in Super Mario Kart and F-Zero.” Looks about right to me. Head over here to see more of gilamasan’s artwork.…

Dragon Quest Heroes is a Solid Crossover Game

Dragon Quest Heroes is far from your standard Dragon Quest RPG. Rather, this game is as much Dynasty Warriors as it is Dragon Quest—and that is in no way a bad thing. Dragon Quest Heroes takes place in the Kingdom of Erusaze where monsters and humans live in harmony. However, one day, a mysterious magical…

One Man’s Incredible Make-Up Transformations

That’s TV host, actor, and make-up artist Paolo Ballesteros showing off his Elsa from Frozen face. He doesn’t always look like this. Nobody does. Here’s what he usually looks like when he’s not covered in cosmetics and not wearing a shirt. Based in The Philippines, Ballesteros has recently been making a name for himself online…

Let the Final Fantasy XV Product Placement Begin!

Yes, that Coleman. The Outdoor Company™. Final Fantasy XV characters will sit in Coleman camping chairs, cook on Coleman stoves, and pitch Coleman tents. How’s that for a fantasy based on reality? As reported on Famitsu and 4Gamer, Coleman camping gear will appear as in-game items, complete with the Coleman logo. I added the red…

Custom “SNES” New 3DS Is Pretty Much The Perfect Nintendo Handheld

Some versions of the New 3DS share a (button) colour scheme with the original JP/PAL Super Nintendo, but you know, for some people—like me—that’s not enough. We want a complete SNES tribute. This decal pack (via Tiny Cartridge) does just that. Logos, graphics, colour schemes, it basically turns your New 3DS into a tiny Super…

Not All Great Cosplay Comes From Characters You Know

One of the most talentedartists I’ve ever featured in my Fine Art series on Kotaku is Dan LuVisi. What does that have to do with cosplay? Let me explain. LuVisi has a graphic novel series called Last Man Standing. There’s a ton of potential in its sci-fi world, and some fantastic art (not to mention…

Vomit: First-Person Video Of One Of The World’s Biggest Rollercoasters

The Fury 325 is a rollercoaster, but it sounds like a virus, which might not be too far from the truth of it. It still seems engineered specifically to make you sick. Built at the Carowinds amusement part in North Carolina, it’s got an 81-degree drop that’s over 300 feet long. Just the thing to…

Cities: Skylines, As Told By Steam Reviews

So, turns out Cities: Skylines is a pretty rad game. People like it so much, that the city-building sim is currently the top-selling game on Steam. But what are people saying about the game? Well, if we take a look at the Steam reviews for Cities: Skylines, we’ll find a hell of a lot of…

The Struggle To Release “Indie” Games Inside Ubisoft

Yoan Fanise spent 14 years working at Ubisoft, and during that time—some of which was spent working on the blockbuster series the company is famous for—he was also somehow able to release one of the smallest, bravest games we’ve ever seen from a major publisher. That game, Valiant Hearts, is both a war game and…