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UncategorizedGoro Was Much Cooler Before Getting Punched In The Nuts
Gearing up for the release of Mortal Kombat X, Netherrealm Studios has released a trailer featuring four-armed DLC brawler Goro. Yet all I can see is this. A claymation monster amidst digitized humans in the original Mortal Kombat, it was Goro’s alien nature that made him so intimidating to fledgling fighting game fans. If these…
By Mike Fahey Published April 4, 2015 -
EsportsCompetitive Call Of Duty‘s Biggest Star Steps Down
“I felt like I was playing to not lose…I wasn’t really playing to win.” Following a seventh-place finish in last weekend’s Call of Duty Championship, Matthew “NaDeSHoT” Haag has stepped down as captain of OpTic Gaming and away from competitive play. “I’m kinda tired of being the scapegoat for the team,” said Haag in a…
By Mike Fahey Published April 4, 2015 -
UncategorizedFear The Hypnotic Dance Power Of Persona‘s Kanji
I’ve been watching this for hours. I’ll be watching this for hours. What did I say about Persona 4: Dancing All Night? Oh yes, best gifs ever. This week Kanji Tatsumi steps into the spotlight, finding a wonderful balance between his macho exterior and his inner backup dancer. Stay to the end for an appearance…
By Mike Fahey Published April 4, 2015 - Uncategorized
Today’s selection of articles from Kotaku’s reader-run community: PyramidHeadcrab, 25, Speculates On The Future Of Them Amiibos • Fan Theory: Why Master Chief is a Traitor • The Internet Is (Not) A Terrible Place • Ani-TAY – The Anime-geddon Report • Saving Samus: Why Nintendo should let Platinum Games handle Metroid TAY Classic—TAY Open Forum—Beginner’s…
By András Neltz Published April 4, 2015 -
UncategorizedBloodborne Bug Makes Boss Battles Way Too Easy
Having trouble with Bloodborne’s boss fights? Leave the game running on your PlayStation 4 for half a day and the brutal beasts become a breeze. That’s not good. Redditor meatballz (thanks to Oscar for the tip) discovered the bug in From Software’s latest after the boss battles in his marathon session became much easier after…
By Mike Fahey Published April 4, 2015 - Uncategorized
Kotaku ‘Shop Contest: Video Game Easter Eggs
Tomorrow is Easter Sunday, which doesn’t give us a lot of time to decorate eggs. Guess what this week’s ‘Shop Contest entails! And time! Judging has begun! With last week’s new ‘Shop Contest ending in a cliffhanger (a nice way to say we didn’t end up having one) and me being on vacation next weekend,…
By Mike Fahey Published April 4, 2015 -
UncategorizedWatch One Of Warcraft‘s Most Storied Weapons Come To Life
Not content to wait for Man At Arms’ to get around to them, Blizzard taps master blacksmith Tony Swatton to recreate Gorehowl, the axe wielded by two of Warcraft’s most famous orcs. The massive two-handed weapon originally belonged to Grom Hellscream, who used it to slay the pit lord Mannoroth, freeing his race of their…
By Mike Fahey Published April 4, 2015 - Culture
This Week In The Business: That Mad MOBA Money
STAT | $501 million – Amount of money that MOBAs will earn in the USA this year, according to EEDAR; this will be greater the the $499 million expected from MMORPGs, and the $237 million expected from shooters Elsewhere in the business of video games this past week … QUOTE | “In the early days…
By Steve Peterson Published April 4, 2015 - Uncategorized
Pillars Of Eternity Makers Change Fan-Made Text After Player Complaints
Letting fans add their own little stories to a game is really cool, but there’s always a chance it might go… awry. Obsidian’s ode to PC RPGs of yore, Pillars of Eternity, recently found itself at the heart of one of the Internet’s many eternal shouting matches when people uncovered this piece of fan-submitted text…
By Nathan Grayson Published April 3, 2015 -
CultureWhy Counter-Strike‘s Best Map Is Also A Big Problem
Dust2 is one of the most played maps in video game history. It’s appeared in multiple versions of Counter-Strike and is considered by many players—casual and pro alike—to be nearly perfect, unassailable. That’s a problem. Ashes To Ashes Dust2 was never intended to be a sand-strewn sarlacc pit of attention, but that’s what it’s evolved…
By Nathan Grayson Published April 3, 2015 -
UncategorizedSome Bloodborne Deaths Are Just Mean
When this happened to me, I couldn’t stop laughing for a straight minute. Perhaps the most dastardly section of Bloodborne—the one I was happiest to leave—was the Forbidden Woods. There are hidden traps, powerful enemies, and endless twists and turns. One section of the Forbidden Woods starts off innocent enough. There are two enemies near…
By Patrick Klepek Published April 3, 2015 - Uncategorized
The 11 Moments That Defined Fast And The Furious
The seventh Fast & the Furious movie is upon us. This is an exciting time. Lest we forget how this cinematic opus got started, let’s take a quick look at some of its defining moments. Brian And Mia’s First Date Remember how things got started, back in the very beginning? Paul Walker plays an undercover…
By Yannick LeJacq Published April 3, 2015 -
UncategorizedRockstar Deals With GTA Cheaters In A Very GTA Way
Earlier this month, GTA players found an exploit that let them bring a rare single-player only car into GTA Online. Today, Rockstar patched the issue—but they did it in the most hilarious, unexpected way possible. Now if players try to use the car exploit, they’ll be greeted with a giant explosion the second they try…
By Patricia Hernandez Published April 3, 2015 -
CultureFar Cry 4 NPC Doesn’t Know He Has A Drinking Problem
On today’s Highlight Reel we have drinking problems in Far Cry 4, secret Bloodborne techniques, police helicopters, killing streaks, and 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. Dying Light – Dying…
By Chris Person Published April 3, 2015 - Uncategorized
Worth Reading: The Uncomfortable Politics Of Battlefield Hardline
We’re back with another collection of excellent games writing. Can you think of two games to talk about that more wildly different than Shadow of the Colossus and Battlefield Hardline? Hey, You Should Read These “In Shadow Of The Colossus, you bond with giants before you slay them” by Nick Wanserski I’ve wanted a reason…
By Patrick Klepek Published April 3, 2015 -
CultureAsteroids: Outpost Is Not The Next Great Steam Survival Game
Should I care about Asteroids: Outpost? Not really. Not yet, anyway. You shoot asteroids, collect crafting materials from them, upgrade your base, and pester other players (if you want). It’s aimless and kinda boring. What’s it about? It’s Atari arcade classic Asteroids re-imagined as a first-person survival game for some reason. Up to 64 players…
By Nathan Grayson Published April 3, 2015 -
UncategorizedVR Porn Has Made Some Progress With Breasts, At Least
It’s pretty difficult to find a game that actually nails the way breasts move. Curiously, though, it seems like the people making virtual reality porn are making some good strides in the realm of breast physics. NSFW content ahead, you’ve been warned! The following Vines come from adult entertainment company Veiviev. Veiviev has developed a…
By Patricia Hernandez Published April 3, 2015 -
Tips & GuidesHow To Get The ‘True’ Ending In Bloodborne
Bloodborne is full of mysteries, from beginning to end. This morning, I finally finished. It was a tremendous experience, and one of the most engrossing video games I’ve played in ages. Patrick already captured a lot of that in his review, so go check that out if you’re wondering about the quality of the game.…
By Kirk Hamilton Published April 3, 2015 - Uncategorized
As you may have noticed, we’ve launched a new series called Kotaku Asks, in which we bring interesting people to come take your burning questions. We’ve already got a great lineup of guests slated for April, but we want your feedback: who would you like to see us invite for the future? Famous game developers?…
By Jason Schreier Published April 3, 2015 -
UncategorizedFree Monster Hunter DLC Lets You Dress Up Your Cat As Sonic
Monster Hunter 4’skiller free DLC continues, with this month bringing a slew of new missions, gear, and fearsome monsters to hunt. It’s all detailed in this video—doesn’t the new Palico gear look cute? And if you didn’t download the previous batches of free DLC, make sure to do that! It’s all good stuff.
By Patricia Hernandez Published April 3, 2015