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CultureDamn, That GTA Mugger Is Bulletproof
On today’s Highlight Reel we have the lifesaving notes in Bloodborne, bulletproof GTA NPCs, skydiving, stunts, 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. AC Rogue – Assassin’s Creed Rogue glitch…
By Chris Person Published March 30, 2015 - CultureCosplay
Warhammer 40K Cosplay Would Freeze For The Emperor
Space Marines might get all the video games, but in cosplay—as in life—it’s the Imperial Guard (in this case the Valhallan Ice Warriors) who get the job done. Cosplay by Natalya Blinkova, photo by Kirchos, props by LARPoratory
By Luke Plunkett Published March 30, 2015 - Uncategorized
My Five Favorite Kotaku Stories From Last Week
This is going up late, so let me just get right into it. My top five Kotaku posts from last week are… The Joystick Is Back. Long Live The Joystick.| As editor Luke Plunkett writes, “This post is talking about the traditional definition of a joystick: a single stick that you grab, with the buttons…
By Stephen Totilo Published March 30, 2015 -
UncategorizedPac-Man, Pong, And Space Invaders… All In One Game
You may never have thought of Pac-Man as peanut butter and Pong as chocolate but after playing Pacapong, you’ll wonder why nobody smashed them up together in this tasty way. And Donkey Kong? It’s the milk that washes everything down. Or something. Created by designer Dick Poelen for the Ludum Dare 58 game jam, Pacapong…
By Evan Narcisse Published March 30, 2015 -
UncategorizedHow To Get The Secret Alien Stuff In The New Sims 4 Expansion Pack
The Sims 4’s first expansion pack comes out this week. In addition to all the cool new career-focused additions Get To Work brings to the game, it also adds aliens into the mix. Here’s what you need to do to find them. YouTube channel Somewhat Awesome Games—who previously uncovered the legendary Nintendo easter egg “Totaka’s…
By Yannick LeJacq Published March 30, 2015 -
ReviewsAxiom Verge: The Kotaku Review
Yes, I gained a new ability! Now where the hell do I use it? The thrill of obtaining a shiny new toy followed quickly by the frustration of wandering about looking for places to apply it are the major beats of Axiom Verge, an indie love letter to classicMetroid-style 2D sidescrollers. You know, Metroidvania, the…
By Mike Fahey Published March 30, 2015 -
CultureTeam Fortress 2 Fan Film Is The Best Action Movie I’ve Seen In Ages
Got 20 minutes? Cool, that’s enough time to watch one of the funnest action movies I’ve seen in ages. And yes, it was made in Team Fortress 2. Live and Let Spy is the latest mini-film in The Winglet‘s “Fedora Chronicles” series, which also includes The Bolted Behemoth and Operation 2Fort. You don’t need to…
By Nathan Grayson Published March 30, 2015 - Uncategorized
Important Answers About Dark Souls II’s Expansion On PC
Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin launches this week, but PC owners considering upgrading to the game’s DirectX11 version should be aware of a few things regarding save transfers, multiplayer, and upgrade pricing. Bandai Namco released an extensive FAQ to prepare everyone for Scholar of the First Sin, and it reveals a few…
By Patrick Klepek Published March 30, 2015 -
CultureCosplayThe Biggest Halo Cosplay Yet
“I feel like I’m in a spaceship.” Yeah, a spaceship that could kick the ass of many a Spartan. That’s a full-scale Hunter costume up there, built by cosplayer Alexis Smith, who says the whole thing is about 12 feet tall when standing up all the way. You can see that gigantic suit in action…
By Evan Narcisse Published March 30, 2015 -
UncategorizedItem-Duping Glitch Makes Bloodborne Way Easier, Kinda Ruins The Game
Update 4/1: We’re hearing many reports from players that the latest patch seems to have fixed this exploit. Original post as follows: There’s a ridiculous exploit in Bloodborne that lets you make more of any stackable item. Here’s how to do it. Mind, if you’re looking to get the True Bloodborne Experience™, I would suggest…
By Patricia Hernandez Published March 30, 2015 -
UncategorizedThe Year’s Most Must-See Episode Of Pro Wrestling Airs Tonight
It happens once a year. It’s the perfect episode of TV for our times: a basic-cable version of the selfie, the Twitter @reply and the Facebook status update all rolled into one. The 2015 edition of this great, fascinating occurrence will happen tonight… on a pro wrestling show. It’s one you should probably tune into,…
By Stephen Totilo Published March 30, 2015 -
UncategorizedYour League Of Legends Plays Aren’t Always As Awesome As You Remember
You might feel like a total badass for the way you held down your lane against three—three!—enemy champions in that last game of League of Legends. But let’s all be thankful that the game doesn’t automatically record everything. Because stuff rarely looks as graceful as we remember it. YouTuber SpooksOP sums this up perfectly (via…
By Yannick LeJacq Published March 30, 2015 - Uncategorized
Dragon Age‘s “Jaws of Hakkon” DLC will come to PS4, 360, and PS3 in May, BioWarejust announced. Good reminder that timed DLC exclusivity is bullshit. For more on Dragon Age: Inquisition, check out our reader Q&A with the developers from last week.
By Jason Schreier Published March 30, 2015 - Uncategorized
You Really Should Be Playing Life is Strange
My favourite thing about Life is Strange is that it encourages you to be present in the moment. This post originally appeared on Kotaku UK At the beginning of the second episode, shy photography student Max awakens in her dorm room to the sound of Alt-J, and there’s no hurry to get up. You can…
Keza MacDonald Published March 30, 2015 - Uncategorized
Dead Or Alive 5 Is Missing A Bunch Of Features On PC
While it’s nice of Team Ninja to bring Dead or Alive to the PC today with Dead or Alive 5: Last Round, you should be aware that it’s shipping without some key components. If you decide to pick up Dead or Alive 5 for your personal computer, here’s what you’re missing: It’s not getting online…
By Patrick Klepek Published March 30, 2015 - Uncategorized
Iron Man’s Best Friend Ultron, Chappie Cosplay and a Whole Lot of Halo
Somewhere in a What If reality, Tony Stark and the malevolent AI intent on destroying Earth in Avengers: Age of Ultron are just cool buds who sport impressive armor. The Emerald City Comic-Con happened over the weekend, flooding Seattle with extremely good costuming and fan tributes. You’ll see a stoic lil’ Master Chief, Superior Spider-people…
By Evan Narcisse Published March 30, 2015 - Uncategorized
Today’s selection of articles from Kotaku‘s reader-run community: My Anime Journey – The Ascent • Dramatization Station: Bloodborne, Part 1 • Why Doesn’t This Game Exist: Metroid, The Next Generation • Spacemon: A Pokémon Tabletop Story, Vol. 2: Chapter 22 • C: The Money of Soul: Ascendant’s Ani-TAY Review TAY Classic—TAY Open Forum—Beginner’s Guide To…
By András Neltz Published March 30, 2015 -
UncategorizedLEGO Arcade Room Has All The 80s Classics
Donkey Kong, Frogger, Pac-Man, Q*bert, a ball pit, skee-ball, cosplayers, vending machines, a punch bag and proper tiled floor. It’s all there. The fine folks over at The Brick Show are taking us back to simpler times with this custom build when arcades ruled the night. The only thing missing here is a Billy Mitchell…
By Gergo Vas Published March 30, 2015 -
UncategorizedCannon Sword? Cannon Sword. Ivent, the developer behind the recently Kickstarted brawler-fighter, Strength of the Sword Ultimate, shows off one of the game’s signature weapons in a preview video. You can find the clip below. Dayshot is an image-based feature that runs every morning, showcasing some of the prettiest, funniest game-related screenshots and art we…
By András Neltz Published March 30, 2015