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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 -
UncategorizedNintendo’s Most Famous Secret Code Returns On PlayStation
Nintendo gamers of a certain age knew the trick: type “Justin Bailey” into the password screen of Nintendo Entertainment System classic Metroid and the game’s hero would change outfits. Fast forward—oh my god, I’m old—twenty-nine years later. I’m playing Axiom Verge, a love letter to Metroid in the form of a brand new, downloadable PlayStation…
By Stephen Totilo Published April 3, 2015 -
UncategorizedHow LucasArts Fell Apart
In June of 2011, then-LucasArts president Paul Meegan spoke publicly about his plans for turning the company around. “In recent years, LucasArts hasn’t always done a good job of making games,” he said at the time. “We should be making games that define our medium, that are competitive with the best of our industry, but…
By Jason Schreier Published April 3, 2015 - Uncategorized
The Newest Amiibos Are Sold Out, And Fans Are Upset
A new set of amiibos went on sale yesterday at GameStop, and it was a disaster. They’re already sold out. One day later, Nintendo’s acting as though nothing happened, and fans are pissed off. The GIF above comes courtesy of /r/amiibo, home to one of the highest concentrations of dedicated amiibo hunter and gatherers. Most…
By Patrick Klepek Published April 3, 2015 -
UncategorizedHey, Blizzard, Not Having A Surrender Option In Heroes Is A Bad Idea
Whether or not having a surrender option in a MOBA is a good thing is an open debate, largely because the two biggest games in the genre disagree. League of Legends lets you surrender after 20 minutes. Dota 2 has no such option. Heroes of the Storm has sided with team Dota, and that’s not…
By Yannick LeJacq Published April 3, 2015 - Uncategorized
Yeah, Ultron’s In This Avengers Comic, But It’s Not Just a Dumb Cash-In
When Marvel revealed that the 2015 Avengers movie sequel would focus on Ultron, there was much rejoicing. He’s a hell of a villain. The malevolent artificial intelligence is one of the Avengers’ toughest foes, one who Earth’s Mightiest Heroes barely manage to defeat when they win. In the newest comics series featuring Ultron, he’s already…
By Evan Narcisse Published April 3, 2015 - Uncategorized
Bungie’s (Finally) Cracking Down On Destiny Idlers
It’s been seven months since Bungie launched Destiny, a video game in which players travel the galaxy recreating the myth of Sisyphus, and this whole time, one of the game’s biggest issues has been idlers—people who log into strikes or PVP battles, put down their controllers, and let other players do all the work. See,…
By Jason Schreier Published April 3, 2015 -
UncategorizedExcellent Respawn Animation, Sunset Overdrive
Xbox One exclusive Sunset Overdrive has the best respawn animations I’ve ever seen. They’re mostly jokes, riffing on Portal, Star Trek and stuff like that and worth the few seconds they take to put you back in the action. I’ve played the game for hours, though, and hadn’t seen this one until last night. Might…
By Stephen Totilo Published April 3, 2015 - Uncategorized
New Pillars of Eternity Patch Fixes Game-Breaking Bugs
Did you double-click on a piece of equipment in Pillars of Eternity and inexplicably erase your character’s stat bonuses? Good news: there’s a fix coming soon. The folks at Obsidian are planning a big patch for their stellar RPG that they’re hoping to push out today, and with it, they say they’ll fix that bizarre…
By Jason Schreier Published April 3, 2015