GTA V‘s Graphics Suddenly Got Worse (But A Fix Is Coming)

Have you noticed the visuals in Grand Theft Auto V have recently gotten worse on Xbox One and PlayStation 4? So has Rockstar Games. Fortunately, the company says it’ll address this in an upcoming patch. Question: After updating to Title Update 1.08 on PS4 and Xbox One, there appears to be a deterioration of graphical…

Darth Vader Now Has an Evil C-3PO and R2D2. I Like Them Already.

The new Star Wars series starring the Dark Lord of the Sith is finding a lot of success in one small conceit: Darth Vader is a lot deeper than anyone thinks. In the movies, Darth Vader is primarily portrayed as a blunt instrument. A fearsome enforcer for Emperor Palpatine who’s seemingly content to simply push…

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Dragon Ball Xenoverse, As Told By Steam Reviews

Dragon Ball Z is finally on Steam—and fans of the anime are pretty excited about that. They’re also pumped about the opportunity to, um, beat up Krillin. You can find potshots galore on the Steam reviews page for Xenoverse—but, most of these jabs are clearly made by fans that know the franchise very well. Let’s…

My Time In Police Cars

The world outside looks different when you see it through the windows of a police car. And, when you’re in one, you can tell the world sure as hell looks differently at you. I’ve been in police cars three times in my life, once in 1998 and then twice, in rapid succession, in late 2011.…

Bloodborne‘s Hilarious Physics Lead To Some Unexpected Results

All of the Souls games, Bloodborne included, have included hilarious rag doll physics for the enemies, which adds a welcomed slice of humor to an otherwise dark and difficult game. The above bit, with a dog that just wants to hang out and kick it, is from YouTube user You. Dave Fred‘s alarm clock went…

If You Like RPGs, You Must Play Pillars of Eternity

Back in September of 2012, when I first heard that Obsidian was launching a Kickstarter for a spiritual successor to Baldur’s Gate, I got a little… uh… too excited. I was ecstatic. I called it my dream RPG. In retrospect that was a bit premature, especially as the years went by and we saw a…

Konami’s Official Word on Hideo Kojima

Yesterday, Konami gave a statement via the Japanese Metal Gear Twitter account to attempt to clear the air on what’s going on with Hideo Kojima and Kojima Productions. As Kotaku previously reported, the Kojima Productions brand has been dissolved and even removed from upcoming title Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. It seems “A…

How 1950s Disneyland Was Built

The first Disneyland in Anaheim, California opened its gates almost 60 years ago, on July 17, 1955. As part of an upcoming anniversary celebration Disney released raw, time-lapsed footage of the construction that happened under the direct supervision of Walt Disney himself. You can get a glimpse of the process—captured by some really high-end cameras…

The worst thing about this wallpaper? Having to cover it in icons. Redditor wrathestook a couple months to draw a lineup of Team Fortress 2’s cast, in both Red and Blue flavors, recently presenting it in the form of a sweet 1080p wallpaper. Dayshot is an image-based feature that runs every morning, showcasing some of…

The Anime History You Don’t Know

You may think because you’ve logged impressive viewing hours, you know everything about anime. Sorry, you don’t. There’s more history to be discovered. Since this past February, Twitter site Anime in History has been unearthing historical images from the National Anime Archives. These are rare and unseen photos that show just how important anime has…

Report: This Will Be Marvel Comics’ New Avengers Team

The silhouettes from the teaser image released earlier this week have been fully revealed, showing off the line-up of the All-New, All-Different Avengers. The biggest surprise? The Ultimate Universe’s Spider-Man—meaning Miles Morales, not Peter Parker—is front and center. The new roster of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes came to light from an apparent leak that made it…