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Some exciting news for Xbox gamers: Microsoft just confirmed the release dates for three rad-looking games that are all coming out this Spring—i.e., soon. The games are Ori and the Blind Forest (March 11th, $19.99), Screamride (March 3rd, $39.99), and the Xbox One version of State of Decay (April 28th, $29.99). Woo!
By Yannick LeJacq Published January 20, 2015 - Uncategorized
Dungeons & Dragons Brings Fresh Elemental Evil To MMO And Tabletop
Considered by many to be the greatest D&D adventure of all-time, “The Temple of Elemental Evil” gets a major nod this March when the latest storyline, simply titled “Elemental Evil”, hits the MMO Neverwinter, the tabletop game and beyond. “The Temple of Elemental Evil”, AKA Advanced Dungeons & Dragons modules T1 through T4, remains the…
By Mike Fahey Published January 20, 2015 -
UncategorizedEver wanted to know what it sounds like for someone to fart on a keyboard and call it a Resident Evil soundtrack? Your day has come. 1997’s Resident Evil: Director’s Cut: Dual Shock Version included new music by composer Mamoru Samuragochi. It’s mostly good! But this track? Can’t explain it.
By Patrick Klepek Published January 20, 2015 -
UncategorizedOne Lightsaber Battle That Escalated Quickly
It’s funny to see people still overreact to the new Star Wars lightsaber design. Russian YouTuber Mr. TV Cow and his clip is no different and he goes way beyond the usual reactions and edits with his clip. A Jedi and a Sith are ready to fight and show off their silly sabres in this…
By Gergo Vas Published January 20, 2015 - Uncategorized
Today’s selection of articles from Kotaku‘s reader-run community: Pokémon One a Day Series Two: Feraligatr, Sentret, Furret • Late Night Drinks with a Nomad: Death Parade Episode 1 • Death Parade Has the Potential to Become Great • Pre-Cult: Age of Wonders 3 • TAY Explores Comics: 6000 TAY Classic—TAY Open Forum—Beginner’s Guide To TAY…
By András Neltz Published January 20, 2015 -
UncategorizedCustom Batmobile Baby Stroller Is Just Asking For Trouble
At least young Colin Earl won’t have to wait for a bat to come crashing through his window for vigilante inspiration — this custom-built Batmobile stroller should do the trick nicely. The nice folks at Super-Fan Builds, makers of the lovely BioShock aquarium, tackle a Batman super-fan in this latest, ill-fated episode. Well-meaning wife Maressa…
By Mike Fahey Published January 20, 2015 - Uncategorized
Three More Classic Star Wars Games Are Getting Digital Releases
Just a couple months after the digital debut of X-Wing and TIE Fighter, the folks at Good Old Games have announced plans to start selling three more classic Star Wars titles: Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter, Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance, and Star Wars Galactic Battlegrounds Saga That sure is a mouthful. In addition to…
By Jason Schreier Published January 20, 2015 - Uncategorized
Classic Counter-Strike Maps In Isometric View
Using a program called HalfMapper, gzaloprgm posted a nice gallery of classic Counter-Strike 1.6 maps with the camera angle set to isometric view. It no longer looks like a competitive FPS, but like a classic X-Com game. I can imagine myself playing a turn-based strategy game on these maps. Here’s cs_italy, de_dust2, de_train and all…
By Gergo Vas Published January 20, 2015 -
Uncategorized$400 Version of Borderlands New-Gen Port Will Get You Your Own Claptrap
Just announced today, Borderlands: The Handsome Collection will come with many fine things, graphically improved versions of Borderlands 2 and last year’s The Pre-Sequel among them. But, if you don’t mind missing out on a few bill payments, you can get a talking, remote-controlled Claptrap in a collector’s edition. The Handsome Collection bundles together new-gen…
By Evan Narcisse Published January 20, 2015 - Uncategorized
Redesigned Darth Vader Looks Just As Menacing
But not more menacing. That would be just silly. Still, alternate universe Darth Vader makes a good effort. The redesigned Vader was drawn by 1oshuart of DeviantArt (AKA artist Joshua Cairós) for a Star Wars-themed challenge organized by the Brainstorm Facebook group. The group got a lot of entries, but 1oshuart’s is just something else—and…
By András Neltz Published January 20, 2015 - Kotaku East
Shirobako Is an Anime about Making Anime
Ever wonder how an anime is made? Good – Dreams Versus Reality Shirobako is the story of five girls who, after making a short anime while members of their high school animation club, promise to come back together as adults and make their own full anime. Aoi, the main lead of Shirobako, dreams of being…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published January 20, 2015 -
Kotaku EastSony Makes a College Class You Wouldn’t Skip
I dunno. Maybe you would skip it. But if you like video games, chances are this PlayStation university course is something you’d attend. Last fall, Kotaku reported that Sony was teaming up with Sangmyung University in Seoul, South Korea to offer a PlayStation college course. The class featured guest speakers and students, who sat at…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 20, 2015 -
Kotaku EastHow Final Fantasy XV Is Influenced by Back to the Future: Part II
Don’t expect DeLoreans, hoverboards and sports almanacs. But according to Wan Hazmer, Final Fantasy XV lead game designer, the title has found inspiration in an unlikely source: Robert Zemeckis’ 1989 sci-fi flick. In an interview with Travel Garage TV, Hazmer talks about how the game’s developers are striving to create believable environments. “A concept of…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 20, 2015 - Kotaku East
My, My Cid, How You Have Changed
While each Final Fantasy tends to be set in a different world, there are a few staples you can expect in each one—most prominently, a character named Cid. And the newest game in the franchise, Final Fantasy Explorers, is no exception. Over the years Cid has gone through some changes since his first appearance back…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published January 20, 2015 -
Kotaku EastShaolin Monk “Runs on Water” for Almost 400 Feet
This week in Quanzhou, China, a Shaolin monk showed it was possible to do more than walk on water. The Shaolin monastery is famous for its kung-fu monks that undergo rigorous training to pull off amazing acrobatic and physical feats. Last October, Shi Liliang from Quanzhou Shaolin Temple ran on thin plywood planks floating in…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 20, 2015 - Kotaku East
The Left 4 Dead Arcade is Basically Left 4 Dead 2, But Worse
This past weekend, needing a bit of zombie killing in my life, I joined some friends at a local arcade to spend some time with Left 4 Dead Survivors. Honestly, I wish I’d just stayed home and played Left 4 Dead 2 Left 4 Dead Survivors is largely a port of Left 4 Dead 2…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published January 20, 2015 - Kotaku East
Nintendo Closing Club Nintendo (But Don’t Panic)
For years now, Club Nintendo has been offering special goodies to fans. But as of today, it’s going away. But don’t fret. Not yet. Nintendo is planning a new loyalty program with new rewards. Official notices have been posted by Nintendo in Japan, Europe, and Australia. The U.S. site is currently closed for maintenance. Kotaku…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 20, 2015 - Culture
War Is (Beautiful) Hell
Ivan Pozdnyakov is a Russian artist who works for ZeptoLab, the developers of Cut The Rope. Don’t let that put you off, though, his portfolio is pretty fantastic. You can see more of Ivan’s work at his personal site and ArtStation page To see the larger pics in all their glory (or, if they’re big…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 19, 2015 - Uncategorized
PlayStation Making Up For Downtime With A 10% Off Sale This Weekend
As first detailedearlier in the month, Sony is making up for some Christmas-related downtime with a sale on pretty much everything on the PlayStation Store. That sale has a catch: you’ll get 10% off almost anything on the store, provided you lump it all into the one purchase and buy it all at once. The…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 19, 2015