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UncategorizedSome Big Changes We’d Like to See in The Next Marvel Universe
The Marvel Universe is going to be changing in a big way this year, though it’s not quite clear yet just how significant those shifts will be. Still, now’s a perfect time to fantasize about what might happen after the publisher’s next crossover. Like maybe Miles Morales as the main Spider-Man? During a press conference…
By Evan Narcisse Published January 22, 2015 -
UncategorizedHope you’re ready for more tears. Episode Two of Telltale’s Game of Thrones series will be out the first week of February for all platforms, the developer announced today. PS3/PS4/PC/Mac on Tuesday, February 3; Xbox 360/Xbox One on Wednesday, February 4; iOS/Android on Thursday, Ferbuary 5. Episode One was great, so check it out if…
By Jason Schreier Published January 22, 2015 -
UncategorizedThe Dead Rising Movie Looks As Cheesy As Hell And That’s Okay
Current standards for zombie movies based on zombie games are pretty low, but at least Dead Rising isn’t taking itself seriously. The first trailer for Dead Rising: Watchtower is out, and we’re in for 90 minutes of slightly-above-low-budget zombie action. That’s just the way I like it. Heck, the movie’s probably gonna be worth it…
By Patrick Klepek Published January 22, 2015 - Uncategorized
Final Fantasy X|X-2, Vita Memory Cards, and More Deals
The HD Remaster of Final Fantasy X and X-2 was one of our most popular games of 2013, which was impressive since it didn’t actually ship until 2014. If you missed out, it’s down to a new low of $14 today. [Final Fantasy X|X-2 HD Remaster, $14] Vita Memory Cards are by far our most…
By Shep McAllister Published January 22, 2015 -
UncategorizedFew play Assassin’s Creed for historical accuracy, but the games are set during important moments from our past. History Respawned asks experts to provide insight on the contextual backdrops of various games. This time, it’s Assassin’s Creed Unity and the French Revolution.
By Patrick Klepek Published January 22, 2015 - Uncategorized
Filipino Village Bans Dota After Multiple Murders
A small village in the Philippines will no longer allow residents to play Defense of the Ancients following a series of violent incidents that culminated in two deadly stabbings. As reported by the Filipino news site Inquirer.net, the village of Salawag chose to enact this Dota ban after government officials met with computer cafe owners…
By Jason Schreier Published January 22, 2015 - Uncategorized
Resident Evil Creator Thanks Players For Beating Ridiculous Game Mode
When most players finish Resident Evil, they’ll be rewarded with an ending and the credits roll. But when the most dedicated and hardcore players finish Resident Evil under a set of ridiculously challenging conditions, the developers reward them with a thank you note. With an updated version of the original Resident Evil out this week,…
By Patrick Klepek Published January 22, 2015 - Uncategorized
Shadow of Mordor’s Nemesis System Could’ve Been Way More Complex
Shadow of Mordor surprised everyone with its unique features like the oft-praised “nemesis system.” The game’s novelty and ambition meant that it couldn’t accomplish everything it set out to, though. Developer Monolith opened up this week about some things that were left on the cutting room floor. Writing in a development postmortem forGamasutra, Monolith design…
By Yannick LeJacq Published January 22, 2015 -
UncategorizedNear-Impossible Super Mario World Glitch Done For First Time on SNES
It’s something that most players wouldn’t even think is possible: playing a game in a certain way that jumps you completely to the end, without beating its final battle. But there it is, just executed in Super Mario World A new video by YouTuber Minecraft SethBling shows him executing a set of moves, which as…
By Evan Narcisse Published January 22, 2015 - Uncategorized
Today’s selection of articles from Kotaku‘s reader-run community: A Beginner’s Guide to Goose house • Giant Monster Diaries: Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Demo Impressions • Three Outlaw Samurai [Film Review] • Why The End of Club Nintendo Means A Unified ID System • Pokémon One a Day Series Two: Hoothoot, Noctowl TAY Classic—TAY Open Forum—Beginner’s…
By András Neltz Published January 22, 2015 -
UncategorizedKatamari Damacy‘s Chaotic Lore Summed Up In Under One Minute
Zeurel and Octopimp’s short animation—which is just as good as the original cutscenes—about the first Katamari game’s silly plot is enough proof to be sure: it’s impossible not to love Katamari Damacy Sadly it doesn’t explain how it’s possible to rip through the fabric of the universe by serving a tennis ball too hard in…
By Gergo Vas Published January 22, 2015 - Uncategorized
Insane WoW Player Reaches Max Level With 100 Characters
If you’ve played Warlords of Draenor, you might already have a maxed out level 100 character, or even two. Or you might have a few alts gaining levels slowly. But definitely not 100. Well, one player called Watola didn’t stop with one, and actually leveled up 100 characters on two accounts in almost 1200 days.…
By Gergo Vas Published January 22, 2015 -
UncategorizedAlice In Wonderland-Based Minecraft Build is Kinda Magnificent
It also doesn’t have a world download, which is criminal. Instead, it has a rather well-put-together video. The map was built by PlanetMinecrafter RubicCubeMan. If you look at his submissions page, none of his builds have a download attached, except for that one unicorn, which is a darn shame seeing how good this guy’s building…
By András Neltz Published January 22, 2015 - Kotaku East
Attack on Titan* Food: The Snacktaku Review
This was today’s lunch: the food you see in anime Attack on Titan. But hey, it came in a Survey Corps. brown paper bag. The bag looked, well, dirty. But it was printed that way so it would look so. It was a nice touch. If only I could’ve eaten it in a walled city…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 22, 2015 -
Kotaku EastI Can’t be The Only One Who Wants Yakuza Zero in English So Badly
While there’s no word on a western release for the upcoming Yakuza 0, the latest trailer was just too awesome not to share. With English subtitles no less. The games of the Yakuza series have always been very cinematic, making for some pretty great trailers that give you a very meaty taste of the stories…
By Toshi Nakamura Published January 22, 2015 - Kotaku East
Real-Life Version of Resident Evil Is a Bloody Puzzle Game
Capcom is rolling out an official Resident Evil attraction at Universal Studios Japan. It’s four floors of terror—and puzzles. While the attraction doesn’t officially open until tomorrow, Kotaku was able to have a look during today’s press preview. Set in a version of Raccoon City, Resident Evil The Escape has visitors on a studio tour…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 22, 2015 - Kotaku East
J-Horror in Manga Form is Not for The Weak of Heart
Why, no. I never had any intention of ever sleeping again So I was walking down the aisle of a bookstore when I noticed a manga with a cream-colored cover and a red eyeball looking back at me. There weren’t any content samples on display, but the text on the wrap-around all seemed to indicate…
By Toshi Nakamura Published January 22, 2015 - Kotaku East
Attack on Titan Characters Made Unnervingly Real
It isn’t like they took the anime characters and made them look real. That’s exactly what they did. They being Universal Studios Japan, which, starting tomorrow, is opening an Attack on Titan attraction at its Osaka theme park. Earlier today, I checked it out as part of a press preview. Dubbed Attack on Titan The…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 22, 2015
