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Uncategorized16 Things You Might Not Know About Killer Instinct
Did you know Donkey Kong Country was instrumental in the development of Rare fighting game Killer Instinct, or that female fighter Orchid was once simply called “Wanda”? You do now, and there’s more where that came from. It’s kind of uncanny, really. I was just flipping through my Xbox One games and decided to screw…
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Destiny And Phantasy Star Online Have An Awful Lot In Common
While I wouldn’t go as far as calling Destiny and Phantasy Star Online the same game, this lovely chart from Redditor KytorIndustriesmakes a compelling argument that they pretty much are. Fans of Sega’s Phantasy Star Online series have been making the comparison since Destiny was initially announced, amused that the cool new game everyone was…
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UncategorizedMega Man Gets The Best Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Tie-Ins
It doesn’t get much better than a cat in a Mega Man costume. Not only does the Blue Bomberget the best action figures, he’s one of the most adorable reasons to pick up Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate for the 3DS when it hits North America next year. It’s not just a cat creature in a…
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Kotaku ‘Shop Contest: Fine, We’ll Do Final Fantasy XV: Winners!
And with the results in fromlast week’s ‘Shop Contest, I officially declare the Final Fantasy XV car guys meme over. Let’s see if it went out with a whimper or a bang. It should have been over sooner, but Square Enix went and extended it by releasing high quality transparent PNG files so folks could…
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Sunday Comics needs more comics. With the ending ofSunday Comics staple Brawl in the Family, we’re going to need something incredibly funny to fill the gap. Something that’s published on at least a weekly basis, is video game related and isn’t going to offend too many readers (sorry Hentai Hitler Gaming Squirrels). Have a suggestion?…
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Sunday Comics: Can You Do A Barrel Roll?
Welcome to Kotaku‘s Sunday Comics, your weekly roundup of the best webcomics. The images enlarge if you click on the magnifying glass icon. Nerf NOW!! by Josué Pereira. Published October 10. Read more of Nerf NOW!! Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich. Published October 6. Read more of Awkward Zombie Penny Arcade by Jerry Holkins and…
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LEGO Bionicle Triumphantly Returns In January
About damn time. After five years of sighing and shaking my head at the Hero Factory line that replaced it, LEGO’s Bionicle line of “Constraction” constructable action figures returns on January 1, with a new story and new cast of colorfully masked heroes. Launched in 2000 in Europe and 2001 in North America, Bionicle was…
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Conan O’Brien? The Green Loontern? LEGO Batman 3 Keeps Getting Better
There’s only a month left before LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham hits store shelves, and developer Traveller’s Tales still has surprises up its sleeves. Today talk show host Conan O’Brien, Duck Dodgers as the Green Loontern and more crazy characters were added to the game’s already impressive roster. According to the lovely people at the…
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Angry Birds Transformers Is Not What I Expected (Stream Complete)
When Rovio and Hasbro announced Angry Birds Transformers, I imagined sling-shotting helmet-wearing birds at stationary targets, just like Angry Birds Star Wars. The game I’m streaming this morning is not that. It’s more of an action game. The goal is still to knock down evil pigs perched on precarious platforms, but there is no standing…
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Mega Man Gets The Best Toys
Mega Man fans might not be getting the games they want, but toys? They’re good on toys. Just look at this gorgeous thing. Revealed exclusively over at The Mega Man Network on Thursday, TruForce Collectibles‘ upcoming Mega Man X figure doesn’t need any paint to be beautiful. Look at those gorgeous lines. The shoulder pads,…
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10/6/2014: What If There Were Guns In Zelda?
Well, first, everyone would be very confused. Second, it’s weekly roundup time, so head over to Kotaku Selects to catch up on this week’s best stuff. Third, finish Fanboys-Online‘s comic here: Fourth: have a good weekend! To contact the author of this post, write to [email protected] or find her on Twitter at @tinaamini
By Tina Amini