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UncategorizedHalo 3 Animation Mod Is The Stupidest/Best Thing To Happen To Chief
Master Chief riding in a Warthog? Usually pretty awesome. A Scarab-skinned Chief riding in a Warthog? Possibly the most ridiculous thing I’ve seen today. YouTuber and Halo gamer Lord Zedd, known for modding and tinkering around with the Halo games, has done a number on Master Chief in Halo 3 in the video above. It…
By Tina Amini Published December 10, 2014 -
UncategorizedSmash Bros. Characters’ Recovery Moves Put To The Test
When weighing the merits of fighters in the new Super Smash Bros., a crucial factor players consider is their unique “recovery” abilities. These are the special moves each character has to help them make it back to a stage after being knocked off. One player has come up with a clever way to experiment with…
By Yannick LeJacq Published December 10, 2014 - Uncategorized
Free SimCity 2000, PS4/Xbox One Bundles, Inquisition, More Deals
The classic SimCity 2000 Special Edition is yours for zero dollars today. [ Origin] Still haven’t gotten your hands on one of the new consoles? Here are even more deals. Buy a PlayStation 4, get a Free Game | Amazon Xbox One Assassin’s Creed Bundle + Game of Your Choice ($350) | Microsoft refurb Xbox…
By Shane Roberts Published December 10, 2014 - Uncategorized
Stephen And Kirk Are Getting Back Into Sunset Overdrive
There was a time when Kirk and I really weren’t into the often-grating, tonally-annoying Sunset Overdrive. But substance wins over style and, what do you know? We’re both fans now. We had this chat a day ago. Then I played the game more last night and now like it even more. And to think this…
By Stephen Totilo Published December 10, 2014 -
UncategorizedWhen Hearthstone Revenge Goes Perfectly
Behold, one of the funniest Hearthstone matches I’ve seen in a long time, thanks to an insane new Goblins vs. Gnomes card that puts a friggin’ landmine in one player’s deck. Let’s set the scene. At the bottom is infamous YouTuber Totalbiscuit (narrator of the video), who here is trying to put together the insane…
By Jason Schreier Published December 10, 2014 -
UncategorizedWatch In Agony As GTA V Racing Teammates Screw Themselves Over
When you’re trying to set a world record for rally racing, it’s not a good idea to ignore the guy telling you when to turn. In GTA Online‘s rally race jobs, only one player can see the checkpoints so the driver needs to listen to him to hit the required marks. At the start of…
By Evan Narcisse Published December 10, 2014 - Uncategorized
Fan Theory: The Mario Games Are Too Hard On Bowser
Bowser has been around long enough that many gamers have found themselves wondering: is Mario’s longtime nemesis really all that bad? Maybe he’s just…misunderstood? Perhaps his intentions are pure, but as a flawed despot struggling to maintain order in his kingdom, he doesn’t always make the best decisions. Case in point: Super Mario 3D World,…
By Yannick LeJacq Published December 10, 2014 - Uncategorized
There’s A New Transformers Game On The Way, And It’s Just Precious
Oh my god, look at their giant heads. They’re so huge! This is what classic Transformers characters will look like in Transformers: Battle Tactics, a turn-based tactical combat game coming soon to iOS and Android devices. Before we get into specifics, let me get this out of my system. Huge! Heads! Ahem. Transformers: Battle Tactics…
By Mike Fahey Published December 10, 2014 - Uncategorized
Today’s selection of articles from Kotaku‘s reader-run community: Game of the Week — …But You Can Never Go Back [Little Inferno] • Rockmandash Reviews: Higanbana no Saku Yoru Ni [Visual Novel & Manga] • Sword Art Online II – Phantom Bullet: the Ani-TAY Review • I Still Have Faith In Cross Ange TAY Classic—TAY Open…
By András Neltz Published December 10, 2014 -
UncategorizedWhy People Can’t Stop Loving Super Smash Bros.
To an outsider the Super Smash Bros. series may seem like an unbalanced cacaphony of unrelated characters beating the snot out of each other. According to the latest episode of PBS’s Game/Show, that’s exactly why folks love it. Did you know there was a fancy term for creating something out of a collection of otherwise…
By Mike Fahey Published December 10, 2014 -
UncategorizedThe New Guilty Gear Is Breathtaking At 60 Frames Per Second
Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- would be the prettiest sprite-based 2D fighter I’ve played, only those aren’t sprites. ARC System Works’ tricksy polygon work results in a game that has to be seen running 60 frames per second at 1080p. What ARC has done with the new installment of Guilty Gear is create intricate cel-shaded polygon…
By Mike Fahey Published December 10, 2014 - Uncategorized
Here’s two out of the six minimalist Mass Effect posters released by artist Noble-6 yesterday. You can find the rest below, and if you dig the style, make sure to check out the guy’s Redbubble portfolio here or DeviantART page here. He’s covered a whole lot, from Halo and Starcraft to Star Wars and Half-Life…
By András Neltz Published December 10, 2014 - Kotaku East
Chinese TV Show Ridiculed for Ripping Off Assassin’s Creed
In China, anti-Japanese propaganda shows can get, well, silly. Many people in China don’t take them seriously. This latest show, with its seemingly Assassin’s Creed-style outfits, is not an exception. As pointed out on QQ, Games Sina and ChinaSmack, the show is set against the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945), which is certainly a period of…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 10, 2014 - Uncategorized
Flight Simulator Fans Are in for a Treat on PC
You might remember Microsoft Flight Simulator. Ten games were released in the series, the last one being Flight Simulator X in 2006. Later, in 2012, we got a free-to-play followup called Microsoft Flight, which has since been shut down. But now, it’s time to relive the glory days with Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition Dovetail…
By András Neltz Published December 10, 2014 -
Kotaku EastDamn, This Afghan Guy Looks Like Bruce Lee
This is 20 year-old Abbas Alizada. He totally looks like Bruce Lee, from his physical features to his ability to pull off martial arts moves. It’s no surprise that the Kabul native’s nickname is “Afghan Bruce Lee.” According to Reuters, Alizada is from a family of ten kids. His parents didn’t have enough money for…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 10, 2014 - Kotaku East
The Last Guardian Sure Sounds Like a PS4 Game
This shouldn’t come as a surprise, really. But game creator Fumito Ueda mentioned The Last Guardian in this week’s issue of Dengeki PlayStation. And from the sound of it, the game could be headed to the PS4. Dengeki PlayStation polled numerous developers about, well, PlayStation. Questions included asking them what their most memorable title on…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 10, 2014 - Kotaku East
Wear Melon Bread on Your Head
Melon bread is loved in Japan. Besides being a favorite snack, it also pops up in manga and anime. And now, people can wear it on their heads. Or at least a beret that looks like the bread. Yay! Above, these are hand-made melon bread berets from Marisan Bakery. You, of course, cannot eat these…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 10, 2014 - Uncategorized
20th Anniversary PS4s Are Getting Crazy Bids on eBay
The 20th Anniversary PlayStation 4 looks spectacular. I’d certainly like to have one, but some people want one bad. So much so they’re apparently willing to part with large amounts of cash for the limited edition hardware. GameSpot reports that the console, which is limited to only 12,300 units worldwide, sold out within minutes of…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 10, 2014
