The Wii U is set to have quite a 2015, if the delay bug doesn’t bite. Nintendo of America tweeted a general release schedule for the Wii U’s next year, and it includes everything from Star Fox to Zelda to crazy Miyamoto projects like Project Guard and Project Giant Robot. What do you think?

Despite Rumors, Grand Theft Auto V‘s PC Version Not Canceled

Late last week word began to circulate that the PC version of Grand Theft Auto V was in big trouble because “Rockstar never wanted to release a PC version.” This led irate fans to, among other things, hack a marketing firm’s website. Rockstar, however, says our precious PC version is safe and sound. The original…

BioShock For iOS Is The Worst Way To Play A Great Game

BioShock is a classic first-person shooter. Getting the game on your iPhone and iPad might therefore seem like a steal—even if it’s a hefty $14.99 one. But don’t be fooled by the high-profile mobile port that came out last week: this is not BioShock as I remember it. BioShock on iOS—or, as I like to…

Rare Discounts on Astro Gaming Headsets and More

Astro’s eBay store sells refurb Astro products, and today they’re even cheaper than usual. The star of the show here is obviously the Astro A50, which is down to $160 after factoring in the extra 20% off coupon when you spend $10 or more. The A50 was the winner of the Kinja Co-Op for Best…

Naruto Characters, Gone Really Dark

If they weren’t dark enough already, Ukranian artist Olggah makes sure they are now, with her realistic Naruto drawings. It’s definitely typical Naruto fan art. Here are a few of the characters below, all looking very serious: Itachi Genma Madara Uchiha (is that you, Gabriel Belmont?) Sasuke Yamato Orochimaru Naruto fan art by Olggah [DeviantART]…

The Sad Life of Mobs In World of Warcraft

Whether it’s a crowded zone or an abandoned one, the life of World of Warcraft mobs is so simple that it can be summed up in a one-minute clip. The Hinterlands in Wowcrendor‘s latest video is a particularly sad case. No one goes there anymore. Life of a Mob in World of Warcraft[YouTube] To contact…

Today’s selection of articles from Kotaku‘s reader-run community: From Rapture to a Realm Reborn • Gamer Mosaic: What Kind of Gamer Are You? • First Impressions on Tales of Xillia 2 • Crazy, Creative Cosplay at Dragon*Con 2014 • TAY Goes to PAX: Day 1 (The Wander’s Way) & Day 2 (A Conflict of Interests)…

How to Create a Game Character That Doesn’t Suck

Character is one of gaming’s last great challenges. This post originally appeared on Kotaku UK Initially games required characters to do nothing more than act as a gateway into their virtual world, which they achieved using cheerful cartoons like Mario and Sonic, or heroic archetypes like Lara Croft or the Master Chief. Certain genres, primarily…

Resident Evil: Revelations 2 Hits Japan Early Next Year

Today, at Sony’s fall conference, the company confirmed that a sequel to Resident Evil: Revelations is on the way. Resident Evil producer Masachika Kawata noted at the conference that the game will take place in a different time period compared to the original RE: Revelations, which translates to a new setting and new characters. The…