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This “40-minute Photoshop” was uploaded to the DayZ subreddit by Sweden-based Statsmakten, and shows what life might have been like in Chernarus (specifically, Olsha) before the zombie apocalypse. Quite lovely for a quick Photoshop project, and apparently, it’s the first of a series. Full size pic below. A trip down memory lane… [r/dayz] Dayshot is…
By András Neltz Published December 4, 2014 - Kotaku East
Official Encouragement To Continue This Pokémon Meme
Recently, people starting posting “creepy” Marshtomp Photoshops on Twitter. Today, the Pokémon Company has something to say about that: If you’re going to make silly ‘shops, at least use hi-res assets! The Pokémon Company‘s official Twitter site uploaded two hi-res Marshtomp images—both frontand back. Until now, people have been making low-res Photoshps, only featuring Marshtomp’s…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 4, 2014 - Kotaku East
What Jurassic Park Did for the Original PlayStation
Over 20 years ago (1 day counts as “over,” right?) Sony released the original PlayStation console and changed the face of gaming. Thanks in part to Jurassic Park This week’s Weekly Famitsu, was dedicated in large part to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Sony’s console. In a recollection of the console’s development, Ken Kutaragi, the…
By Toshi Nakamura Published December 4, 2014 - Uncategorized
Smash Bros. Creator Doesn’t Think He’ll Make a Sequel
From the sound of it, Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai has had enough. However, that doesn’t mean there won’t be more Smash Bros. games in the future. There just might not be Masahiro Sakurai Smash Bros. games. According to CVG, Sakurai discussed his future Smash Bros. involvement in an interview with Game Informer “I can’t…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 4, 2014 - Uncategorized
The New James Bond Film Is Called Spectre
The upcoming 24th Bond outing has a title as well as some title font. See? The title was revealed via the official Bond Twitter account. Spectre, of course, is the global terrorist organization that appeared in earlier Bond films like Dr. No. It is truly the greatest acronym ever created, standing for SPecial Executive for…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 4, 2014 - Kotaku East
The First Parasyte Movie is an Insult to the Manga
The first Parasyte movie (first of 2) premiered last week and I went in hoping that I would be wrong. Long story short: I wasn’t. I’ve said it before that the original Parasyte manga is one of my all-time favorites. Author Hitoshi Iwaaki’s masterpiece quite literally helped define me as a person and I am…
By Toshi Nakamura Published December 4, 2014 - Kotaku East
From December 9 in Japan, Nintendo 3DS owners can use digital money cards for payment while shopping with the handhelds. Simply touch e-money cards like Suica to either 3DS or 3DS XL’s bottom screen. A similar service was rolled out for the Wii U in Japan earlier this summer. [via Famitsu]
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 4, 2014 -
Kotaku EastBeautiful PC Game Isn’t Only Stunning, But Also Insanely Fast
We’ve seen Black Desert Online before. Its character creation is incredibly beautiful. But what its gameplay like? From the looks of it, quick. Now, we get a very good look at just how quick it is in glorious hi-def and 60 frames per second. If you are viewing this article in Chrome, you can see…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 4, 2014 - Kotaku East
Pokémon ORAS Is Really, Really Popular
Did you buy Pokémon Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire? If so, you’re not alone. Loads and loads of folks did, too. Millions. According an official release (via Famitsu), over 7.7 million copies of the games have been shipped worldwide. What’s more, the numbers were especially strong in Europe during both games’ first week on sale,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 4, 2014 - Uncategorized
The Original Wolfenstein Is Way Funnier With Real Physics
Back when id Software first released Wolfenstein 3D, widely regarded as the Nazi-blasting grandpappy of the first-person shooter genre, I doubt they imagined it’d one day be turned into… this. Made by Broforce developer Free Lives as part of the Indies vs Pewdiepie game jam, Super Wolfenstein HD is a modern reimagining of id’s classic.…
By Nathan Grayson Published December 3, 2014 - Culture
The Art Of An MMO That Was Cancelled After NINE YEARS Of Development
Erling Sævarsson is a freelance artist with over 15 years experience across games, advertising and film. He most recently spent six years working at CCP, on the ill-fated World of Darkness MMO, a game we will never get to play, but whose art we can at least appreciate. You can see more of Erling’s work…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 3, 2014 - Uncategorized
Another Stupid Australian Retailer Has Pulled GTA V
Following customer complaints, a second major Australian retailer – K-Mart – has pulled Grand Theft Auto V off shelves. This despite the game receiving an R18+ certification in Australia, meaning it could only legally be sold to adults “Following a significant review of all content in Grand Theft Auto Games Kmart has taken the decision…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 3, 2014 - Uncategorized
Fancy Dreamcasts & Controllers Belong In A Museum
The Dreamcast has four controller ports. I can think of no more perfect use for them than these four custom controllers. Painted by Oskunk, they sit alongside a custom Dreamcast console, which is nice enough, but man, I would walk over fire for that JetSet controller. And since it’s been a while since we posted…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 3, 2014 -
UncategorizedMario Kart Tribute Comes To The PC, Only It’s Kinda Bleak
Nintendo will never, ever release Mario Kart on the PC. But the company can’t stop fans making games that explore the series’ inherent weirdness, and call their game Mario Cars 2: 64. Made in a week by Chelsea Saunders, it takes a good, hard look at just what Mario Kart is: a bunch of Nintendo…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 3, 2014 - CultureTotal Recall
100 Year-Old Nintendo Souvenir Is An International Treasure
Erik Voskuil, who runs the excellent Before Mario, has a very special piece of Nintendo history in his personal collection. And no, it’s not badass Lego. It’s this promotional calendar, given out to advertise Nintendo’s card business. In 1915. And while the age itself is impressive, it’s the little touches reminding us of this bygone…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 3, 2014 -
UncategorizedThe Game That Made Me Realize I’ve Let Down My Family
I didn’t go home for Thanksgiving this year. In truth, I rarely go home for Thanksgiving. I’ve been living away from home for basically my whole adult life—first just an hour away during college, now much further away in San Francisco—and I visit sporadically. Once or twice a year. Usually for Christmas. But as a…
By Nathan Grayson Published December 3, 2014 -
UncategorizedCapture Pokémon In A Totally New Way On The Oculus Rift
Forget about pressing buttons. In this fan-made Pokémon demo, you get to actually pick up the Pokeball with your hand, and throw it at the Pokemon you want to capture. Whoa. It’s not the most robust thing—battle animations are limited, and we only see one encounter from the same angle. And why is Magnemite hiding…
By Patricia Hernandez Published December 3, 2014 -
UncategorizedSwamp Things Comes To Infinite Crisis With A Familiar Voice
On December 17 DC Universe-themed MOBA Infinite Crisis goes green with a visit from Dr. Alec Holland, better known as the Swamp Thing. Voicing the guardian of the green is none other than Lieutenant Commander Worf, worst father in the history of Starfleet. A nature-powered Enforcer, Swamp Thing promises to be a huge pain-in-the-ass for…
By Mike Fahey Published December 3, 2014 - Esports
YouPorn Now Has An eSports Team
Spanish eSports team Play2Win, who play DOTA 2, League of Legends and Hearthstone, will no longer be known as Play2Win. Instead, they’ll be known as Team YP. Or, Team YouPorn. The online porn giant has been trying to get into the eSports business for a while now, but was having trouble with the fact its…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 3, 2014