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UncategorizedThe Honest Trailers For Smash Bros. Nails How Silly The Game Is
Okay, look. As much as I love Smash, even I can admit the entire premise of the game is ridiculous. Nevermind all the tensions about how one should “actually” play such a silly (but amazing) game. Smosh Games hilarious breaks down Smash Bros., and then does the time-honored tradition of renaming all the Smash characters…
By Patricia Hernandez Published November 18, 2014 - Tips & Guides
Tips For Playing Dragon Age: Inquisition
Starting a new role-playing game is never easy. Which class should you choose? Which race? What kind of party should you make? Which gear should you buy, and what’s the best way to earn some early XP? Dragon Age: Inquisition is no different. It’s a really good game, and also a really big one. There’s…
By Kirk Hamilton Published November 18, 2014 - Uncategorized
Jet Set Radio‘s Anti-Establishment Hero Looks Perfect In Polystone
Straight off the streets of Tokyo-to, the latest statue in First 4 Figures’ Sega All-Stars line cannot be Beat, and yet it is. There were two characters I was really hoping would make an appearance in First 4 Figures’ Sega All-Stars line. The first was Vyse from Skies of Arcadia, and the second was Beat…
By Mike Fahey Published November 18, 2014 -
ReviewsThis War of Mine: The Kotaku Review
This War of Mine starts off feeling like the most depressing variation of The Sims ever, one where any happiness or woohoo has been bombed out of existence. And, very quickly, it gets to feeling even worse. Like the famous EA simulator series, This War of Mine puts players in charge of a group of…
By Evan Narcisse Published November 18, 2014 - Uncategorized
The Creator Of Monkey Island Is Making A New Adventure Game
Oh my goodness. OH MY GOODNESS. Ron Gilbert, best known as the creator of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion, just launched a Kickstarter for a brand new old-school point-and-click adventure game that looks just about incredible. Yes, yes, we’re all suffering from Kickstarter malaise, and these days crowdfunded projects seem ripe for disappointment, but this…
By Jason Schreier Published November 18, 2014 -
UncategorizedSecret Drugs Do Surprising Things In The New GTA V [Update]
The new versions of GTA V on the PS4 and Xbox One hide some things you haven’t seen before, even if you’ve played the last-gen versions of the game. And some of this stuff can be a little…wacky. If you don’t want to be spoiled on this secret, I suggest you stop reading now! OK.…
By Patricia Hernandez Published November 18, 2014 - Uncategorized
In response to player complaints about not being able to bring over last-gen GTA Online characters to new-gen GTA V, Rockstar is deploying a patch for to address a GTA Online character transfer problem. PlayStation platforms will be getting the patch today, with an Xbox version to follow tomorrow.
By Evan Narcisse Published November 18, 2014 -
CultureHow To Capture Video Game Footage On PS4, Xbox One, PC And Mac [UPDATE]
Ever do something amazing in a game and wish you could share the clip with the world (or at least Facebook)? Well, thanks to a plethora of built-in tools and software designed to record gameplay, it’s easier than ever before. Read on for Kotaku’s (mostly) definitive guide to capturing gameplay video on your consoles, PC,…
By Steve Marinconz Published November 18, 2014 - Uncategorized
Nvidia’s Shield Gets Its Own Little Slice Of Cloud Gaming
Nvidia’s GRID game streaming service goes live across Shield portables and tablets today, with 20 games available for free remote play. When conditions are perfect, it’s one of the best remote gaming services I’ve tried. Free for Shield owners through June 30, 2015, the GRID gaming service launches today alongside the Shield Tablet rollout of…
By Mike Fahey Published November 18, 2014 - Uncategorized
$10 off GTAV on PS4/Xbox One, Humble Hunger Games, Big Hero 6, More
The now optionally first-person Grand Theft Auto V current gen port gets a day one $10 discount. [GTAV] Two more good 2DS deals today, including one on the new crystal version. Crystal Red or Crystal Blue Nintendo 2DS Console ($100) | Target Red or Blue Nintendo 2DS Console w/ Mario Kart 7 ($100) | Target…
By Shane Roberts Published November 18, 2014 - Reviews
Dragon Age: Inquisition: The Kotaku Review
Dragon Age: Inquisition is a fantasy game. That word—fantasy—is a sort of shorthand, with a bunch of connotations. The word suggests to us that this game has dragons, and elves, and magic. There will be knights, monsters, and probably an evil witch or two. But “fantasy,” the word, means so much more than that. I…
By Kirk Hamilton Published November 18, 2014 -
UncategorizediPhone 6 Showcase MOBA Vainglory Now Available In The States
Super Evil Megacorp’s lovely MOBA, Vainglory, was the only game on stage at Apple’s iPhone 6 presser earlier this year, and now it’s available as a free download from iTunes. It’s so great. I’ve been playing with the game for a few weeks, thanks to iTunes accounts in other countries, and it’s been a blast.…
By Mike Fahey Published November 18, 2014 - Tips & Guides
Ten Things To Do In Warlords of Draenor Once You’re Level 100
The expansion has been out for a few days now and most of us will reach level 100 in the coming days. Raids are locked at the moment and Warlords of Draenor‘s end-game is not really about daily quests, so you might want to pass the time with something else. Here are ten suggestions. Gear…
By Gergo Vas Published November 18, 2014 - Uncategorized
The Turtles stepped into too much ooze and got 100% more badass in Allen Geneta’s fan-art. Compared to these, their crazy mutant nemesis Slash looks like a nice guy. TMNT in color by allengeneta [DeviantART, via TheCyberWolf] Dayshot is an image-based feature that runs every morning, showcasing some of the prettiest, funniest game-related screenshots and…
By Gergo Vas Published November 18, 2014 -
UncategorizedMecha Punching Sure Is Intense
This is Project Hon. It’s a mecha game with machines that shoot, transform, and smack the crap outta each other. From NCSoft, Project Hon has been in development since 2011. It is slated for PC and cloud gaming-type services in South Korea. 엔씨소프트 – 프로젝트혼 하이라이트 [InvenMovieA@YouTube Thanks, Sang!] To contact the author of this…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 18, 2014 - Kotaku East
Resident Evil: The Official Curry
And it’s called “Curry of the Biohazard.” Clever, that. Of course, in Japan, where this is sold, Resident Evil is known as Biohazard This “green herb healing curry” is made from coconut milk, chicken, beans, and green curry spices. The box says, “Have the Biohazard Green Herb Curry and survive” and “THEY ARE GOING TO…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 18, 2014 - Reviews
A Bird Story: The Kotaku Review
I fell in love with To the Moon back in late 2012 after I picked it up in a Steam sale. It is easily one of the most emotional gaming experiences I have ever had. So needless to say, I expected great things from its short sequel A Bird Story. What I didn’t expect was…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published November 18, 2014