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More Hints That Dragon Age And Mass Effect Are In The Same Universe
Hidden inside the vast world of Dragon Age Inquisition are a few nods and references to Bioware’s other big game, Mass Effect. And you know what that means, right? It’s Bonkers Theory That Connects Both Games Time™. First, let’s look at the easter eggs. Eagle-eyed Redditor grimxxmastr uploaded a screenshot of a Krogan’s head, which…
By Patricia Hernandez Published November 19, 2014 -
CultureIn Battlefield, A Master Helicopter Pilot Can Save Your Butt
Battlefield 4 players know just how clutch a helicopter pilot can be, but there’s a difference between being a solid helicopter pilot and being a master. In today’s Highlight Reel, you’ll see that as well as Far Cry 4 acrobatics, a lucky-as-hell moment in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and a speedrun from the Game Of The…
By Chris Person Published November 19, 2014 -
UncategorizedGlitches Turn Pikachu Into Nightmare Fuel
Pikachu…are you okay? Where did your face go? Why is your body doing that!? Turns out, all you need to transform the iconic critter into a demon is to glitch him out. In this case, Chadtronic finds that “cartridge tilting” a copy of Hey You, Pikachu! results in a Pikachu that would feel at home…
By Patricia Hernandez Published November 19, 2014 - Uncategorized
Mystery Smash 3DS Patch Leads Players On A Hunt For What Changed
Yesterday, Nintendo released the v1.0.4 update for Super Smash Bros. 3DS, which, as they announced last week, adjusts balance in the mascot fighting game. Yet… nobody’s quite sure what they actually changed. Yep, inexplicably, Sakurai and crew decided not to include patch notes in the most recent update for their handheld Smash game. Here’s the…
By Jason Schreier Published November 19, 2014 - Uncategorized
People Are Taking Really Great Pictures in The New Grand Theft Auto V
Many oohs and aahs rang out at the upgraded visuals when Rockstar first started showing off the upgraded PS4 and Xbox One versions of Grand Theft Auto V. Now that the game’s out, players are documenting the game’s beauty themselves with some amazing photographs. In-game tools let readers share in-game photography on Twitter, Facebook and…
By Evan Narcisse Published November 19, 2014 - Uncategorized
Free Monument Valley, GTAV, Black Friday TV Deals, Tarantino XX
Mobile Gaming doesn’t get much better than Monument Valley. It’s one of Kotaku’s Best iPad Games, and today it’s free on Android from Amazon Check out all of today’s app deals in our Apps Post, lots of iPhone games on sale today. The now optionally first-person Grand Theft Auto V current gen port gets a…
By Shane Roberts Published November 19, 2014 - Uncategorized
Far Cry 4’s Loot Is Full Of Hidden Jokes
Far Cry 4 is the kind of game that’s deeply in love with its loot. It wants you, the player, to love its loot too. So it packs the stuff full of silly jokes and insular references. Here are some of the silliest I’ve seen so far. Is this a Grand Theft Auto V reference?…
By Yannick LeJacq Published November 19, 2014 - Culture
Snacktaku PSA: Pizza Hut’s Crazy New Menu Launches Today
The spiraling shape will make you go insane, but everyone wants to eat that crazy thing. Today Pizza Hut launches their brave new menu, packed with new ingredients, strange crust variants and maddening spirals of special sauce. I don’t even know where to start. Pizza Hut is normally one of the last delivery joints on…
By Mike Fahey Published November 19, 2014 - Uncategorized
Today’s selection of articles from Kotaku‘s reader-run community: Tales of Hearts R: The TAY Review • World of Nintendo – Skyward Sword Link Review • Adventures in Blind Gaming 5: Picking the Right Game • Kinja, Read-Only, and Gaming Exposition • Game of the Week — Resident Evil: Feudal Japan Edition [Onimusha] TAY Classic—TAY Open…
By András Neltz Published November 19, 2014 - Uncategorized
Nice Far Cry 3 Reference, Far Cry 4
See, it’s funny because Far Cry 3 was set in a tropical fantasy land called “Rook Island.” As far as I can tell, this is the best thing to come out of Far Cry 4’s loot system. By that I mean it’s the only good thing to come out of Far Cry 4’s loot system.…
By Yannick LeJacq Published November 19, 2014 - Uncategorized
PS4 Review Update: One Year Later
Stop waiting. If you can afford it, it’s time to get a new-gen console, and the PS4 is a worthwhile one to get. A year removed from the system’s launch, Sony’s fourth home console finally has enough must-play games to make any gamer’s leap to the new console generation damn near mandatory. It’s time. You…
By Stephen Totilo Published November 19, 2014 - Uncategorized
Custom PlayStation Based on Crash Bandicoot
With its TNT crates and colorful jungle environment, the second level “Jungle Rollers” and even the entire first island is one of the most memorable ones in Naughty Dog’s classic. Belgian modding veteran Vadu Amka recently made a custom PS1 based on all the level’s features, and it looks really neat. Chek out all the…
By Gergo Vas Published November 19, 2014 -
UncategorizedWarlords Of Draenor MMO Log Supplemental: Ding Level 100
At around 4 AM Eastern this morning, less than a week after the release of World of Warcraft‘s fifth expansion pack, my little Draenei boy became a level 100 Shaman. That was awfully fast. Not in the grand scheme of things mind you, what with some players skyrocketing from level 90 to Warlords of Draenor‘s…
By Mike Fahey Published November 19, 2014 -
UncategorizedIf Pac-Man Was Released Today
I don’t see the chat window but everything else from the achievements unlocking for pressing a button to fast travel is spot on in Lowtax‘s parody video. A new version like this could even be a MOBA. The map definitely has the genre’s characteristics. If Pac Man for the Atari 2600 Was Released Today [YouTube]…
By Gergo Vas Published November 19, 2014 -
Kotaku EastThe New Dragon Ball Movie’s Title Is Inspired by Heavy Metal
As Kotaku previously reported, the movie is called Dragon Ball Z: The Resurrection of F. And that title was inspired by the best heavy metal song ever written about Frieza. No, really. Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama recently confirmed that, yes, “F is Frieza.” In an article via Twitter user dbhJoho, Toriyama added, “When I…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 19, 2014 - Kotaku East
In Ten Years, You Can Become an Incredible Artist
That is, if you have talent and a relentless work ethic. Don’t believe me? Ask Kouji Tajima. Just look at his work. Fantastic stuff. But Tajima wasn’t always this good. He’s worked as a character artist, concept artist, and matte painter on an array of projects, including big Hollywood productions like 2014 Godzilla movie. (You…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 19, 2014 -
UncategorizedWhen Superheroes Fight Game Characters, Things Get Painful
Ever wonder what it would be like if Captain America beat the crap outta Ash from Pokemon? Or what if Thor fought Master Chief? This comes from YouTuber CorridorDigital and features some neat special effects and amusing performances. Super Heroes vs Game Heroes [CorridorDigital@YouTube] To contact the author of this post, write to bashcraftATkotaku.com or…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 19, 2014 -
UncategorizedTo Fight a Dragon, All You Need is Epic Violin Music
Lindsey Stirling is here to answer the age-old question—who’d win a fight, a magic-wielding violinist or a huge dragon? I’m sure someone’s asked that before. Stirling’s latest video is a tribute to Bioware’s Dragon Age, and she’s teamed up with the Los Angeles-based Everdream digital studio to create it. This resulted in some very cool-looking…
By András Neltz Published November 19, 2014 - Kotaku East
The Hello Kitty Facepack Is for Beauty, Not Terror
Oh, the lengths we go to be beautiful—not frightening. Beautiful. This is an official Hello Kitty beauty mask. In Japanese, it’s called “Hello Kitty Narikiri Facepack” (HELLO KITTY なりきりフェイスパック) with “narikiri” (なりきり) meaning “to turn into completely.” Makes sense. According to Livedoor News, the beauty mask has skin care supplements like hyaluronic acid and collagen…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 19, 2014
