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How To Step Up Your Screenshot Game In The Sims 4
It’s very easy to capture screenshots in The Sims 4. All you have to do is press “C.” Capturing screenshots that actually look good is a totally different story. More than many other games, The Sims forces you to act like a photographer or filmmaker. Here are some ways to do that. I, for one,…
By Yannick LeJacq Published October 31, 2014 -
UncategorizedNothing Says Halloween Like People Screaming at Horror Games
Let’s plays of horror games are popular for good reason: watching someone else lose it over a jump scare can be hilarious, and, in case you’re a huge coward (like me), even therapeutic. There have been lots of really good videos over the years—and what better time to take a look back than Halloween? NSFW…
By András Neltz Published October 31, 2014 - Uncategorized
Today’s selection of articles from Kotaku‘s reader-run community: Gaming and Misbehaving: Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light • Gaming and Mental Illness: How One Helps The Other (Part 1) • The 16-Bit Halloween TAY Classic—TAY Open Forum—Beginner’s Guide To TAY Follow them here.
By András Neltz Published October 31, 2014 - Uncategorized
So That’s How Marvel Can Plan So Far Ahead
It’s easy when not just superheroes, but also decision makers have otherwordly powers—and they use it for scheduling future movies. Also, as Dorkly’s latest comic and its background shows, Marvel has different future plans in this alternate universe… and they somehow acquired DC too. Click here for more Dorkly comics. How Marvel Can Plan So…
By Gergo Vas Published October 31, 2014 - Uncategorized
Cartoony Evolution Of Famous Vampires
Artist Jeff Victor’s chart has a couple of famous vampires lined up in chronological order, just in time for Halloween. It has some interesting choices (and some might miss the young Christopher Lee) but that’s why it’s a great piece. And I guess this makes it clear that no one can beat the creepy, silent…
By Gergo Vas Published October 31, 2014 -
Kotaku EastSony Tests Fear with Spit and Science
The Evil Within is one scary game, huh? Sony, apparently, can now prove just how scary it is. All it needs is your saliva. In the following clip, Sony says it gathered a group of fifty people (both men and women) to watch the scariest horror movie as selected by one hundred horror fans. Then,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 31, 2014 -
UncategorizedFinal Fantasy XV‘s World Is Freakin’ Enormous
Tonight, Square Enix showed off some of the world where Final Fantasy XV takes place. It looks huge. As you can see in the video below, you can freely explore the field. If you like, you can can stop at gas stations and rest. When running in the field, your party members get tired and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 31, 2014 - Kotaku East
The Guardians of the Galaxy in Anime Gifs
In Japan, there is currently an anime airing where the Avengers have basically been trapped in Poké Balls by Loki. To tie in with the recent movie, the Guardians of the Galaxy showed up in all their anime glory. And even though the anime isn’t available outside of Japan, there’s no need to worry: I…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published October 31, 2014 -
Kotaku EastValkyria Chronicles is My First and Only SRPG Love
This week, Sega announced that formerly PS3-exclusive Valkyria Chronicles would be coming to PC November 11, 2014. Just the idea that more people will get to experience this game makes me giddy. Why? Because the Valkyria Chronicles series is my first and only SRPG love. From the beginning, I’ve never really liked SRPGs. This is…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published October 31, 2014 -
UncategorizedA Look at the Tech that Powers Final Fantasy XV
Square Enix just showed off this footage in Paris. It looks impressive. As you can see in the below clip, via YouTube user Mika IIM, the demo shows off some of the game engine’s fancy tech. As soon as it starts going, that dude’s head gets out of the way. Somewhat. You’ll be happy to…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 31, 2014 - Kotaku East
The Irregular at Magic High School Tells an Entertaining Story Poorly
With its complex magic system, excellent setting, and entertaining adventures, The Irregular at Magic High School is an anime I very much wanted to like. Unfortunately, it has several major problems in how it is constructed that hurt the anime overall. Good – A Futuristic World of Magic and Adventure The Irregular at Magic High…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published October 31, 2014 - Uncategorized
As per their latest financial report, Sony shipped 3.3 million PS4 systems in the financial quarter ending on September 30. This brings their total to 13.5 million consoles shipped in less than a year. Sony also moved 800,000 PS3 consoles and 700,000 portable (Vita, Vita TV and PSP) consoles during this time. PlayStation logo via…
By András Neltz Published October 31, 2014 - Kotaku East
School Tries To Recreate Studio Ghibli Food
A junior high school the city of Mishima, Japan figured out a way to make school lunches fun: Serve Ghibli food. Recently a school flier for “Ghibli School Lunches” appeared on Twitter, racking up 14,000 retweets. Below, you can see the flier, which states that the Ghibli lunches will be served between October 27 and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 31, 2014 - Uncategorized
Some of the Best Pumpkin Carvings of This Halloween
Hey! It’s Halloween. Did you carve your pumpkin yet? You better get on it. And if you need some good ideas, here are some terrific carvings. Like this one up here posted on Twitter by @ blue_zoo Granted, these are some—goodness, not all by any means—of the best pumpkin carvings of Halloween 2014. If you…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 31, 2014 - Kotaku East
Drink Hello Kitty Coffee in Tokyo
And, if coffee isn’t your thing, you can always eat Hello Kitty food. From November 14 to December 25, the limited time only Hello Kitty Cafe will open in Shibuya’s Parco. As Momo points out, the establishment will serve an array of Kitty themed eats and drinks. Have a look. This isn’t the only Hello…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 31, 2014 - Uncategorized
Camo Xbox One Is Sadly Not For Sale
This special Xbox One / A Bathing Ape console, which I like very much, will sadly never be sold to the public. It was a piece of swag, used only as a “promotional gift” for an event in Hong Kongearlier this month. I mean, I guess it might turn up on eBay, but given the…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 31, 2014 - Culture
A Regal Griffin
Mikhail Rakhmatullin is a Russian freelancer whose work has single-handedly brightened up my day. Those animals and their brushy texture reminds me of DOTA 2 characters, only I dunno, friendlier? You can see more of Mikhail’s workat his Artstation page To see the larger pics in all their glory (or, if they’re big enough, so…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 30, 2014
