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Nintendo Might Be Making Money Again
After what seemed like a truly difficult period, Nintendo looks like it could turn its first yearly profit in four years. According to Reuters, Nintendo revealed that it turned a 9.3 billion yen ($86.1 million)* operating profit during the period starting in July and ending in September. Reuters adds that analysts, however, were expecting a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 29, 2014 - Kotaku East
McDonald’s Turns into Japan’s Most Popular Video Game Anime
A McDonald’s in Tokyo’s Odaiba has been turned into the fictional fastfood joint Mogmog Burgers from the extremely popular video game and anime series Yokai Watch. As reported on Inside and AnimeAnime, the restaurant is a recreation of Mogmog Burgers, with the burgers actually served up in a special Mogmog box The inside of the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 29, 2014 -
UncategorizedSega, Do The Right Thing
Here’s a 15-minute trailer for Yakuza Zero, the latest entry in a fantasticseries that Sega, in its infinite wisdom, has not announced for a Western release. Watch it, then sigh deeply, as though the very earth itself was despairing through your mortal lungs.
By Luke Plunkett Published October 29, 2014 - Culture
EVE Online, Why So Blue?
Georg Hilmarsson is a senior concept artist at CCP, the developers of EVE Online. So the art you’re about to see features, spoilers, a lot of spaceships from EVE Online. You can see more of Georg’s art at his ArtStation site andFacebook page To see the larger pics in all their glory (or, if they’re…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 28, 2014 - Uncategorized
One Hell Of A Video Game Coffee Table Book
If you have any video game coffee table books, they’re probably about concept art, or maybe even cosplay. But Every Day is Play is a little different. It’s just about games, and nice art, and how that art (and our enjoyment of it) is just a really cool way to celebrate video games. Originally a…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 28, 2014 -
UncategorizedI Wish This Was Actually How They Made PS4s
To help sell the fancy Metal Slime edition of the PS4, Sony has released this Japanese commercial. And it’s fantastic. Dragon Quest fans will love the little touches in this. If there was an option to buy a ridiculously heavy, hand-crafted steel PS4, I would seriously consider it. Just not sure how I’d get it…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 28, 2014 - Uncategorized
Valve Won’t Let Hackers Ruin Team Fortress 2‘s Halloween
Halloween makes people do strange things—for instance dress up in costumes and beg for candy from people who might be murderers. Sometimes it also makes them create Team Fortress 2 cheat plugins that teleport players between Halloween items, which ruins the game. It’s a trick alright, but it’s definitely not a treat. Team Fortress 2‘s…
By Nathan Grayson Published October 28, 2014 - Uncategorized
Destiny LEGO Is Easier To Level
Oh hey, that’s my ship. That’s my ship, right down to the colour scheme! It’s a great take on Destiny as it is, courtesy of Jayfourke, but there’s something about it being a take on the same ship I see hovering on loading screens every day that makes me love it that little bit more.…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 28, 2014 - CultureCosplay
Cosplay by Josh Narvett, photo by Vincent Buckley
By Luke Plunkett Published October 28, 2014 - Uncategorized
One Cheapo Accessory Made My PS4 Controller Way Better
I really like Sony’s DualShock 4 controller. I use it a lot, both for playing games on PS4 and also, lately, for PC games. But there is one aspect I’m not wild about: Those slippery thumbsticks. I like how the thumbsticks respond—they’re nice and springy, and are a good height. But I don’t love the…
By Kirk Hamilton Published October 28, 2014 - Uncategorized
One Of EA’s Best Games Is Old, But Also Free
Maybe because it’s never got a modern remake, maybe it’s because you wore a silly red helmet, but EA’s Crusader: No Remorse has never got the love and respect it deserves from a 21st century world. Maybe that’ll change now that everybody can play the game for free. First released in 1995, it’s an isometric…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 28, 2014 -
UncategorizedFed Up With Steam, Devs Unite To Get Extra Greenlight Votes [UPDATED]
Steam Greenlight was originally envisioned as a way for fans to help select which games would make it onto Valve’s ridiculously ubiquitous PC gaming storefront. Unfortunately, it’s kinda busted sometimes. A group of game creators has decided to take matters into their own hands by gaming the system. Kinda. Indie GameDev Greenlight is a recently…
By Nathan Grayson Published October 28, 2014 - Uncategorized
Blizzard Bans Thousands Of Bots From Hearthstone
If you are a robot, and you play Hearthstone, I’ve got bad news for you: you’re probably banned. (Also, thanks for reading Kotaku. Please consider keeping us employed when you enslave humanity.) Humans who use bots are out of luck too; Blizzard announced today that they’ve just finished banningthousands of accountsthat have been linked to…
By Jason Schreier Published October 28, 2014 - Uncategorized
Marvel’s Phase 3 Movies Will Be Its Riskiest, Most Important Ones Yet
It’s seemed like there’s been a perpetual tsunami of hype ever since the first Iron Man movie hit theaters years ago. But the announcements that Marvel made today about its upcoming slate of superhero movies included the names that some fans have been been waiting a long time to hear: Black Panther and Captain Marvel.…
By Evan Narcisse Published October 28, 2014 - Uncategorized
X-Wing, Tie Fighter Are FINALLY Getting Re-Releases [Update: Out Now]
Jeez, it only took decades, but two of the finest space combat games – not to mention best Star Wars games – of all time are about to get a re-release. Special downloadable versions of both X-Wing and Tie Fighter will soon be released on Good Old Games. They’ll be $10 each. For that price…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 28, 2014 - Uncategorized
Astro Gaming Headsets Get a Refresh for the New Consoles
The Astro A50 has long been the gaming headset of choice for anyone who could justify the cost, including you. While the old Astro A50 and A40 will probably stick around, Astro is creating new variants specifically tuned for the Playstation 4 and Xbox One. A50 Astro Edition The A50 Astro Edition may be referred…
By Shane Roberts Published October 28, 2014 - Uncategorized
Link Is So Damn Happy Riding His New Skyward Sword Statue
First 4 Figures’ newly-announced Link on the Crimson Loftwing statue is a two-foot-tall tribute to the joy of taking to the skies in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Just try not to make eye contact. The first in a series of new statues based on the 2011 Wii game, Link on the Crimson Loftwing…
By Mike Fahey Published October 28, 2014