The Truth About Bosses In Elevators

Flamy507’s short video about bosses that are only reachable via a giant elevator is so true it hurts. No matter how easy the boss seems, if there’s an elevator, it’s almost certain that it’ll kill everyone. He uses World of Warcraft (remember Serpentshire Cavern?) as an example, but it’s probably the same with every game…

Nothing Says Traditional Japanese Food like Pokémon

During the New Year’s holidays, Japanese people eat a traditional food called osechi ryouri (お節料理). This is a very important meal, so why not eat it Pokémon style? The New Year holidays are the biggest of the year in Japan. The entire country shuts down, and folks unwind with family. For well over a thousand…

Final Fantasy VI With a Full Orchestra is Damn Majestic

You can now listen to a recording of Final Fantasy VI’s music made by the The Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra. It’s stirring stuff. The recording was made in June but has only just found its way online. It’s a new orchestration of music from the game arranged as ‘symphonic poem’ called Born with the Gift…

China Is Cracking Down On Imported iPhone 6s

Apple’s latest iPhones, the 6 and 6 Plus have yet to get released in China. That said, many Chinese already have purchased the phones from foreign markets—purchases where China makes no money off the sales tax. Now, Chinese customs is looking to crack down and cash in. Chinese mobile games website 97973.com, an offshoot of…

Variety reports that a Resident Evil television series is in the works. It’s apparently slated after upcoming feature film Resident Evil: The Final Chapter is released.

World of Warcraft Super Fan Re-creates Goblin Copter

After all these years, World of Warcraft is still incredibly popular in China, so it’s no surprise that there are some super dedicated fans. Like the gentleman who made this. Posted on the Chinese gaming forum NGA, self-described WoW fan wq241332496 built himself a Goblin gyrocopter. For the unfamiliar, here’s what the copter looks like:…

Changing the New Nintendo 3DS Faceplates Is a Snap

When Nintendo announced the New Nintendo 3DS would be getting faceplates, honestly, I rolled my eyes. Like, actually rolled them. But you know what? The faceplates seem like they could be pretty neat. In the video below, I do a quick explainer on how to remove the faceplates. It is surprisingly easy. (Apologies for the…

As Far as Anime Censorship Goes, This Is Pretty Ridiculous

Terra Formars follows the struggle between humans and roaches for supremacy on Mars. Originally a manga, the anime’s first three episodes have been censored to the point that it’s distracting. In the anime, there are black bars and dots cover parts deemed unsuitable—like bad Photoshops. Here, have a look: [Photo: 2ch] [Photo: miangraham] [Photo: 2ch]…

​This Is What Star Citizen‘s Planets Will Look Like

Lots of people who are eagerly anticipating Star Citizen are already messing about inside the currently playable slices of the hotly anticipated next game from the creator of Wing Commander. But other people are not. If you’re one of the latter, then take a look at the game in action. Star Citizen creator Chris Roberts…

Track: Monochro ∞ Blue Sky | Artist: Hatsune Miku | Album: EX:P2 ～Ex:Producers2～ Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

The Week In Games: What’s Scarier, The Evil Within Or Duck Dynasty?

It’s refreshing to know that in these days of intense video game scrutiny, a major publisher like Activision can still find time to lift a cheek and let one slip out while no one is looking. I am assuming the Duck Dynasty game will be horrible, based purely on the fact that no one’s talked…

16 Things You Might Not Know About Killer Instinct

Did you know Donkey Kong Country was instrumental in the development of Rare fighting game Killer Instinct, or that female fighter Orchid was once simply called “Wanda”? You do now, and there’s more where that came from. It’s kind of uncanny, really. I was just flipping through my Xbox One games and decided to screw…

Mega Man Gets The Best Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Tie-Ins

It doesn’t get much better than a cat in a Mega Man costume. Not only does the Blue Bomberget the best action figures, he’s one of the most adorable reasons to pick up Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate for the 3DS when it hits North America next year. It’s not just a cat creature in a…

Watch The League Of Legends Worlds Semifinals Right Here

If you haven’t been following the League Worlds tournament, this weekend brings us the semifinals. Today’s match: The last remaining Chinese teams, Star Horn Royal Club vs OMG. Star Horn Royal Club returns this year after losing in the Season 3 final round last year. They’ve got a new roster, so we’ll see if they’ll…

Sunday Comics needs more comics. With the ending ofSunday Comics staple Brawl in the Family, we’re going to need something incredibly funny to fill the gap. Something that’s published on at least a weekly basis, is video game related and isn’t going to offend too many readers (sorry Hentai Hitler Gaming Squirrels). Have a suggestion?…