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UncategorizedGrand Theft Auto’s Unexplained Myths
Every GTA hides secrets—rare and strange occurrences that would be right at home inside an episode of The X-Files. Some of them are scripted. Some aren’t. All of them end up logged and documented by players. If you’ve never visited the GTA Myths Wiki, I highly recommend taking a gander today. While there are things…
By Patricia Hernandez Published October 22, 2014 -
UncategorizedIt Doesn’t Get Hotter Than Men Trying On Women’s Halloween Costumes
Building on the theme of sexy male Halloween costumes featured in last week’s Photoshop contest, Buzzfeed proves you don’t need to be a woman to make sexy costumes work. I was originally planning on taking my kids trick or treating this year dressed in the same costume I’ve worn the past two — intimidating and…
By Mike Fahey Published October 22, 2014 - Uncategorized
Where The Word “Cosplay” Actually Comes From
‘Cosplay did not suddenly appear,’ says Nobuyuki Takahashi. He should know: Takahashi helped invent the word itself. The following is an excerpt from Cosplay World, a new book written by Kotaku’s Brian Ashcraft and, well, me.It’s available now on Amazon and other online (and physical) book stores. In the 1970s, Japanese college students began dressing…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 22, 2014 -
UncategorizedVideo Games Get Gun Silencers All Wrong
You round a corner. You think you’re in the clear but—oh no!—an enemy is standing guard. How will you ever bring him down without alerting other guards? Aha, your pistol has a silencer. One mouse squeak gun shot later and you’re free. Except that’s not how silencers work at all This video from RagnarRox debunks…
By Nathan Grayson Published October 22, 2014 - Uncategorized
EA’s Corporate Speak Is Meaningless, Court Agrees
Today a federal court ruled to dismiss a class-action lawsuit filed against EA for lying about Battlefield 4, a video game that came out and didn’t really work for some people. The plaintiffs can appeal—though it doesn’t seem like they’ll eke much more out of this. What’s really interesting about the lawsuit, though, is how…
By Jason Schreier Published October 22, 2014 - Uncategorized
Guild Wars 2 Players Angry Over Currency Exchange Changes [Update]
Guild Wars 2 players have long enjoyed the ability to easily exchange gold for gems used to buy nifty cosmetic items in the game’s Black Lion Trading Company store. Yesterday’s game update changed all of that, and players are not happy. Update: ArenaNet has responded, and will be reinstating the ability to purchase gems as…
By Mike Fahey Published October 22, 2014 -
UncategorizedWe’re One Step Closer To Having A Real Transformer
Transformers! They’re the stuff of childhood dreams. And thanks to some enterprising folks in Japan, we’re one step closer to having them be a reality. You’re looking at J-deite Quarter, a 1.3-meter-tall transforming robot made by Brave Robotics, Tomy and Asratec. It’s step one in a 3-step goal of creating a 5-meter-tall, life-sized and transforming…
By Chris Person Published October 22, 2014 -
UncategorizedCounter-Strike Nexon: Zombies Is Like A Half-Broken Mod
Seeing Counter-Strike Nexon: Zombies on Steam, I knew from the title alone I had to try this free-to-play version of Counter-Strike. After all, it has a confusing title…and, zombies! In the past, the company Nexon have made free-to-play versions of Counter-Strike for countries such as Japan and South Korea. This is the first time they’ve…
By Leo Wichtowski Published October 22, 2014 -
UncategorizedMortal Kombat Doctors Are Miracle Workers
No matter how many times I’ve torn Johnny Cage in half, he keeps coming back. The Warp Zone gives us a look at the men behind the de-mutilation. In less violent fighting games it’s pretty easy to imagine Ryu or Ken taking to the sidelines for a couple of days to nurse their wounds. Maybe…
By Mike Fahey Published October 22, 2014 - Uncategorized
Titanfall Is Adding A Co-Op Horde Mode
Titanfall is a lot of fun, but there’s no denying that it feels a little… thin. The game’s exclusive focus on player-vs.-player combat left many of us wishing for a bit more variety. Good news: The game’s latest update will add a cooperative mode to the game, and it looks pretty cool. The mode is…
By Kirk Hamilton Published October 22, 2014 - Uncategorized
Twitch Plays Smash Bros. Is Perfectly Chaotic
If I had to use one word to describe Smash Bros., it would be “mayhem.” Oh, hey. That’s the exact word I’d use to describe a room full of Twitch viewers trying to play a single video game, too. It’s almost like Twitch playing Smash Bros. is the perfect combination. You may know the Twitch…
By Patricia Hernandez Published October 22, 2014 -
CultureKilling Destiny‘s Templar Solo, Without Exploits
Sure, it’s fun to see people finding exploits to beat raid bosses solo, but it’s something else entirely to see them just playing multiple roles by themselves and conquering with just a ton of patience and firepower Watch the video above, then link any of your favorite highlights in the comments, and be sure to…
By Steve Marinconz Published October 22, 2014 - Uncategorized
Shadow of Mordor, Your New Gaming Laptop, and More Deals
PC gamers can pick up (GOTY Frontrunner???) Shadow of Mordor for 33% off today. Season Pass also discounted. [ BundleStars] There is also a pretty great Lord of the Rings Bundle Wasn’t expecting to see much of this one again, especially not discounted. [LE Xbox One Advanced Warfare Controller] Attack on Titan, Part 2: Limited…
By Shane Roberts Published October 22, 2014 -
UncategorizedHere’s What Halo 3 Looks Like In 1080p
The last Master Chief game made by Bungie came out seven years ago, long before HD resolutions became the norm for most video games. Microsoft’s given it a full graphical upgrade for the modern era, though. Check out what Halo 3 looks like in high-definition. The footage above comes via IGN, who unveiled glimpses of…
By Evan Narcisse Published October 22, 2014 -
UncategorizedI Love What Disney Fantasia Lets Me Do To Music
It’s been ages since I’ve exercised this much control over the music in a rhythm game, and I’ve never felt so sore after doing it. Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved arrived on Xbox One (and 360) yesterday, and its magnificent manipulation of popular and classical music is an excellent excuse to reconnect the Kinect and start…
By Mike Fahey Published October 22, 2014 - Uncategorized
Dark Souls II’s DLC May Be The Peak Of The Whole Series
Dark Souls II‘s three expansions are a wonderful culmination of everything From Software has learned about making Souls games. And they should be considered essential playing for anyone who enjoyed the series so far. These games tell a lot of stories, but there is a common thread, begun in the original Dark Souls expansion “Artorias…
By Mike Rougeau Published October 22, 2014 - Uncategorized
Today’s selection of articles from Kotaku‘s reader-run community: 6 Prequels That Surpass Their Originals • TAY Explores Comics: D Gray Man • You Should Be Watching Your Lie in April • Gonna be the Twin-Tail! is My Hype Show TAY Classic—TAY Open Forum—Beginner’s Guide To TAY Follow them here.
By András Neltz Published October 22, 2014 -
ReviewsThe Evil Within: The Kotaku Review
Before The Evil Within came out, I knew that I had to steel myself to be scared by it. But I’d also been nagged by the idea that I should be scared for it, too. As in, fearful on its behalf. It’s one of those games that’s so heavily freighted by genre and pedigree that…
By Evan Narcisse Published October 22, 2014
