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UncategorizedThe PlayStation TV Does A Decent Job Of Streaming PS4 Games
Look at me, streaming Diablo III Ultimate Evil Edition to a tiny black box from a game console in an entirely different room. Truly we live in magical times. The PlayStation TV arrives in U.S. and Canada tomorrow, bringing with nearly all the powers of a PlayStation Vita. And while I’m in it for playing…
By Mike Fahey Published October 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
The Dead Rogue Squadron Game Looked Great
Bummed out you never got a Rogue Squadron game on the Wii? Maybe you’ll be less bummed out to know that this newly-released footage of the project makes it look fun. Or maybe that’ll just make you more upset. Whatever. IGN have a trailer for the game, called Star Wars Rogue Squadron: Rogue Leaders, which…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 13, 2014 - CultureCosplay
Avengers Wedding Proposal Gets Black Widow, Hawkeye Together
Just in case fanfic writers needed any more inspiration to shack this pair up, at this year’s Dragon Con two Avengers cosplayers, Mike and Tracy, got engaged as Hawkeye and Black Widow respectively. As you can see in the gallery, what starts out as a regular cosplay photoshoot gets real when Hawkeye drops to one…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
Great, Destiny‘s Auto-Rifles Are About To Get Worse
I mean, we all knew it was coming. Bungie had already mentioned that they felt that Destiny‘s auto-rifles were overpowered and too accurate, and that a “fix” was en route. I guess I just started telling myself that they’d forgotten or something. They did not forget. Starting tomorrow, a Destiny hotfix will make a number…
By Kirk Hamilton Published October 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
Men Arrested For Smuggling Cocaine In Xbox Consoles
Four young men have been arrested after they allegedly smuggled “kilos of cocaine” into the US stuffed inside some Xbox consoles. Officials with Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and the Border Protection Office of Philadelphia say the accused have been bringing the cocaine into the United States from the Dominican Republic, hiding it in both Xbox…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 13, 2014 -
ReviewsBorderlands: The Pre-Sequel: The Kotaku Review
Borderlands is an island. In its center, there’s a breezy mix of ridiculous firefights and even nuttier guns. Surrounding it, however, is an ocean of tedium—little inconveniences that have plagued the series since its inception. Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel does only the bare minimum of work to fix that. Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is a new game…
By Nathan Grayson Published October 13, 2014 -
UncategorizedGuy Beats Mario 64, Zelda, And Goldeneye Simultaneously In 51 Minutes
Goldeneye 007, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Super Mario 64 — all staples of the N64 that many of us have spent countless hours playing. Now let’s watch this dude blaze through all three at once like it ain’t no thing. Watch as Karl Jobst speedruns through 3 classic games, expertly using…
By Chris Person Published October 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
Final Fantasy XV… As A PlayStation 1 Game
If you’re one of those Final Fantasy fans who believed the series peaked with VII and that things have all been downhill since then, THIS IS FOR YOU. Freelance animator Mark Jenkins re-imagined Final Fantasy XV as a PS1 game, and the results, chronicled on his Tumblr, are just wonderful. I mean, just picture going…
By Jason Schreier Published October 13, 2014 -
UncategorizedShould You Get Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition? Depends.
The unexpectedly great 2012 open-world game Sleeping Dogs has gotten a remastered “definitive edition” for new-gen consoles and PC. Is this new version of an old game worth the price of admission? It depends. The Hong Kong crime caper surprised us when it first came out two years ago. What could’ve been a run-of-the-mill Asian-themed…
By Kirk Hamilton Published October 13, 2014 -
CultureHow To Kill 35 Orcs With A Single Shot In Shadow Of Mordor
It’s time for another Highlight Reel, and today we’re showing off a beautiful triple kill with a Sparrow in Destiny, some very confusing glitches from Assassin’s Creed, a game-saving shot across the court in NBA 2k15, and more! Watch the video above, then link any of your favorite highlights in the comments, and be sure…
By Steve Marinconz Published October 13, 2014 -
CultureWho Do You Most Regret Killing In A Video Game?
We’ve killed a lot of things in a lot of video games over the years. But not all video game deaths were created equally. Some make us feel like powerhouses, while others fill us with shame. What’s the one act of virtual killing you wish you could take back, and why? I started thinking about…
By Yannick LeJacq Published October 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
Two Ways To Fix Achievements On The Xbox One
Let me start by saying that I realize I’m crazy. The obvious response to anyone ever talking about Achievements is “Why do you care? They’re not worth anything.” At present, my total Gamerscore sits at 117,365. It may sound like I’m bragging but I’m not. I honestly don’t care about my total Gamerscore number. All…
Russ Frushtick Published October 13, 2014 -
UncategorizedGetting Started With The PlayStation TV
Sony’s PlayStation Vita in-a-set-top-box arrives in stores in North America tomorrow. Here’s what to expect while setting up the tiny PlayStation TV in your home. The PlayStation TV is a micro-console that attaches via HDMI cable to your television set or computer monitor. Inside the small black unit are the guts of a PlayStation Vita…
By Mike Fahey Published October 13, 2014 - Culture
The Awesome Pixel Art The Internet Deserves
Well hello there, Batman. You look a little more…blocky than usual. No, that’s not a comment about your weight. Stop being so sensitive! Adam Lister is a watercolor painter based in Beacon, New York. His new solo show “Wet Geometry,” which recently opened in The Shooting Gallery in San Francisco, combines a few different geek…
By Yannick LeJacq Published October 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
Big Game Launches. Has Server Problems. Again.
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: the latest Big New Video Game is having serious server issues, and people who spent $60 can’t access everything they paid for. No, I’m not talking about Diablo III, SimCity, NBA 2K15, or Battlefield 4. This time it’s Sony’s new racer for PlayStation 4, DriveClub, which has…
By Jason Schreier Published October 13, 2014 -
UncategorizedShiny Gengar haunts U.S. GameStop locations today.Today through October 26, trainers with a copy of Pokémon X or Pokémon Y can receive a special code card containing Shiny Gengar holding a Gengarite Mega Stone at participating GameStop locations. Don’t miss out, as I doubtlessly will.
By Mike Fahey Published October 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
$15 Back With Xbox Game Preorders, Bloodborne CE, and More Deals
Microsoft usually offers $10 Xbox LIVE credits for preorders, but they’re currently giving out $15 credit for Xbox LIVE Rewards members. Here’s just a sample of the eligible titles: To further clarify, you must preorder a game that ships before 2015 and be a LIVE Rewards member to get $15, otherwise it’s $10. During the…
By Shane Roberts Published October 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
How Many People Play Destiny Every Day?
This weekend Bungie dropped some interesting data that suggests that Destiny is more popular than its mixed reception would suggest. While we’re still waiting on official Destiny sales figures from Activision, it seems that on average 3.2 million people are playing every day. The average player has also logged in 20 times in the month…
By Dan Starkey Published October 13, 2014 -
UncategorizedSouth Park Pinball Seems Like Just The Right Amount Of South Park
Zen Studios upgrades its various pinball platforms this week with a tables based on the animated Christmas card that refused to die: South Park: Super-Sweet Pinball and Butters’ Very Own Pinball Game. Awww, Butters. The recent turn-based role-playing game was a bit too much South Park for me to digest in one sitting. A pair…
By Mike Fahey Published October 13, 2014
