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Oh, So The Phantom’s Still Alive Then
And here I was thinking the last we’d see of the character was Billy Zane hamming it up. This is the work of Swedish artist Alexander Forssberg, who is a freelancer working in video games, movies, TV and film. You can see more of Alexander’s art at hispersonal site To see the larger pics in…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 14, 2014 -
UncategorizedNope Nope Nope NOPE NOPE NOPE (Or, F**k Sharks)
Long-time readers will know that I am terrified of sharks. Like, I can’ even watch them on TV. I can’t even fall in the water in Wind Waker without screaming. So the fact someone I know sent me this trailer should tell you just how much they hate me Depth: Blood and Gold is a…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 14, 2014 -
UncategorizedExpensive Trailer Is Kicking Dudes Across The Room
This year’s Madden trailer may have been impressive, but FIFA’s have been impressive for a verylong time. I’m pretty sure this wasn’t the intent, but all the clip does is make me wish FIFA actually did include a kind of first-person mode, ala the old NFL2K games.
By Luke Plunkett Published September 14, 2014 - Uncategorized
RIP Douglas E. Smith, Creator Of Lode Runner
On September 7, the video game world lost one of its early greats, with Douglas E. Smith passing away at the age of 53. Smith is most famous for being the creator of Lode Runner, a classic 1983 PC puzzle game – ported to numerous systems, including the Famicom, as you can see – that…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 14, 2014 -
UncategorizedMortal Human Pulls Off Video Game-Like Bike Stunt
This kind of thing shouldn’t be possible in real life. It’s the kind of silly thing you can only do in a video game like Trials. Right? Nunh-unh. This is mountain bike rider Szymon Godziek successfully pulling off the “tsunami flip”, a trick that has never been completed by a human being (in competition, at…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 14, 2014 -
UncategorizedDarth Vader: NBA Superstar?
Who could have guessed that in between choking dudes and fighting his kids Darth Vader would find the time to be a video game baller. This clip, by MkEliteWorksX, shows exactly why PC gamers get so interested in major sports games appearing on the platform: mods. Not only does Vader make an appearance in this…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 14, 2014 -
ReviewsCan Unlimited Spider-Men Triumph Over Free-To-Play Evil?
On the one hand, Spider-Man Unlimited is a free-to-play mobile game from Gameloft. On the other, it’s a game with fourteen different versions of Spider-Man to collect at launch. “Free-to-play mobile game from Gameloft” versus “fourteen different versions of Spider-Man.” I am so conflicted. Released last week for iOS, Android and Windows Phone, Spider-Man Unlimited…
By Mike Fahey Published September 14, 2014 - Culture
The Week In Games: Small And Creepy
It’s a week of tiny gems and quirky Japanese imports, a relaxing respite before the season of “massive games you have to own or you’ll feel physically ill” kicks into high gear. Or maybe that’s just me. That’s not to say this week’s games are skippable. They’ll just hurt a little less when you don’t…
By Mike Fahey Published September 14, 2014 - Uncategorized
Game Design Tips From The Creator Of Frog Fractions
Frog Fractions creator Jim Crawford gave a presentation titled Preserving a Sense of Discovery in the Age of Spoilers. You can watch it here, or read a transcript here. He recommends several games that illustrate his rules of game design. My favorite example: In the tabletop RPG Legend of the Five Rings, there’s a sourcebook…
By John Struan Published September 14, 2014 -
UncategorizedEight Things You Might Not Know About Mass Effect
Did you know Mass Effect was originally designed as a Puzzle Quest spin-off? That’s not true at all. I’m just establishing a baseline for Did You Know Gaming‘s video exploration of true Mass Effect facts and Easter eggs. They might not be as exciting as the ones I made up in my head, but that…
By Mike Fahey Published September 14, 2014 - Uncategorized
The Kotaku ‘Shop Contest: White House Pokémon
What possesses a Pokémon fan to storm the most protexted lawn in the United States of America decked out in Pikachu gear? Perhaps this week’s Photoshop contest can shed some light on the matter. In case you missed it, an obvious lover of all things Pikachudanced with the Secret Service on the White House lawn…
By Mike Fahey Published September 14, 2014 -
CultureCosplayA Real Aircraft Carrier Makes For An Amazing Cosplay Video
KantaiCon is a one-day anime convention in South Carolina which takes place on an actual aircraft carrier — the USS Yorktown. As demonstrated in Beat Down Boogie‘s video from last week’s event, it’s an excellent setting for cosplay. Not only does KantaiCon take place on the Yorktown, there’s a submarine and a destroyer on hand…
By Mike Fahey Published September 14, 2014 - Kotaku East
What I Love and Hate About Super Smash Bros. 3DS So Far
Back in the day, I bought Super Smash Bros. for the N64 on day one. In high school, Smash Bros. Melee was constantly hooked up to the TV of our dorm. So needless to say, I played a lot of Smash Bros. growing up. But for nearly 8 years, I haven’t touched it—until I picked…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published September 14, 2014 - Culture
Sunday Comics: You’re Off Team Mermaid
Welcome to Kotaku‘s Sunday Comics, your weekly roundup of the best webcomics. The images enlarge if you click on the magnifying glass icon. Nerf NOW!! by Josué Pereira. Published September 13. Read more of Nerf NOW!! Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich. Published September 8. Read more of Awkward Zombie Penny Arcade by Jerry Holkins and…
By Mike Fahey Published September 14, 2014 - Uncategorized
Super Smash Bros. Is Wrecking Some People’s 3DS Handhelds
Now that Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS is out on, well, the 3DS in Japan, people are playing it. And some of those people are reporting that the game is resulting in broken Slide Pads. Note: This article shows unlocked characters. Do not read further if you don’t want them spoiled. The Slide Pad…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 14, 2014 -
UncategorizedWatch Japan’s Talking Animatronic Rocket Raccoon
This is video of an animatronic Rocket Raccoon answering reporters’ questions in Japan. My understanding is that he threatens the reporters and it’s hilarious: Via Harry Knowles You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published September 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
Kotaku ‘Shop Contest: Destiny Nonvertising: The Winners!
Last week I asked Kotaku‘s image manipulation army to, whatever they did,not advertise the gameDestiny, just like Microsoft didn’t. I have never seen a group of people not advertise this much in my entire life. Thanks to a combination of factors too complicated for mere mortals to comprehend (how do people feel about corpse ass?),…
By Mike Fahey Published September 13, 2014