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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 -
CulturePumpkin Spice Oreos: The Snacktaku Review
Really? There are Pumpkin Spice Oreos now? Fine. Let’s get this over with. There are two types of people in this world — those who adore foodstuffs flavored with pumpkin spice, and those getting increasingly close to committing murder every time someone smacks their lips, squeals and claps their cute little mittened hands together at…
By Mike Fahey Published September 13, 2014 -
UncategorizedA Video Game Finally Does The X-Men’s Rogue Justice
How do you handle a hero like Rogue, whose ability allows her to siphon powers from any other character? MMO Marvel Heroes has come up with an elegant solution — give her all the powers. Rogue has traditionally gotten the short end of the stick in Marvel video games. She’ll get her flight and super…
By Mike Fahey Published September 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
The World’s A Little More Galactic Empire Than Rebel Alliance
In Star Wars: Commander, Disney’s recently-released Star Wars take on the popular Clash of Clans, players are given a choice of siding with evil or good. With more than five million players around the world picking sides, it turns out the planet’s leaning slightly towards the Dark Side. Available now for iOS and coming soon…
By Mike Fahey Published September 13, 2014 -
UncategorizedIf Top Gear Reviewed High-Performance Starships
It stands to reason that if the world of Chris Roberts’ ambitious crowd-funded space sim Star Citizen hastelevision commercialsfor new starships, it would likely have its own space-themed version of Top Gear as well. Here’s what that looks like. Accompanying the beefy o.9 update to Star Citizen‘s Arena Commander mode, this episode of “Galaxy Gear”…
By Mike Fahey Published September 13, 2014 - Kotaku East
The Saturday Morning Stream Plays Super Smash Bros. 3DS [All Done]
Super Smash Bros. for the Nintendo 3DS is out in Japan. So while you wait anxiously for the upcoming western release, join me as I once again steal the Saturday Morning Stream from Fahey’s cold dead hands to bring you Japanese import gaming action. Now keep in mind two things as you watch. While I…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published September 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
The Cast of Archer Created In The Sims 4
Archer, Pam, Dr. Krieger, and the rest of the cast of Archer created in The Sims 4: Via R/Gaming 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
Here’s A Stormtrooper Being Stopped By The New Batmobile
Zack Snyder’s latest Batman/Star Wars mashup image features a Stormtrooper, the new Batmobile, and GCPD’s finest 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
9/8/2014: Sports Glitches Are The Best Glitches
Mainly because they are downright horrifying or hilarious, and nothing in between. Reddit user xluke discovered this glitch in NHL 15, thankfully for us and our weekend entertainment. Head on over to Kotaku Selects for other news and entertaining this to catch up on from the week. To contact the author of this post, write…
By Tina Amini Published September 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
The Matrix Exoskeleton In Lego
From the Matrix Revolutions, the Armored Personnel Unit in Lego by Niki Dregant: You can see more of Niki’s creations at Flickr Via TBB 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
