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UncategorizedSims 4 Cheat Leads To Giant Toilets
I know EA loves to say that there are many different ways to play The Sims 4. But are Godzilla-sized sanitation fixtures what they had in mind? I think we’re gonna need a bigger Sim, people. Images of gigantic appliances and furniture from The Sims 4 began to circulate online yesterday after people discovered an…
By Yannick LeJacq Published September 5, 2014 - Uncategorized
Here’s a New Take On Snake For You To Try
If you ever owned an old black and white Nokia phone, you probably sunk tons of hours into the game Snake. I did, which is why this hexagonal reimagining of the game by programmer Alex J Mundiñano is so engaging. You can play Hex Snake here. Once you get some momentum going, it’s hard to…
By Chris Person Published September 5, 2014 - Uncategorized
Nintendo, Why Must You Be So Cruel?
This is a plush Yoshi doll. It is very cute. Not just cute, it’s painfully adorable. This is the level of cuteness that makes me cringe with something that feels like genuine pain. So what’s the problem? It’s being released for Club Nintendo Europe. That means I am going to have to go to incredible…
By Yannick LeJacq Published September 5, 2014 - Uncategorized
This Excellent Roccat Gaming Mouse Is Just $40 Today
Roccat doesn’t have the mindshare of Razer or Logitech, but they make some truly great gaming peripherals, including this Roccat Kone Pure Optical Core Performance Gaming Mouse. With adjustable DPI up to 4000, 7 programmable buttons, on-board memory, and customizable lighting options, there’s a lot of gaming mouse in this $40 package. I can also…
By Shane Roberts Published September 5, 2014 - Uncategorized
Today’s selection of articles from Kotaku‘s reader-run community: Did Dark Souls already hint at the world of Bloodborne 2 years ago? • Under the Dog Has Been Successfully Funded • Street Fighter x Pokémon Day 4! M.Bison x ________! TAY Classic—TAY Open Forum—Beginner’s Guide To TAY Follow them here.
By András Neltz Published September 5, 2014 - Uncategorized
Seinfeld Meets The Sims 4
Everything looks really authentic—well, except maybe Jerry’s hair—in IanRoach‘s The Sims 4 version of the cast of Seinfeld and their places. It must have taken hours to recreate everything from the show perfectly, especially Elaine’s character. It’d be awesome to see more of them like this… Newman, George’s parents, Puddy or Uncle Leo. Who needs…
By Gergo Vas Published September 5, 2014 - Uncategorized
Netherrealm Studios’ Mortal Kombat X releases worldwide on April 14, 2015. Goro has also been revealed as a pre-order exclusive character for the game, with the teaser shot above accompanying the press release. MKX is planned to hit Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PC simultaneously.
By András Neltz Published September 5, 2014 - Uncategorized
Snarky New Xbox Ad Says They’re Not Allowed To Advertise Destiny [UPDATE]
You might have seen commercials for Destiny, the upcoming sci-fi shooter that will be out for multiple platforms next week. You might have noticed that all of these commercials talk about the PlayStation version of the game. This is because Activision and Sony are getting all buddy-buddy on the marketing campaign, with the folks behind…
By Jason Schreier Published September 5, 2014 - Uncategorized
Doug And His Friends, All Grown Up
Doug is probably the only one who doesn’t look like an alien from an episode of Justice League in Isaiah Stephen‘s fan-art, with all the characters from the classic Nickelodeon cartoon as grown ups. That’s Connie, Chalky, Beebe, Judy, Patty, Doug, Skeeter, Roger, Ned, Boomer and Willie in the top photo. And here are some…
By Gergo Vas Published September 5, 2014 - Uncategorized
Flying this low always makes me nervous – that’s what the Battlecruiser’s captain from StarCraft II would say while looking at this pic. Luckily it’s just an authentic Kerbal Space Program replica. Nothing can go wrong, right? Right? Dayshot is an image-based feature that runs every morning, showcasing some of the prettiest, funniest game-related screenshots…
By Gergo Vas Published September 5, 2014 -
Kotaku EastThis GIF Is the Best Thing About the Heavenly Sword Movie
Let’s be clear up front: Heavenly Sword is a downright terrible film. It is a cheap-looking mess of a movie that neither fans of the game nor series newcomers are likely to enjoy. Good – Some of the New Plot Points If the film does one thing right, it’s that it’s not afraid to change…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published September 5, 2014 - Uncategorized
Here’s the First Limited Edition New Nintendo 3DS
To mark the release of Monster Hunter 4G, Nintendo is bundling the game with a New Nintendo 3DS XL. Here, have a good look. That metallic-looking color is pretty slick. The bundle is priced at 25,600 yen (US$243) and will be out on October 11 in Japan. No word about a Western release. Monster Hunter…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 5, 2014 - Kotaku East
What’s New in Persona 4 Arena Ultimax
Persona 4 Arena Ultimax shares a lot with its predecessor Persona 4 Arena. When it comes down to the 2D fighting, they are largely the same game. However, outside of the fighting engine, there are a lot of new additions that make it worth playing—especially for Persona series fans. New Playable Characters Perhaps the biggest…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published September 5, 2014 -
Kotaku EastSix Japanese Fighting Game Series with Robust Plots
When I was a kid in the days of the original Street Fighter II, the plots in fighting games consisted of the instruction manual, the before battle/after battle one-liners, and a single picture at the end of the game—if that. Even then I wished for meatier plots in fighters; and over the years my wish…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published September 5, 2014 - Uncategorized
They’re Finally Fixing Guild Wars 2’s Clunky Auction House
Since its launch two years ago, Guild Wars 2 has been using the same interface for its Trading Post. It worked, but good God was it clunky as hell to use, especially when you were trying to buy lots of different stuff at once. Thankfully, an upcoming patch will give the Trading Post a much-needed…
By András Neltz Published September 5, 2014 - Kotaku East
Check Out the Sexy Butt on These Watermelons
“In my forty-plus years of growing watermelons,” 58 year-old Mitsuo Shibata told Japanese newspaper Fukui Shimbun, “the is the first time I’ve seen this shape.” Together, the two melons weigh 15 pounds. When they were still small, Shibata noticed the pair, thinking that they looked like a butt. That’s why the Japanese press is calling…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 5, 2014 - Kotaku East
The New Nintendo 3DS Is Getting a Truly Spectacular, Um, Box
Packaging! Who cares, right? Well, I usually don’t care. But man, look at this New Nintendo 3DS box. It’s unlike any game packaging I’ve ever seen. Above and below are the packaging for the regular-sized New Nintendo 3DS, via game site Inside The background is supposed to represent the faceplates you can swap out for…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 5, 2014 - Uncategorized
Clever Players Turn New Minecraft Boss into a Pet
Elder Guardians were introduced in Minecraft’s recent Bountiful Update. They are boss monsters found within Ocean Monuments: they attack you with their laser, they put a slowing debuff on you, and when you hit them, they prick you with thorns. And they also make phenomenal pet fish, apparently. One of the clever players in question,…
By András Neltz Published September 5, 2014