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Everbody Should Have A Zero Suit Option In Smash Bros
Why limit it to Samus? Every Smash Bros combatant should have a zero suit option. Zero Suit Shulk via @mikemcwhertor and Zero Suit Kirby via @avestal You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published August 29, 2014 -
UncategorizedThe Spaceship Game With Firefly-Sized Ambitions
“The TV show Firefly is a big inspiration for us,” Dreadnought project director Peter Holzapfel was saying to me recently during a San Francisco preview event. “So is Sid Meier’s Pirates.” And then, for just a moment, that ceased to matter as a ship ten times the size of mine warped right in front of…
By Nathan Grayson Published August 29, 2014 - Uncategorized
Wolfenstein, The Walking Dead, Fargo, PS4 Bundle [Deals]
Whatever your console you can grab the surprisingly good Wolfenstein: The New Order on the cheap today, $40 or less.[Wolfenstein: The New Order] The Walking Dead Season 4 Limited Edition is down to $80 today, its lowest price so far. If you missed the Season 3 Limited Edition, that’s also available today for a low…
By Shane Roberts Published August 29, 2014 - Uncategorized
Don’t Expect The New 3DS Outside of Japan This Year
News of a shiny new 3DS upgrade--along with a Xenoblade port—came as a pleasant surprise to many Nintendo fans this morning, but don’t expect to see the New 3DS in North America or Europe this holiday. In an English press release on their website today, Nintendo confirmed that yes, the New 3DS will likely make…
By Jason Schreier Published August 29, 2014 -
UncategorizedFive Impressive Minutes Of Super Smash Bros. 3DS
With the 3DS version of Super Smash Bros. just two weeks out from its release in Japan, Nintendo is holding little back. Today, they’ve tossed up five minutes of mostly in-game footage for us to look at. If you have any nostalgia for Nintendo, you’ll enjoy this. The extended trailer is all in Japanese, but…
By Stephen Totilo Published August 29, 2014 - Uncategorized
Nintendo of Europe Lays Off 320 People
Around 320 employees at Nintendo of Europe will lose their jobs this week, the company confirmed to Kotaku today. That number includes around 130 full-time Nintendo of Europe employees—as was reported in June—and an additional 190 who worked for the company’s Germany-based localization department by way of a leasing agency. Though technically those 190 people…
By Jason Schreier Published August 29, 2014 -
UncategorizedMonument Valley Took The Ice Bucket Challenge
The next best thing to a genuine new Monument Valley level—us2games accepted the ice bucket challenge: Previously: You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published August 29, 2014 - Uncategorized
38 Lovely Faceplates for the New 3DS
Nintendo has always had a special knack for making gorgeous themed cases for the 3DS. For the new model announced this morning, they’re doing gamers one better: releasing standalone faceplates that allow you to customize your personal console. Predictably, they look pretty great. This mushroom one is probably my favorite. It’s like you’re carrying your…
By Yannick LeJacq Published August 29, 2014 -
UncategorizedHere’s The New Trailer For Bravely Second
Bravely Second, the long-awaited sequel to Bravely Default, got a new trailer that was shown during today’s 3DS Nintendo Direct. It’s above, have a look—the world map and the cities look even more beautiful than in the first game. Bravely Second comes out on the Nintendo 3DS this winter in Japan. 「ブレイブリーセカンド」~胎動篇~ [YouTube] To contact…
By Gergo Vas Published August 29, 2014 - Uncategorized
Today’s selection of articles from Kotaku‘s reader-run community: A Platonic Love Letter to Slowpoke • Top 10 Non-Japanese Anime Opening and Endings • Street Fighter x Pokémon Day 2! Ken x __________ ! TAY Classic—TAY Open Forum—Beginner’s Guide To TAY Follow them here.
By András Neltz Published August 29, 2014 - Kotaku East
New 3DS ‘Filters’ The Internet In Japan
In what seems to be a new form of parental control, New 3DS consoles will come with a pre-installed filter which limits what websites can be visited using the built in web browser. The filter can be turned off for a fee of 30 yen ($0.29), which is deducted immediately upon registering a valid credit…
By András Neltz Published August 29, 2014 - Uncategorized
Winnie The Pooh And His Friends, Gone Dark
There was always something fishy about Winnie the Pooh and his lovely friends. Deep down we all knew things were not as shiny as they looked. Artist Paul Ribera has some polaroids from the Hundred Acre Woods, showing Winnie the Pooh and almost everyone else in their privacy, and in their true form. Check out…
By Gergo Vas Published August 29, 2014 -
UncategorizedOld Folks Trying the Oculus Rift for the First Time
Their reactions are mixed, but all the elders lose themselves quickly in the Fine Bros’ recent React video No Hatsune Miku, or anything special was needed to scare them. Some of the most popular demos for the Rift, such as the Rift Roller Coaster were more than enough. Elders React To oculus Rift [YouTube] To…
By Gergo Vas Published August 29, 2014 - Uncategorized
Snake and Ocelot’s “solid” friendship is a territory where no Metal Gear game has gone before. But that’s absolutely possible in Tomodachi Life. They look a bit different, but it’s possible. via Big Bosselot [Tumblr] Dayshot is an image-based feature that runs every morning, showcasing some of the prettiest, funniest game-related screenshots and art that…
By Gergo Vas Published August 29, 2014 - Uncategorized
Bayonetta 2 will be released in North America on October 24, Nintendo announced. As we’ve previously learned, the game will be hitting the Wii U alongside the first Bayonetta—so mark your calendars, ’cause Bayonetta is going full Nintendo on October 24.
By András Neltz Published August 29, 2014 - Kotaku East
The Friday Morning Stream Plays Persona 4 Arena Ultimax [Done!]
Welp, I had so much fun two weeks back filling in for Fahey with the Saturday Morning Stream that I decided to do it again. Only this time, with the new Persona fighting game in my hot little hands, I just couldn’t wait till Saturday. So join me as I play Persona 4 Arena Ultimax…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published August 29, 2014 -
UncategorizedXenoblade Chronicles Gets A Port, But Only For The New 3DS
Monolith Soft’s 2010 open-world RPG is going portable. The game will be utilizing the freshly announced 3DS model’s upgraded hardware, according to Nintendo, which means it will not be playable on current 3DS consoles. You can watch the trailer above. Xenoblade Chronicles for the New 3DS will be out in Japan next year, with no…
By András Neltz Published August 29, 2014 - Kotaku East
How Does the “New” 3DS Compare to the “Old” One?
The New 3DS is faster and bigger with improved hardware and a better battery life. While the New 3DS is slightly heavier, the New 3DS XL is actually lighter. Let’s get a better look at that new analog stick, which Nintendo is calling the C-stick: The battery life for the New Nintendo 3DS is from…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 29, 2014