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UncategorizedYou Can Pull Off Han Solo Stunts In Elite: Dangerous
Kirk “two weeks as a space commander” Hamilton has nothing on this person. The stuff they come up with thanks to all of Elite: Dangerous‘ cool details is totally nuts. Seriously, this is like something out of a great sci-fi movie. The video’s a bit long, so here’s a quick summary of the nougaty, completely…
By Nathan Grayson Published August 25, 2014 - Uncategorized
Infinite Crisis T-Shirt
Infinite Crisis tee available at DragonCon: Plus, those who attend the panel will land one of these great DragonCon Infinite Crisis t-shirts, featuring a weathered version of Arcane Green Lantern’s medieval jade dragon wrapped around the Infinite Crisis logo. Use it to intimidate your friends, earn bragging rights, or just look plain cool. The Infinite…
By John Struan Published August 25, 2014 - Uncategorized
New Adorable Toy Series Featuring Dredd, Tron, Spock, And More
Funko seemingly announces a new batch of toys every day. This time it’s the blind-boxed Science Fiction Mystery Minis, featuring characters from Robocop, Predator, and more: Via Twitter You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published August 25, 2014 -
UncategorizedA Heartfelt Ode To Studio Ghibli
There’s been a lot of talk in recent weeks about the fate of anime production house Studio Ghibli (which, as far as we know, is not dead yet). While its future has yet to be decided, all the fuss has given everyone a great opportunity to reflect on all the movies they made and why…
By Chris Person Published August 25, 2014 -
UncategorizedSuper Smash Bros. Match Reaches Dragon Ball Z-Level Insanity
Sudden death is always tense in Super Smash Bros. Everybody starts out with 300% damage. Anything can happen. The slightest touch can send someone spinning into outer space. Or, a battle can drag on against the most insane odds to become a nail-biter to end all nail-biters. YouTuber KeiTakumi just uploaded a video showing Fox…
By Yannick LeJacq Published August 25, 2014 - Uncategorized
GaymerX May Survive After All
I recently wrote a lengthy piece about GaymerX, my favorite games convention I’ve ever attended, and why its chances of surviving another year were nearly non-existent. Now, however, its organizers have taken to Kickstarter. Perhaps there’s hope yet. The Kickstarter is looking to raise $80,000, which is actually only about half of what the LGBTQ-friendly…
By Nathan Grayson Published August 25, 2014 - Uncategorized
The Evil Within T-Shirt
T-shirt that will be given away at PAX: Being held at “The White Room” in the historical Seattle Underground – a less than 20 minute walk from the PAX Exhibit Hall – the place will be prepped for madness as Saturday at PAX Prime winds down. From 8pm – midnight, you’ll be able to play…
By John Struan Published August 25, 2014 - Uncategorized
The Movie and TV Release Calendar, August 25 Update
The Walking Dead Season 4 Limited Edition preorder is down to $80 today, its lowest price so far. The season comes out tomorrow, and there’s a good chance the price will shoot back up after release. [Walking Dead Season 4 LE, $80] We’ve also got the Best Buy exclusive Walking Dead Season 4 with limited…
By Shep McAllister Published August 25, 2014 -
UncategorizedMore Than A Minute of Mayhem from the Heavenly Sword Movie
Here’s a new clip from the upcoming Heavenly Sword movie. There are a lot of ninjas in it. Ninjas who ride giant kites. Let’s watch them die. You’ll hear Anna Torv reprise her performance of main character Nariko in this 90-second preview from the movie adaptation of the PS3 game, which is due out next…
By Evan Narcisse Published August 25, 2014 -
UncategorizedMaster Chief Delivers The Ice Bucket Challenge To His Overseers
Enjoy as various employees of 343 Industries (overseers of the Halo universe) endure the ice bucket challenge at the hands of Master Chief: 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 25, 2014 - Uncategorized
If You’re Still A True Blood Fan, Life Is Pretty Damn Sad Right Now
Buried underneath the VMAs, something else important also took place on TV last night. True Blood, HBO’s long-running series about sexy vampires and the people who love them, wound to a close. The series finale wasn’t “important” in the same sense that ending of Breaking Bad was, or The Sopranos, or how Game of Thrones…
By Yannick LeJacq Published August 25, 2014 - Uncategorized
Amazon Buys Twitch For $970 Million [UPDATE]
UPDATE (4:02pm): It’s official: Amazon has purchased Twitch, following months of rumors that Google was looking to buy the video streaming company. Amazon says the exact purchase price will be $970 million in cash. Here’s the press release from Twitch, which also put up a message on their website today: SEATTLE—August 25, 2014—Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:…
By Jason Schreier Published August 25, 2014 - Uncategorized
Preview The New Fangamer + Attract Mode Art Show
Earthbound by Melissa King heads this preview of artwork from the upcoming Fangamer + Attract Mode art show at PAX (updated to include more artwork): Minecraft by Nicole Gustaffson Ico by Elise Tiffin Metal Gear Solid by Kelly Smith The Legend of Zelda by Wes Talbott Sin and Punishment by Dan Dussault Left Behind by…
By John Struan Published August 25, 2014 -
UncategorizedIf Dark Souls Came Out 20 Years Ago
Titan Souls might be a little too on the nose as a name, but when your biggest influences appear to be Shadow of the Colossus and Dark Souls, you may as well wear them proudly. Titan Souls is a top-down game about one itsy bitsy ant of a man’s lonely journey to slay a bunch…
By Nathan Grayson Published August 25, 2014 -
UncategorizedThey Helped Make BioShock. Their Next Game Will Be Even More Surreal
You’ve probably played games that Joe Fielder has worked on. The former Irrational Games creator helped craft the literary voice of BioShock Infinite among others. Those titles were set in far-flung places which, despite being fantastical in nature, were understood to be real in the game you were playing through. His next game happens in…
By Evan Narcisse Published August 25, 2014 - Uncategorized
Madden Xbox One Bundle, Neptunia LE, Civ: Beyond Earth [Deals]
That Xbox One Madden Bundle we told you about recently can already be had with a $35 Target gift card thrown in. That plus the value of the game makes this one of the better Xbox One deals so far. [Xbox One Madden Bundle] Get these deals and more, and earlier on Deals.Kinja. Connect with…
By Shane Roberts Published August 25, 2014 - Uncategorized
Minimalist Destiny Wallpapers For The iPhone
A Redditor posted a selection of minimalist Destiny wallpapers designed for use on the iPhone You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published August 25, 2014 - Uncategorized
The New Game From The Creators Of God Of Blades
The new game from the creators of the outstanding God of Blades is a free card game? MONSTROCARDS is a casual card game in which players quickly create their own cards and pit them against other players’ cards in a series of duels. Because you don’t have much time to create your deck, what comes…
By John Struan Published August 25, 2014 - Uncategorized
Meet Madden Football’s Official Ratings Czar
Donny Moore is in charge of determining player ratings in Madden (and rates them on Twitter, too). Sometimes he ranks people too high, and sometimes he ranks people way too low: Giants punter Steve Weatherford was upset over his 45 strength rating. Strength might not be important for a punter, but Weatherford isn’t a typical…
By John Struan Published August 25, 2014