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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 -
Uncategorized15 More Obscure RPGs We Wish Had Sequels
Following last week’s List of 7 Obscure RPGs I Wish Had Sequels, there were so many incredible suggestions from Kotaku readers that we’re doing it again. The list below includes RPGs and action RPGs readers wanted sequels for. It references titles that are likely more obscure than not, from games that don’t already have sequels…
N.Ho Sang and Peter Tieryas Published August 25, 2014 - Uncategorized
Start Saving Up, Deluxe Destiny Action Figures Are Coming
ThreeA, which has also made Team Fortress 2, Halo, and Lost Planet toys (and keeps teasing Half-Life toys), just announced it’s also making Destiny toys. 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
Bioshock Infinite Concept Art
Scott Duqette has a new site showing off concept art he created for Bioshock Infinite and other games: 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
Could LAX bros finally be getting their own Madden or FIFA-level lacrosse video game? Simon Parkin documented one game developer’s tireless quest to make a hit game based on his favorite sport in an excellent piece for Eurogamer. It’s well worth your time regardless of whether or not you’re a Lacrosse fan.
By Yannick LeJacq Published August 25, 2014 - Uncategorized
“‘Go to bed, you’ll feel better in the morning’ is the human version of ‘Did you turn it off and turn it back on again?'” Via BlazePress 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
Huge Potential Leak May Reveal Full Smash Bros. Roster [UPDATE]
Last week, leakers claimed to have screenshots of the final character and stage rosters for the upcoming Super Smash Bros. games. Today, some rather convincing videos have popped up that appear to confirm the veracity of that leak, showing off some exciting unannounced characters from the highly-anticipated Nintendo fighter. Warning: the following post contains potential…
By Jason Schreier Published August 25, 2014 -
UncategorizedA Blast Through The Double-Barreled Shotgun’s Past
A double-barreled shotgun can make or break a first-person shooter, so I’m always excited when I see someone taking a critical look at the iconic weapon. I saw this short history of the gun’s role in and outside of gaming pop up on r/games this morning. It’s not quite as interesting or comprehensive as I…
By Yannick LeJacq Published August 25, 2014 - Uncategorized
Today’s selection of articles from Kotaku‘s reader-run community: Why Region Restrictions Nearly Ruined My Life (For A Day) • Is a Good Show with Bad Fanservice a Bad Show? – An Explanation. • Chrono Trigger: The Boss Fight Books Review TAY Classic—TAY Open Forum—Beginner’s Guide To TAY Follow them here.
By András Neltz Published August 25, 2014 - Uncategorized
PSN Back Online, Maintenance Rescheduled After Major Online Attack
Rejoice! Sony says the PlayStation Network is back online following a DDOS attack that had left online PlayStation services—amongother game networks—crippled for the past two days. Given the incident, Sony is rescheduling the PSN maintenance that was originally scheduled for today: UPDATE: The PlayStation Network and Sony Entertainment Network are back online and people can…
By Jason Schreier Published August 25, 2014 -
UncategorizedStylish Chainmail Dress Withstands 500,000 Volts
This is Anouk Wipprecht, in a chainmail dress she made with the help of ArcAttack, being bombarded with 500,000 volts. The metal in the dress worked as a Faraday cage and conducted the energy towards the ground. See it in action below: You can see more of Anouk’s and ArcAttack’s creations at their sites. Via…
By John Struan Published August 25, 2014 - Uncategorized
Stylish 3D-Printed Prosthetic Arm
Custom-designed 3D-printed prosthetic arm by Kuester. Get another look below—the hand looks like it’s low-res: 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 -
UncategorizedI haven’t seen an asian-style temple so beautiful since I played the Shadow Warrior reboot last year. The map was done in CryEngine3 by Minsk-based 3D artist Censored_ID, who recently shared his work at the Polycount forums after finishing the project in July. Check below for a video and some gorgeous screenshots. [CE3] Asian Temple…
By András Neltz Published August 25, 2014