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DOTA Heroes In Hearthstone Would Be Game-Breaking
Rollow, a fan of both DOTA and Hearthstone, created a huge deck featuring all Dota 2 heroes as if they were in Blizzard’s card game. With the appropriate powers and stats. There are 144 cards in this fan-made gallery, and some of them are ridiculously owerpowered, but still it’s a fun concept. There are some…
By Gergo Vas Published August 13, 2014 -
UncategorizedPatrol The Tate Gallery In London With A Remote Controlled Robot
For the next five days, four robots will patrol the Tate Gallery in London. You can view the feed at the official site, and even request to control the robot remotely: This video shows the robots being made and patrolling the gallery: Via Chris Hadfield You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated…
By John Struan Published August 13, 2014 -
UncategorizedElementary School Concert Features Super Mario
From Spring 2013, Jamieson Elementary performs Beware the Forst Mushrooms, complete with Mario taking on various enemies and gathering coins: Via Polygon You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published August 13, 2014 -
UncategorizedClaptrap Cosplays As A Pirate Ship In The New Borderlands Trailer
Meet the heroes in this trailer for Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel: 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 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
Rise of the Tomb Raider Isn’t Really An ‘Xbox Exclusive’
Yesterday, Microsoft dropped the first bomb of Gamescom 2014: that Rise of the Tomb Raider will be an Xbox exclusive. Except, wait. It’s not. Turns out this was yet another a case of shady corporate double-speak, and this is actually a timed exclusive. “Yes, the deal has a duration,” Xbox boss Phil Spencer told Eurogamer.…
By Jason Schreier Published August 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
Today’s selection of articles from Kotaku‘s reader-run community: Steamlog 01: 7 Days to Die • Rockmandash Reviews+: Rewrite [Visual Novel] • What Makes the Perfect Horror Game? • Gravity Falls’ “The Golf War”! Season 2, Episode 3 Recap and Discussion TAY Classic—TAY Open Forum—Beginner’s Guide To TAY Follow them here.
By András Neltz Published August 13, 2014 -
UncategorizedThe Witcher 3 Sure Is Pretty
It’s hard to discern much about how The Witcher 3 plays, or whether it will feel as grand as it looks, or whether the combat is any good. But there’s one thing we can tell from this new gameplay footage: The Witcher 3—out in February for PS4/Xbox One/PC—sure is pretty. I mean, look at that…
By Jason Schreier Published August 13, 2014 -
UncategorizedThe Armored Troops From Quantum Break
I love the look of the armored soldiers in the new Quantum Break trailer. (Not a fan of the hero’s normcore style, though): You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published August 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
The Tiniest Skylanders Of Them All Are Now Playable Characters
Along with the normal and large-sized Skylanders toys, over the past year or so Activision and Toys For Bob have been releasing these ridiculously cute little promo figures that acted as cosmetic pets in games like last year’s Swap Force. In this year’s Trap Team, they’re fully playable and fully freaking adorable. During my Skylanders:…
By Mike Fahey Published August 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
NBA 2K15 will be hitting the PC in the exact same form as its PS4/Xbox One console brethren, with enhanced graphics options available for that platform. The screenshot above is from the PC version. That’ll be good news to fans who felt that last year’s release was an under-realized port.
By Evan Narcisse Published August 13, 2014 -
UncategorizedLatest Alien: Isolation Trailer Emphasizes The High Tops
Amanda Ripley shows off her kicks as she flees the Alien and assembles a familiar tool in this CGI trailer for Alien: Isolation: 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 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
Pokémon, As Giant Beasts From Monster Hunter
Flower armor and explosive tails. That’s a very creative way to redesign Pokémon as giant monsters from the Monster Hunter series. Arvalis on DeviantART likes to make badass-looking Pokémon and this series he recently started looks very cool. Here’s a redesigned Charizard, and the Venusaur in its full glory below: Check out arvalis’ DeviantART page,…
By Gergo Vas Published August 13, 2014 -
UncategorizedDiagram Of The Fearsome New Assasssin’s Creed Rogue Ship
This video shows the ship using its front-locked cannons, launching broadsides, baiting enemies into fiery oil slicks, and utilizing its wicked battering ram. After the successful naval battle, the rogue lands and proceeds to hunt to down an assassin for an extended boss battle: This second video shows a series of ship battles in the…
By John Struan Published August 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
Surprise! That Mysterious New Dragon Ball Character Is You
What a dirty trick to play, Bandai Namco. Introducing a never-before-seen character for Dragon Ball Xenoverse, leaving fans to wildly speculate for months before revealing it as the first Dragon Ball game that allows players to inject their own creations into the series’ greatest battles. So sneaky. So good. For the first time in any…
By Mike Fahey Published August 13, 2014 - Kotaku East
Why Lady Gaga’s Outfit Upsets Some People in Japan
Lady Gaga is in Tokyo. According to her, it’s her “favorite place.” Too bad she’s just pissed off some folks online in Japan. On her Instagram account, Lady Gaga uploaded two photos of herself wearing a colorful outfit with Korean characters written on it. The Korean characters 컬러 appear mean just that: color. Innocuous stuff,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
Here’s The World’s First Level 1000 Diablo III Character
In the olden days, reaching level 99 in Diablo II was a pretty big challenge, but even though it’s easier to level up in Diablo III, getting to paragon level 1000 is just insane. But one dedicated guy, Gabynator, did it way before anyone else. He managed it with his guildmates, who opened up Malthael…
By Gergo Vas Published August 13, 2014 -
UncategorizedFour Minutes Of Online Co-Op In BioWare’s Newest Game
Earlier today, BioWare unveiled a new action role-playing game called Shadow Realms. And now, here are four minutes of hands on gameplay from IGN. Have a look and let us know what you think in the comments. 4 Minutes of Shadow Realms Gameplay – Gamescom 2014 [IGN@YouTube] To contact the author of this post, write…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
Meta Knight Returns, Looks as Menacing as Ever in Super Smash Bros. 4
Menacing or cuddly, depending on how you look at him. Kirby’s nemesis and the first on Brawl’s pro-gaming tier list, Meta Knight will be appearing for the second time in Smash Bros. He’s going to behave a bit differently according to series creator Masahiro Sakurai, who wrote: Meta Knight’s Up Special Move, Shuttle Loop, changed…
By András Neltz Published August 13, 2014 - Kotaku East
Did Japan Just Make Crocs Worse?
Or better? These are actually called “Akiba Sandals” and are from a Japanese pop group. Unlike real Crocs, these sandals are modeled after kaiju feet and… make a squeaking noise when you walk. It is possible to “turn off” the squeak. In Japan, Crocs are still quite common, especially in summer, because people need slippers…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 13, 2014