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Behold, Improved Pokémon Cards
You know what? Pokémon cards aren’t beautiful enough. But someone is fixing that. The cards you see above, which feature Spheal, Mawile and Magmar, are the handiwork of IKnowTheStruggle. IKnowTheStruggle uses acrylic paint to expand the backgrounds/illustrations featured on portions of Pokémon cards. Even though the quality of these pictures isn’t the best, it’s still…
By Patricia Hernandez Published August 11, 2014 -
Uncategorized80s TMNT Cartoon Intro Remade For The 21st Century
Are you seeking a brief respite from the weird shitshow that is Michael Bay’sNinja Turtlesremake? Good news: The internet has provided. In the video above, animator Aazim Khan of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFNJXC…Zim Animation has re-created the intro to the classic 80s TMNT cartoon in 3D. It’s welcomely non-heinous, which could not be said of several other Ninja…
By Kirk Hamilton Published August 11, 2014 -
UncategorizedWaluigi Is The Real Hero Hyrule Deserves
Link? Link who? That’s not my hero of time. Or as Waluigi would say, “Wahahaha! Waluigi, number one!” Why would russmarrs2 mod Waluigi into Ocarina of Time? Um, more like why not. Still, personally, I can’t decide if I like this or the Nic Cage mod better.
By Patricia Hernandez Published August 11, 2014 - Uncategorized
Today in monetization news: This Gamasutra article talked with an analyst who was all, League of Legends isn’t monetized as aggressively as it could be, and then this response from Polygon‘s Ben Kuchera was like, dude, that’s one of the reasons League of Legends is so successful in the first place.
By Kirk Hamilton Published August 11, 2014 -
UncategorizedBioShock’s Terrifying Predecessor Turns 15 Today
Before there was BioShock, there was System Shock 2. The first full title produced by Irrational Games when it was still a tiny spin-off from Looking Glass Studios, this terrifying hybrid of a first person shooter and RPG first came out 15 years ago today. Let’s all remember in turn just how scared we were…
By Yannick LeJacq Published August 11, 2014 - Uncategorized
Light-Up Metal Gear Rising Revengence Raiden Statue
One-sixth scale PVC Raiden statue with light-up eye, and swappable visor and weapons: The statue is by Gecco, is estimated to be available in January, and will cost around $250. Via HG You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published August 11, 2014 -
UncategorizedDragon Ball Z Scouter You’ve Always Wanted is Now Real
Dragon Ball Z fans are more than familiar with the scouter — the head mounted display that many characters in the series used to measure their opponent’s power level. Now, one hero tinkerer has made that prop a reality. Oh sure, it won’t be able to measure your real power level (for the record, it’s…
By Chris Person Published August 11, 2014 - Uncategorized
Adding Pools To Sims 4 Isn’t Easy, Claims EA
The Sims 4 isn’t going to launch with pools or toddlers, and people are pretty upset about that. But you know, toddlers are complicated. Makes sense that the developers might want to put that effort elsewhere. Pools, though? They’re just water. How hard could it be? I asked producer Graham Nardone why it’s so tough…
By Nathan Grayson Published August 11, 2014 - Uncategorized
Star Wars VII Droid Teased
Bad Robot posted this image to announce the winner of the Unicef fundraiser. What do you think—new droid? Luke’s hand? They also posted yet another salvo in the Batman/Superman/Star Wars mashup photo battle with Zack Snyder: Previously: You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs…
By John Struan Published August 11, 2014 - Uncategorized
Proposed Arab Fighter For Tekken 7
Katsuhiro Harada, director of the upcoming Tekken 7, posted this design for an Arab fighter and asked for feedback: To be honest, we did have an idea of an Arab fighter since 2008, but since most of the development team members are Japanese and do not know much about the Middle Eastern culture or clothes,…
By John Struan Published August 11, 2014 - Uncategorized
Skyrim, As Told By Steam Reviews
Despite being out for nearly three years, Skyrim continues to be played and well-loved by tons of folks—especially by those willing to dive into its bewildering modding world. Given that, it might not be surprising to hear that a ton of Skyrim’s reviews on Steam are actually sort of recent. Lots of people are still…
By Patricia Hernandez Published August 11, 2014 - Uncategorized
Cel-Shaded Jeans Make You Look Like A Cartoon Come To Life
These cel-shaded jeans are just ordinary jeans decorated with fabric markers and paint. Via R/Pics You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published August 11, 2014 -
UncategorizedThe Most Infamous ’90s Live-Action Game Is Making A Comeback
I suppose aNight Traprevival was inevitable, wasn’t it? Many of ’90s FMV (full-motion video) pioneer Night Trap‘s original creators have gotten back together to kickstart an HD version of the campy, controversial trap-’em-up and—pending its success—possibly create a sequel. Right now, however, they’re focusing all fire on the HD remake, which apparently requires $330,000 to…
By Nathan Grayson Published August 11, 2014 -
UncategorizedHow To Always Win At Rock, Paper, Scissors in Divinity: Original Sin
In Divinity: Original Sin, disagreements are often settled not with steel or spells, but with a game of rock, paper, scissors. Want a guard to let you pass without paying the toll? Rock, paper, scissors. Want a magical being to cough up the location of a spell you need? Rock, paper, scissors. Here’s the thing,…
By Kirk Hamilton Published August 11, 2014 -
UncategorizedMortal Kombat X Manages To Make Kano Look Interesting
My least favorite kombatant since the original game, Kano returns next year in Mortal Kombat X with some killer new moves and looks that will both stop and start traffic. The older, wiser Kano has received some serious cybernetic upgrades since last we saw him, accessorizing his signature glowing eye with what looks to be…
By Mike Fahey Published August 11, 2014 -
CultureHighlight Reel: Your Favorite Gaming Moments
We’ve rounded up some of the best highlights from the past few days in the gaming world and put them all in one place for you. Today, all clips submitted by Highlight Reel viewers, from Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, Destiny, GTA IV and more! Link any of your favorite highlights in the comments…
By Steve Marinconz Published August 11, 2014 -
UncategorizedThis Year, Call of Duty Might Actually Shake Things Up
For a few years now, new Call of Duty games have been met with cynical weariness. There’s this feeling that, despite yearly iterations, the franchise hasn’t actually changed much. Whether or not this pessimistic outlook has always been warranted is debatable, but it’s hard not to give it some credence when considering that last year,…
By Patricia Hernandez Published August 11, 2014
