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UncategorizedModders Add A Zombie Apocalypse To GTA Online
Who knows, maybe Rockstar will add zombie DLC to GTA Online—but modders aren’t waiting around for it to drop. Instead, they’re going ahead and just adding zombies into the game themselves. While there are a few floating around on the web, this particular zombie outbreak mod comes from Chr0m3xMoDz. It’s not the most elaborate, fleshed-out…
By Patricia Hernandez Published August 5, 2014 -
UncategorizedSpaghetti Western Turns TF2 into The Good, The Bad and the Heavy
Guns drawn. Tumbleweeds rolling by. An eerie silence. Only this time, it’s not Clint Eastwood and Lee Van Cleef squinting death stares at each other. It’s the Heavy and the Spy. You have film student Arif Khan to thank for this Sergio Leone-styled Source Filmmaker short starring two of Team Fortress 2’s most popular characters.…
By Evan Narcisse Published August 5, 2014 -
UncategorizedThe Friendliest Dark Souls II Hack
What happens when you fuse the twisted magical art of pyromancy with positive thinking and technical know-how? Why, a Dark Souls II hack made in heaven. It appears as though Benzoin-Gum found a way to combine the Fire Whip pyromancy and the Very Good! Carving, forging a spell that’s as dangerous as it is friendly.…
By Chris Person Published August 5, 2014 - Uncategorized
Evolve Delayed To February 2015
Yet another game won’t be making it this fall—publisher 2K Games has delayed their co-op shooter Evolve to February of next year, their parent company Take-Two announced in a financial statement today. Evolve will now be out on February 10, 2015 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. “We primarily decided that the title deserves and…
By Jason Schreier Published August 5, 2014 -
UncategorizedTen Bizarre New Glitches In The Last of Us PS4
The Last of Us: Remastered is out on PS4, and it’s pretty great. The original PS3 version, however, was famous for some downright hilarious glitches, and I’m happy to report that Remastered does its rough-around-the-polygons grandpappy proud with new ones of its own. Alright, are you feeling loose? Are you ready to cock your head…
By Nathan Grayson Published August 5, 2014 - Uncategorized
Seconds You Could Stay in Space without Injury (Guardians of the Galaxy Spoilers ahead) There’s a common misconception that exposure to the vacuum of space would cause immediate death. Guardians of the Galaxy came out last weekend and there’s one scene in which Peter Quill floats through space for some time without any protection .…
By Dan Starkey Published August 5, 2014 - Uncategorized
Charge Your 3DS/XL Over USB with this $4 Cord
I finally caved and bought a 3DS a few months ago, and while I love the thing, it’s always bothered me that it shipped with a bulky AC wall adapter, instead of a USB power cord like I’d grown accustomed to with all of my other gadgets. So on a lark, and with a few…
By Shep McAllister Published August 5, 2014 - Uncategorized
Check Out All The Goodies That Come With The New XCOM Board Game
There’s a new XCOM board game that comes packed with 16 soldiers, over 200 cards and tokens, and more: As the department heads of XCOM, you and your friends must succeed where the world’s militaries have failed. You lead the elite members of an international, military organization, which is funded by a secret coalition. It…
By John Struan Published August 5, 2014 -
ReviewsRoad Not Taken: The Kotaku Review
Yes, it’s named after the Robert Frost poem. No, it’s not clear why. The lovely new game from development studio Spry Fox is full of mysteries, most of them with gameplay consequences. It’s basically a game about a person who lives in a village, makes friends and then heads out into the wilderness year after…
By Stephen Totilo Published August 5, 2014 - Uncategorized
Now THAT’S a death stare
imgur via reddit
By Yannick LeJacq Published August 5, 2014 - Culture
Photo Series Focuses On The Evolution Of Video Game Controllers
Javier Laispur’s “Controllers” photo series looks at the evolution of video game console controllers and handheld devices from 1983 though 2013: You can see many more photos in the series here. Via MMM and TIH You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published August 5, 2014 - Uncategorized
Fez Posters
One of two Fez posters by Dan Clarke going on sale August 8: These are unused concepts: Follow Dan at Twitter for updates on availability. You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published August 5, 2014 -
CultureHighlight Reel: Giant Weaponized Shark
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: summoning a shark to kill your enemies in Battlefield 4, a great clutch from a 3-year-old game, and more! Be sure to check out, like and subscribe the…
By Steve Marinconz Published August 5, 2014 -
UncategorizedIf the Civil War Happened in GTA V
Most of the mini-movies players make inside of Grand Theft Auto V are filled with goofy jokes or amazing stunts. Not this one. This one recreates a little snippet of the American Civil War. And it’s not funny at all. The folks in GTA Online‘s BranberryMuffin crew gathered to tell the tale of three brothers…
By Evan Narcisse Published August 5, 2014 - Uncategorized
Deals: Evangelion 3.3, Anker Mouse, Dungeons and Dragons, Hulkamania
Evangelion is arguably both the best anime and the most influential anime ever, and it’s also one of my favorites. You can preorder your copy of Evangelion 3.33 You Can (Not) Redo with its limited edition 54 page artbook for $15 off MSRP today. [Evangelion 3.33] Great timing, as io9 just called it one of…
By Shane Roberts Published August 5, 2014 - Uncategorized
Skyrim Nightingale Statue Is Ready To Lurk In Your Desk’s Shadows
This new Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Nightingale statue comes in two flavors: the standard 16″ model, and the limited edition with illuminated base: The base of the exclusive edition features pulsing lights to create the effect of running water beneath his feet: Previously: You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the…
By John Struan Published August 5, 2014 - Uncategorized
Artist Sues Pet Toy Company Over Angry Birds Trademark
Years before there was an Angry Birds video game, pet accessory maker Hartz partnered with Seattle artist Juli Adams to release a line of Angry Birds cat toys. A lawsuit filed by Adams this week alleges Hartz unlawfully took her trademarked designs and turned them into a licensing partnership with game developer Rovio that could…
By Mike Fahey Published August 5, 2014 - Uncategorized
The Latest Silly Infinite Crisis Costume Is Track & Field Robin
We’ve seen Mecha Wonder Woman, High School Supergirl, and Lifeguard Aquaman. And now, the latest costume for the free to play Infinite Crisis is Track and Field Robin: Available tomorrow for 650 Crisis Coins. You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published August 5, 2014 -
ReviewsMetrico: The Kotaku Review
Metrico is a frustrating game. That’s mostly meant as a compliment. This is a puzzle game, after all. You’re supposed to pull your hair and swear once in a while. Every puzzle game walks a fine line between the good kind of frustration and the bad kind, however. And when Metrico wavers into the bad…
By Yannick LeJacq Published August 5, 2014