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4,638,937 people played the Destiny beta, Activision announced this morning in a press release. That sure is a specific number! Says Activision exec Eric Hirshberg: “This is the biggest beta of this console generation by a wide margin and the largest console beta ever for a new video game IP to date.”
By Jason Schreier Published July 30, 2014 - Uncategorized
Sony Trashes EA’s New Access Program
Wondering why EA’s new Netflix-like Access program is on Xbox One and not PlayStation 4? Well, for starters, Sony doesn’t think it’s any good for their customers. “We evaluated the EA Access subscription offering and decided that it does not bring the kind of value PlayStation customers have come to expect,” a Sony representative said…
By Jason Schreier Published July 30, 2014 -
UncategorizedMaking the Case That Sonic the Hedgehog Is Way Overrated
All that love for the early Sonic The Hedgehog games may be very misplaced, according to some gentlemen who recently revisited them. They even go so far to say that they’re fundamentally flawed. This episode of Red Letter Media’s Previously Recorded webseries takes aim at the first few Sonic titles, picking apart the origins of…
By Evan Narcisse Published July 30, 2014 - Uncategorized
Imagining Mortal Kombat With Post-Apocalyptic Characters
On artist Sergey Svistunov‘s Mortal Kombat art, Kabal and Shao Kahn (with Sub Zero hands) look like members of a vicious, post-apocalyptic gang from Mad Max, and not characters of a game with mystic realms and gods. Their masks are so badass. There’s a bunch of characters from the artist below, check out the rest…
By Gergo Vas Published July 30, 2014 - Uncategorized
And the most unexpected launch in Kerbal Space Program history award goes to… Space_Scumbag. No rocket launches when Gypsy Danger is around. Not today by Space_Scumbag [via r/KerbalSpaceProgram] Dayshot is an image-based feature that runs every morning, showcasing some of the prettiest, funniest game-related screenshots and art that we can find. Send us suggestions if…
By Gergo Vas Published July 30, 2014 -
Kotaku EastCan You Even Do This in Fighting Games?
Tricking has been called “the most extreme martial art.” That’s for good reason. What’s tricking? It’s a combination of an array of martial arts with gynmastic flips to create a truly spectacular performance. The video below is from a few years back, but it’s a good explainer: While tricking has certainly established itself, it still…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 30, 2014 - Kotaku East
The Xbox One Will Be China’s First Major Home Console Since The PS2
Microsoft is going to be able to start selling the Xbox One to the more than one billion people living in China starting on September 23. The company announced launch plans at a press event in Shanghai. Until recently, home consoles have been banned in China, with the PlayStation 2having the honor of being the…
By András Neltz Published July 30, 2014 -
UncategorizedFan Creates An Awesome Guild Wars 2 Mega-Trailer [UPDATE: One More]
Carl, who sent us the tip about the trailer, called this “the most incredible Guild Wars 2 video [he’s] ever seen.” Well, I can see where he’s coming from. The video itself isn’t long, but it’s “Mega” for the sheer volume of the source material—it’s a recut of several official trailers and timelapse clips, set…
By András Neltz Published July 30, 2014 - Kotaku East
Professional DOTA 2 team Rave were given sports visas by the South Korean government to stay in the country as athletes. The players—who are from the Philippines, the U.S., and Canada—can stay in the country for up to a year and play eSports. [Thanks, Sang!]
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 30, 2014 -
UncategorizedSmash Bros. Video Puts Mario In Real-Life Tokyo
And since he’s in real life, he has to take the subway to the Smash Bros. tournament. Just like everyone else The trailer was done by Japan-based visual effects artist Dean Wright, who’s worked on the teaser for the upcoming Mighty No. 9 animated series. It’s good! I could even see this used as a…
By András Neltz Published July 30, 2014 - Uncategorized
People Are Buying The Wii U, But Nintendo Is Still Losing Money
Nintendo has released a report detailing their results for this financial year’s first quarter, and the Wii U seems to be doing better. Nintendo itself, on the other hand? Eh. The star of the report is, without a doubt, Mario Kart 8, but the Wii U’s numbers show improvement as well. Between April and June,…
By András Neltz Published July 30, 2014 - Kotaku East
There’s No Reason To Get Out of Bed. Ever.
You know some mornings when you wake up and think, “Why do I have to get out of bed?” Well, you don’t! Behold, the “Super Upward-Looking Dozing Desk.” It’s for folks who like to doze and nap. Folks like me. Going on sale this month in Japan for 8,980 yen (around US$90), the desk can…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 30, 2014 - Uncategorized
Tokyo’s New Final Fantasy Cafe Is Beautiful
That shouldn’t come as a surprise: Final Fantasy games are usually beautiful, too. But I’ll tell you what, this Final Fantasy XIV themed eatery is a stunner. Behold, the Eorzea Cafe. Modelled after the Carline Canopy, it’s named after Eorzea, the region where Final Fantasy XIV takes place. Inside the cafe, you can see weapons,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 30, 2014 - Kotaku East
In Japan, Starbucks’ Secret Menu Isn’t So Secret
Diehard Starbucks drinkers are probably familiar with its secret menu, whipped up by dedicated fans and creative Starbucks employees. In Japan, one furtive drink in particular is now out in the open. In Japanese, secret menu is called “ura menu” (裏メニュー), and, like elsewhere, the country’s Starbucks have numerous customized drinks that aren’t official. Due…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 30, 2014 -
UncategorizedThere’s A Sharknado Mobile Game
Swinging a chainsaw while riding a shark sounds pretty fun, but the reviews of the new Sharknado endless runner mostly just complain about the game constantly crashing. I posted the trailer below: $3 at itunes if you have money to burn. Via Destructoid You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the…
By John Struan Published July 30, 2014 - Culture
“And You Say It Has Air Con? What About Cruise Control?”
Stephen Zavala is a concept artist at creative and advertising studio Muv You can see more of his work at his ArtStationpage. To see the larger pics in all their glory (or, if they’re big enough, so you can save them as wallpaper), click on the “expand” button in the top-left corner. Fine Art is…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 30, 2014 - Uncategorized
Pikmin And Tingle T-Shirts
There’s about 30 minutes left to buy today’s tees at TheYetee, featuring Pikmin and Tingle: Pikmin and Olimar are by Justin Chan, and Tingle is by Louis Roskosch You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published July 30, 2014 - Uncategorized
New LoL Champion Is An Adorable Monster Overcome By Rage
There’s a new League of Legends champion named Gnar. He’s absolutely adorable, until he’s overcome by his rage: A yordle born millennia ago, Gnar was captured and trapped in true ice, frozen – quite literally – in time. Civilizations formed and fell as the prehistoric yordle vacantly stared on, but nothing – not even true…
By John Struan Published July 29, 2014
