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CultureHighlight Reel: Two Nukes Are Better Than One
We’ve rounded up some of the best highlights from the past two days in the gaming world and put them all together in one place for you. This week: Beautiful timing in Mario Kart 8, absent-minded terrorists, and more! 1v5 Ninja (No smoke No Kit) in front of 13k people — GREAT_SALAD Mario Kart 8…
By Steve Marinconz Published July 28, 2014 - Uncategorized
‘GayStation’ Is Now A Real Thing
If you’ve frequented many gaming message boards, you’ve probably seen the term “GayStation” tossed around as a cheap slur. Seems it’s about time LGBT activists tried to reclaim it. This custom rainbow PS4, dubbed the ‘Gaystation’ by its creators, is being auctioned during Sweden’s pride week to benefit the Swedish LGBT rights group RFSL. Current…
By Kirk Hamilton Published July 28, 2014 -
UncategorizedKim Kardashian: Hollywood Has The Best Rival Since Pokémon’s Gary Oak
Good rivalries—the kind that get you really riled up—are hard to come by. We haven’t very many good rivalries in a video game since Pokémon Red, in my opinion. But as much as people hate Gary Oak, he’s got nothing your rival in Kim Kardashian: Hollywood. Okay, I know that might sound ridiculous—especially for those…
By Patricia Hernandez Published July 28, 2014 -
UncategorizedThe New Hobbit Trailer Is One Hell Of A Nostalgia Trip
Here is the trailer for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, complete with a throwback to one of the best moments in Lord of the Rings: Return of the King—Pippin’s song. CHILLS. Leave it to Peter Jackson to end his newest three-part Lord of the Rings epic with a callback to his last…
By Jason Schreier Published July 28, 2014 - Uncategorized
McDonald’s Happy Meal Customer Gives Bowser A New Paint Job
Modding Mario Kart 8 proper is hard work. Tricking out Mario Kart 8 toys, on the other hand, is an easy way for the seasoned Warhammer fans out there to to turn the fruits of their McDonald’s Happy Meals into a custom set. Reddit user ablarga put a new coat of paint (or several) on…
By Yannick LeJacq Published July 28, 2014 - Uncategorized
August’s Games With Gold Selection: Dishonored and More
The next four free games for LIVE subscribers to look forward to are Dishonored, Crimson Dragon, Motocross Madness, and Strike Suit Zero. Here’s the timing: Xbox One starting August 1 Strike Suit Zero Crimson Dragon Xbox 360 August 1-15 Motocross Madness August 16-31 Dishonored You also still have time to download July’s games if you…
By Shane Roberts Published July 28, 2014 - Uncategorized
I Guess This Means No More WildStar For Me
I’ve not had much time to log into my WildStar account since launch, but someone else certainly has. According to player support, my account is now banned for speedhacking. *sigh* John (WildStar Player Support) Jul 28 19:04 Hello Michael, This message is being sent to notify you that a violation of the WildStar User Agreement…
By Mike Fahey Published July 28, 2014 -
UncategorizedThis Live-Action Dragon Ball Z Trailer Is Totally Real. Really.
Sick of boring ol’ 2D animation, Dragon Ball Z studio Funimation decided to hire the funny folks at Mega64 to make a live-action movie based on the popular cartoon by Akira Toriyama. The results are amazing, as expected. And totally real. Really totally real. “Gohan’s my son now.”
By Jason Schreier Published July 28, 2014 -
UncategorizedSomething To Watch While You Wait For Half-Life 3
Ever the beacon of hope, resilience, and the most useful coping mechanism of all—denial—I continue to believe we’ll see legendary shooter sequel Half-Life 3. Someday. Until then, we can always torture ourselves with great videos that make us desperately want to see more of this world. Good idea, no? So the ending is kind of…
By Nathan Grayson Published July 28, 2014 - Uncategorized
Rainbow-Hued Custom PS4 “Gaystation” To Promote LGBT Rights
This custom Playstation 4 is being auctioned off with proceeds going to the Swedish Federation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights, which was was founded in 1950. The auction ends August 3. Via VG247 You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published July 28, 2014 - Uncategorized
Should You Get The Last of Us Again On PS4?
The Last of Us came out on the PlayStation 3 last year. It was very, very good. This week, a new and improved version of the game will come out for the PlayStation 4. But can a game that was already so good really be “improved” all that much? Tomorrow, The Last of Us: Remastered…
By Kirk Hamilton Published July 28, 2014 -
UncategorizedBone-Crunching Trailer For The Bayonetta Anime Movie
Lots of bone-crunching and blood-spilling, and a little skin-revealing action in this trailer for the anime movie Bayonetta: Blood Fate 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 July 28, 2014 -
UncategorizedOne Should Not Question The Black Widow’s Geek Cred
When a woman in a black catsuit saves you from an armed gunman intent on putting a bullet in your head, you say “Thank you.” You do not do this. College Humor calls this skit “Black Widow is not a Fake Nerd Girl.” Technically she’s not a nerd girl at all, just your average deadly…
By Mike Fahey Published July 28, 2014 -
UncategorizedThe Steam Achievement That Nobody Unlocked
Some achievements are too easy, at times only requiring players to do mundane things like pressing start. Some achievements pose an actual challenge to players, requiring people to earn their digital trophies. And some achievements? Some achievements just aren’t possible, no matter what a game might say. Such was the case with Christine Love’s Hate…
By Patricia Hernandez Published July 28, 2014 - Uncategorized
Deals: Lord of the Rings Extended, LIVE Credit, Filler Bunny, Batman
One does not simply pay under $40 for the Lord of the Rings Motion Picture Trilogy Extended Editions Blu-ray set… oh wait, I guess you do. $38 today only. [LOTR Extended Editions] If you own an Xbox, this is basically free money. Unfortunately, you’re limited to buying only one. [$25 Xbox Gift Card, $20] By…
By Shane Roberts Published July 28, 2014 - Uncategorized
Some Fans Pissed At Rust Creators For Working On New Game [UPDATE]
A month back, news came out that Rust—the ultra-successful survival game from Garry’s Mod creator Garry Newman—would be rebooting. Then, a few days ago, Newman’s Facepunch dev team revealed a new game. That announcement was met by outrage from Rust players. Why work on something new when your successful but famously unfinished game wasn’t in…
By Evan Narcisse Published July 28, 2014 - Uncategorized
Welcome to Dark Souls, Harry Potter
Prepare to die. via r/Darksouls2
By Chris Person Published July 28, 2014
