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UncategorizedWell, Mighty No. 9 Looks Pretty Fun
The upcoming mega-man-like from Keiji Inafune has a fairly meaty new trailer. The footage was shared in Mighty No. 9’s latest Kickstarter update, and it shows gameplay segments centered around boss fights, transformations, and neat monitors that show the action from different angles. The ones in the gif up top, on the right. For some…
By András Neltz Published July 21, 2014 - Kotaku East
Studio Ghibli Might Quit Making Feature Films, Says Report
This summer, there’s a new Studio Ghibli movie. According to one reported insider, it could be Ghibli’s last. Studio Ghibli is best known for iconic anime like My Neighbor Totoro, Grave of the Fireflies, and Kiki’s Delivery Service. Last year, the creator of many of Ghibli’s best known works, Hayao Miyazaki, retired from making feature…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 21, 2014 - Uncategorized
But What Does Lorde Think Of The Oculus Rift?
Lorde, of worldwide music fame, surely has thoughts on a lot of things. Maybe everything. But today, we at this website care only about what she thinks of the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset. This interview published over the weekend with The Guardian contains said thoughts, which are markedly different from ours. Kirk, for example,…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 21, 2014 - Culture
How Awesome Old Box Art Was Made
Veteran game artist Mike Winterbauer is a crazy person. He’s written a book showcasing (and telling the story behind) some classic examples of PC and console cover art, and instead of charging a premium for it, is giving it away for free. OK, so it’s not exactly to the design standard we expect from publishers…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 20, 2014 - Uncategorized
GTA III, You Look Different. Faster.
After four years of work, the team behind Liberty City Nights have released a build of their mod which turns Grand Theft Auto III into a very luminous racing game. While the creators say it’s inspired by the Need For Speed Underground games, I’m going to pretend it’s a new Midnight Club game, just to…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 20, 2014 - Uncategorized
War From Darksiders Custom Action Figure
War and his steed Ruin from the game Darksiders as custom action figures by Texture Me. The same customizer has also made Death from Darksiders: Darksiders concept art via the Darksiders Wiki You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published July 20, 2014 - Uncategorized
Strider Hiryu Custom Action Figure
Strider Hiryu custom action figure made from a 3.75″ Marvel Universe action figure base: The customizer used parts from five different action figures, plus lots of sculpting. You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published July 20, 2014 - Uncategorized
Civilization V Mod Kicks Corrupt FIFA In The Nuts
Modder Steph, bummed as the rest of us are that the World Cup is over, decided to keep the fires burning by making a FIFA mod for Civilization V. One that, despite the limitations of the host game, is one of the smartest attacks on the corrupt and generally awful FIFA (at least in terms…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 20, 2014 - Uncategorized
3D-Printed Bulbasaur Planter
Low Poly Bulbasaur Planter available for download. Here’s a planter printed out in another color: 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 July 20, 2014 -
CultureOcarina Of Time Speedrun Record Beaten With Near-Perfect Game
It’s been a big few days for people who like to watch other people play video games real fast: the world records for both Ocarina of Time and Metroid Prime have been beaten, the former in almost perfect fashion. T3’s Metroid Prime run of fifty-five minutes is below. But here’s Cosmo Wright’s Ocarina run, which…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 20, 2014 -
UncategorizedTrain Driver Busted Playing Farmville While Actually Driving
Is operating a train something that needs the driver’s constant attention? I don’t know, I’m not a train driver, but I’m pretty sure if I saw my driver playing a video game while he was in charge of the metal boxes I was hurtling around in, I’d be at least a little worried. Carlo Segura…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 20, 2014 - Uncategorized
The Next Best Thing To Crimson Skies Lego Kits
Jon Hall has posted a selection of Lego propeller-drive dogfighters with custom decals. This black plane is the E-35 Shadowhawk: Here’s a closeup of the decals for the pilot and plane: And here’s a look of some of his other planes: One of his planes is currently up for vote at Lego Ideas—vote for it…
By John Struan Published July 20, 2014 - Uncategorized
New Official Prints Based On The Game Mountain
David OReilly is selling a selection of prints based on his game Mountain: The prints are by Sophie Diao, Jasmin Lai, Jennifer Strickland, and Elle Michalka, and can be purchased here. (I’m waiting for some enterprising Etsy seller to produce a Mountain snowglobe, complete with random items stuck in the mountain) You are now looking…
By John Struan Published July 20, 2014 -
UncategorizedMove Over Paintball, Here’s Archery Tag
Live out your own Hunger Games fantasy by playing competitive Archery Tag: Archery Tag is best described as dodge-ball with bows and arrows! Our patented “non-lethal” foam-tipped arrows look like big marshmallows! This exciting, action-packed game offers the ultimate safe, family-friendly experience that engages the whole family. Don’t miss out on Tag…the game you never…
By John Struan Published July 20, 2014 - Culture
The Week In Games: Go Outside And Play
Is the summer really almost over? No? We’re right in the middle of it? I knew I should have paid more attention to things outside my apartment. This would be a good week to catch up on that. Your apartment, mind you. Or your home. Whatever. Just not mine, because that would be all awkward.…
By Mike Fahey Published July 20, 2014 -
UncategorizedWhat about the Guardians of the Galaxy HeroClix figures? They aren’t toys, they’re game pieces so they don’t count. I love HeroClix promotional materials, like the video for the Guardians of the Galaxy sets seen below, because they always look 100 times better than the figures you get in the package. This is because the…
By Mike Fahey Published July 20, 2014 - Uncategorized
Kotaku ‘Shop Contest: Mario At McDonald’s: The Winners!
Last week Nintendo released a series of publicity photos of Mario and Luigi celebrating Mario Kart 8 toys at McDonald’s just in time for our weekly ‘shop contest. The results are in, and I’m lovin’ them. There were so many strong contenders this week, from Mario at Blimpies (kind of) to the Last Supper to…
By Mike Fahey Published July 20, 2014