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UncategorizedHow To Beat Shovel Knight In The Late ’80s
The excellent Shovel Knight already feels like it was time-warped in from the late 1980s. Why not give it a period-appropriate tips video? The always-enjoyable My Life in Gaming has dedicated their latest “VHS tips video” to Shovel Knight, complete with tracking fuzz and Overly Articulate Announcer Guy. Happily, for all the kitschy packaging, there…
By Kirk Hamilton Published July 7, 2014 - Uncategorized
Disney Infinity Star-Lord and Gamora Figures
Looks like Star-Lord and Gamora from the Guardians of the Galaxy will be available for Disney Infinity this fall. Via CBR and DIF You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published July 7, 2014 -
CultureThe Internet Reacts To Sailor Moon Crystal
Now that the world has had a chance to watch Sailor Moon Crystal this weekend, everyone seems to have something to say about the new reboot. Some stuff is positive, which is unsurprising, given how beloved the franchise is. And some stuff definitely has a tinge of disappointment to it. Regardless of how you feel…
By Patricia Hernandez Published July 7, 2014 - Uncategorized
Shiny Batman Is The Square Enix Exclusive San Diego Comic-Con Deserves
One fo the best Batman action figures on the market is the Arkham Origins Play Arts Kai Batman from Square Enix, but I’m having a hard time justifying the $99 purchase. Slap on a coat of shiny paint and limit it to 1,000 figures sold during this year’s San Diego Comic-Con and I may reconsider.…
By Mike Fahey Published July 7, 2014 - Uncategorized
The Diversity Question
“How long is your game?” That used to be the tough one. That used to be the question a video game creator could hardly give an answer to without birthing a scandal. I see all these questions about diversity in gaming these days, about women in Assassin’s Creed or gay marriage in a Nintendo game.…
By Stephen Totilo Published July 7, 2014 - Uncategorized
Deals: Destiny Ghost Edition, Xbox One Controllers, Second Son
If you’ve been looking to outfit your Xbox One with some extra controllers, buying them from Best Buy today will net you a $20 gift card, and the promotion applies to both the standalone controller and the Play and Charge Kit Bundle. [Xbox One Controller] If you’re looking forward to Destiny like we are, you…
By Shane Roberts Published July 7, 2014 -
UncategorizedAttention Borderlands fans: Gearbox just released 14 more minutes of butt-stomping action from the upcoming “Pre-Sequel,” out this October for the PS3, Xbox 360, and PC. Watch the new video above and read our thoughts on a recent preview for the game here
By Yannick LeJacq Published July 7, 2014 - Uncategorized
Destiny Collector’s Edition With Talking Ghost Companion
IGN has an unboxing video of the Destiny Collector’s Edition. The light-up Ghost companion with Peter Dinklage sound clips is pretty slick: You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published July 7, 2014 -
UncategorizedThe Quest to Build Mario Kart Inside Dota 2
You know what they say about oil and water, or kart racers and multiplayer online battle arenas (MOBAs). Neither mixes together very well. But that hasn’t stopped a brave crew of Dota 2 players-cum-modders from attempting to rejigger Valve’s classic to be a little more like Mario Kart. The unorthodox union is called Dota Dash.…
By Yannick LeJacq Published July 7, 2014 -
UncategorizedGTA Online Glitch Lets You Walk on Water
Bugs in the online component of Grand Theft Auto V have let players walk underwater before. Now, a new glitch lets them amble over Los Santos’ bodies of water. As documented by YouTuber Big Spaz, the glitch looks simple enough to replicate. It doesn’t let you heal the lame or resurrect the dead but you’ll…
By Evan Narcisse Published July 7, 2014 - Uncategorized
Today’s selection of articles from Kotaku‘s reader-run community: Soul Eater Not!: The Ani-TAY Review • How Nintendo Can Keep Mario Kart 8 Awesome • Unpopular Gaming Opinions Time! TAY Classic—TAY Open Forum—Beginner’s Guide To TAY Follow them here.
By András Neltz Published July 7, 2014 -
UncategorizedPhantom Pain-Style Metal Gear Solid 3 Trailer Is Surprisingly Powerful
Big Boss (and David Hayter) go nuclear in YongYea’s fan-made Metal Gear Solid 3 video. It was made to match the emotional E3 trailer of MGSV as closely as possible and we can’t say he didn’t succeed. Here’s the clip below. And obviously, watch out for Metal Gear Solid 3 spoilers: Metal Gear Solid 3…
By Gergo Vas Published July 7, 2014 -
UncategorizedAlien Isolation Riddle Decoded
The Alien Isolation Twitter feed posted this image and this tease: HUGE news coming this Wednesday! Until then, want some clues? Solve, seek and you shall find: http://www.youtube.com/______ ? “Nostromo Edition” seems to be the solution and leads to this quick video, which seems to do no more than promise more information will be released tomorrow:…
By John Struan Published July 7, 2014 - Uncategorized
LEGO Warhammer 40k Battlefield Is A Work Of Art
This Warhammer 40k diorama, made entirely from LEGO bricks, is just so fantastic. It makes me wonder: If these were official kits, would it be cheaper than buying regular Warhammer space marines and orks? At least building them would definitely take less time. Credit goes to Jerac, a veteran LEGO builder who built this for…
By Gergo Vas Published July 7, 2014 -
UncategorizedBuild Your Own 3D-Printed Gameboy
Adafruit shows how to build your own “Gamegirl” with a 3D-printed case, Raspberry Pi computer, and various electronic bits: Via 3D Print You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published July 7, 2014 - Uncategorized
Inconceivably Great The Princess Bride Lego Dioramas
The Battle of Wits by Daniel Church, one of nearly a dozen Lego creations in the Princess Bride Collaboration 2014: Inigo vs. Westley by Daniel Church The Bedroom by Casey McCoy Inigo versus Count Rugen by Matthew Oh The Fire Swamp by Max Pointer Westley and Buttercup by Casey McCoy Miracle Max by Paul Vermeesch…
By John Struan Published July 7, 2014
