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Dota 2 Tournament Prize Pool Exceeds $10 Million
The prize pool for Valve’s big Dota 2 tournament ‘The International’ was already the largest in eSports history a month ago, when it was around $6 million. Today it exceeded $10 million which means it is now one of the biggest prize pools among any tournaments. To be exact, it’s currently a little bit more…
By Gergo Vas Published June 27, 2014 - Kotaku East
Chinese Monster Hoax Wasn’t Really Gollum, But a Video Game Ad
Earlier this week, a Chinese man was camping with friends in the Huairou region when he seems to have spotted a monster-like creature that somewhat resembled Gollum from Lord of the Rings. The man said he was “terrified.” He snapped photos and uploaded them online. They spread like wildfire. According to Taiwanese site ET Today,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 27, 2014 - Uncategorized
Artist Flavio Bolla did a pretty neat paint of Kalm and its mini-reactor, which is the first town we visit in Final Fantasy VII, once leaving Midgar. This was the town where nothing really happened besides gearing up and watching Cloud’s extra-long, 30-minute flashback. Final Fantasy VII – Kalm by flaviobolla [DeviantART, via TheCyberWolf] Dayshot…
By Gergo Vas Published June 27, 2014 -
Kotaku EastWatch As I Attempt to Draw Pokémon
I may be the single worst artist on the face of the planet. So let’s see if Pokémon can teach me to draw in Pokémon Art Academy Pokémon Art Academy was released in Japan for the Nintendo 3DS on June 19, 2014. It will be released in Europe on July 4, 2014; Australia and New…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published June 27, 2014 - Uncategorized
The first wave of beta invites for Warlords of Draenor, World of Warcraft‘s next expansion are going out today and according to an official e-mail from Blizzard, the closed beta begins today as well, at 2PM PDT. Time to go back to the orcs’ homeworld and establish those garrisons! To contact the author of this…
By Gergo Vas Published June 27, 2014 - Uncategorized
Ash From Pokémon Has The Body Of A Greek God
Seems like running around the Kanto Region paid off or Ash simply knows the secret of the perfect six-pack. I hope he’s not on some special Pokémon diet. This is the figurine in question that goes into Pokémon territory where no trainer has been before. via TheRandomInMyHead [Tumblr] To contact the author of this post,…
By Gergo Vas Published June 27, 2014 - Kotaku East
No Game No Life is a Must Watch for Any Gamer
What happens when you take two expert gamers and drop them into a fantasy world where everything is centered around games? You get the smart, beautiful, funny, and just plain all-around enjoyable No Game No Life Good – Two Sides of the Same Coin No Game No Life is the story of a brother and…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published June 27, 2014 - Kotaku East
The Destruction of Tokyo’s Geek District Looks Like This
One day, this will all end. All of it. Even Tokyo’s geek center, Akihabara. But what will that day look like? Perhaps, something like this. Tumblr site Little Treasures, which often posts composite and digitally altered pics, recently uploaded these two images. Both were titled, “Akihabara.” Fantastic. It’s like something out of Akira. Here you…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 27, 2014 - Kotaku East
Fighting game Persona 4: The Ultimate in Mayonaka Arena is being turned into a stage play. Film director Shutaro Oku, who previously directed the Persona 4 theatrical production, is helming the production. It will be written by Jun Kumagai, who wrote Persona 4: The Animation as well as the Persona 3 and Persona 4 plays.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 27, 2014 - Kotaku East
Inside South Korea’s Penis Restaurant
If you miss the sign in Pocheon City for the restaurant Deolmusae, no worries. You can always look for the giant erect penis. Think I’m joking? Note: This article contains content some readers might find objectionable. Nope! Not joking! [Photo: Joins] Yes, I believe that’s a dick oven. Wait until you see the wall map…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 27, 2014 -
Kotaku EastNintendo’s Student-made Wii U Games are Full of Imagination
The Nintendo Games Seminar is an annual program where teams of college students are given weekly classes on game development from Nintendo. Over the course of eight months, the groups design and build their own game. And now, last year’s four games are available for free on the Japanese Wii U’s eShop. The first game…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published June 27, 2014 - CultureCosplay
That’s one hell of a Dhalsim. Cosplay by Michael Vincent, photo by WJS
By Luke Plunkett Published June 27, 2014 - Uncategorized
Never Has An Internet Quiz Been So Useful
How long will you survive in The Chamber? Can you evade the Sightless Finder? Can you really? And what will you do when confronted by The Swarm That Is One Mind? Take this quiz to find out! I only survived for two hours. I think it was the siren song of insanity that pulled my…
By Nathan Grayson Published June 26, 2014 - Culture
It’s Kinda…Hellboy Meets Jet Set Radio Meets Tank Girl…
Adrian Meribault is a freelance artist who teaches through Cultura, and has worked in both video games and tabletop gaming. You can see more of Adrian’s work at his personal site and ArtStation page. To see the larger pics in all their glory (or, if they’re big enough, so you can save them as wallpaper),…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 26, 2014 - Uncategorized
Plush Fallout Vault Boy For Sale
Gaming Heads is selling an authorized plush Vault Boy. The notes say it comes with an internal skeleton to allow posing (although none of the photos show a different pose) You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published June 26, 2014 - Uncategorized
There’s Always Room For Another Pretty Adventure Game
The Journey Down is one of the best-looking games around, thanks to its exquisite hand-crafted visuals. The first chapter of the point-and-click adventure has been available for ages, but the second chapter is finally on the way, and it looks great. It’ll be out sometime this Summer. The Journey Down [Site]
By Luke Plunkett Published June 26, 2014 - Uncategorized
Download These Far Cry 4 Wallpapers
I featured Game Informer’s gorgeous Far Cry 4 issue earlier this month. Here are two wallpaper-sized versions of the image. Visit the Meduzarts site for more art from the best looking recent video game teasers, including Mortal Kombat X and Elder Scrolls Online. Via R/Gaming You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated…
By John Struan Published June 26, 2014