The Spinning Lady Will Mess with Your Mind

You are looking at an optical illusion. It’s been doing my head in all day. Do you know which direction the woman is spinning? Is she spinning clockwise? Counter-clockwise? Or does she suddenly change directions? Try blinking and see what happens. Maybe she changes direction. Maybe not. It depends on how you see. The Spinning…

Watch Dogs Isn’t Out Yet, But Its Commodore 64 Mockup Is

While we still a few days away from the release of Watch Dogs, animator Balázs Kalocsai did an excellent 80s style, Commodore 64 reinterpretation of the game. ‘Everything is connected’ has an other meaning in this one: it’s hoping that your joystiq and datasette is plugged in properly. Watch Dogs (Commodore 64, 1989) [Youtube] Thanks,…

I Love “Trapped in a Video Game” Stories

I love “trapped in a video game” stories—be that in books, anime, or even games. As a gamer, such stories directly relate to my greatest passion. But more than that, “trapped in a video game” is setup brimming with the potential for epic plots and thematic explorations. Much can be done with the “trapped in…

Conan O’Brien Has An Idea How To Catch Up On Game of Thrones

Watching plot-heavy shows can be hard with someone who missed one or two episodes, so Conan‘s here to help, with a rather interesting idea. And since the clip is about Game of Thrones, George R. R. Martin makes a guest appearance to promote the premium version of this silly service. Sign me up please! “I…

The Inevitable Attack on Titan Gay Porn

In December 2013, Kotaku reported that Attack on Titan was getting an “absolutely mental” looking adult movie, complete with incredibly elaborate sets and make-up. Now, it’s getting a gay porno. No surprises there! Note: This article contains content some readers might find NSFW. The name of this upcoming flick is Attack on Boys Love, and…

Japan’s Surprise Hit Is Getting a Special Nintendo 3DS XL

With a sequel for smash Yokai Watch coming out, Nintendo is releasing a special Nintendo 3DS, emblazoned with Yokai Watch character Jibanyan. Priced at 18,000 yen (US$177), the pack does not come with either Yokai Watch or Yokai Watch 2. However, the sequel will be out the same day this special 3DS XL hits: July…

The Rural American Occult Needs A Shotgun To The Face

“An action RPG set in 1920s Massachusetts. Create and manage a team of investigators in a story-driven supernatural mystery.” If that’s not a game you can’t get behind, then I don’t know what’s up with you. Witchmarsh is a game we first looked at last year, when it was a twinkle in the internet’s eye,…

Someone Noticed We Like Sailing Giant Ships With Cannons

Ask anyone what their favourite parts of Assassin’s Creed IV were and if they don’t tell you they were the parts where you’re on a giant ship then they’re lying and are probably a terrible person. Naval Action is all about tall ships with big guns, letting you sail the seas blowing splinters into the…

The Future Of Gifs Will Destroy Our Bandwidth

Reader ghostlolol dropped a 50fps, 36mb gif (not this one up top) into Kirk’s Xbox One post from earlier today. It’s the Spruce Goose of Titanfall gifs. It is amazing, so amazing we figured we’d put it here for everyone who missed it, but be warned, if you’re on a phone or have bandwidth concerns,…

Track: Lingus | Album: We Like It Here | Artist: Snarky Puppy Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

Cards Against Humanity Gets Real For Lance Armstrong

Well then. This is kind of awkward. This is the inevitable card that came up when disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong played Cards Against Humanity recently: