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Pillars of Eternity Looks Like The Next Great Computer RPG
In September of 2012, I got an e-mail from veteran writer and game designer Chris Avellone. He told me that he and a group of other designers at Obsidian were planning to launch a Kickstarter, and that they were looking to make an RPG in the style of old Infinity Engine games like Baldur’s Gate…
By Jason Schreier Published June 19, 2014 - Uncategorized
Nintendo’s been quiet about when games from the Nintendo 64 might be coming to the Wii U Virtual Console. But there’s a new mention of “the future addition of titles from the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo 64 systems” on the webpage for the console’s eShop digital storefront. Hopefully, this means that titles from the…
By Evan Narcisse Published June 19, 2014 - Kotaku East
The Man Was Fat Shamed. Then, He Was Game Boy Advance Shamed.
Twitter gives everyone a voice. Too bad some people use that voice to be mean to people they don’t know. Today in Japan, the following tweet appeared on 2ch, the country’s largest forum. The young woman who tweeted it, wrote, “I’m on the train now (lol). There’s a fatty taking up three seats by himself…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 19, 2014 - Kotaku East
I Want to Look Forward to Final Fantasy Explorers
I have to admit, I was rather skeptical about Final Fantasy Explorers when I first heard the game’s description, but after hearing the game director’s initial pitch… I’m actually even more skeptical. Final Fantasy Explorers is described as an action RPG with mutli-player capabilities. Players band in parties of up to four characters and fight…
By Toshi Nakamura Published June 19, 2014 - Kotaku East
Mii Fighters Were Almost Part Of Smash Bros. Brawl
The addition of Miis as playable characters in the upcoming Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS opens up a realm of possibilities for players, but this is not the first time the series creator has toyed with the idea. “Incorporating Miis was explored in the previous game, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, but I…
By Toshi Nakamura Published June 19, 2014 - Uncategorized
New LEGO Sets Put Your Buildings In The Virtual World
They’re called LEGO Fusion, and their big new feature is the ability to digitize your structures—to put them on your tablet or phone, basically, where you can then play around with them in various ways. To facilitate this, each Fusion set includes (apart from a set of bricks, of course) a Fusion capture plate. What…
By András Neltz Published June 19, 2014 -
Kotaku EastWatch the Metal Gear Solid V PS4 Demo Right Here
Have I kept you waiting? Probably not. But Hideo Kojima most certainly has. The Metal Gear Solid creator is showing off the MGSV: The Phantom Pain PlayStation 4 demo in this latest episode of Kojima Station. The thirty minute demo, which is similar to what was shown at E3, can be seen below: Update: The…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 19, 2014 - Uncategorized
Conan O’Brien Tries Games (And Hijinks) At E3 2014
Looks like someone had a great time at this year’s E3. Conan O’Brien returned to the show to check out Sunset Overdrive, take part in some creepy-funny chats at various stages and to take an embarrassingly close look at Project Morpheus Here’s the full clip: Conan Visits E3 2014 [Team Coco, YouTube] To contact the…
By Gergo Vas Published June 19, 2014 - Kotaku East
Square Enix Cannot Quit Final Fantasy XIII
With Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, Square Enix has closed the Final Fantasy XIII chapter and is moving on. Just kidding, of course it isn’t. Hope you like reading and words and stuff! Much like with the Final Fantasy X series that got a 30 minute audio drama after-story, the Final Fantasy XIII series now…
By Toshi Nakamura Published June 19, 2014 - Kotaku East
Final Fantasy III Art Keeps Insects Away
Twitter user Rurue0111 recreated the Final Fantasy III job classes in miniature on a screen door. 8-bit has never been so good at not letting mosquitos in the house! Each square on the screen represented one pixel, and Rurue0111 used stain glass window paint, using a toothpick to color in the characters. Via Togech and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 19, 2014 - Uncategorized
How To Sell A Fighting Game – Step One: Offer Peanuts.
Pre-order DLC? Pfft. Who needs that when you can get delicious nuts with your purchase. The game is the Xbox One version of EA Sports’ UFC, a fighting game out for new-gen consoles this Tuesday. The location is Target, the American retail chain, which is offering two six-ounce cans of Planters brand peanuts with every…
By András Neltz Published June 19, 2014 - Kotaku East
CNN Wonders Why Anime Child Porn Isn’t Banned in Japan
This week, it was announced that Japan finally outlawed child pornography. The ban does not cover 2D sexualized representations of children in manga and video games. CNN International wonders why. On Twitter, CNN International posed the following question: Note that, at the time of writing, Kotaku has attempted to select responses that show the variety…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 19, 2014 - Uncategorized
A Halo Motorcycle Helmet And More Brand New Video Game Goods
Today was a good day if you like video game merchandise. Newly-revealed products include a Diablo action figure, Destiny and Dragon Age tees, and a Halo motorcycle helmet: Union Aerospace tee (Doom). Dragon Age Inquisition heraldry tees and mug Shadow of Diablo action figure by NECA Destiny tees Master Chief motorcycle helmet also by NECA…
By John Struan Published June 19, 2014 -
UncategorizedThe Newest Infinite Crisis Characters Are Zatanna And Supergirl
A Red Lantern luchador, Mecha Wonder-Woman, Nightmare Superman—new characters and costumes for DC’s free to play Infinite Crisis continue to be a weekly delight. The newest options are Supergirl and Ame-Comi Zatanna (and Zatanna’s giant bunny): First up is Ame-Comi Zatanna: Gather around Protectors: The show’s about to begin! Light up the lost sectors with…
By John Struan Published June 19, 2014 - Uncategorized
Famous Game Logos. In Arabic.
Video games don’t have a great track record when it comes to Arabic, but those are Western games where people have done a shitty job depicting the language. Things look much better when we let a natural handle things. Egyptian graphic designer Ibrahim Hamdi has taken a bunch of famous and iconic gaming logos and…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 18, 2014 - Culture
Dioramas Are Awesome
Pavel Elagin is an Australian artist who has not only worked on games like XCOM and BioShock, but also the LEGO movie. You can see more of Pavel’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…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 18, 2014
