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What Xbox One Games Gain And Lose With The New Kinect-Free Option
Microsoft recently said that game developers will be able to get a little more power out of the Xbox One to make their games more visually impressive if they choose to forgo some Kinect features. What’s the actual trade-off? As previously indicated by Microsoft, developers willing to go forgo Kinect sensor support for their games…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 16, 2014 - Uncategorized
The Smash Bros Miiverse Could Drive Anyone Nuts
Part of what makes Smash Bros. so great is that it pits characters from all sorts of different franchises together—naturally, fans have ideas about what characters such be included. Like kids sending letters to the North Pole, tons of people take to Miiverse and write letters to Masahiro Sakurai, the creator of Smash Bros, in…
By Patricia Hernandez Published June 16, 2014 - Uncategorized
Given that they’re bundling it with The Lego Movie Video Game, it’s no big surprise that Sony expects the new PlayStation TV for the young ones. “We think it primarily will appeal to 6-12-year old kids—with families who like to play together in a local co-op way,” Sony VP John Koller told us at E3.…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 16, 2014 -
UncategorizedGTA V Looks Better On PS4—Or At Least The Trailer Does
Now that the inevitable has happened and versions of Grand Theft Auto V for PS4, PC and Xbox One have been announced, it’s time to discuss what’s on everybody’s minds: how’s the 2014 version going to look? Pretty good if the trailers are any indication. Digital Foundry spliced together footage from last year’s GTA V…
By Evan Narcisse Published June 16, 2014 -
UncategorizedWoman Freaks Out Playing Virtual Reality Zombie Game
The Oculus Rift by lonesome is never enough for some people. Above is a video of a woman trying out a crazy virtual reality installation that involves motion capture, guns, and a computer backpack. The company is called Zero Latency, and they’re running a crowdfunding campaign for a VR game experience (as in, not the…
By Steve Marinconz Published June 16, 2014 - Uncategorized
Infamous YouTuber PewDiePie netted $4 million last year, “most of which is pure profit,” according to a new Wall Street Journal profile. He wishes he wasn’t so famous. “I’m so central to YouTube now, and that puts me in the spotlight and raises a lot of questions like ‘Why is he so big?'” PewDiePie said…
By Jason Schreier Published June 16, 2014 -
UncategorizedThe Real Problem With Sex Workers In Video Games
When you’re playing a game as infectiously compelling as Grand Theft Auto V, it can be difficult to take a step back and reflect on all the wanton acts of destruction in which you’ve participated. This can be weird in its own right considering how much of a time sink open world games can be.…
By Yannick LeJacq Published June 16, 2014 - Uncategorized
The Game Faces Of E3 2014
Lots of people were playing video games in the Los Angeles Convention Center last week. Here are some of their faces—not all of which were obscured by virtual reality goggles. Looking good, everyone! So much focus! Ultra Street Fighter IV Co-Op Xbox One Kinect Game Fru The new Gauntlet The old arcade game, Michael Jackson’s…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 16, 2014 - Uncategorized
How To Use Uber To Get A Ride From Optimus Prime
Today in Dallas, June 19 in Phoenix, and June 21 In Los Angeles it’ll be possible to use Uber to request a ride from Optimus Prime: Via Uber You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published June 16, 2014 -
UncategorizedWhat Spintires Is And Why It’s One Of The Top-Selling Games On Steam
Something curious happened over the weekend: a game called ‘Spintires‘ rose through the Steam charts, eventually becoming the top-selling game on Steam for a few days. Right now, as of this writing, it’s number two. One thing lots people, myself included, couldn’t help but asking was: why? What is it about this game that makes…
By Patricia Hernandez Published June 16, 2014 -
UncategorizedPeter Dinklage’s Destiny Performance Is…Not Great
We were all pretty excited when Bungie announced that their much-hyped multiplayer shooter Destiny would feature beloved actor Peter Dinklage, best known for his show-stealing portrayal of Tyrion Lannister on Game of Thrones, in a large voiceover role. For the past week or so, Bungie has been running an early-look alpha of Destiny, which gave…
By Kirk Hamilton Published June 16, 2014 - Uncategorized
Modder Finds Files for Better Graphics in Watch Dogs’ PC Version
Remember how stunning Watch Dogs looked when Ubisoft unveiled it two years ago? When the game came out last month, many players said that the visuals for the open-world game didn’t live up to that original teaser. But now an intrepid modder has found hidden files that improve the way the game looks, right there…
By Evan Narcisse Published June 16, 2014 - Uncategorized
Deals: Sunset Overdrive, Halo 5, Shadow of Mordor, Lara Croft, 2DS
Unexpectedly, pre-orders of Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor on the PS3 and 360 are $10 off on Amazon today. We’re not complaining. [Shadow of Mordor] Want to see all our deals, and in one place? Check out Kinja Deals . Speaking of pre-orders, get $10 in Best Buy rewards for pre-ordering Halo 5 today. [Halo…
By Shane Roberts Published June 16, 2014 -
UncategorizedA Virtual Reality Fan That Really Blows
Kickstarter is an absurd place where dreams often become reality — dreams like USB-controlled fans that you control with your face. Above is the Kickstarter video for the Petal: a usb-controlled fan made to integrate with the Oculus Rift. It is both the most Oculus and Kickstarter-ey thing I have seen in a long time,…
By Chris Person Published June 16, 2014 -
UncategorizedTomodachi Life Is Putting Me To Sleep (In A Good Way)
“Maybe you don’t know what the nights are like for people who can’t sleep,” the poet Rainer Maria Rilke wrote in his Book of Hours I’ve fought with insomnia as long as I can remember. Rilke’s line here has always struck me as the best description I’ve read of the experience. Trying to force myself…
By Yannick LeJacq Published June 16, 2014 - Uncategorized
Game Where You’re A Jerk Cat Could Become A Real Thing
Catlateral Damage is already a fun browser game about knocking things off of shelves as a cat, but now it can become a full game, with features like lounging in sunbeams and tripping on catnip. We’ve shown the browser version before, but with the adorable kickstarter video above and the list of planned features, how…
By Steve Marinconz Published June 16, 2014 -
UncategorizedCover Art For The Next Game From The Creator Of Thomas Was Alone
Mike Bithell, creator of Thomas Was Alone, revealed the cover art for his next game, Volume. The artist is A.J. Hateley: Here is a look at concept art from the game: And here is a look at the game itself: A.J. has more video game-inspired art on sale at Gametee You are now looking at…
By John Struan Published June 16, 2014 - Uncategorized
The One Thing Nintendo Left Out At E3
It has long been a silly and antiquated tradition for video game fans to pledge allegiances to companies, or to declare that any one of those companies has “won” E3. Yet it’s also inevitable that every single year at the Video Game Extravaganza in Los Angeles, one or two companies will have a stronger show…
By Jason Schreier Published June 16, 2014 -
CultureWant Fast Food That Looks Like The Ads? Try Asking.
There is no disappointment as widespread and meekly accepted as the true appearance of fast food versus advertising glamour shots. As MediocreFilms proves in this hidden camera video, it doesn’t have to be that way. That’s right, if you are polite and courteous and the store your in isn’t in the middle of a rush,…
By Mike Fahey Published June 16, 2014