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Report: Apple And Google Buy Exclusive Games With Promo Space
As mobile gaming continues to loom ominously over the console wars, Apple and Google are beginning to adopt a tactic from their predecessors: fighting tooth and nail for platform exclusivity. According to a report in today’s Wall Street Journal, the two tech giants are starting to compete with one another to woo mobile game developers…
By Yannick LeJacq Published April 21, 2014 -
UncategorizedI Built A 4K Ultra HD Gaming PC… And I Love It
The next-generation of monitor technology is upon us, quadrupling the number pixels our monitors can manifest and placing a heavy burden on our beleaguered video cards. What does it take to put together a 4K-ready gaming PC? Let’s find out, with a little help from AMD. I first reached out to AMD about the possibilities…
By Mike Fahey Published April 21, 2014 - Uncategorized
Today’s selection of articles from Kotaku‘s reader-run community: On: Platforms • Press X to Feel Bad: Do Video Games Make You Feel Guilty? • Dreamcast Outsells Wii U, By at Least One Metric • Happy 25th Birthday, Game Boy! TAY Classic—TAY Open Forum—Beginner’s Guide To TAY Follow them here.
By András Neltz Published April 21, 2014 -
UncategorizedBrilliant Special Effects Give Little Boy One Hell Of A Commute
I’ve watched this like five times so far. It’s wonderful. This video is part of an ongoing series called Action Movie Kid, and I kind of wish creator Daniel Hashimoto—a special effects animator at Dreamworks—would turn it into a feature-length film. [via Laughing Squid]
By Jason Schreier Published April 21, 2014 -
UncategorizedMonster Hunter trailers are always entertaining—here’s a new one for the 3DS game Monster Hunter 4G, which will be out in Japan later this year, and out in the U.S. and Europe in early 2015. It’ll be called Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate when we get it.
By Jason Schreier Published April 21, 2014 - Uncategorized
The Victory Of Game Of Thrones’ White Walkers
Jon Snow and Ghost from a series of illustrations imagining an eventual victory by the White Walkers. See Arya, Tyrion, and more below: The series is by Austen Mengler You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published April 21, 2014 - Uncategorized
Assassin’s Creed Allegiance Hoodie
Assassin’s Creed Allegiance Hoodie availabe at the UbiWorkshop webstore. See more clothing from the store below, including the Nassau Diving Club t-shirt: Previously: Bioshock and Portal tees You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published April 21, 2014 - Uncategorized
Big Boss
Big Boss by Marc Lee. Below, see his Gray Fox, Raiden, and Old Fox: Previously: The Metal Gear Solid Cast As Cartoon Characters You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published April 21, 2014 - Uncategorized
Welcome to the Lands of Iuvem. Created by redditor crpeh, Iuvem is a world file for Minecraft that you can download and adventure on with your buddies. Or just stare at the scenery by yourself, since it all looks so holy-crap-incredible. The map can be downloaded here, and there’s more shots below. Lands of Iuvem…
By András Neltz Published April 21, 2014 - Kotaku East
Chinese Porn Identification Officer is Sickened By Porn
Somewhere in the world, some guy might think being a porn censor is the best job in the world. Sitting around and watching porn all day may look good on paper to some, but according to an actual Chinese government porn watchdog, the job is sickening. Censorship is a big part of what makes China…
By Eric Jou Published April 21, 2014 - Reviews
This Avengers Bruce Banner Figure Isn’t Always Angry
It’s been a while since I’ve reviewed any of the awesome Movie Masterpiece figures from Hong Kong collectible toy company Hot Toys, mainly because it’s been a while since I’ve actually gotten one. Not for lack of want, mind you, but the cost of the individual figures puts quite a dent in my wallet. Since…
By Toshi Nakamura Published April 21, 2014 - Kotaku East
The 13 year-old video game console ban was “lifted” late last year with the creation of the Shanghai Free Trade Zone. Since then, there have been revisions to the regulations on how the FTZ will be governed. Today, People’s Daily reports that the regulations are now set and game consoles are okay for sale in…
By Eric Jou Published April 21, 2014 - Kotaku East
Shaolin Monks Own Smartphones, Are Not Allowed To Play Video Games
The Shaolin Temple, that place you hear about in all those Wu-Tang rap songs, is very much part of the 21st century. But despite the Shaolin monks and their affinity for technology, according to the abbot, video games and television are off limits. Shi Yongxin, the abbot of the Shaolin Temple in China’s Henan province,…
By Eric Jou Published April 21, 2014 - Kotaku East
Chinese Movie Poster is Advertising the Wrong Thing
Every year, less than 50 foreign movies are allowed to be shown in theaters in China. Transcendence happens to be one movie that’s allowed in China this year, but looking at its marketing materials, one might think that it’s Johnny Depp shilling something other than a movie. Last Friday, on April 18, the latest science…
By Eric Jou Published April 21, 2014 - Uncategorized
An Easter Candy Feast Made Entirely Of LEGO
It wouldn’t be Easter without candy, and it wouldn’t be a Sunday evening at Kotaku without LEGO. Let’s kill two sugar-coated marshmallow birds with one Creme Egg. This lovely Easter basket build comes from the skilled hands of Tyler (Legohaulic) and Michaela Clites (littlehaulic), crafted as part of an Iron Builder competition round. Competitors are…
By Mike Fahey Published April 20, 2014 -
UncategorizedForty Minutes Of Star Citizen Combat, Space Walking And Bug Battling
Did you enjoy the look at Chris Roberts’ space combat sim Star Citizen in action from PAX East last weekend? Here’s all of that, plus so much more. Here we get to see the intro movie for the PAX East demo, some edited footage of Chris Roberts playing the game on stage, and a special…
By Mike Fahey Published April 20, 2014 - Culture
The Week In Games: Dark Souls II: The Second Coming
Game releases have slowed to a trickle here at the end of April, but it’s not about quantity. With Dark Souls II hitting PC, LEGO: The Hobbit coming to Wii U and a little PlayStation Vita dungeon crawling, owners of at least three platforms will have plenty to do this week. Feeling despondent? Just scroll…
By Mike Fahey Published April 20, 2014 -
UncategorizedThere’s A BioShock Infinite Easter Egg In This Week’s My Little Pony
Do you see them? This is exactly why I watch My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Well, that and the whole friendship and kindness thing makes me happy. And the bright colors. Also the toys. And Rainbow Dash is my best friend. But mostly because the writers of the show know their audience, and know…
By Mike Fahey Published April 20, 2014 -
UncategorizedWatch 30 Visceral Minutes Of Wolfenstein: The New Order
Above is the difficulty select screen from Wolfenstein: New Order. You can watch the game makers play 30 minutes of the game below—in just the first few minutes, you’ll see armored attack dogs, a giant Nazi walker, and a range of visceral violence from double wielding rifles, to stealth kills: Previously: Preorder Wolenstein, Get TF2…
By John Struan Published April 20, 2014 - Uncategorized
Watch Monument Valley Being Played In First Person
Monument Valley programmer Manesh Mistry posted this footage of Monument Valley being played in first person. You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published April 20, 2014