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UncategorizedNewegg Gaming Blowout, Logitech G930 and G100s, Avatar Graphic Novels
Newegg is running an across the board video game sale, covering everything from The Last of Us to next-gen titles and Wii U fitness games. Dig in, but be warned, everything is selling out quickly. Use code VGMADNESS1 on everything for another 10% off. We of course have it all broken out below for you.…
By Shane Roberts Published April 11, 2014 - Uncategorized
Wild Theory Explains the Origins of Metal Gear Solid V’s Sniper
Metal Gear Solid fans aren’t waiting idly for the next MGS game: rather, they’re devoting a lot of time to interesting theories about the different characters in Metal Gear Solid. Take Quiet, the mute (and controversial) sniper, for example. Already, we’ve seen a few theories about Quiet, most of which focus on why she dresses…
By Patricia Hernandez Published April 11, 2014 -
UncategorizedFinally, an accurate video game trailer. When I started watching this trailer for the upcoming Trials Fusion, I thought it would be the same marketing nonsense as most trailers. Then I started paying attention to what was actually happening on screen, which, yeah, that’s Trials
By Kirk Hamilton Published April 11, 2014 -
UncategorizedHave you played Road Rash? You’ll enjoy the next 45 seconds. Above is footage from the alpha of Road Redemption, an open-world motorcycle combat racer and spiritual successor to the Road Rash series, which had its last entry in ’99. The game lands on PC in August, with Wii U and Xbox 360 versions to…
By András Neltz Published April 11, 2014 -
UncategorizedHere’s What PAX East 2014 Looks Like
Kotaku is at PAX East 2014, ready to bring you all news gaming-related throughout the weekend—but before we get started, let’s take a look at the show floor. So many booths to choose from. Don’t forget to click HD so you can take in all the details!
By András Neltz Published April 11, 2014 - Esports
Scientists Use StarCraft II To Prove How Scary Aging Is
Getting old is never easy. Candy tastes less sweet. Hangovers get ever more brutal. Pop music becomes increasingly terrifying. And, of course, video games get harder. That last point might seem like common knowledge to anyone over the age of, say, 15, who’s suddenly discovered that mainlining Grand Theft Auto V or Diablo III for…
By Yannick LeJacq Published April 11, 2014 - Uncategorized
What Are The Best Desktop Speakers?
We’ve had you vote on your favorite monitors, mice, keyboards, desk chairs, and mouse pads, but we still need some sound. There’s a time and a place for the quality, privacy, and immersion that headphones provide, but today we’re nominating desktop speakers. Jump in the comments section and tell us about your favorites, even better…
By Shane Roberts Published April 11, 2014 - Uncategorized
Today’s selection of articles from Kotaku‘s reader-run community: The Importance of Low Budget Games • Thoughts on Smash Bros Wii U’s Zero Suit Samus • Weird Theory: Why Doesn’t Link Rule the World? TAY Classic—TAY Open Forum—Beginner’s Guide To TAY Follow them here.
By András Neltz Published April 11, 2014 - Uncategorized
That’s Just Too Much Video Games For One Cartoon Episode
The show is Steven Universe, a relatively new animated series on Cartoon Network about a young boy called Steven, and his intergalactic female warrior friends. Its 16th episode, ‘Steven the Sword Fighter’ was aired recently and surprisingly, it was full of video game references! In this episode, Steven is about to learn the art of…
By Gergo Vas Published April 11, 2014 - Uncategorized
Perfect New Wind Waker Link Figure
Here is the new Nendoroid Wind Waker Link figure. Check out the multiple faces and accessories below: Via Tomopop Previously: Link in the Shadow Temple You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published April 11, 2014 - Uncategorized
Metroid’s Zero Suit Samus and Samus in her power armor, combined into one amazing fan-art by the talented Wen-JR. A wonderful tribute to the series! Samus Tribute by Wen-JR [DeviantART] Dayshot is an image-based feature that runs every morning, showcasing some of the prettiest, funniest game-related screenshots and art that we can find. Send us…
By Gergo Vas Published April 11, 2014 - Kotaku East
The Winter 2014 Anime Season in Gaming Gifs
Anime and games go hand in hand. So now that the winter anime season has come to an end, let’s take a look back at some of its gaming moments in glorious gif format. Super Sonico Sakura Trick Noragami Inari Konkon D-Frag Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions -Ren- Kotaku East is your slice of Asian…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published April 11, 2014 - Kotaku East
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls‘ Game Boy Version Isn’t Always Online
Heck, it doesn’t even exist. That’s why South Korea blogger Laptick decided to create it. Well, at least the packaging and the Game Boy cartridge. What better way to mark the launch of Diablo III‘s first expansion, Reaper of Souls? Via tipster Sang, blogger Laptick shows off his handiwork. Here is the box he created.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 11, 2014 - Uncategorized
Minecraft Items, According To Someone New To The Game
Pixelated Minecraft items can be confusing for someone not familiar with the game—like Redditor CyanideX-Ed‘s wife in this case—with pretty hilarious results when they try to guess their names. In this version of Minecraft, you could make cocaine from broccoli stems: Minecraft Items According To My Nongamer Wife [imgur, via r/minecraft] To contact the author…
By Gergo Vas Published April 11, 2014 - Kotaku East
This South Korean High School Looks Like a Prison
For the past few years, Seongsu High School has been compared to one thing online: a maximum security facility. If you’ve never been to prison, perhaps you’ve seen images of it in movies. Here are scenes from iconic inmate movies: [Photos: MaxSeesMovies/Mubi] The high school, which is located in the city of Chuncheon, does certainly…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 11, 2014 - Kotaku East
Nagi no Asukara is Emotionally Heart-wrenching and Thematically Deep
When I heard there was another anime by the creator of Anohana called Nagi no Asukara in the works, I braced for another round of emotional masochism. But while still a story of loss and love, I was treated to a world under the sea that was as beautiful as it was thematically deep. Good…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published April 11, 2014 -
Kotaku EastFans Take Steins;Gate Audio Drama and Turn It into a Movie
I love the time travel adventure Steins;Gate in all its forms and am always left wanting more. Luckily for me, there are plenty of spin-off games, manga, and light novels out there. There are also several audio dramas—one of which has been turned into an hour-long movie by fans. Fan translation group Tempus Edax Rerum…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published April 11, 2014 - Uncategorized
Creepy Woody Photobombs Ebay Listings
Nowhere is safe from Hentai (Pervert) Woody. Nowhere! Ebay user gil4011 figured out a way to make his Ebay listings more interesting: the infamous Revoltech Woody—aka “Creepy Woody” or “Hentai Woody.” Sometimes Woody’s appearances are totally innocuous. Like this: Sometimes, they’re helpful: Sometimes, he has friends: Then, there’s the Creepy Woody you know and, perhaps,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 11, 2014 -
UncategorizedHere’s the launch trailer for Double Fine’s fantasy hacking adventure, Hack ‘n’ Slash Does it remind you of anything? ‘Cause it really should, at least if you’re old enough. Or you like retro commercials. Anyway, the game launches on Steam Early Access in “just a matter of weeks”—check out our impressions here
By András Neltz Published April 11, 2014 - Kotaku East
Mother and Son Might Be Dead after League of Legends Argument
According to reports out of China, a mother and her son are presumed drowned after a fight over online game League of Legends. Well-known Chinese sites like Sina and NetEase (via GamesInAsia) are reporting an argument erupted in Guangyuan, Sichuan when a mother discovered that her sixteen year-old son went to a net cafe instead…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 11, 2014