I Knew We Couldn’t Trust Those Damn Ewoks

There was always something a little off about the cuddly creatures that played heavily in the sixth act of the Star Wars saga. Now we know. It’s not so much a LEGO stop-motion animation from the Brotherhood Workshop as it is a a dramatic representation of true events. It makes sense. There’s nothing quite as…

​Metal Gear Solid V Gets Rare ‘Sexual Violence’ Ratings Description

Phrases you see all the time on the back of video game boxes: “Blood and Gore,” “Intense Violence,” “Strong Language.” The “Sexual Violence” content descriptor has only been used once before, back in 2006. This year, that infrequently used tag will be used to tell consumers some of what happens in Metal Gear Solid V.…

Adventure Time toys are coming to McDonald’s Happy Meals January 17. Finn, Jake, Ice King and Beemo are excellent reasons to pick up boxed lunches for the homeless in your area. According to HappyMeal.com, these are boys’ toys. Girls will have to deal with Paul Frank’s stupid monkey.

Last year at this time we got surprise news that MLB 2K was returning for one more year. Don’t count on it this year. The series’ Facebook page and official forums were wiped from existence, and all PC versions are gone from Steam, notes Pasta Padre. A statement from 2K Sports confirms the series’ widely…

The Bear Hat Makes This Skyrim Cosplay Flawless

A redguard adventurer in nord carved armor from Skyrim, as described by its maker, fevereon. You can tell how incredibly well-made the whole set is by just looking at the bear helmet. Here are more photos showing off the gauntlets and the bow that are also 100% scretchbuild: The photos were taken during MomoCon, and…

Got extra Skylanders? Encase them in endless holiday nightmare. The problem with collecting Skylanders toys and games is extra toys and extra toy-scanning portals of power. Toy customization expert KodyKoala hasjust the thing — a glowing crystal prison — a Skylanders phantom zone. Such exquisite torture.

The “Next Halo Journey” Begins This Year, Says Microsoft

Folks got concerned when the word “Halo” wasn’t on a list of upcoming games in an official Microsoft Xbox One update. Fret not, Master Chief lovers, you’ll get your Spartan on this year, according to an Microsoft representative. In a post that stated the Redmond-based tech giant sold more than three million Xbox Ones last…

Robocop 4K Remaster On A 65″ TV, Red Vs. Blue, Blood Dragon [Deals]

If you haven’t gone back in time to the neon and Michael Biehn-infused world of Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, then do so today for under $5 with code GFDJAN20. Uplay. [Gamefly] pre-order Robocop 4K Remastered Edition | $8 Seiki Digital 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD 120Hz LED TV | $1779 RVBX: Ten Years of Red…

NHL Team Seeking Suggestions for Chiptunes to Play During Fights

Yesterday we pointed out that the Dallas Stars of the NHL now play Street Fighter themes whenever things get a little rough on the ice. Turns out there’s more of a video game connection here than meets the eye. First off, the guy in charge of this is Michael Gruber, the first-year music director/DJ for…

The Steam Machine most likely to transform into a 90s robot. CyberPowerPC’s newly-announced Steam Machines, due out in the second half of 2014, start at $499 and look like the ski boots I wanted to buy in high school to build a robot costume. More info should be available on theirconfusing website later today.

The First Liquid-Cooled Steam Machine

Some Steam Machine makers are attempting to create small form factor gaming machines powered and priced competitively to the latest generation consoles. Starting at $1,899, Digital Storm’s liquid-cooled Bolt II is not one of those. Digital Storm has proven itself capable of creating affordable gaming machines, but for the most part the company has been…

Chicago Cops: 13-Year-Old Killed Cousin After Xbox Argument

Cops in Chicago say a 13-year-old boy killed his 16-year-old cousin on Sunday morning, following a day in which the two had argued “about an Xbox” according to a police report. The younger boy shot his cousin as he slept, according to a police report in this account by the Chicago Tribune, and later admitted…

YouTuber Blasts Machinima As The ContentID Controversy Grinds On [Update]

The controversy facing YouTube and video game channels now sees this broadside, by Clash (180,000 subscribers) against his network, Machinima. The video echoes many complaints aired by others, particularly the feeling that, since YouTube changed the rules for how multi-channel networks like Machinima handle or manage their channels, there’s little reason to belong to one.…

Here’s the latest from Kotaku‘s official reader-written blog, Talk Amongst Yourselves: One Man’s 2013 Gaming Highlights • One Man’s 2013 Gaming Lowlights • Why the Latest Legend of Zelda Wasn’t What I Wanted • Gone Home vs. Dear Esther: The Comparison Someone Really Should Have Done By Now TAY Classic — TAY Open Forum —…

Super Motherload Is Impossible On Hardcore Co-Op.

I’m a big fan of Super Motherload, and I was really looking forward to the co-op mode. After messing around in singleplayer, it seemed like it would be too easy, so I was determined to beat it on Hardcore. What a mistake. I played with my friend Rob, and despite how it may seem, we…

A Horror Game That Changes Every Time You Play

Play a horror game enough and you know where all the scares are. The terror becomes routine. But Daylight is promising something different. It’s going to transform each time you try to escape. Like Spelunky, No Man’s Sky and a slew of other games, the upcoming PC/PS4 title from Zombie Studios—built on Unreal Engine 4—uses…

The First Official Wireless iOS Gamepad Is Small. Maybe Too Small.

All the age of controller-enabled iOS gaming has given us so far is a pair of wraparound shell controllers that only work with newer iPhones or iPod Touches. Where’s the iPad love? SteelSeries brings the iPad love with the Stratus — the first official wireless gaming controller for iOS 7. SteelSeries has been in the…