-
UncategorizedAn Epic Adventure To Fix The Internet (Voiced By Sterling Archer)
I could listen to H. Jon Benjamin—the voice of Sterling Archer and Bob Belcher—read just about anything, which is why I’ve watched this silly video three times already this morning. This video is an adaptation of a McSweeney’s story of the same name. (thanks, Greg!)
By Jason Schreier Published March 12, 2014 - Uncategorized
Candy Crush Saga Is Difficult, Says Science
You might be stuck on level 20 or 30 of Candy Crush Saga, but now you can take some small solace in the fact that science has proven that a computer would have just as hard a time beating the game. Because science isn’t in the business of taking your word for it, a computer…
By Steve Marinconz Published March 12, 2014 -
UncategorizedRicky Gervais Would Be The Most Annoying Supervillain
Comedian Ricky Gervais knows exactly what role would fit him perfectly: the role of a supervillain, whose only superpower is being obnoxiously annoying, and whose only weakness is tickling. A villain like that would bring to heel almost everyone (except Deadpool). As you can see in the video above, Conan O’Brien, too, is shocked and…
By Gergo Vas Published March 12, 2014 - Culture
We’re Buying More PC Games Than We Can Play
As another Steam Holiday Sale comes to a close, I have spent roughly $100 to purchase 22 games. In the past 2 months I have picked up 3 Humble Bundles. Not a month ago I spent around $50 on 11 games in the Steam Fall Sale. By the time the next Steam Holiday Sale rolls…
Ethan Levy Published March 12, 2014 - Uncategorized
Today’s selection of articles from Kotaku‘s reader-run community: A Beginner’s Guide To Visual Novels • On Political Agendas and Bad Stomachs • Disney Classics That Would Make For Great Games TAY Classic—TAY Open Forum—Beginner’s Guide To TAY Follow them here.
By Tina Amini Published March 12, 2014 -
UncategorizedWildStar Launches Worldwide In June, Preorders Begin Next Week
Carbine Studios’ animated space opera has been teasing MMORPG fans with colorful characters and hilarious CGI videos since its announcement in 2011. On June 3, WildStar opens the wild space frontier to the public. Let’s see what goodies we can get for preordering. Looks like early access to open and closed beta events, which is…
By Mike Fahey Published March 12, 2014 -
UncategorizedPro Wrestling Is So Much Better With Sonic and Gabe Newell
We’ve already seen great characters created using WWE 2k14‘s deep character creation toolkit, but why stick to superheroes when the possibilities are endless? So Jerma on YouTube went completely crazy and created an entire tournament with characters that are just out of this world. Sonic above is just the tip of the iceberg. Here’s Glue…
By Gergo Vas Published March 12, 2014 - Uncategorized
Here’s the Crusader’s “Steed charge” skill, from Diablo III: Reaper of Souls. That’s gotta be one of the most badass-looking skills so far in the game, next to Whirlwind and the Wizards’ Disintegrate. Makes me wanna roll a Crusader first when the expansion is out and level that up before my existing characters. Dayshot is…
By Gergo Vas Published March 12, 2014 - Kotaku East
Sexy Japanese Kentucky Fried Chickens
Japan loves KFC. There’s the Kentucky Fried Chicken traditionally eaten at Christmas, the KFC airplane food, the potato chips, and the KFCs that are unlike any you’ve probably ever seen. Today, it was announced that a new “Adult Kentucky Fried Chicken” will soon open in the The Yomiuri Shimbun Building in Tokyo’s Otemachi. Via IT…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 12, 2014 -
UncategorizedHow Kinect Can Help Stroke Victims
Korean researchers have developed a stroke recovery program that uses Kinect. As you can see in the above video (via tipster Sang), the software even features a space shooter as part of the therapy. Kinect Assists Stroke Victims [Information Week Thanks, Sang!] To contact the author of this post, write to bashcraftATkotaku.com or find him…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 12, 2014 - Uncategorized
Even Superheroes Get Old
Not every superhero has the powers of Dr. Manhattan or Deadpool, so they get old and worn out eventually. A charming series by DeviantART artist Lelpel plays with the idea, imagining what they would look like 30 or 40 years from now. Here’s some highlights, and the artist has a lot more in his gallery.…
By Gergo Vas Published March 12, 2014 - Kotaku East
One Man’s “Terrible” Cosplay Makes the Internet a Better Place
If we go by the typical standard metrics by which cosplay is judged, you might say this cosplay isn’t very good. That it’s bad. Or even terrible. But those standards don’t matter. This is totally wonderful, incredibly creative, and utterly brilliant. Meet Anucha “Cha” Saengchart. By day, he works as a caretaker for the elderly.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 12, 2014 -
UncategorizedPoor Team Fortress 2 sniper. He just wanted to have breakfast. I’m pretty sure we can all relate to Callegos Yavolitak‘s outstanding Team Fortress 2 machinima, where the most important meal of the day is also the hardest to carry out. And the Oregon Trail-style ending fits really well. SFM Breakfast Break [Callegos Yavolitak, YouTube]…
By Gergo Vas Published March 12, 2014 - Uncategorized
“PC on very high setting is REALLY stunning if you ask me… Trailer wasn’t a good [graphics reference].” On Twitter, Watch Dogs’ creative director answers comments related to the game getting “uglier” with the latest trailer, noting that the earlier E3 2012 footage came from the PC version. (1, 2, via Eurogamer)
By András Neltz Published March 12, 2014 - Kotaku East
Puzzle & Dragons Character Reveal Called “Inappropriate”
Yesterday, two new characters were revealed for popular game Puzzle & Dragons: Gaia and Kraken. And for some in Japan, the reveal came at the worst time. March 11 was the third anniversary of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami that ravaged the country’s northeast, leaving scores dead and changing people’s lives forever. And that same…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 12, 2014 -
Kotaku EastToasting Kit Kats at Home Sure Looks Dangerous and Delicious
Remember those gourmet baked Kit Kats? The ones available at the world’s only Kit Kat boutique? Well, you can do that at home. You always could! Above you can see “Delicious When Baked Pudding Flavored Kit Kats,” which are going on sale in Japan later this month. Besides the flavor, the difference between these Kit…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 12, 2014 -
UncategorizedBattlefield: Pirates, Essentially
Although Battlefield: Pirates actually does kinda exist in the form of mods for Battlefield 1942 and Battlefield 2, this game, BlackWake, will probably surpass either of those. Provided it’s finished. What we’re looking at is a multiplayer team-based shooter for PC, centered around naval battles. Here’s a video describing the game’s features; basically, it’ll be…
By András Neltz Published March 12, 2014 - Kotaku East
Public Toilet in Japan Accidentally Exposes Your Most Private Moments
A “transparency toilet” was recently rolled out in the Japanese city of Oita. When in use, the transparent window goes opaque. However, according to reports, the toilet can inadvertently expose those inside for all to see. As soon as someone steps inside the public toilet, a sensor causes the window to go opaque, creating privacy.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 12, 2014
