“Give me a superhero. Give me Batman plays football.” The slightly super-heroic secret origin of the NFL on Fox theme song, via our friends at Deadspin

One of the iPhone’s Earliest Slices of Genius Is Getting a Big Update

You remember those first few waves of iPhone games, don’t you? Some tried clumsily to mimic other experiences from the PC or consoles. A few tried to make use of the touchscreen or accelerometer in interesting ways but didn’t quite get it. Eliss—a clever but hard little game about moving planets with your fingertips—was one…

Track: Threats | Album: The Evil Jeanius | Artist: Jean Grae & BSBD Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to—and gaming to—at the moment.

Not Content With Adult Vehicles, Man Drives Around In Little Tikes Car

Remember the Little Tikes Cozy Coupe? Maybe you used to drive one around as a kid, Flintstones style, or maybe you knew someone else that did. Well, one man decided to supersize the iconic red toy car and make it into a real car. You can see the fully-functional (Big) Little Tikes car in this…

Crimes & Punishments Really, Really Wants To Be A Sherlock Game

The latest installment of the video game adventures of everyone’s favorite public domain detective was announced for the PlayStation 4 today, along with a new trailer desperately evoking the BBC’s modern day buddy detective hit. Maybe it’s just me, longing for more Benedict Cumberbatch after the all-too brief third season of the series came and…

The next generation of EverQuest inches closer with the official launch of the EverQuest Next Landmark alpha test. Invitations to test the building portion of Sony Online Entertainment’s two-pronged MMO revamp will be going out later today. Keep a keen eye on your inbox.

New Dark Souls II Features Thrill, Delight And Concern

Actor Peter Serafinowicz is appearing in Dark Souls II. So is voice chat. The folks at PlayStation Access have returned from a special Dark Souls II preview event in London with a video packed with new features fans of the franchise might love. Or hate. It’s complicated. To an outsider, many of the new changes…

Little Kid Is Upset Pokémon Aren’t Real, Writes To Santa For Advice

Bless children and their earnest, trusting hearts. Without kids, who would keep the idea of Santa Claus alive? There’s always a point, of course, at which most children find out that Santa Claus isn’t real. That’s exactly what makes this letter written by a kid, shared by Kinnell’s father on Twitter, so heartbreaking, though: In…

Here’s The New Ouya, Available Now

There’s a new Ouya in town, $129, all murdered out, and available now. This latest release borrows the expanded 16GB of storage from the limited edition white Ouya we told you about back in November. According to the press release, this new version of the console includes the latest firmware, and features boosted wifi and…

Echo Prime Is A Good Game, It Just Doesn’t Need To Be On PC

What’s Echo Prime? It’s a mobile game by Robot Entertainment that just got released on Steam. It’s pretty fun, but playing on PC leaves you wondering why you aren’t playing on a phone. Take a look at the video and see what I mean. The game is pretty simple. Run across a screen, tap on…

New awesome trailer for Ranko Tsukigime’s Longest Day. Coming to PS3’s online store this spring. Pertinent details: sidescroller, Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira), Suda 51 (No More Heroes), Crispy’s (Tokyo Jungle). More info here

Free Zelda Game, $200 Off the Razer Blade, Mionix NAOS 8200 [Deals]

Nintendo is offering 3DS owners a free digital copy of one of the most creative Zelda games ever made. The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition is free on the eShop (U.S. and Canada only) until Sunday, and the GBA classic has even been updated to support local wireless multiplayer, which is critical if…

When Is A Console Worth Buying?

Most people probably don’t consider themselves early adopters unless they’re really excited about that newest black box that lets you play games. Dedicated fans, gadget enthusiasts, that kinda thing. But there are other considerations, too. Like, how many games are out for the thing? How much do they cost? How much time can you spend…

Q&A: Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition Took A Lot Of Work

The enhanced edition of Baldur’s Gate II just came out on iPad, and the folks who made it want to convince you that it’s worth your time and money. Baldur’s Gate II, of course, is worth your time and money. It’s one of the greatest RPGs ever made. The more pressing question is: which version…

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What’s The Best Gaming Headset?

Back in 2012, Kotaku Editorial rounded up their picks for best gaming headset, and Lifehacker asked its readers their opinion. Now it’s 2014, and it’s your turn. Nominate your favorite gaming headset in the comments section, and we’ll send the top 5 to the second round to be voted on. We’re going to do this…