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CultureKotaku’s Favorite Albums from 2013
How is this news? The release this year of Kinja, our new publishing platform, also saw the return of Kotaku Soundtrack, a happy little diversion we sometimes indulge in where we share the music that we’re listening to, whether that be for work, for gaming or, if we’re bold, for pleasure Since the feature is…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 1, 2014 -
UncategorizedThe Year in Kotaku ‘Shop Contests
If you’re not following the Kotaku ‘Shop Contest, you’re missing on one of the longest-running features here, all of it created by readers. This week’s contest was an encore of 2013’s 10 best subjects, and multiple contest finalist Docherty submitted this outstanding montage capturing all of them (and more) together. If this was an animated…
By Owen Good Published January 1, 2014 - Uncategorized
Good news for those of you patiently waiting for A Bird Story, the follow-up to indie darling To The Moon: the developers, Freebird Games, have released free TTM DLC for you to play. It’s a quick, lighthearted minisode meant to celebrate the holidays a little, andyou can download it here.
By Patricia Hernandez Published January 1, 2014 - Uncategorized
Want To See New Games In Action? Check Out Watchlist.
If you aren’t familiar with Watchlist, it’s a place for all the videos that we have here on Kotaku. If you are familiar with it, you should know that it’s now going to be focused on showing off new and upcoming games. Of course you’ll find Leo’s videos there, and the various gameplay videos that…
By Steve Marinconz Published January 1, 2014 -
UncategorizedBurn At Least Six Calories in 2014 With This One Weird Video Game
Exercise sucks. Exergaming sucks. If you’re a video gamer who has set a resolution to lose weight, you have a long, hard road ahead of you in 2014. Or, more likely, you have a very short one before you give up. I can’t tell you what my secret to fitness is because my secret to…
By Owen Good Published January 1, 2014 - Uncategorized
Everything Freezes In Batman: Arkham Origins‘ Story DLC
A giant diamond, some ice crystals, and an invitation to an awards gala at Wayne Manor? Sounds like Batman: Arkham Origins‘ upcoming story DLC is going to be one cool party. Does the Ice Man cometh? The Batman Arkham Twitter account promised a surprise for New Years’ Day, and this looks to have been it.…
By Mike Fahey Published January 1, 2014 - Uncategorized
The Promises Video Game Stars Should Make For 2014
2014?! Thank god. I was really getting tired of 2013. Hopefully 2014 will be rays of sunshine and progress and happiness to make up for the sludge that was 2013. Some prominent video game characters are with me on this. Let’s check in. Lara Croft, Tomb Raider Buy new outfits cause this one is getting…
By Tina Amini Published January 1, 2014 - Kotaku East
Kotaku Editors’ 10 Favorite Games of 2013
Have you heard? The Last of Us is Kotaku’s game of the year. We’re not going to talk about The Last of Us now, though. Well, not “just” The Last of Us Over the last month, we have shared with you our top games from the year 2013. Ten picks from each of us. On…
By András Neltz Published January 1, 2014 - Uncategorized
Read Up: Critical Distance compiles a weekly round-up of the best games writing around—and today they published a round-up of some the best games writing of the year.Definitely worth perusing: it’s been a fantastic year for games criticism. You might even find a new site or author worth following, to boot.
By Patricia Hernandez Published December 31, 2013 -
UncategorizedKotaku‘s Favorite Comics from 2013
2013’s pretty much over and, boy, was it ever a great year for comics. Here’s what I and other Kotaku staffers loved reading over the last twelve months. Sex Criminals It was fair to expect that a book from Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky would have some of the raunchiest porn comedy this side of…
By Evan Narcisse Published December 31, 2013 -
UncategorizedI Can’t Wait To Speed-Run This Dizzying Game
I stumbled onto a trailer for this game and thought it looked pretty interesting, so the developer sent me a “demo prototype” so I decided to check it out. Despite the unfinished state, it’s actually quite fun! Update: There’s a public demoavailable now! I’m definitely looking forward to playing the finished version of this game.…
By Steve Marinconz Published December 31, 2013 - Uncategorized
If You Combined Battlefield and Forza‘s Outrages, You’d Have NBA 2K14
Earlier this afternoon, 2K Sports’ Ronnie Singh—Ronnie2K on Twitter—gave everyone playing NBA 2K14 a code for a special pre-game player animation as a make-good for the online troubles that paralyzed the game this weekend. Naturally, when I went to enter the code on my PlayStation 4, 2K’s servers were down. It’s another letdown in what…
By Owen Good Published December 31, 2013 -
UncategorizedThe Next Minecraft LEGO Sets Are Going To Be So Good, You Guys
At MineCon last month, LEGO announced the Minecraft LEGO Co-build Project, in which toy designers and fans of the game work together to build the best video game-themed LEGO sets ever. Looks like all the pieces are falling into place in this holiday update. The first LEGO Minecraft sets were micro scale, which is lovely…
By Mike Fahey Published December 31, 2013 -
CultureAnd Then Mortal Kombat Characters Sang A Subway Jingle For 12 Minutes
I can’t think of a more fitting Snacktaku sendoff to 2013 than the Mortal Komband performing $5 Footlong for 12 minutes. It’s one of the biggest snacking nights of the year, kids, so remember to pace yourself and wear clothing with voluminous pockets for storing leftovers. Maybe stop by Subway before you head out. Damn…
By Mike Fahey Published December 31, 2013 -
UncategorizedHumans Optional: Remember that machine that dekuNukem built, which would find shiny Pokemon for you? Somehow, it’s gotten even better. Now it requires no human input. It’ll find and catch shiny Pokemon for you, in almost all situations. Hell, now it even breeds, names and clones Pokemon for you. Jesus.
By Patricia Hernandez Published December 31, 2013 - Uncategorized
How To Get Drunk On Video Games Tonight
Aiming for a night in for New Year’s Eve? Especially if you live in a big city and want to avoid obnoxious crowds, I imagine you might be. So here are a few drinking game suggestions that involve a console and a couch and some friends. Oh and your alcohol of choice. Fun night: secured.…
By Tina Amini Published December 31, 2013
