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The Wii U Bundles Of Black Friday
Unlike the current-gen gaming systems we’ve posted deals on, there’s no bargain basement Wii U to grab this Black Friday, a bummer since Super Mario 3D World is definitely a must play. However, we’ve got a few solid options for you. Legend of Zelda Wind Waker HD Wii U Bundle | $300 Not some huge…
By Shane Roberts Published November 28, 2013 - Uncategorized
Toy And Collectibles 2013 Holiday Buyer’s Guide
The joy of tearing away wrapping paper to reveal a new toy during the holidays never gets old, even if we do. Here are some helpful suggestions for spreading colorful plastic joy to the toy collector in your life this holiday season. DO hunt for toys based on your giftee’s favorite video games. Tomy’s Pokemon…
By Mike Fahey Published November 28, 2013 - Uncategorized
A Few Balloons To Cultivate that Festive Thanksgiving Mood
Guess what happened in New York today. Hint: it had to do with balloons. And parades. And Thanksgiving. Yep, even though the weather nearly sabotaged the whole thing, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with its many magnificent balloons once again graced the streets of a Thanksgiving-stricken NYC. The balloons had to fly unusually low due…
By András Neltz Published November 28, 2013 - Uncategorized
Xbox One 2013 Holiday Buyer’s Guide
The Xbox One is out and maybe someone you know picked it up. Or maybe you’re considering picking one up for someone this holiday season. Here’s some advice before you crack open your wallet. DO grab them a subscription to Xbox Live Gold. Amazon usually has some great one-year deals for a fair price. You…
By Tina Amini Published November 28, 2013 - Uncategorized
Comic Books 2013 Holiday Buyer’s Guide
You’ve got one of them in your life: a person who likes their fiction with pictures. Sometimes with capes, too. Get some ideas about how to make their holidays super right here. An avid comics reader can be a tricky person to figure out a gift for. But we’ve got a few suggestions below that…
By Evan Narcisse Published November 28, 2013 - Uncategorized
Here’s what’s going on Talk Amongst Yourselves, our reader-written blog: derf_vader notices a rather unsavory easter egg in Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, and Stormborn takes apart and puts back together the iconic Koopas as part of his Redesigning Super Mario Bros series. Don’t forget that you can always go join the voices talking about…
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UncategorizedXbox One Blown Up, Shot By Sniper Rifle
As an Australian, I have little to give thanks for this Thanksgiving. So I’ll skip the turkey and instead give thanks for people who blow stuff up on YouTube using military-grade hardware. In this video from RatedRR, an Xbox One is destroyed twice over, as a .50 cal sniper rifle and a line of det…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 28, 2013 - Uncategorized
Xbox 360 2013 Holiday Buyer’s Guide
Just because Microsoft has a new console doesn’t mean people aren’t still playing their 360s. Here are some suggestions for 360 shopping this year. DO consider maybe buying someone a 360 even if they already have a PS3 and/or a Nintendo console, but it is a bit excessive. A person only needs more than one…
By Tina Amini Published November 28, 2013 -
UncategorizedThe Inevitable Black Friday Supercut Is Nutso
This Friday is Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year. Things are bound to get crazy, and maybe you were thinking of doing some shopping. This video might change your mind. Above is a supercut of the Black Friday shopping chaos. The footage is like something out of a zombie movie. If you…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 28, 2013 - Kotaku East
Where Fashion Meets Japanese Fantasy and StarCraft II
Namechecking Final Fantasy artist Yoshitaka Amano? Running a StarCraft II team? Zhang Jingna is not your typical fashion photographer. Zhang (AKA “zemotion“) is one of the most talented young photographers in the world, shooting photos for Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and Photo Vogue as well as Mercedes Benz, Montblanc, and Lancôme, among many others. Along with…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 28, 2013 - Kotaku East
Anime 2013 Holiday Buyer’s Guide
Have you got an anime fan in your life and have no idea what to get him or her for Christmas? Don’t worry. From series on Blu-ray and streaming subscriptions to figures and jewelry, there is plenty out there awaiting your selection—so much so that a few tips might be in order. So here are…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published November 28, 2013 - Uncategorized
New Pokémon Cheat Can Ruin Online Battles
A new Pokémon X/Y online battle exploit called “Battle Analyser” is ruining online play by intercepting data. This is not good. This is not good at all. As pointed out by NeoGAFforum member UltimateIke, here’s how the exploit program works: A PC is used as a wireless hotspot to intercept online data, scanning an opponent’s…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 28, 2013 - Uncategorized
3DS XL For $150
Unfortunately it appears the Limited Edition Legend of Zelda 3DS XL bundle, which has gone back and forth between Nintendo and Target about whether it was to be included in this promotion or not, will only be sold in stores. The Best Black Friday Gaming Deals The Best Black Friday Deals Follow Kotaku Deals on…
By Shane Roberts Published November 28, 2013 - Kotaku East
Sega Promises Not to Screw Up Atlus
It wasn’t long ago that we got the news that Persona series developer Atlus had become part of Sega. But if you’re worried that Sega’s involvement might dilute the potential greatness that will be Persona 5, fear not. “[Game development] will be the same as it’s been before.” Sega head honcho – and now Atlus…
By Toshi Nakamura Published November 28, 2013 - Uncategorized
Xbox 360 With Tomb Raider, Halo 4, Darksiders 2, Arkham City $190
Best Buy has the Xbox 360 250GB Holiday Bundle with Tomb Raider, Halo 4, Darksiders 2, and Arkham City for the low price of $190. This bundle is going for $200 at other retailers with only two of the four games. [Best Buy] The Best Black Friday Gaming Deals The Best Black Friday Deals Follow…
By Shane Roberts Published November 28, 2013 -
UncategorizedThe Most Amazing 1.25 Seconds You’ll See This Week
Blink and you’ll miss it. So don’t blink and marvel at ninety-rounds spit out in just 1.25 seconds. Via Military.com and LiveLeak comes this clip of a M-134 “mini-gun” shooting through a ninety-round belt. Ninety Rounds in About 1.25 Seconds [Military.com via LiveLeak] To contact the author of this post, write to bashcraftATkotaku.com or find…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 28, 2013 - Uncategorized
Playstation 3 Bundle With The Last Of Us And Arkham Origins $200
Amazon has the Playstation 3 Holiday Bundle with game of the year contender The Last of Us and the latest game in the Arkham series for $200. This bundle will be $190 during a lightning deal at some point, and $180 on eBay at some point as well, but we expect those two instances to…
By Shane Roberts Published November 28, 2013 - Uncategorized
I Don’t Think I’ve Ever Swooned Over An Action Figure Before
Yearned for, yes. But swoon? It takes a rare figure – and a rare subject matter – to do that. Something Enterbay’s Bruce Lee piece does with ease. Designed to commemorate what would have been his 73rd birthday, the figure comes with some clothes, spare hands and two super expressive faces. Oh, and the box…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 28, 2013 -
UncategorizedBeyond Cosplay: A Normal Human Becomes Judge Dredd
The dude in the chair in this video is Nathan Claridge. He’s a regular, early 21st-century human being. At the end of a long session with make-up artist Patt Foad, though, he’s become killing machine and one-man judiciary system Judge Dredd. This goes a little above and beyond your standard cosplay. This is Hollywood-level stuff.…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 28, 2013