FIFA 14 to Add Nine Brazilian Clubs to Its Lineup

FIFA 14 has locked in agreements with 19 of Brazil’s top professional clubs, doubling that league’s representation in the world’s top selling football simulation. The deal also, interestingly, points to one of the vestiges of early licensed sports video games—ones that had permission to use players but not their teams. The following Brazilian sides will…

Jailed League Player Will Try To Get Case Dismissed Next Month

Justin Carter, the 19-year-old who was imprisoned earlier this year for a Facebook comment interpreted as a terrorist threat, will file a motion for dismissal on August 12, his lawyer says. Lawyer Don Flanary, who is representing Carter, says they’re hoping the Comal County, Texas court will dismiss their case during the hearing, and if…

The Moneysaver: Hardcover Zelda Guides, Time and Eternity, Crossbow

Readers, here’s a promo code. It might come in handy if you, the master of saving, take it with you. If you’re a PC gamer you’re either ecstatic or horribly disappointed in the Summer Sale at the moment, but if you’re a console gamer then you’re probably counting down the seconds until it’s over. Don’t…

I Feel Really Bad About Not Paying Enough Attention To Isabelle Now

Drawing by しわしわの巾着袋 and found by n1nfia

Competitive Halo Is Back After Almost A Year Out Of The Spotlight

Halo has always had a rich history in eSports but as of recently it has fallen from the spotlight thanks to a lack of a presence at some of the larger eSports events like Major League Gaming’s Pro Circuit. While Halo took a backseat in the competitive gaming scene, games like League of Legends, StarCraft…

A 44-Step Guide To Enjoying the Ouya

The good people at Gamesies have (had?) an Ouya. Here is their guide to getting the most out of the system. Look, the Ouya’s alright. Not amazing. Not terrible. It’s got potential. It’s got a few cool games. I don’t support any piracy nor risking your life at a pawn shop, but, hey, this is…

Watch Us Play… Rayman Legends. Now With More Ram Jam.

If you’ve been eagerly awaiting the delayed sequel to Rayman Origins, we’re here to help, with a look at the new gameplay in Rayman Legends. There are new twists on old levels, new twists on new levels, and new twists on old songs. Just watch the video and you’ll understand all the twists. Rayman Legends…

The Next Phoenix Wright Is Rated M (For Murder?)

Is Phoenix Wright going all Law & Order on us? Capcom’s next lawyer game will be rated M—presumably not for Maya Fey—and people are totally freaking out about it. Phoenix Wright games are always about bloody murder, and you always investigate crime scenes full of grisly-albeit-cartoonish evidence, but until now, every game in the series…

Drake Has Nothing On These Animal Crossing Raps

I never thought I’d hear a track about Animal Crossing that riffs off Drake’s “Started From The Bottom,” and yet here we are. This amazing, amazing thing exists. I had no idea that the main New Leaf theme worked so well for rapping! For comparison’s sake, here’s the original song by Drake: Oh, but there’s…

How To Recover From Post-Comic Con Stress Disorder

Are you already feeling the effects of Post-Comic Con Stress Disorder? Let comedian Nick Kroll help you get over it.

NCAA to Stop Licensing Games, but EA Sports’ College Title Isn’t Dead

The NCAA will not renew its licensing agreement with EA Sports for its 21-year-old NCAA Football series once the current deal expires in 2014, the NCAAsaid in a statement today. It does not mean the end of the series, only the end of a series with the NCAA’s name and logo on it. “The NCAA…

This Could Be the Tactics Game Your iPad Has Been Crying Out For

“We’re a hardcore game.” But what does that mean when you’re making something meant for tablets and smartphones? “Not a casual game,” says Shawn Foust, vice president of game design at Quark Games. “Not mid-core. Not adjacent-core. We’re a hardcore game. We just happen to be on a mobile platform.” Foust told me that two…

Moneysaver: Steam Sale Day 7 Breakdown [Updated Thursday 10:15am]

Dealociraptor. About the Moneysaver The Steam Summer Sale is without a doubt the year’s most well-known series of discounts on games, but at Kotaku we know you want gaming deals every day. Brought to you by the Commerce Team, the Kotaku Moneysaver posts every day at 2:15pm ET*, bringing you the best, most complete, and…

The Apocalypse Now Video Game That Almost Was

PLUS MORE GAMING SECRETS: Ubisoft’s Next Big Thing – PS3 Horror Game MIA – Modern Warfare Lives? Among the items in the portfolio of a former artist at short-lived studio Killspace Entertainment is the pitch trailer below for the studio’s rumored Apocalypse Now game. Set to audio of actor Marlon Brando’s reading of T.S. Eliot’s…

The Corrupt Animal Crossing Town

I’ve certainly met villagers I didn’t like before, and perhaps my friends will bend Nintendo’s rules a bit, but my Animal Crossing town is a fairly innocent and pleasant one. But a new perspective—this one drawn by RoochArffer and found by InsanelyGaming—certainly makes you think, right? What nefarious things could be going on without your…

Hands-On With The PS4’s First Big Platformer

I got to spend some time playing Knack, the PlayStation 4-exclusive platformer announced back in February. It’s neat! And, like every next-gen game we’ve seen so far, it looks pretty damn good. Video above.

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Real-Life Pitching Skill Helps College Kid Win $250,000 from MLB 2K13

A student at the University of Oregon claimed the $250,000 grand prize in MLB 2K13‘s Million Dollar Challenge yesterday, relying on his own knowledge as a high school and college pitcher to prevail in a 3-1 nailbiter for all the money. He says he’ll pay for law school with the winnings. Justin Chavarria, 21, pitched…

I Already Love My New Villager That Just Moved In Today

Best part is that I stole him from a friend’s town. Me: One of your citizens moved into my town! Her: WHO????? Me: Kid cat! He’s awesome! Her: NO THAT WAS MY FAVORITE GUY. I FEEL BETRAYED. He’s an excellent workout motivator 🙁 Me: Hahaha awww I’m sorry. Maybe my dumb rhino will visit you.…

Look How Downright Maniacal The Look On Her Face Is

Shopping addicts, man. Though I definitely understand that feeling.