There are so, so many ways to get around Animal Crossing‘s profanity filters. And I’m going to use all of them, until my townspeople’s catchphrases would earn this game an “M” rating.

It’s Jay And Silent Bob Vs. Plants Vs. Zombies 2

Okay, that explains why Kevin Smith’s hetero lifemate Jason Mewes was hanging out at the Popcap both at San Diego Comic-Con earlier today. Folks at Popcap tell me that Jay and Silent Bob’s real-life counterparts are huge fans of the franchise, which is why we’re getting a series of animated shorts in which the fictional…

There’s An HD Version of Soul Calibur 2 On Its Way

Today at San Diego Comic-Con, Namco Bandai announced that Soul Calibur 2 is getting a high-definition update for the PS3 and Xbox 360. According to Polygon, who are on the ground at Comic-Con, it seems to be a straight port from the original game—which launched in 2003. You can expect the HD port to launch…

The Evolution Of Wolverine, From 1974 To Today

Wolverine. Logan. The sexiest X-Man. His claws are legend. He rides a motorcycle. And he’s oh-so fashionable. From his first 1974 appearance to today, Wolverine has gone through a ton of visual overhauls. HaloweenCostumes.com‘s Kate Willaert has created a single infographic to unite all of Logan’s looks: What’s your favorite look? Are any missing? (Via…

Ubisoft Reveals A New Assassin’s Creed Set In India (It’s a Comic)

Today during Comic-Con, Ubisoft announced a new set of stories from the Assassin’s Creed universe called Assassin’s Creed: Brahman. It’ll be a graphic novel set in India, and will introduce a new assassin to the fold. According to press materials Ubisoft sent out, Brahman will take place in 19th century India, “a land of mysterious…

I Had To Play Animal Crossing ‘Wrong’ To Get It Right

For a good long while, I couldn’t get into Animal Crossing: New Leaf Oh, I got it, sure. I saw the appeal. I watched as almost every single person in my Twitter feed freaked right the hell out about the game, chronicling their every move, joking about crushing on Reese and trash-taking during the first…

Up for a lengthy, design-oriented review of The Last of Us? Game designer and sometime Kotaku contributor Tim Rogers has got you covered, with a terrific, meaty write-up over at ActionButton.net

Don’t Tell George R. R. Martin What To Do

Many Game of Thrones fans have the ongoing fear that George R.R. Martin is writing the Game of Thrones books too slow. Paul and Storm, a comedy duo, wrote a song about it. Then they performed it when George R.R. Martin was present in the audience. Whoops. Check out Martin getting onstage and going HAM…

The Moneysaver: 1 Year Of Gold For $38, GRID 2, Aqua Teen Hunger Force

You’ll just have to deal, it’s too hot to make a pun… Welcome to your Friday Moneysaver, with deals on Grid 2 for the consoles, cheap Xbox LIVE Gold, and a whole lot of apps. I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for this Steam sale to be over. Enjoy cheap Aqua Teen Hunger…

You Can Have Some Real-Life Mario Kart Adventures With This

To be a kid in 2013, man. Look at this eletric vehicle Razor has made, it’s called “Crazy Cart.” I don’t think it’s meant for me, but damn, I want one of these. They’re like mini go-karts. Although not released until now, the concept existed 7 years ago, but “the powers-that-be were skeptical that people…

The New Legend Of Korra Trailer Is Freakin Epic

Not only is it epic, but it also gives us a glimpse of Korra’s upcoming adventures—including new characters, enemies and locations. Seems very dramatic! Are you pumped? I definitely am. We’ll be able to watch the new season this September.

Disney Infinity Is Going To Kill Me.

On the way out of my hour-long hands-on with Disney Infinity yesterday, I was handed a bag, and the collector inside me started to shake. They might as well have handed a junkie a tiny bag of crack. There are toy collectors who can just pick up a figure here or there. Maybe they like…

Watch Us Play… R.I.P.D. The Game. So You Don’t Have To.

The latest entry into the list of movie tie-in games we’re playing for you is R.I.P.D. The Game. Hopefully the movie offers more variety than the game, because there isn’t much on offer here. R.I.P.D is out now on Xbox 360, PS3, and PC for $10

What PS4 Games Would Be Like On The Oculus Rift

As I write this, Kotaku bossman Stephen Totilo has just walked into the office with an Oculus Rift. A bunch of us have already strapped on the VR goggles to our faces and have been super-impressed with what the headgear is able to accomplish. But, an Oculus optimized to work with the PS4? That’d be…

Timid Little Girl Meets Awesome Comic-Con Mech. Cuteness Ensues.

So that mech we mentioned last night—you know, the one that’s made by the same studio that built armor for Pacific Rim and Iron Man—it’s now officially going around Comic-Con. Here’s some footage of the mech trying its best to befriend a little girl, brought to us by by Stan Winston School The mech may…

The Year In JRPGs So Far (Part One)

2013 sure has been something, huh? From the wonder of Ni no Kuni to the rejuvenation of Final Fantasy, this has been a pretty solid year so far for JRPG fans. To celebrate, I’ve invited Kotaku‘s Kirk Hamilton to have a lengthy chat about this year’s slate of JRPGs. This is part one. Expect part…

Comic-Con Shopping Day Two: Oh No, This Isn’t For Me

Day one of my Comic-Con shopping experience was mostly about what I wanted. What about my family? What about their needs? I think I’ve got them covered. Fun fact: Last year I brought an empty suitcase with me to Comic-Con, just for things. This year, I brought an ever-growing ball of desperation. Think I might…

Excited by the news of that new Strider game? Then soak up seven minutes of slash-happy gameplay in this video.

The Laziest Comic-Con Cosplay Gallery, Or The Best?

You don’t need to pay for a pass or battle your way through a crowded convention hall to experience the best cosplay San Diego Comic-Con has to offer. You just need a cosy spot in the convention center’s designated smoking area and an appreciation for people walking. Let me explain. This is what you can…

Moneysaver: Steam Summer Sale Day 9 Breakdown [Saturday 12:30pm]

Dealteor Shower. 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,…