I’ve had a great time moonlighting as a Kotaku editor, even if it was only for a weekend. Thanks again, Kotaku!

This Space Invaders Watch Is As Expensive As It Is Stylish

In the event that you have an extra $20,000 or so lying around, you probably wouldn’t want to spend it on a watch. But on the off chance that you do, boy, have I got a treat for you. The decadent Space Invaders watch is only available from the Colette boutique in Paris. By the…

Avatar 2 Could Look Even More Like A Video Game Than The Hobbit Does. But That Might Not Be A Bad Thing.

As our own Kirk Hamilton put it, “The Hobbit feels like a video game. That’s not a good thing.” Filmed and projected at 48 frames per second, a process that’s supposed to revolutionize film, The Hobbit was unbearably jarring to some, like a soap opera or a poorly optimized image on an LED television. So…

Batman Is A Huge Jerk And He’s Ruining Christmas

This is what you get for inviting Batman over for Christmas, though to be fair I’m not sure they actually invited him. Then again, maybe they should have expected that the Dark Knight would drop by at some point—this has apparently happened to them before. Remember Max, the kid who terrorizes his mother as Batman…

Little Inferno Is A Delightfully Grim Tale. But Its Best Story Is A Hidden One.

Maybe it’s because Little Inferno doesn’t present the side of Armageddon that we’re used to seeing in games, but you might not even pick up on its apocalyptic storyline. Yet as I burned prize after prize in my Little Inferno Entertainment Fireplace, a thought tugged at the back of my mind: why am I doing…

Cower In Fear: It’s The First Trailer For The Sequel To Slender

Slender: The Eight Pages was one of the true surprises of 2012—a crude, free PC game that also happened to be one of the scariest games of the year We’ve known for a little while that creator Mark Hadley has been working with Blue Isle on a follow-up called Slender: The Arrival. They’ve now posted…

The Sports Video Games of the Year

Rarely considered for overall video-game-of-the-year honors, the uncommon diversity of sports video games, and the unique demands placed on them to recreate both a real-world sport and the real-life experiences associated with it, support their own class of awards more than any other genre. These are Kotaku‘s Stick Jockey Sports Video Games of the Year.…

This Is Where I Got My Awesome Dark Souls Hoodie

When I introduced myself yesterday, a number of you expressed interest in my admittedly stylish Dark Souls hoodie. With the sigil and color scheme of the lovable character Solaire emblazoned on it, it’s one of my most prized possessions. But if you’re a Dark Souls fan hoping to get one for yourself, I’ve got some…

Someone Made A Homemade Version Of The Man Of Steel Trailer

Say what you want about Zach Snyder’s take on Superman, but I already prefer Dustfilms’ homemade version. The special effects just seem so much more realistic The video above has the amateur version side-by-side with the official Man of Steel trailer so you can see exactly how they compare. The homemade trailer is available by…

What The Hell Is Up With The New Black Isle? [Update]

Black Isle was one of the great game studios of its era, but the visionary company that existed in the 90s and early oughts is no more, and its revival is something else entirely—something that seems more sketchy every day. After months of silence since its August announcement, the new Black Isle opened its virtual…

This Is The Alternate BioShock Infinite Cover Art You Voted For

A little under two weeks ago, Irrational Games asked you to vote on a design for the alternate side of BioShock Infinite‘s reversible cover. Today, Irrational revealed the results, and this is the image that came out on top, with 38 percent of the vote. It couldn’t possibly be more different from the game’s standard…

Have You Been Keeping Up With Steam’s Holiday Sale?

Steam’s ridiculous sales are a big factor in my financial woes, yet I can’t seem to keep away from them. Now I’m dragging all of you down with me by reminding you that Steam’s holiday sale is going on now. So sorry! I just really hate to feel alone in my over-indulgence in cheap PC…

How The Zealot Stole Christmas: It’s A StarCraft Holiday Special

I was under the impression that the meaning of StarCraft was to get your actions-per-minute as high as possible, but apparently there’s a more wholesome message to be found in Blizzard’s strategy series. Uh, sort of. This latest episode of Carbot Animations’ StarCrafts series is the perfect holiday special for a night in with the…

Halo 5 On The Xbox 720 Is Shockingly Life-Like (And Totally Fake)

Believe it or not, Halo 5 is already pretty far along in its development. This footage from some kind of internal multiplayer test, created and uploaded by Youtuber devinsupertramp, shows the next game from 343 Industries in action, and it’s totally not fake. No way, people. I do find it a bit strange that old…

Scattered Across The Globe, The Developers of Rise Of The Triad Have To Rely on Virtual Collaboration

When I see it in action, the insane pacing of Rise of the Triad looks seizure-inducing. I don’t mean that in a bad way; it’s frenetic, fast and furious, and its old school action will no doubt endear it to many. What’s even more interesting than the 90s shooter reboot itself, though, is the way…

Here’s What The Developers Of Dark Souls II Can Do To Make It Better

Good morning again, Kotaku! I want to thank you all for the warm reception this weekend—thy scent is very human indeed, dear readership. And isn’t the sun glorious today? Like I said before, I want to take this opportunity to talk about Dark Souls. And since you’ve probably heard its praises sung a thousand times…

Well That Was Quick: The New Neo Geo Has Been Hacked [UPDATE: Video Removed]

The hacking of a portable system is often bad news for game developers working on the platform, but somehow I don’t think that’s going to be the case for the Neo Geo X. The $200 new SNK handheld—yes, you read that right—was only just released, and already enterprising hackers have had their way with the…

Sunday Comics: The Blame Game

Welcome to your Sunday read of the week’s best in web comics. Make sure to click on the expand button in the bottom right to enlarge each comic. Penny Arcade by Jerry Holkins and Mike Krahulik. Published Dec. 21. Read more of Penny Arcade Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich. Published Dec. 17. Read more of…

If You’re Giving A Wii U This Christmas, Nintendo Wants You To Open And Update It Yourself First

One of the best things about getting new hardware for Christmas is the rush of unboxing it. Soaking up the smells, opening up the bags, being the first to put fingerprints on the thing. It really makes you feel like you’re about to use something new It’s a pity, then, that Nintendo is having to…

Kotaku ‘Shop Contest: Sons of Throttle: The Winners

Last week’s Shop Contest asked for a mashup of Sons of Anarchy, the badass motorcycle gang TV show, with Full Throttle, the badass motorcycle gang video game. You folks must not be fans of one or the other or both, because all we got was seven ‘Shops out of it. Here they are. AirCairo is…