Halo 4’s Environments Can Be As Beautiful As They Are Brutal

We featured some of Thomas Scholes’ art back in August, but that was before he could show off all the work he did for Halo 4 Now he can. It’s incredible. I mean, not only is there beautiful art here, but he even made gifs of some of it You can check out more of…

One Clear Way The Wii U Kicks Microsoft And Sony’s Ass

It’s hard work seeing many ways in which Wii U games can best those found on consoles from 2005-06, at least visually, but there’s one area the Wii U is trumping Microsoft and Sony’s machines: power consumption. Despite packing a complex tablet-like controller, the Wii U draws roughly half the power of its current-gen competitors,…

Samuel L. Jackson Wants In On The New Star Wars Movies

Sure, his character Mace Windu died a rather pathetic death in Episode III, but since when has that stopped a Star Wars character from returning to the big screen? Star Wars 7: Samuel L. Jackson Says “Hell, Yeah” to Returning as Mace Windu-Even as a One-Armed Ghost! [E!, via Boing Boing]

You Can Buy Your Own Halo Warthog For $28,000 (Or Nearest Offer)

In 2009, Briton Peter Cooper and some mates started helping out on the Halo fan-flick Operation Chastity. Their contribution was this replica Warthog vehicle, which while obviously not up the standards of a more professional effort, it’s still a pretty decent-looking attempt. Cooper sadly can’t afford to keep hold of the Warthog any longer, though,…

Game Boy Swimsuits? What a World We Live In.

Black Milk, an Australian label that walks the knife’s edge between nerdy and genuinely fashionable, has released an entire line of swimsuits based on… the Game Boy. While there’s no pricing, Black Milk’s other swimsuits run to between $90-$120 AUD, which is roughly the same in USD (the exchange rate is pretty crummy right now).…

At Least 1,408 People Are Playing Black Ops II Online on the Wii U Tonight

For four consecutive Mondays, we’ve counted the number of people who are playing Black Ops II on the Wii U. We’ve wanted to, however roughly, measure the uptake of online gaming on the Wii U, using one of the most popular online series around. Over those four Mondays, the combined number of Wii U owners…

The Most Serious Fight Over Cocoa I Have Ever Seen

We don’t mess around with cocoa. Its sweet, chocolatey warmth is nothing to trifle with. Friendships, in fact, suffer over cocoa dispute. Nine out of ten historical researchers suggest that cocoa dispute may even one day result in a fully-fledged war to gain control over the cocoa market. It’s a dangerous territory to walk into.…

This Real Fallout 3 Shotgun Will Make You Yearn For An Apocalyptic Washington

Harrison Krix, aka Volpin Props, is continuing on his never-ending quest to bring video game equipment to life. And he’s doing one hell of a job. His latest job is this Terrible Shotgun from Fallout 3, which as you can see (in these pics by Dan Almasy) is about as far from terrible as something…

The Year in NSFW

It’s been a long, hard year. But 2012 is coming to an end, climaxing in the end of year holidays. There’s been a plethora of game posts here on Kotaku. Some of them have been breaking, some of them have been enlightening, and some of them have not exactly been safe for work. So, let’s…

This Game Will Randomly Generate Dozens Of Other Games

Ever feel like the games you’re playing are a bit too formulaic? Wish you had a machine that could combine elements of each one into something new and exciting? Well, if the folks behind GameTron 1000 have their way, you’ll get exactly that. The concept is a bit batty: It’s a PC/Smartphone game that spins…

The Smartest and Dumbest Things Microsoft Did in 2012

As the year winds to a close, it’s becoming possible to get some perspective on just what happened in gaming this year. If promises were kept, expectations met, games loved, or trends followed. What exactly were the major companies up to in 2012? One company managed to stay busy while avoiding perhaps the one thing…

You Can Buy Every Super Nintendo Game For Just $25,000

Just look at that list. This eBay user says he’s got all 721 Super Nintendo games ever released in the U.S., and he wants to sell them to you at the bargain-bin price of $25,000. “You are bidding on a complete set of every North American Super Nintendo (SNES) game ever released,” he writes. “This…

Get A Peek At The Wintersday Festivities That Await In Guild Wars 2

The folks at ArenaNet keep on adding new content to Guild Wars 2, from seasonal updates to new instances, group events and other tweaks that will live on past any holiday. The latest season is upon us as Wintersday arrives in Tyria. The video above gives a taste of what’s in store, and has a…

Check out this harsh but well-argued critique of Far Cry 3 by noted Far Cry 2 expert Ben Abraham.

The Creators of Dark Souls II Want to Make The Series More “Understandable.” What Should They Do?

In an interview in the December issue of Edge Magazine, one of the new directors for Dark Souls II says that the sequel will be more “understandable.” In Edge’s comments section, initial reaction to that word has not been kind. Here’s one commenter: Ugh. No, we do not want to see Dark Souls become The…

Old Fashioned Pecan Roll: The Snacktaku Review

You might not remember the fifth time you had a Hershey’s Kiss or the eighth time you bit into a Twinkie, but there’s a 50 percent chance you remember every Old Fashioned Pecan Log you’ve ever eaten. That’s because there are only two spots in the entire space-time continuum where one purchases and consumes a…

Now You Can Memorialize Your Fallen XCOM Soldiers On Facebook

One of the neater (and sadder) aspects of the new XCOM: Enemy Unknown is the fact that your base comes with a built-in memorial wall for your fallen soldiers. It’s a great idea, though the execution is only okay: You don’t get to post a picture of the soldier, nor any info beyond their name…

You can get ‘80s-centric GTA Vice City merch—money clips! Rubik’s Cubes!—over at Rockstar Games’ online store

The Dorkly Weekly: Pokemon Rusty Learns EV Training with a Special Musical Guest

EV Training is a special way to play Pokemon that utilizes math to maximize each of your pocket monster’s statistics. Pokemon Rusty doesn’t get it, even after the amazing Mr. Brentalfloss expertly summarizes it in song. “You’re sucking the fun out.” I’ve never been much of a min-maxer myself, preferring to enjoy my games without…

See the Difference a Year Makes for Anomaly: Korea

Last year, developer 11 bit studios released a scaled-down version of its reverse tower defense PC game, Anomaly Warzone Earth for the iPad, and it was wonderful. Look how far they’ve come with the soon-to-be-released sequel, Anomaly Korea Warzone Earth was the product of a team learning the mobile development ropes. 11 bit studios was…