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Getting the Grand Theft Auto Band Back Together
Only rarely do they ever see each other in a game, so it’s nice to see the stars of every Grand Theft Auto title (at least the ones that had a star) find the time to catch up. Swap stories, talk about beatings, car chases and unfair checkpoint structures. If you’re wondering who the brooding…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 15, 2012 - Uncategorized
Journey Cosplay is Tough, Because Humans Have Arms
While it’s not as cute as the feline edition, this round of cosplay featuring humans dressed as the characters from PS3 game Journey is just as impressive. True, I’m pretty sure the game is set in a fantasy universe, and not a beach in New Jersey, but when you cosplay, sometimes compromises need to be…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 15, 2012 - Culture
Time for More Terrific Korean Game Art!
I don’t know what, specifically, it is in the water in South Korea that makes so many of its artists so damn talented, but if they ever feel like bottling it, they could make a fortune. Latest example: Sang-heun Nam, who works at Korean developer Nvius, and whose cheery style is brightening up my dreary…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 15, 2012 - Uncategorized
Modern Video Game Heroes as Traditional Japanese Paintings
Those with a fancy for traditional Japanese art and popular video game heroes, this gallery is just. For. You. Artist Jed Henry has been doing this series – called Ukiyo Heroes – for a while now, but he’s finally got enough of them together to run them as a collection. The name derives from Ukiyo-e,…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 15, 2012 - CultureTotal Recall
Sega, You Can’t Show Hairy Balls in an Advertisement
Sega earned itself quite the reputation during the 1990s for its bold advertising, especially in the European market. Sometimes, though, the company went a little too far. Like these British ads from 1992. Which had dick jokes, masturbation jokes, pissing, enormous breasts and, well, pictures of a guy either rubbing his junk on the back…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 14, 2012 - Uncategorized
Every Single Excellent Movie Death Ever, More or Less
The world of film has seen so, so many gruesome deaths. Some are funny, some are terrifying, some are nauseating. Some are all three. The delightful, all-over-the-place blog “My New Plaid Pants” has long been my go-to place for movie deaths. Every Thursday, Jason Adams posts the very best movie deaths under the tag “Thursday’s…
By Kirk Hamilton Published June 14, 2012 - Uncategorized
DayZ‘s Caretakers Thwart ‘Sustained and Constant’ Hacking
Rocket, of the development team behind the Arma II mod DayZ tweeted moments ago that “due to sustained and constant hacking, the central database is being dropped until further notice. You will not be able to connect.” Kotaku has emailed Rocket for clarification and additional details. Update: That didn’t last long. All functionality was quickly…
By Owen Good Published June 14, 2012 - Uncategorized
Okay, But What About All Those Tropes vs. Orcs in Video Games?
Sure, the many problematic sexist tropes used to depict women in games are worth exploring. So too, apparently, are tropes vs men in games (enough to merit a bona-fide indidgogo fundraiser.) But what about Orcs? Some jokers (or maybe actual Orcs!) have put together this draft kickstarter page to raise money for a film about…
By Kirk Hamilton Published June 14, 2012 - Uncategorized
Facebook Woes? Perhaps You Need More Facebook Foes.
Sometimes a frenemy just isn’t enough. Sometimes it’s not enough to smile when you run into each other on a mutual friend’s Wall, or to make nice to someone in public and then complain about them to your partner in private. No. Sometimes you just need a foe. Perhaps, even, a nemesis. Epic’s Tim Sweeney…
By Kate Cox Published June 14, 2012 - Uncategorized
I Bet You Can’t Remember All The Lyrics to “Call Me Maybe”
Finally, Call Me Maybe has been gamified. This Sporcle game challenges you to name every single word to Carly Rae Jepsen’s masterful pop song. Can you do it? Don’t cheat. (In case you’re wondering: yes, I got 231/231 answers in less than eight minutes. Don’t judge me.) Can you name the lyrics to Carly Rae…
By Jason Schreier Published June 14, 2012 -
UncategorizedGirl’s Generation Returns To Japan With A Trail Of Cameras Behind Them
In defiance of the sudden onslaught of flashing lights comes Girl’s Generation’s latest single, “Paparazzi.” The nine-woman supergroup from South Korea, known for their charming personalities and perfect legs (and covered plenty in the past here at Kotaku), released music videos for the song today. Paparrazi is the lead single for the girl’s upcoming Japanese…
By Patricia Hernandez Published June 14, 2012 -
UncategorizedNow This Is How You Start Out A Video Game
Kirk was like “yo Jason write me something for Kotaku Melodic” and I was like “yo okay.” So immediately I went to YouTube and found the opening video to Suikoden II, aka the greatest intro to the greatest video game of all time. Just watch. Watch the way it opens, setting the stage with an…
By Jason Schreier Published June 14, 2012 -
UncategorizedThe Best (And Worst) TV Show Opening-Credit Anthems
I love music, and I love television. And you know what I really love? When a show has a great opening credits sequence, with a perfectly picked piece of music set against a rockin montage. And hey, what do you know? It’s Kotaku Melodic time, a.k.a. the time when we talk about music. Maybe next…
By Kirk Hamilton Published June 14, 2012 -
UncategorizedQuest for Glory‘s Unsung Keytar Hero
I loved all of the Quest for Glory games, but Quest for Glory IV was easily my favorite. I re-installed it recently due to that great sale at GOG.Com, and so I’m once again making my way through Moravia. This game was great not only because it was one of Jennifer Hale’s first video game…
By Kirk Hamilton Published June 14, 2012 -
UncategorizedForget Gotye, Kimbra Is The Most Exciting Singer I’ve Heard in Ages
Kimbra’s first album may have been out for a year, but most of the people I talk to have only heard her singing with Gotye on his great (though overplayed) tune “Somebody That I Used To Know.” I was one of those people, until I listened to some of her debut album and realized that…
By Kirk Hamilton Published June 14, 2012 -
UncategorizedThe Dizzy, Delightfully Grand Music of Gravity Rush
This week saw the Western release of one of the very best games yet for the PlayStation Vita—the freewheeling, fantasy superhero game Gravity Rush. This game has so much of what I want in a video game—it combines the exploration and collection-obsession of Crackdown and Infamous with a uniquely fresh-feeling gravity shifting mechanic. And best…
By Kirk Hamilton Published June 14, 2012 - Uncategorized
Kotaku Melodic Begins Now
Hi there, and welcome to Kotaku melodic, your one-stop-shop for all things musical and video-gamey. Tonight, we’ve got some good stuff from the world of video games and beyond, so sit back, put on your headphones, and enjoy.
By Kirk Hamilton Published June 14, 2012 - Uncategorized
Sorry, South Alabama, You’re Not in the Game
A couple years ago, Cullen Loeffler was sore at EA Sports because they had deliberately left the Minnesota Vikings’ long snapper out of Madden NFL, for years, because of roster space restrictions. It was an amusing kerfuffle, mostly because who the hell is really looking to play as a long snapper on special teams, anyway.…
By Owen Good Published June 14, 2012 - Uncategorized
Running Backs Should Deliver the Most Enjoyable Reaction Time in NCAA 13
Robert Griffin III may be the cover athlete for NCAA Football 13 but the former Baylor quarterback is not an optimal superstar headlining the game’s demo, which released last week. He’s skilled enough, but the new “Reaction Time”—the signal feature of NCAA 13‘s Heisman and Road to Glory modes—is really showcased when you’re running the…
By Owen Good Published June 14, 2012