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OpinionImpressionsMicrosoft Cloud Gaming Is As Good As Your Internet Connection
On a brand-new Samsung Galaxy Note20 with a solid 5G T-Mobile connection, Microsoft Cloud Gaming works like a charm. Shooters like Halo 5 stream without stutter. Fighters like Marvel vs. Capcom Ultimate are passable for casual play. If I switch to the spotty wireless shared by my entire household, games get choppy and stuttery. It’s…
By Mike Fahey Published September 16, 2020 -
CultureApple Fires Back At Epic, Saying Lawsuit Is A Publicity Stunt
Epic and Apple’s legal tiff over Fortnite on the App Store rages on. In Apple’s latest filing, the behemoth echoes many of our own commenters by calling out Epic’s actions as a stunt to bolster Fortnite’s waning popularity. Apple’s opposition filing is a response to Epic’s initial call for a temporary restraining order that would…
By Riley MacLeod Published September 16, 2020 - Uncategorized
The A.V. Club What shows will win, and which should win, at the 2020 Emmys | Gizmodo Apple’s Subscription Services Bundle Is Already in Hot Water | Jalopnik Apple’s New iOS 14 Will Have A Pickup Truck Emoji Designed By Ford But It Has A Big Problem | Jezebel America’s First Celebrity Was Queer But…
By G/O Media Published September 16, 2020 -
ReviewsSwitchSuper Mario 3D All-Stars: The Kotaku Review
Anyone who says “you can’t go home again” obviously never played a Mario game. My history with the Mario games isn’t a secret. As soon as I could hold a controller I was transfixed, especially when jumping. Unlike in Castlevania or Street Fighter, jumping as Mario was dynamic. You could tap the button for short…
By Ian Walker Published September 16, 2020 -
CultureMorning MusicBust-A-Groove? More Like Bust-A-Move, Am I Right?
Welcome to Morning Music, Kotaku’s new, daily hangout for folks who love video games and the cool-ass sounds they make. Might want to double up on your wake-up juice of choice this morning, as it’s almost impossible not to dance and sing along to the music of Bust-A-Groove… or Bust-A-Move, depending on your region. In…
By Mike Fahey Published September 16, 2020 -
Kotaku EastMangaOne Piece Is Getting A Spin-off Manga
Debuting in 1997, One Piece has gone on to become the most successful manga ever. And this year, it’s getting a spin-off. Titled One Piece Episode A, the manga is based on the novelization One Piece Novel A. Eiichiro Oda is, of course, created for creating the original manga, but will not be doing this…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 16, 2020 -
CultureNintendo Gives Its Not-So-Specific Outlook For The Future
Ever wonder what Nintendo’s outlook for the future is? I do! The Kyoto-based game maker just held an investors’ meeting, which included some long-term plans. While not specific, these plans do provide an interesting look at what to perhaps expect. Unlike in previous years, the briefing was virtual due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. At…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 16, 2020 -
CultureTrack: Strange Days | Artist: The Struts featuring Robbie Williams | Album: Strange Days
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 16, 2020 -
CultureOdds and EndsSuper Mario 64 Runs On A PS2, Universe Does Not Implode
Last year the source code for Super Mario 64 was reverse-engineered by fans. If you were wondering, “What good is that?”, well it means you can do all sorts of things with the game. Like get it running on a PS2. Yeah, you read that right. This is Nintendo’s all-time classic Super Mario 64, running…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 15, 2020 -
CultureMario’s Super Picross, Diddy’s Kong Quest Coming To Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo just announced the latest round of games coming to Nintendo Switch Online, and alongside Diddy’s Kong Quest is a nice surprise: Mario’s Super Picross, a game that had previously only been officially released in Japan and then later PAL (Europe + Australasia) territories. There’s also Peace Keepers and the forever-unfortunately-named SCAT, with everything available…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 15, 2020 -
CultureScouting Mission
madao is an artist from China. You can see more of madao’s stuff at their ArtStation page
By Luke Plunkett Published September 15, 2020 -
Tips & GuidesTips For Playing Crusader Kings III
Oh boy. Oh boy. Where to even begin with this. How about…we try something new. Approaching a grand strategy game like this can be a daunting experience. You need to be prepared to take on so much, from an enormous interface to a web of complex systems, right down to a working knowledge of the…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 15, 2020 -
CultureCall Of Duty League Switches To PC, But Players Can’t Use Mouse + Keyboard
Yesterday, the Call of Duty League made the decision to move from playing on the PS4 to the PC. That’s fine and cool, only in moving to the PC, they’re not letting competitors use the single best thing about playing shooters on the platform: using a mouse + keyboard. “Today, the League is announcing it…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 15, 2020 -
CultureGods & Monsters Isn’t The First Time Monster Energy Has Been Annoying About Naming Rights
Monster Beverage tried to stop Ubisoft from trademarking the name “Gods & Monsters” earlier this year to prevent confusion between its brand of highly caffeinated sodas and the upcoming action adventure game. It turns out this is the sort of thing Monster does a lot. Monster routinely challenges “monster”-related trademarks, including, tactical gear, ice cream,…
By Ethan Gach Published September 15, 2020 -
CultureTwitchTwitch Removes Stereotypical Emotes Meant To Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Earlier today, Twitch announced several initiatives to kick off National Hispanic Heritage Month, a 30-day period for celebrating the “histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.” As part of this, Twitch added the ability to customize emotes with accessories from those cultures,…
By Ian Walker Published September 15, 2020 -
OpinionImpressionsFall Guys’ New Mini-Game Variations Are Kicking My Ass
Earlier today, Fall Guys received a mid-season update meant to shake the game up before things get medieval. Mini-games that were previously a walk in the park have been remixed with new obstacles. As someone who had previously burnt out on the battle royale, this has been the perfect opportunity to step back into the…
By Ian Walker Published September 15, 2020 -
CultureTwitchTwitch Streamers Are Furious About New Mid-Stream Ads They Can’t Control
The internet is a hell dimension powered by unchecked data collection and advertisements. In an ideal world, ads would be kept to a minimum, allowed only on the backs of magazines people keep in their bathrooms, which nobody actually reads. But even in this fallen world, there’s a point at which ad proliferation becomes ridiculous.…
By Nathan Grayson Published September 15, 2020 -
CultureFall Guys Introduces Remixed Stages In Mid-Season Update
If you memorized the stages in Fall Guys like you would the freckles of an ex, you might’ve done yourself a disservice. Today the latest patch for the game went live, and it introduced significant tweaks to some of the stages in this bubblegum-colored platformer royale. Even seasoned players might get grabbed by surprise. For…
By Ari Notis Published September 15, 2020
