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UncategorizedI had never heard of VR game Derail Valley until this week, but after seeing this trailer for an impending overhaul I’m very interested! You’re a train driver who doesn’t just move the trains, but also more importantly for the genre walks around them with clipboards and makes sure cabin doors are closed.
By Luke Plunkett Published April 28, 2020 -
UncategorizedMario, Meet Ultraman & Godzilla
Bid Toys have made this incredible pair of figures depicting Mario and Bowser as Ultraman and Godzilla respectively. Going on sale in a few hours (at time of posting), Mario stands 13cm tall and costs USD$42 shipped worldwide, while Bowser is 15cm and costs USD$49 shipped. If you manage to get one, they’ll ship in…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 28, 2020 -
UncategorizedQueer Eye Is Now Offering Animal Crossing Advice
Queer Eye interior designer Bobby Berk, without any actual homes to visit and makover right now, is keeping busy by offering his assistance at turning your Animal Crossing trashpit into something easier on the eye. Or at least that was the intent with this Tweet, which was phrased as a means of getting some “some…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 28, 2020 - Uncategorized
Lifehacker What to Watch Tonight | The A.V. Club Live’s not dead: 21 great live albums from the 21st century | Gizmodo Star Trek: Voyager‘s Must Watch Episodes | Jalopnik How Zero Percent APR And Deferred Payments Can Be Financially Dangerous | Jezebel A Medical Doctor Breaks Down Cristina Cuomo’s Luxury, Questionable Covid-19 Treatment
By G/O Media Published April 28, 2020 -
UncategorizedSea of Thieves Bug Causes Ships To Pull Sick Flips
This is the Tony Hawk x Sea of Thieves crossover nobody asked for. For a little while now, Sea of Thieves has had a bug that takes previously regular sailing ships, comfortable in their designed space on top of the water, and launches them suddenly into the sky like Poseidon hit a comically large EJECT…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 28, 2020 -
Tips & GuidesHow To Protect Yourself From Unwanted Spoilers
Earlier this week, massive spoilers for Naughty Dog’s hotly anticipated The Last Of Us Part II made the rounds. In addition to ruining key parts of the game for patient fans, the apparent leak also kickstarted a wider discussion on social media about spoilers: Who do they benefit? Who do they hurt? And, really, what’s…
By Ari Notis Published April 28, 2020 -
EsportsGoodbye Maddy Myers, Blog Bounty Hunter And Revered Mutantologist
Maddy Myers, deputy editor and undercover Samus clone, has wrangled her last blog and now prepares to take up a new position as weekend host for Here’s the Deal As is tradition, we will now say mean things about her, only it’s hard, so we mostly said nice things. Who cares if she’s disappointed about…
By Ethan Gach Published April 28, 2020 -
CultureKotaku Game DiaryI’m Playing Animal Crossing Wrong, And It’s Good, Actually
Three weeks ago, I added a campsite to my Animal Crossing: New Horizons island. Three weeks ago, Leopold, a walking testament to unearned confidence, showed up. Three weeks ago, I stopped unlocking new features in Animal Crossing This is Leopold: Leopold sucks. From the word go, Leopold crammed several TED Talks’ worth of humble bragging…
By Nathan Grayson Published April 28, 2020 -
CultureKnife Child Terrorizes Local Sector
It’s important to analyze games with rigorous consideration. Games are art and we need to hold them accountable for everything they contain. So please understand how serious I am when I say that Tonberries are the funniest fucking thing on the planet. The Tonberry (Tonicus Berricus) is one of the most iconic enemies in the…
By Heather Alexandra Published April 28, 2020 -
Tips & GuidesHere’s How Summons Work In Final Fantasy VII Remake
Final Fantasy wouldn’t be Final Fantasy without summons. Ever since Final Fantasy III, you’ve been able to call on superpowered mythical beasts for aid in battle, effectively turning the tide at the press of a button. Final Fantasy VII Remake, the new dance-off game from Square Enix, is no different. I’ve spent many hours with…
By Ari Notis Published April 28, 2020 -
CultureBorderlands 3 Bosses Are Getting Wrecked By A Powerful New Weapon
Borderlands 3 may have over one billion guns, but right now, all players need is one. In addition to new enemies and missions, the ongoing “Revenge of the Cartels” event in Borderlands 3 introduced a number of new legendary weapons for players to mess around with. The one that’s gotten the most attention is the…
By Ian Walker Published April 28, 2020 -
CulturePlayers Start With Armor In Apex Legends‘ Latest Event
Apex Legends’ Battle Armor event starts today and lasts until Season 5 begins on May 12. Over the next two weeks, players will begin matches with a specific piece of armor, which will change as the event goes on. As developer Respawn explained in its post about the Battle Armor event, armor is now removed…
By Riley MacLeod Published April 28, 2020 -
CultureStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Coming To Stadia Later This Year, Other EA Games To Follow
Electronic Arts has agreed to bring a number of its games to Google’s video game streaming platform, Stadia, including FIFA, Madden, and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, according to The Hollywood Reporter While Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will arrive on Stadia some time later this year, sports series FIFA and Madden won’t arrive until…
By Ethan Gach Published April 28, 2020 -
CultureDriven Mad By Lockdown, Jalopnik Editor Sews A Working Plush Atari 2600 Joystick
Bored out of his mind due to the ongoing lockdown, Jalopnik senior editor Jason Torchinsky made a working plush Atari 2600 joystick out of old t-shirts and socks. As you do. Mr. Torchinsky, who writes for a blog about cars, has a basement full of retro gaming and computer systems, as often seen in his…
By Mike Fahey Published April 28, 2020 -
UncategorizedHere’s May 2020’s Xbox Live Games With Gold
Many of us have plenty of time to play games these days. If you’ve exhausted your backlog (ha), May’s Xbox Live Games with Gold has some new stuff to try. As always, these games are only “free” if you have an active Xbox Live Gold subscription. May’s Games with Gold are: Xbox One V-Rally 4…
By Riley MacLeod Published April 28, 2020 -
UncategorizedThe Galaxy Is At Peace
Today is my last day at Kotaku It feels weird to write that, maybe because I didn’t think I’d ever work at Kotaku in the first place, let alone get promoted from staff writer to editor, and then managing editor, and then deputy editor. I definitely didn’t think I’d do all of that in three…
By Maddy Myers Published April 28, 2020 - Uncategorized
Gizmodo DJI Claims the Mavic Air 2 Is Its Smartest Drone Yet, But It’s Definitely Not Its Lightest | Lifehacker Watch Disney’s Fireworks Show at Home | Jalopnik Elon Musk Is About To Get A Big Payday | Deadspin Land O Lakes Did Something That Football Team In D.C. Doesn’t Have the Decency To Do…
By G/O Media Published April 28, 2020 -
OpinionImpressionsNew Game From The Developers Of Her Story Is An Unsettling Trip Through Stolen NSA Footage
Telling Lies, the latest work of interactive fiction from Her Story creator Sam Barlow, invites players to curl up in front of their computer and comb through hours of leaked fictional National Security Agency footage. Mostly, that involves watching the game’s characters via their webcams and other video sources, everything having been captured without their…
By Mike Fahey Published April 28, 2020 -
CultureHow’s It Going?: Routines Edition
It’s a sunny Tuesday where I live, which seems like a cruel joke. Welcome back to our daily open thread. Last night I had a long Zoom call with a friend I usually hang out with on Mondays. It was a little awkward at first—on video calls, I either spend the whole time staring at…
By Riley MacLeod Published April 28, 2020
