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UncategorizedOuter Worlds Writers Hire Outer Wilds Writer
Normally, we at Kotaku don’t publish articles about people getting new jobs, but sometimes a headline just has to be written, you know? Congratulations to Kelsey and to the entire extended Outer Wilds-Outer Worlds family.
By Jason Schreier Published April 15, 2020 -
CultureTrack: Ode To The Mets | Artist: The Strokes | Album: The New Abnormal
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 15, 2020 -
Kotaku EastJapanInternet Cafes Shut Down In Tokyo Due To Coronavirus Covid-19, Putting People Out On The Streets
In Japan, internet cafes or manga cafes haven’t only been places where people got to surf the internet and read comics. Due to their low prices, they have become homes for some. Due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, these establishments are temporarily shuttered in major Japanese cities. According to AP, around 4,000 people live in…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 15, 2020 -
Kotaku EastJapanThere Are Evangelion-Themed Tamagotchi Now
In 1996, the Tamagotchi was first launched in Japan. The pet-sim toys were a smash hit. Now, in 2020, Tamagotchi is back and getting special Evangelion-themed versions. There are Rei-, Asuka-, and Eva-01 Test Type-themed Tamagotchis going on sale in Japan this June, with the Tamagotchi featuring special Eva-themed animations. So cool, right? This is…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 15, 2020 -
CultureCosplayShowcaseLuke, He Is Your Father
Rick Boer, once known around these parts as the King of Metal Gear cosplay, has since become a family man. Which hasn’t stopped his cosplay efforts; it just means he’s got someone else around to help out. These images show Rick and his son Luke (his actual, very good name). This first one below was…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 15, 2020 -
CultureTrack: At All Times | Artist: Manga Saint Hilare | Album: Make It Out Alive
By Luke Plunkett Published April 14, 2020 -
CultureWolfenstein Is Now A Board Game
Now that the recent Wolfenstein games have fleshed out the series’ canon and roster of characters, it’s time for a board game to come in, promise some plastic miniatures and, as they always do, ask for money on Kickstarter it’s a co-op dungeon crawler, so anyone who has played anything from Space Hulk to Imperial…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 14, 2020 -
UncategorizedMy Kids Keep Fucking Up My Animal Crossing Island
You should play Animal Crossing with your kids, they said. It’ll be fun, they said. They were, in many ways, very wrong. Like most of you, I got the game at launch, and like many of you, I thought it would be a blast to share the same island with loved ones, who’d be able…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 14, 2020 -
UncategorizedWhat We Remake
From fan-made revamps like Black Mesa to the highest of AAA productions like Final Fantasy VII Remake, enhanced, often reimagined takes on familiar games packed the early months of 2020. Remakes tug at nostalgia and deliver a comfort that players seek desperately in complicated times. But many of these games forge new paths, interrupting the…
By Heather Alexandra Published April 14, 2020 -
OpinionImpressionsFallout 76‘s Wastelanders Expansion Is Underwhelming So Far
Running down the hill from Vault 76 where I emerged a year and a half ago, I spot a couple hiking up a stone path. They are the first people I’ve ever seen in Fallout 76 in my over 100 hours with it. They ask me if the vault’s still open and if I’ve heard…
By Ethan Gach Published April 14, 2020 -
Tips & GuidesHow To Throw A Perfect Game Of Darts In Final Fantasy VII Remake
Final Fantasy VII Remake, Square Enix’s ridiculously opulent dating sim, came out last week for PlayStation 4. After years of anticipation, players can finally romp around a lushly rendered Midgar where there’s no shortage of things to do. You can brood, battle monsters, herd cats, cast spells, drink potions and ethers, swing hilariously oversized swords,…
By Ari Notis Published April 14, 2020 -
CultureActivision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick Gave 10,000 Employees His Personal Cell Phone Number
Companies in the video game industry are handling the ongoing covid-19 pandemic in various ways, from retailers dragging their asses in protecting their employees to studios implementing work-from-home policies. Activision Blizzard’s plans include giving 10,000 workers a direct line to CEO Bobby Kotick. During a recent appearance on CNBC, Kotick spoke at length about how Activision Blizzard…
By Ian Walker Published April 14, 2020 -
UncategorizedHarv In Animal Crossing Is Clearly Running A Cult
Last night in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, I unlocked “Harv’s Island.” Harvey is a forgetful dog dressed in cliche hippie clothes: a headband, John Lennon glasses, and a fringe vest. You can fly to his island of Photopia, where you’re able to design sets and pose for photos with others. At least, that’s what Harv…
By Riley MacLeod Published April 14, 2020 - Uncategorized
Fortnite’s current season will end on June 4, Epic announced in a blog post today. The developer wrote, “We have multiple game updates on the way that will deliver fresh gameplay, new Challenges, bonus XP, and a couple more surprises up our sleeve!”
By Riley MacLeod Published April 14, 2020 -
UncategorizedA high-definition remake of the classic Doom clone Chex Quest is heading to Steam over the summer. This updated version of the iconic cereal box prize will feature a new multiplayer mode and six playable characters. I’m from Chex Squadron, and I volunteer.
By Ian Walker Published April 14, 2020 -
UncategorizedVoice actor and content creator Briana White had a super sweet reaction to hearing herself in Final Fantasy VII Remake White described the experience of voicing Aerith as both “overwhelming” and “life-changing” during a recent interview with Kotaku sister site io9
By Ian Walker Published April 14, 2020 -
CultureRiot Addresses Concerns Over Valorant‘s Always-On Anti-Cheat System
Players who install Valorant, the new first-person shooter from Riot, also add to their computer an anti-cheat system that activates whenever they boot up their computer. It’s practically always on, which caused quite a stir within the gaming community after being discovered yesterday. A Riot rep tells Kotaku that their anti-cheat system, called Riot Vanguard, needs…
By Ian Walker Published April 14, 2020
