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ReviewsBoard GamesDune: The Kotaku Review
Dune is an experience so broken I don’t even know where to begin. Except to say it’s the best board game I’ve played in a long time. While coming out in time for a new movie later this year, this isn’t a new game. It’s actually a reprint of a classic, dating all the way…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 20, 2020 -
CultureKotaku Game DiaryWoW Classic Is Showing Me The Limits Of Nostalgia
Once every month or two, I have this dream. I’m standing in a cavernous entryway to what my brain tells me is absolutely a World of Warcraft raid dungeon. Its walls are streaked with throbbing orange and purple veins, akin to the armor sets dropped in Molten Core, an actual WoW raid dungeon. It is…
By Nathan Grayson Published February 20, 2020 -
UncategorizedDemocratic Socialism Simulator Lets You Tax The Rich, Nationalize Amazon
In Democratic Socialism Simulator, the goal is simple: loads of cute American animals are going to either ask questions about, or give advice related to, government policy. And you, as “the first socialist president of the United States”, have to decide what to do. It’s not quite as simple as just saying “yay” or “nay”,…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 20, 2020 -
UncategorizedSony is backing out of this year’s Game Developers Conference due to concerns over the coronavirus. This comes a day after the company said it wouldn’t be attending PAX East because of the virus either. Facebook also announced it won’t at GDC 2020 for the same reason.
By Ethan Gach Published February 20, 2020 -
OpinionImpressionsDeath Is Like A Hurricane Here In Darksburg
There’s a sinking feeling I get every time my team in Darksburg gets surrounded by purple-tinted goth zombies. Waves of them break against us, driven back by our attacks, only to reform and come at us again. Surely this is the last one, I think, only to find our party of four overwhelmed once again…
By Ethan Gach Published February 20, 2020 -
CultureApex Legends‘ Original Map Returns Tomorrow
Apex Legends players looking for a little nostalgia will be able to return to the game’s first map tomorrow, when Kings Canyon becomes playable alongside the current map, World’s Edge. Developer Respawn announced on Twitter that both maps will be available through February 24. The game looks different than it did when it first launched…
By Ian Walker Published February 20, 2020 -
Tips & GuidesPSA: Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate Is Free On The Epic Games Store Right Now
Heads up, PC gamers: In case you didn’t know, each week, you can get free games on the Epic Games Store. Think of it like Microsoft or Sony’s free-game programs, except you don’t need to pay for a monthly subscription. This morning, the digital storefront put up a truly epic title. Between now and next…
By Ari Notis Published February 20, 2020 -
UncategorizedI Think I’m In Love With Fortnite‘s New Cat
Fortnite’s Season 2battle pass is full of colorful new characters, including one you can customize in thousands of unique ways. I don’t care about any of them. I only care about this ripped cat. This is Meowscles, the level 60 battle pass reward. He’s one of the new skins that has a built-in bonus feature.…
By Riley MacLeod Published February 20, 2020 -
UncategorizedA large Granblue Fantasy Versus tournament in Tokyo has been canceled over coronavirus concerns. The CDC added Japan to its list of affected countries yesterday but has not enacted warnings apart from practicing usual precautions like avoiding the sick and thorough hand-washing.
By Ian Walker Published February 20, 2020 -
UncategorizedPre-registration is now open for the game Square Enix isn’t calling Final Fantasy Tactics Mobile but is pretty much that. They’re calling it War of the Visions Final Fantasy Brave Exvius for some reason, and it’s launching on iOS and Android in North America this spring. Thoughtful and strategic bathroom times lie ahead.
By Mike Fahey Published February 20, 2020 -
CultureAsk Dr. NerdLove: I’m Jealous Of My Partner’s Dead Friend
Hello, all you concupiscent piranhas of the Interwebs, and welcome to Ask Dr. NerdLove, the only dating advice column that gives you extra lives for the game of love. This week, we’re trouble-shooting your relationship woes and helping you blow past the Battletoads rocket sled stage of love. When is it appropriate to vent to…
Harris O'Malley Published February 20, 2020 -
ReviewsToysThe Transformers Trading Card Game’s Fortress Maximus Is Three Bots In One
The Transformers Trading Card Game’s “Titan Masters Attack” expansion, launching on April 17, introduces robots with heads that transform into other robots. Fortress Maximus, one of the largest, most powerful Autobots, features a head that transforms into a robot whose head also transforms into a robot. Let me explain. Titan Masters is the name Hasbro…
By Mike Fahey Published February 20, 2020 -
CultureEverything We Just Learned About Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Today’s Nintendo Direct delivered a wealth of new information about Nook Inc.’s Deserted Island Getaway Package. Here’s what we’ve learned about island life in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. You know the basics. Animal Crossing: New Horizons drops the player on an island, gives them a tent, and sets them loose to craft, decorate, and get…
By Mike Fahey Published February 20, 2020 -
CultureThose Cheap-Ass Tiger LCD Handheld Games Are Back
Back in the ’90s, we were a lot less picky about portable gaming. Those of us who couldn’t afford a Game Boy were perfectly content to move dark gray pixels back and forth across the colorful static backgrounds of Tiger Electronics’ LCD games. This fall Hasbro rekindles that magic with new LCD games featuring Sonic…
By Mike Fahey Published February 20, 2020 -
CultureTrack: Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right | Artist: Bob Dylan | Album: The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 20, 2020 -
UncategorizedFortnite‘s Season 2 Brings NPC Enemies And Battle Pass Changes [Updating]
After a long Season 1, Fortnite’s Season 2 is here. Without patch notes, players are still piecing the changes together, but there are new areas on the map with NPCs to battle, some new items, and new ways to customize your skins. Season 2 is called “Top Secret,” and it’s spy-themed. Lore-wise, there are two…
By Riley MacLeod Published February 20, 2020 -
Kotaku EastJapanOne of Japan’s biggest cosplay gatherings, the Nipponbashi Street Festa in Osaka, will not be held this year due to coronavirus concerns. The Street Festa has been held annually since 2005 and draws as many as 200,000 people. This year’s event was supposed to kick off on March 15. There are no plans to reschedule.
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 20, 2020 -
Kotaku EastJapanPokémon Anime Accused Of Whitewashing
Gym Leader Bea from Pokémon Sword and Shield appears in the most recent episode of the Pokémon: Twilight Wings anime. Notice anything different about the character’s animated version? Below are Bea’s official game art and a screenshot from Pokemon.co.jp: More in-game images from event scenes: As Japanese site Hachima Kikou points out, here is how…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 20, 2020 -
Kotaku EastJapanTokyo Ramen Restaurant Won’t Allow Foreigners Because Of Coronavirus
Ueno Sanji, a ramen restaurant in Tokyo, is only allowing Japanese customers due to COVID-19 concerns. The owner (pictured) claims that this is not discrimination but his duty to protect his family, his employees and his loyal customers. There have been around 75,000 cases of people infected with coronavirus in China, followed by 104 in…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 20, 2020
