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UncategorizedThe Dreamcast’s VMU Was The Coolest Memory Card
Memory cards are something we don’t really need anymore. The Switch does use SD cards, but these are universal storage items that can be used on PCs, phones and other hardware. No, the days of dedicated memory card units are long gone. But back when we did use memory cards, the coolest of them all…
By Zack Zwiezen Published November 17, 2019 -
CultureShop Contest‘Shop Contest: Sonic Returns
Will I ever get a break? Just when I thought we were done with Sonic for the year, we get a NEW trailer for that Sonic The Hedgehog film. At least this time the new Sonic looks less terrifying and more loveable. So let’s give this another shot. Your challenge this week: Add the new…
By Zack Zwiezen Published November 17, 2019 -
UncategorizedStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Is Filled With Gonk Droids And That’s Great
Star Wars has been around a long time and over the decades a lot of things have been created for the franchise. New aliens, ships, weapons, planets, etc. And at this point there are probably hundreds, maybe even thousands, of different varieties of droids that have appeared. But my favorite will always be the humble…
By Zack Zwiezen Published November 17, 2019 -
CultureSunday Comics: OW!
Hello! It’s time for Kotaku’s Sunday Comics, your weekly roundup of the best webcomics. The images enlarge if you click on the magnifying glass icon. Corpse Run by Alex Di Stasi. Published Nov. 14. Read more of Corpse Run Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich. Published Nov. 11. Read more of Awkward Zombie Clueless Hero by…
By Zack Zwiezen Published November 17, 2019 -
CultureShop Contest‘Shop Contest: Sesame Street’s 50th Anniversary, Winners!
Last week I asked you all to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the beloved educational TV show, Sesame Street! And we celebrate the only way we know-how around these parts, which is to shove non-video game characters into video games. We truly are an odd bunch, aren’t we? Our winning image this week was created…
By Zack Zwiezen Published November 16, 2019 -
CultureTotal Recall15 Years Later, November 2004 Might Still Be One Of The Best Months In Video Game History
Today is the 15th anniversary of the release of Half-Life 2. A big game for sure, but it was just one of many huge and popular games that were all released in November 2004. Those weeks in late 2004 saw the release of World Of Warcraft, Half-Life 2, Metroid Prime 2, Metal Gear Solid 3…
By Zack Zwiezen Published November 16, 2019 -
CultureMountain Dew Merry Mash-Up Is Like Christmas In A Can
We are only a few weeks into November, which means it’s time to start celebrating Christmas. For some reason. I’m not a big fan of Xmas and seeing Christmas trees and candy canes popping up in stores already makes me hiss like a cat. Really. And to help celebrate the holidays, Mountain Dew has released…
By Zack Zwiezen Published November 16, 2019 -
UncategorizedThe Rockstar Games That Still Need PC Ports
Red Dead Redemption 2 was finally released for PC earlier this month, nearly a year after it was first released for PS4 and Xbox One. It has had a rough launch, but a few patches and fan mods will turn it into the best way to play RDR2. But while most of Rockstar’s recent games…
By Zack Zwiezen Published November 16, 2019 -
CulturePokemonPolteageist Is Made Out Of Tea And You Shouldn’t Drink It
Every Pokemon is interesting and worth talking about. I don’t play a ton of Pokemon, but I do enjoy the universe and I love learning more about the creatures in it. So, Here’s Another Pokemon! It’s Polteageist! Polteageist Details Type: Ghost Average Height: 0′ 08″ Average Weight: 0.9 lbs. First Added In Generation VIII New…
By Zack Zwiezen Published November 16, 2019 -
UncategorizedBaba Is You is getting a level editor next year and players will be able to share their created levels online. The news came via a Tweet from the official Baba Is You Twitter account. No specific date beyond 2020 was given, but the level creator and sharing features will be supported on all platforms,…
By Zack Zwiezen Published November 16, 2019 -
CultureMorning CheckpointSomeone Call Mulder, I Got Aliens In My Attic
Hello! This week we learn the future of Anthem, figure out what is happening in Death Stranding, learn about the Star Wars and Fortnite crossover, watch a weird trailer for the new Jumanji game and meet some aliens. Great Kotaku Content From The Past Week Yes, this game is a mess. But the weird class…
By Zack Zwiezen Published November 16, 2019 -
Culture2K’s Social Media Accounts Have Been Hacked, Posted Some Bad Stuff
Publisher 2K have suffered quite the security breach tonight, as pretty much every aspect of their social media presence, from Twitter to Facebook, have been hacked, with those responsible posting their own ramblings across the accounts. While 2K have now regained control over many of those accounts, some—like the company’s Facebook page—are still hosting the…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 15, 2019 -
CultureCall of Duty: Modern Warfare‘s Camera Angles And Hitboxes Are Still Pretty Broken
Post-launch updates are slowly improving Modern Warfare, but there are still major issues that need to be addressed to make it a less frustrating Call of Duty Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’s multiplayer plays much more slowly than other recent entries in the franchise. Unless you’re playing the tiny “Shoot House” map, which has become…
By S.E. Doster Published November 15, 2019 -
CulturePath Of Exile Is Getting A Sequel
After a years-long ascent from action-RPG also-ran to PC gaming mainstay, Path of Exile, the free-to-play game that has, for many players, usurped Diablo as the premiere grimdark monster-mashing loot fest, is officially getting a sequel Announced today during ExileCon in New Zealand, Path of Exile 2 was originally set to be a large update…
By Nathan Grayson Published November 15, 2019 -
CultureUntitled Goose Game As A PS1 Game Is Perfect
Indie developer Narayana Walters decided the titular fowl from Untitled Goose Game wasn’t menacing enough and so decided to recast the anti-hero in the lo-fi hell of a PlayStation 1 game. Untitled Goose Game is an animal circus full of clever little details and brilliant moments of spontaneous slapstick, but at bottom it’s about a…
By Ethan Gach Published November 15, 2019 -
Tips & GuidesTips For Playing Pokémon Sword And Shield
Pokémon Sword and Shield are out today. While everyone has their own strategies for battling, raising your Pokémon and becoming the Champion, Sword and Shield have some new features and new ways to make all your monsters the very best. If you’re just starting out in your journey through Galar, here’s some tips to get…
By Gita Jackson Published November 15, 2019 -
CulturePokémon Sword And Shield Players Report Alarming SD Card Issue, But It’s Fixable
Pokémon Sword and Shield are out today. It should be a joyous occasion, except that some players have hit quite a snag: They say that the downloadable versions of the games are deleting all of their Switch save data. In reality, that’s not quite what’s happening, but the glitch in question is certainly alarming. It…
By Nathan Grayson Published November 15, 2019 -
OpinionDeath Stranding Chapter Four Is So Freaking Cool
Death Stranding is, in its early hours, a slow but beautiful game about exploring an open world and delivering packages. You’d be forgiven for thinking that’s all the game had to offer, but pushing forward reveals more dangerous situations. The first and perhaps most shocking is Chapter Four, where things finally take off at a…
By Heather Alexandra Published November 15, 2019 -
Tips & GuidesThe Best Way To Play Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Is On Hard
One of the biggest surprises in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, out today from developer Respawn, is how much its approach to combat takes cues from the blueprint established by FromSoftware’s action role-playing games. If you’ve played Demon’s Souls, Dark Souls, Bloodborne, or Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, you know what to expect: Melee fights that…
By Joshua Rivera Published November 15, 2019
