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UncategorizedRiot Removes New League of Legends Animation That May Trigger Epileptic Seizures
Yesterday, a League of Legends player posted on the game’s forums to complain that a new animation was causing problems for those suffering from epilepsy. One of the game’s designers then apologized, noting that they didn’t have “time or bandwidth” to implement a toggle so that players could turn it off. Now, Riot Games says…
By Ethan Gach Published May 14, 2019 -
UncategorizedOne Of The Coolest Rhythm Games Ever, Now On Switch
Originally released for iOS and Android way back in 2012, Rayark’s Cytus is one of the sleekest, most stylish rhythm games out there. Today it’s out on the Switch as Cytus Alpha, and with more than 200 songs (including previously unreleased tracks), a cool sci-fi story and the ability to play with buttons instead of…
By Mike Fahey Published May 14, 2019 -
CultureKotaku Game DiarySomehow, I Can’t Get Hooked On Anime Gambling Games
You know gacha games, right? Those free-to-play anime games with built-in slot machines you can play to collect new characters? They’re everywhere. Smartphone app stores are absolutely lousy with them because you can get them all for free, and people love things that are free, even if they ultimately end up being not free. As…
By Joshua Rivera Published May 14, 2019 -
UncategorizedSteamWorld Quest comes to PC via Steam on May 31. The card-based role playing game has some of the most interesting turn-based combat I’ve encountered in a while and the SteamWorld universe is still as charming as ever. It’s also nice to hear a game is coming to Steam for a change.
By Ethan Gach Published May 14, 2019 -
UncategorizedThe hell we asked for is nearly upon us. World of Warcraft Classic goes live on August 27, bringing the good old days of endless grinding and major inconvenience to Blizzard’s venerable online role-playing game. Hit up the official website to see how to opt-in to monthly stress tests, before the real stress begins.
By Mike Fahey Published May 14, 2019 -
UncategorizedWhen Facing BlazBlue‘s Big Bodies, Sometimes The Best Option Is To Run Away
When fighting game players talk about “running away” in terms of a competitive strategy, it can involve a bunch of different techniques, depending on the game. In very few instances does this mean literally running away in-game, but one BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle player did exactly that to great results during a tournament last weekend.…
By Ian Walker Published May 14, 2019 -
UncategorizedThe tiny world of Polyarc’s mouse-based virtual reality game is getting bigger. Moss’ Twilight Garden expansion adds a new chapter to Quill’s adventure, with more puzzles and enemies to defeat and equipment to earn. The free update launches with the Oculus Quest on May 21 and comes to other VR platforms in June.
By Mike Fahey Published May 14, 2019 -
Kotaku EastJapanOmega Labyrinth Life Toned Down For PS4, But Not For Nintendo Switch
Who would have thought that for this console generation the Nintendo Switch would be home to slightly racier content than the PS4? Omega Labyrinth is proof of that. Dungeon crawler Omega Labyrinth was released on the PS Vita in 2015, telling the story of Aina, who hoped to increase the size of her bust. By…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 14, 2019 -
Kotaku EastJapanDetective Pikachu Director Explains A Most Unexpected Easter Egg
Pokémon Detective Pikachu is full of Easter Eggs—namely, a bunch of Pokémon getting cameos. You’d expect that! But there is one Easter Egg I was surprised to see. [Note: This article includes spoilers] During one scene early in the movie, Justice Smith as Tim Goodman goes to his missing father’s apartment. On the TV, an…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 14, 2019 -
UncategorizedGarfield, Only He’s A Nightmarish Monster Starring In A Game Boy Game
Last year, just in time for Halloween, Lumpymade some short animations based on artist Will Burke’s nightmarish Garfield sketches. Fast forward to May 2019 and he’s just finished work on a complete 13-minute video, presented in the style of the grossest Game Boy game ever made. Good night, everyone. You can see more Lumpy’s pixel…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 13, 2019 -
UncategorizedMagic: The Gathering‘s New Pro Players Prove To Be Controversial Picks
Today, Magic: The Gathering publisher Wizards of the Coast announced that it had signed two new players to its fledgling Pro League, including the league’s first woman. While it has been a galvanizing decision for many players, especially female ones, some fans worry that the process for joining the professionalized ranks of Magic has become…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published May 13, 2019 -
UncategorizedThis is Risk System, a new indie shmupthat’s out today on Steam.
By Luke Plunkett Published May 13, 2019 -
CultureTwitchDrumming On Twitch Helps Successful Streamer Control His Tourette’s
Watching Gregory “Mrgregles” Storey stream, there’s a good chance you’d never even realize he has Tourette Syndrome, a rare neurological condition characterized by repeated involuntary vocalizations and movements, or “tics.” From behind his drum kit, Storey grooves, showboats, and interacts with viewers like he’s been doing it all his life. He regularly puts on rockstar…
By Nathan Grayson Published May 13, 2019 - Uncategorized
Surviving Rat-Infested France During The Black Plague
A Plague Tale: Innocence, from French developer Asobo Studio, is a third-person game set during the catastrophic events of the black plague as it destroys everything and everyone in its wake. You play as Amicia, a teenage girl helping escort her younger brother, Hugo, to safety by avoiding swarms of disease-ridden rats and the violent…
By Paul Tamayo Published May 13, 2019 -
UncategorizedUndertale’s Toughest Boss Fight Made Into A Fortnite Map
One of Undertale’s most memorable boss fights is against the friendly skeleton Sans. It’s now been creatively remade as a series of platforming puzzles in Fortnite Normally a friend, Sans is also the final boss fight for players who attemtp a genocide run in Undertale by killing every single thing in the game. His fight…
By Ethan Gach Published May 13, 2019 -
UncategorizedThe Detective Pikachu Game Is A Perfect Complement To The Movie
After watching the Detective Pikachu movie, all I wanted was to live in that world. Luckily I had a copy of Detective Pikachu, the game, which gave me that chance, and some fun puzzles to boot. The first thing that struck me about the Detective Pikachu game, which was released last year for Nintendo 3DS,…
By Gita Jackson Published May 13, 2019