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UncategorizedFan Is Remaking The First Level Of Star Wars: Dark Forces In Unreal Engine 4 [Update]
Not that long ago we saw a fan create a playable demo of an Unreal Engine 4 version of a belovedStar Wars podracing game.Another classic game set in the galaxy far, far away has also been getting the remake treatment in Unreal Engine 4 and a developer from Obsidian is involved. Star Wars: Dark Forces…
By Zack Zwiezen Published March 16, 2019 - CultureShop Contest
‘Shop Contest: Alex Trebek Edition, Winners!
Last week I asked the creative readers of Kotaku to have some fun with Trebek after the sad news came out that he has cancer. The man has made me laugh many times, even in his video announcing his diagnosis, so why not celebrate the wonderful Trebek with a ‘shop contest? Our winning image this…
By Zack Zwiezen Published March 16, 2019 - Uncategorized
Epic Games Store Development Roadmap Includes Wishlists, Mod Support, Cloud Saves & More
The Epic Games Store developershave made a public Trello that is available for fans to view. It outlines features the development team is planning to add in the future. Many of these features are long requested from users and include wishlists, cloud saves and more. Announced on March 14, the Trello board shows a large…
By Zack Zwiezen Published March 16, 2019 -
UncategorizedSega Reveals New Sonic Show And Shares More Details About Team Sonic Racing
At a SXSWGaming panel, Sega revealed some new details about the upcoming Team Sonic Racing. The game will focus on racing in a team and is being developed by SUMO Digital. The new game will feature more customization options, including various horns. Sega also announced that a new animated series will be released based on…
By Zack Zwiezen Published March 16, 2019 - CulturePokemon
Dedenne Breaks Into Homes & Steals Electricity
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 Dedenne! Dedenne Details Type: Electric/Fairy Average Height: 0′ 08″ Average Weight: 4.9 lbs. First Added In Generation VI The…
By Zack Zwiezen Published March 16, 2019 - Uncategorized
The Simpsons Is Going To Have An Esports Episode
Bart Simpson is entering the world of esports in an upcoming episode of The Simpsons. In the episode, titled “E My Sports,” Bart becomes addicted to an online game called “Conflict of Enemies.” The fake game seems to be a parody of popular esports games like League of Legends and DOTA 2. Simpsons producer Al…
By Zack Zwiezen Published March 16, 2019 -
CultureMorning CheckpointSomeone Found Their Real-Life Secret Parking Spot In The Division 2
Today we discover how much money you can make streaming games (If you’re famous), learn how to win a fighting game while dead, talk about secret parking spots and more! It’s another installment of Morning Checkpoint. Great Kotaku Content From The Past Week Like most weeks, Kotaku was filled with some great stories. Here are…
By Zack Zwiezen Published March 16, 2019 - Uncategorized
Axiom Verge Developer And Distributor Say Its Publisher Owes Them Over $250,000 [Update]
Axiom Verge, the celebrated Metroidvania from developer Tom Happ, is getting a physical release on Wii U this year. That’s the good news. The bad news is that the game’s distributor Limited Run Games and its business manager Dan Adelman have said that its publisher BadLand Games still owes them around a quarter million dollars.…
By Ethan Gach Published March 15, 2019 - Uncategorized
Old School Halo Crashes SXSW This Weekend In $100,000 Tournament
SXSW used to be a cool festival for musicians and artists to hang out. Now in its 30th year, it’s become other things: Woodstock for tech geeks, Davos for hipsters, spring break for nerds. So where do esports fit in? The cultural cache of SXSW might make it the ideal platform for showcasing something like…
By Ethan Gach Published March 15, 2019 - Esports
Overwatch League Teams Share Plans And Concerns About Moving To Their Home Cities In 2020
After two seasons of living and playing in and around Burbank, California, Overwatch League teams will finally be moving to their respective cities next year. Players and coaches have told Kotaku that they’ve been grappling with planning for these moves for a while, particularly with respect to players’ already grueling practice schedules. Overwatch League commissioner…
By Nathan Grayson Published March 15, 2019 - Uncategorized
Play Dead Or Alive 6’s Free Version But Don’t Buy The Game A La Carte
Today sees the release of Dead or Alive 6: Core Fighters, the free-to-play version of Team Ninja’s latest fighter. It’s the full game minus story mode, with only four of the 26 currently playable characters. The idea is that players download the free version, then purchase additional fighters and story mode a la carte. That’s…
By Mike Fahey Published March 15, 2019 - Uncategorized
Dwarf Fortress Is Coming To Steam Because Its Developer Needs Healthcare
If you want to know why Dwarf Fortress is coming to Steam, its co-creator Tarn Adams has one answer: health insurance. “Healthcare costs generally are pretty much the whole reason,” Adams told Kotaku over email. “We’ve been doing fine with crowdfunding, but we’re getting older now, and one health problem that lands us in the…
By Gita Jackson Published March 15, 2019 - Uncategorized
BioWare Community Manager Says Hostile Replies Make Developers Less Likely To Engage
In a recent post on the Anthem subreddit, BioWare community manager Jesse Anderson explained that the increasing negativity has driven some of the game’s developers away from wanting to interact directly with players, demonstrating what a fraught relationship the constant feedback demands of Reddit can create. “To start, things used to be a lot friendlier…
By Ethan Gach Published March 15, 2019 - Culture
Valve Says It Will Remove ‘Off-Topic Review Bombs’ From Steam Scores
Over the past few years, review bombs—people organizing en masse to post negative reviews to a game’s store page to tank its review score—have become one of Steam’s most visible issues. Last year alone, review bombing happened in Steam reviews over everything from women generals to sales that happened too early. Developers have cited this…
By Nathan Grayson Published March 15, 2019 - Culture
What Are You Playing This Weekend?
The weekend is for hanging out with a friend who has a dog, which means getting to pet a dog. It’s also for video games. I’ve been banging my head against Baba Is You’s delightful puzzles all week, and I’m really looking forward to having some uninterrupted weekend time to spend with them. I’ll also…
By Riley MacLeod Published March 15, 2019 -
CultureTotal RecallWhat’s On My Old Dreamcast Memory Card In 2019
While I rush to keep up with new games for work, I also enjoy going back to play games I grew up with. It started with the Sega Genesis and built to include things like the Super Nintendo and Playstation. But one console holds top billing in my heart: Sega’s ill-fated Dreamcast. I booted it…
By Heather Alexandra Published March 15, 2019 - OpinionImpressions
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker’s DLC Is A Delightful Mix Of Old And New
This week’s paid “Special Episode” downloadable content for Captain Toad’s Treasure Tracker has five lovely new courses, but the coolest part of the DLC is the way it recycles older levels with fresh goals and game types. Available now for$5.99 on the Nintendo eShop, Captain Toad’s Special Episode DLC adds a new adventure book to…
By Mike Fahey Published March 15, 2019 - Uncategorized
Valve Removes Over 100 Steam Tributes To Suspected New Zealand Shooter
The gaming platform Steam has cracked down on over 100 profiles memorializing the suspected shooter behind today’s tragic mosque shooting in New Zealand, which claimed the lives of 49 people. Until shortly before this article’s publication, dozens of users of the PC gaming service were blatantly offering tribute to the alleged writer behind a white…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published March 15, 2019 - OpinionImpressions
22 Hours In And The Division 2 Is Excellent So Far
It’s fun. It’s huge. And it’s extremely player-friendly, except for the fact that some of its on-screen text is microscopic. I’m 22 hours into The Division 2 and am pleased and impressed. Ubisoft’s newest mega-game sequel officially launches today, though it’s actually been out since Tuesday for those who bought the $100 version. It’s another…
By Stephen Totilo Published March 15, 2019 - Uncategorized
BioWare has announced it’s increasing some of the loot drop rates in Anthem in a server-side update today. Missions on Grandmaster 2 and 3 difficulties will now drop more Masterwork and Legendary loot, as will Legendary enemies. The game’s community manager has called the drop rate increases “pretty significant.”
By Ethan Gach Published March 15, 2019