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Overwatch League’s Season Two Debut Was Exciting Despite An Unpopular Meta
Standing in the Blizzard Arena in Burbank, California for Overwatch League season two’s debut, I heard some of the biggest cheers of the night when, after a long evening of matches, Shanghai Dragons and Hangzhou Spark flipped the script. Tank-and-healer-heavy compositions had formed the core of every other match, but in this one, Reaper, Sombra,…
By Nathan Grayson Published February 15, 2019 - Uncategorized
The New Apex Legends Skin Prices Are Too Damn High
Apex Legends got its first update on February 13th, and with it came Valentine’s Day-themed cosmetics. Although players have been posting online about how they are grateful for the treat, some have expressed worry about the relatively high prices of these cosmetics, and what that might say about the game’s future. Apex Legends is a…
By Gita Jackson Published February 15, 2019 -
UncategorizedI’m finally jumping into some Anthem action with Chris tagging along. Join us in the chat!
By Paul Tamayo Published February 15, 2019 - OpinionImpressions
Six Hours In, Anthem Has A Lot To Love
I’ve played about six hours of Anthem, a game where players fly around in mechanical suits blowing stuff up in search of ever more rare loot, and while I’m still getting my bearings I already feel a lot better about the game than I did back during its two demos. The game launched earlier today…
By Ethan Gach Published February 15, 2019 -
ReviewsMultiplatformCrackdown 3: The Kotaku Review
It’s been a while since I’ve played something as refreshingly uncomplicated as Crackdown 3. You’re a big dude (or lady) with genetically-engineered superpowers and a whole lot of guns. Out there is a futuristic city stuffed with militia and hostile robots. And after the briefest preamble, you’re free to absolutely go to town on it.…
By Keza MacDonald Published February 15, 2019 -
UncategorizedApex Legends Is The Game We Didn’t Know We Wanted
Apex Legends blindsided me in more ways than one. I had already been making a loose gaming schedule for the weeks ahead, and now this fantastic battle royale game is pretty much the only thing I want to play. It wasn’t actually that hard to make room in my schedule for Apex Legends. With Overwatch…
By Paul Tamayo Published February 15, 2019 - Uncategorized
Evo Japan Cuts Sexual Dead or Alive 6 Stream Short, Issues Apology
Evo Japan 2019 kicked off festivities last night in Fukuoka, ushering in a second year of the Evolution Championship Series spin-off event. The broadcast day opened with a special Dead or Alive 6 exhibition, followed by a stage show that apparently got too risqué for the Evo organizers, who later issued an apology. Dead or…
By Ian Walker Published February 15, 2019 - ReviewsMultiplatform
Far Cry New Dawn: The Kotaku Review
By the end of Far Cry 5, the modern world was no more. Washed away in a gout of nuclear fire, all there was left to do was retreat into our bunker and lament the loss. Far Cry New Dawn moves forward from that set-up. Mechanically, it is the same game we’ve been playing since…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 15, 2019 -
CultureKotaku Game DiaryDaemon x Machina‘s Demo Is Pretty Good
I knew two things before playing Daemon x Machina. First, it has a wonderfully inscrutable name. Second, it has giant robots. The latter part is all that really matters to me—I adore mechs, from Gundam to Armored Core. After playing Daemon x Machina’s demo, I’m excited for the full game, even if the action doesn’t…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 15, 2019 - OpinionImpressions
30 Hours With Metro Exodus
Before starting Metro Exodus, I replayed the entirety of its predecessor, cult hit post-apocalyptic shooter Metro: Last Light. Exodus’ first hour felt like it could’ve been part of that game. I skulked around in train tunnels, got chomped on by mutants, and listened to underground denizens chatter endlessly about their sad, sunless lives. Then, the…
By Nathan Grayson Published February 15, 2019 - Culture
What Are You Playing This Weekend?
The weekend is for being a long weekend, which is convenient, because there are too many games to play. I’m going to play Far Cry New Dawn, and Metro, and more Apex Legends, and try to make headway on the new Fortnite challenges…whew! I’m already thinking about how to optimize my time to get to…
By Riley MacLeod Published February 15, 2019 -
OpinionImpressionsJump Force Does A Lot Of Stuff Wrong, But The Fighting’s Fine
There are many things that bother me about Jump Force, Bandai Namco’s all-star anime fighting game. There’s the massive roster that has only three female characters. The jarring dissonance between the plastic, lifeless anime characters and the realistic textures of their clothing. The jilted gait my character affects while exploring the game’s expansive yet largely…
By Mike Fahey Published February 15, 2019 - Uncategorized
Final Fantasy IX Switch Is The Same Version As PC And Mobile, Bugs And All
You might think that a publisher with as much prestige as Square Enix would want to preserve its history in as smart a way as possible, allowing new generations of video game fans to discover and fall in love with Final Fantasy. But… nope. Final Fantasy IX launched on Switch and Xbox this week, and…
By Jason Schreier Published February 15, 2019 -
UncategorizedLeague of Legends K-pop Video Gets Inevitable Cosplay Movie
That well-done League of Legends K-pop video has already inspired cosplay photos. Now, it has inspired a cosplay video. What took so long, you wonder. The original video debuted back in November. Since then, a photographer known as Skulds has been working on his cosplay clip. Cospalyer Aza Miyuko, formerly of Spiral Cats fame, is…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 15, 2019 - Uncategorized
Bayonetta 2 director Yusuke Hashimoto has left Platinum Games. Hashimoto also produced the first Bayonetta and directed Star Fox Zero. He just announced his departure on Twitter (see above). Platinum Games is currently working on Switch exclusive Bayonetta 3
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 15, 2019 - Kotaku EastJapan
Porn Star Comes To The Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch exclusive Oshiete Onedari Shogi (Teach Me Japanese Chess Pretty Please) has players give shogi hints and tips to adult video actress Airi Satou as well as cosplayers Yui Uno and Inori Hanamiya. For a reward, players get photos and clips of them in bikinis, maid outfits and more. In total, there are over…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 15, 2019 -
Kotaku EastK-Pop Pick Of The Day: Remember
Another idol group has been tossed into the dustbin of history. This one especially hurts. Happy trails, Nine Muses. In the past, I’ve made no secret of my belief that Nine Muses (well, more like Four Muses by the time this goodbye song came out) was one of the most underappreciated, hidden gems of mainstream…
By Seung Park Published February 15, 2019
