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The Best Kingdom Hearts Lore Explainer Is Inside Kingdom Hearts III
Kingdom Hearts III is the biggest, fanciest entry yet in the long-running series, and it’s out tomorrow. Maybe you haven’t done your homework on the series plot. That’s understandable, because there’s a lot of plot. Well, the game just so happens to include a perfect lore explainer that clocks in at just 19 minutes and…
By Tim Rogers Published January 28, 2019 -
UncategorizedAnthem’s First Demo Weekend Was A Mess
Anthem, BioWare’s upcoming online loot shooter, has some cool ideas. Unfortunately, the game’s demo last weekend was so busted, it was hard to get a good feel for the game. The problems started as soon as the demo went live on Friday, January 25. Many, myself included, were greeted by an error message that read,…
By Ethan Gach Published January 28, 2019 -
UncategorizedA Scooby Doo Dragon Ball Meme Is Currently Unstoppable
Some things just take the internet by storm, with no rhyme or reason. These jokes barrel through all logic or sense, injecting some absurdity into our everyday life. There is nothing to “get” about these jokes. They just “are,” in the same way that the air we breathe just “is.” The most recent iteration of…
By Gita Jackson Published January 28, 2019 - CultureKotaku Game Diary
The Difference Between Horror Movies And Horror Games
I hate horror movies. I hate having to sit and watch as helpless people walk headlong into traps or hide fruitlessly from killers. I hate the moments of quiet leading up to the next jump scare. But I love horror games. I review them enthusiastically. So much of the distinction comes down to doors and…
By Heather Alexandra Published January 28, 2019 - Uncategorized
Don’t Forget To Unlock Smash Bros. Ultimate‘s Piranha Plant Before Friday
I think all of us are curious about how a literal piranha plant is going to hold its own against the likes of Solid Snake in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The new, downloadable fighter releases sometime before February 15—we’re not exactly sure when yet—and if you own the game, you’re going to want to give…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published January 28, 2019 - Culture
The Week In Games: Grab Your Keyblades & Get Ready!
Sora, Goofy and Donald Duck team up once more to take down evil in this week’s biggest release: Kingdom Hearts 3. I hear a lot of folks enjoy them some Kingdom Hearts and they now will finally be able to play this long awaited sequel. Which is great! Hope it was worth the wait! As…
By Zack Zwiezen Published January 28, 2019 - Anime
The Deep World of Anime… Cabbage
In Japan, cabbage is a go-to veggie. It’s used a lot in cooking! No wonder the vegetable is often depicted in anime, such as in Taboo Tattoo (above). Let’s look at anime cabbage from over the years. Twitter user Kyo-mu chan recently posted this image, comparing cabbage in several different anime, including Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 28, 2019 - Uncategorized
Thai Pop Group Sorry For The Nazi Swastika Shirt
BNK48 is the Thai spin-off of the Japanese idol group AKB48. One of its members Pichayapa “Namsai” Natha apologized after being photographed wearing a Nazi swastika t-shirt during a recent rehearsal. The Bangkok Post reports that Namsai wore the shirt while rehearsing on Friday. This Sunday was International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The incident made international…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 28, 2019 -
UncategorizedCurrently titled Dragon Ball Game Project Z, the forthcoming action RPG will be out this year in Japan. No word yet whether or not this includes the international release date. The game’s trailer lists CyberConnect2, which should please Naruto Shippuden fans!
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 28, 2019 - Uncategorized
500+ Games Are Backward Compatible On Xbox One And More Interesting Stats
ResetEra user MauroNL spent some time putting together a comprehensive list of stats and dataabout the Xbox One backwards compatibility program. Using Wikipedia, Xbox.com and other tools, MauroNL figured out how many games are backwards compatible on Xbox One and how many have yet to receive support. MauroNL also put together some interesting stats about…
By Zack Zwiezen Published January 27, 2019 -
UncategorizedCSGO Super Fan Traveled To A European Castle To Compare It To A Popular Map
3kliksphilip is a popular Counter-Strike: Global Offensive YouTuber who has created fascinating videos about the chickens in CSGO and black holes in some CSGO maps. His latest video is all about comparing two castles, one real and one virtual. Predjama Castle in Slovenia is a real castle that is actually built into the side of…
By Zack Zwiezen Published January 27, 2019 - Uncategorized
Fortnite Save The World Is A Weird, But Fun Co-op Game
Fortnite is arguably the biggest game in the world right now. It certainly feels like it is. Nearly everywhere I look I see kids doing Fornite dances, ads for the game, people streaming the game and even Halloween costumes. But it also seems like most folks are focused on Battle Royale and not the other…
By Zack Zwiezen Published January 27, 2019 - Uncategorized
A Wonderful Look At The Art and Design Of Astro Bot Rescue Mission
Japan Studio posted a short, but fantastic blog post earlier this week showcasing the art and design process behind the PSVR game Astro Bot Rescue Mission. Astro Bot Rescue Mission was a gorgeous game to play in VR and that art was created with a lot of thought and care. When making props and environments,…
By Zack Zwiezen Published January 27, 2019 - Uncategorized
A Modder Is Trying To Recreate The Legend Of Zelda In Doom
Doom and Zelda don’t have a lot in common beyond heroes killing a bunch of monsters. But one modder, Exkodius, has spent the last three years trying to recreate the original The Legend of Zelda in the Doom engine. Their work so far is impressive, with fantastic visuals that immediately capture the look of a…
By Zack Zwiezen Published January 27, 2019 - Culture
Sunday Comics: WHEAT!!!
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. Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich. Published January 21. Read more of Awkward Zombie Corpse Run by Alex Di Stasi. Published January 26. Read more of Corpse Run Double XP by…
By Zack Zwiezen Published January 27, 2019 - Uncategorized
EA and Bioware posted an update about the Anthem VIP demo errors players are currently encountering. Bioware’s Head Of Live Service, Chad Robertson, apologized to players and assured fans that fixes are on the way soon. Bioware is also giving players who are affected by the issues a bonus skin.
By Zack Zwiezen Published January 26, 2019
