This Minecraft statue of Mario is different than other Minecraft statues of Mario. Because this one is official. This week, Nintendo launched a brand new Mario world for Minecraft on Wii U, and it’s really intricate, full of big Mario statues, explorable pipes, and a soundtrack that loops through a bunch of iconic tracks from…
Doom’s single-player campaign might be getting all the praise, but that’s only half its appeal. The other side of the coin isn’t multiplayer (which is kinda boring), but rather SnapMap, a tool that lets players make their own maps and modes quickly and easily. Naturally, somebody’s already made a farming game. In Doom In the…
Nintendo has a complicated history with YouTube, to say the least. So when Nintendo characters were added to Minecraft recently, people were skeptical. Wouldn’t the company apply the same draconian copyright measures to Minecraft videos on YouTube? They weren’t supposed to! But, well, they did. YouTubers are currently able to monetize their Minecraft videos, which…
It’s Friday, which is still Kotaku JRPG Day in my heart. So here’s an interesting thought on what made old Final Fantasy games special, from two veteran designers who have plenty of insight on what it’s like to make video games. First, some context: designers Brett Douville (LucasArts, Bethesda) and Tim Longo Jr. (LucasArts, 343…
Patrick Rosander is a freelance artist who has previously worked at studios like Paradox. You can see more of Patrick’s work at his personal siteand ArtStation page To see the larger pics in all their glory (or, if they’re big enough, so you can save them as wallpaper), click on the “expand” button in the…
There’s no Dark Souls player we’ve featured on Kotaku as much as Iron Pineapple. He’s the guy who dressed up as Shrek to protect his swamp, donned spiked armor to run everyone over, and pooped on the ground to strike fear into other players. I decided to ask him the big question: why? “I’m just…
The Talos Principle, one of the smartest puzzle games from the last few years, is getting a sequel, the developer announced today. It’s unclear when it’s coming (or where in the story it’s set), but this is very good news.
So, you think you’re ready to to brave the fog and find Kasumi Nakano, eh? Well, we’ve got a couple of pointers that should help you on your journey. FIRST OFF…this may seem obvious, especially given the trailer for Far Harbor, but! You absolutely must bring Nick Valentine with you. Some of the biggest payoffs/quests…
Hitman’s second Elusive Target, The Congressman, will appear on May 27th, Io announced on their blog. The mission will take place in Sapienza and, like the first Elusive Target, will only be available for 48 hours.
Great shot kid, that was one in a million. (Actually, that’s being very unfair, this looks like it took a ton of work to get the positioning right).
One of Minecraft’s more remarkable side-effects is how it gave rise to (or, indeed, popularised) an entirely new genre: the survival game. Steam is absolutely packed with survival games, many of them unfinished and a surprising number of them pretty damn good regardless. Tough and uncompromising wilderness survival sims like The Long Dark and The…
Destiny’s next expansion is called Rise of Iron, according to leaked marketing materials that popped up on Reddit last night. The expansion, which is expected in September, should be officially revealed at E3. Two sources familiar with Bungie confirmed the authenticity of this poster to Kotaku last night. The Rise of Iron expansion will feature…
Track: Hikari no Rock | Artist: Sambomaster | Album: Hikari no Rock (single) Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.
Since Hideaki Anno is directing the new Japanese Godzilla movie and since Hideaki Anno created Evangelion, there have been a handful oftie-ups between the two. This latest one is not good. That is, unless you like kaiju in skimpy swimwear. Because that’s exactly what the markings on this Godzilla Feat. EVA-01 figure from Bandai looks…
The locations in Final Fantasy XV, which is finally coming out this fall, look terrific. Via Famitsu, here’s a clip showing off some of the game’s varied environments.
Minecraft is coming to China! Mojang just announced that it has partnered with mainland China’s NetEase to bring the PC and mobile versions to the country. No word yet as to exactly when this will happen.
Recommended for people who cannot appreciate paintings unless there are anime girls. Titled Eshi de Irodoru Sekai no Meiga (loosely, World Famous Masterpieces Painted by Artists) and published in Japan, this new book features famous paintings reinterpreted with anime girls. According to DreamNews, a variety of Japanese manga, anime, and video game artists participated, including…
Just a quick update: Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is a PS4 exclusive in Japan, a Namco Bandai spokesperson tells Kotaku.
It’s the mid-point of the Spring anime season and the perfect time to take a look at which of the season’s 58 new anime you absolutely should not miss. After spending more hours than I’d care to admit watching your recommendations for the season’s best anime, in addition to some additional ones that just happened…
Senso-ji at Night. Tokyo, Japan. By Vu-Anh Le. JPGs is a photo peek into wherever gamers might find interesting. If you’re a photographer and have images you want to share, drop us a line!
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