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Despite Avatar News, Ubisoft Says Division Franchise Will Be Supported ‘Long Term’
On Tuesday Ubisoft said its Swedish game studio Massive will lead the development of a game set in the world of James Cameron’s Avatar. That left some people, including us, wondering what that meant for the future of The Division, the 2016 Massive-led co-op third-person shooter that got its last, announced expansion also on Tuesday.…
By Stephen Totilo Published March 2, 2017 -
Nier Automata Lets Players Buy PSN Trophies With In-Game Money
Players looking to snag a platinum trophy for Nier: Automata will have an easier time after a few playthroughs. Trophies will be available for purchase using currency collected in game. As noted by Reddit user youkatei, players can actually buy trophies in game using their gathered money. But don’t fret, this isn’t something you pay…
By Heather Alexandra Published March 2, 2017 -
Vikings Rush To Surprise Victory In For Honor’s First Faction War
The first round of For Honor’s faction war ended yesterday with a surprising upset by the Vikings. Initially underestimated, the bearded brutes have suddenly become the game’s top faction. For Honor’s multiplayer has a meta-game to it in which players across platforms can distribute war assets on a territorial map, claiming enemy lands and pushing…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 28, 2017 -
ReviewsHorizon Zero Dawn: The Kotaku Review
For years now, the latest console generation has been coasting on the idea that more raw power means better games. The PS4’s newest exclusive, Horizon Zero Dawn, is the rare game that delivers on that promise. To play Guerilla Games’ Horizon Zero Dawn is to feel awe. Awe over sheer technical wizardry and its ability…
By Patricia Hernandez Published February 28, 2017 -
EsportsFor Honor Is Basically A Fighting Game
For Honor is bloody and hectic. Each exchange of blows helps you learn how to fight an opponent. Underneath a mess of micro-transactions, For Honor hides the soul of a true fighting game. We take a critical look at it in this video. Transcript: When I first booted up For Honor, I was dismayed. The…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 27, 2017 -
For Honor Players Claim To Be Troubled By Lag [Updated]
For Honor’s handling of multiplayer is causing frustrations for some players as lag rears its head, ruining fights and disrupting matches in the online melee fighting game. “It’s almost unplayable like this,” one Reddit poster said. “I’m lucky if I can play one complete game out of every three.” “Finally able to join a game,”…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 22, 2017 -
I’m Just Saying, Look At How Horizon‘s Protagonist Turns Around On Horseback
I like a lot of things about Horizon: Zero Dawn, but for now let me just say holy shit, look how they animated her legs when you spin the camera while on horseback. Here’s a longer clip: I’m no animation expert, but based on how she’s moving I believe that this is an example of…
By Kirk Hamilton Published February 21, 2017 -
CultureSomeone Has Beat Nioh In Under Two Hours, The Current World Record
Nioh is a massive game. Reviewing it took around 60 hours. Speedrunner Distortion2 puts myself and everyone to shame with his world record run, which clocks in just over an hour and a half. Distortion2 holds the third place world record in Dark Souls 3 and has been blasting his way through Resident Evil 7,…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 21, 2017 -
Reviews
Nioh: The Kotaku Review
On first glance, Nioh does not seem remarkable. A generic looking action RPG in the vein of Dark Souls, Nioh seems more like a lost Playstation 2 curiosity than a killer AAA exclusive. Ignoring it would be a terrible mistake though. Nioh is one of the best action titles in years, packed with exciting combat…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 15, 2017 -
Resident Evil 7 Producer Explains How They Made The Game So Scary
Resident Evil 7 was a watershed moment for the series that reinvigorated the languishing franchise. Series producer Masachika Kawata told us how the team over at Capcom brought the series home again. Kawata explained that Resident Evil 7 creates a horrifying experience by changing the camera perspective, so the player never feels like a spectator.…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 14, 2017 -
Here’s Why Resident Evil 7 Characters Have Such Great Teeth
Resident Evil 7’s most distressing horror technique is not a well placed jump scare or dangerous boss encounter. It’s the teeth. Those terrifying, perfect teeth. Thanks to series producer Masachika Kawata, we finally know what the deal is with everyone’s stellar dental work. I had the opportunity to conduct an email interview with Kawata and will…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 13, 2017 -
Oddly Enough, Watch Dogs 2 Is An Innovative 3D Platformer
The 3D platformer, the faded genre of Super Mario 64 that flourished two decades ago, was supposed to finally make a comeback in 2017. The likes of Yooka-Laylee and Super Mario Odyssey were going to bring it back. But Watch Dogs 2, of all games, snuck some 3D platforming into its side missions last year,…
By Stephen Totilo Published February 13, 2017 -
Resident Evil 7 Is Way Less Bloody In Japan
One of the most striking things about Resident Evil 7 is just how gore filled it is. It’s packed with chopped off limbs and sickening body horror. But it seems that the experience is a tamer in Japan. In a brief video, the folks at Censored Gaming highlight some of the more egregious changes to…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 13, 2017 -
Tips & Guides
Nioh‘s Sloth Magic Turns Bosses Into Jokes
Nioh has some difficult bosses. They’ll shish-kebab you in the blink of an eye. What if I told you one magic spell that turns them into total pushovers? I’ve played close to 50 hours of Nioh. I’ve slain brutish yokai and engaged in some pretty awesome sword duels. I’m a straight up ninja warrior. Until…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 10, 2017 -
CultureNew World Record For Beating Resident Evil 7 With Only A Knife On Hardest Difficulty
Speedrunners continue to tear their way through Resident Evil 7, facing down its horrors with no hesitation. The fastest runs are on easy mode and use special weapons. One runner cranked the difficulty all the way up and hacked their way through with a pocket knife. YouTuber and speedrunner Quizzle first caught the attention of…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 9, 2017 -
One Of Nioh’s Best Fights Is The Most Realistic
Nioh pits the player agains a variety of foes. Deadly yokai and horrifying beasts rage about the countryside eager for blood. The boss fights are often grand battles against monumental foes but the best are surprisingly subdued. Combat in Nioh is a fast and furious affair. It is full of shifting stances and last second…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 8, 2017 -
What Yakuza Games To Play After You Finish Yakuza 0
The best thing about Yakuza 0 isn’t just that it’s a damn fine video game, it’s that it serves as the perfect entry point for newcomers to a series that is thick on gangster lore. Once you’re done, the credits roll and you are mad for more Yakuza, though, you’re left with a question: what…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 7, 2017 -
The Things That Make Tokyo Feel Alive In Yakuza 0
Roaming Yakuza 0‘s busy streets is wonderful. It’s full of neon lights and interesting characters. Open worlds can struggle to find the right balance of character and curiosity but Yakuza’s Kamurucho district has both. We take a closer look at how the setting grabs player interest in this critical video. Crafting a game world that…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 7, 2017 -
Tips & Guides
Tips For Playing Nioh
The PS4 samurai action game Nioh is out today. It is really good. It’s also really difficult. If you want to play it but don’t want to spend hours figuring out how everything works, I’ve got you covered. I’ve been playing Nioh obsessively for the last week. I’m more than 40 hours in and I…
By Kirk Hamilton Published February 7, 2017 -
Haunting Rhythm Game Deemo Comes To Vita This Spring
One of the first games I download whenever I get a new phone or tablet is Deemo, a touching tale of love, loss and sacrifice told through a piano-esque rhythm game. PM Studios and acttil are bringing the game to PlayStation Vita this spring. I’ve been waiting to add Deemo: The Last Recital to my…
By Mike Fahey Published February 7, 2017