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The Division’s Last Patch Removed A Crying Character Because Players Found Her Annoying
The lengthy notes detailing the changes in The Division’s big 1.4 patch last month did not mention the removal of a computer-controlled character who sobbed incessantly. But 1.4 removed her from the Ubisoft game, by popular request. “Feedback from the community was that players found the weeping ‘annoying,’ so she was removed,” a Ubisoft spokesperson…
By Stephen Totilo Published November 17, 2016 -
Video Game Heroes Inspire Me To Make The World Better
I’ve made no secret of my current dismay with affairs in the real world. I initially turned to games as solace. In games, I could be the hero of a battlefield, a daring assassin, or run in endless fields. Video games can be a place for escape, but they can also help us find the…
By Heather Alexandra Published November 17, 2016 -
A Closer Look At Battlefield 1‘s Historical Accuracy
Fans curious about the history behind Battlefield 1’s stories are in for a treat. YouTube channel Games of History released a longform video essay discussing the game in full. They talk about the truth and lies found throughout the game’s exciting campaign. Griffiths is pretty quick to take the game to task for various historical…
By Heather Alexandra Published November 16, 2016 -
Watch Dogs 2 Marriage Proposal Takes A Tragic Turn
Non player characters can lead pretty dramatic lives. One couple from Watch Dogs 2 manages to go from being the happiest people ever to raging fisticuffs in record time. Brandon C captured the moment on YouTube. A young man proposes to his lover in a very picturesque scene. It’s so heartwarming that protagonist Marcus just…
By Heather Alexandra Published November 16, 2016 -
The Moment That Makes Morrowind A Masterpiece
Skyrim: Special Edition is a mess. It’sfull of glitches, and even if the base game offers interesting stories, the remaster misses the mark. The Elder Scrolls can do much better. In fact, it already has. Let’s take a look at the series at its best. Let’s talk about Morrowind People often praise Morrowind for intricate…
By Heather Alexandra Published November 15, 2016 -
Reviews
Dishonored 2 : The Kotaku Review
Dishonored 2 is a depressing slog of bodies and misery. It is confusing and jumbled, full of half formed ideas, and ready to break at the slightest touch. But, in spite of itself, it works. Dishonored established a strong if unrefined take on first person stealth in 2012. Players were able to topple foes in…
By Heather Alexandra Published November 15, 2016 -
Battlefield 1’s New Patch Gets Rid Of Bad Squad Leaders
Battlefield 1‘s Fall update was just released and while it brings many of the promised changes, it also makes squads a bit more useful. With changes to the leadership mechanics and glitch fixes, you’ll have less crummy squad leaders High level changes in the patch include additional capture points on the Suez map and setting…
By Heather Alexandra Published November 15, 2016 -
ReviewsShould You Buy A PS4 Pro?
Short version: The new PS4 Pro is a more powerful version of an already good console.We like the PS4 a lot, and the Pro doesn’t do anything to diminish that. However, it’s going to be a while before we know just what that added horsepower will be used for. Sony’s new console is out this…
By Kirk Hamilton Published November 11, 2016 -
Five Hours In, Dishonored 2 Is Pretty Fun
I spent all of yesterday creeping through the shadows and stabbing people in the back in Dishonored 2. It’s a damn fine stealth game. Here are some early thoughts on what works and what doesn’t. 1. The stealth gameplay has improved. The first Dishonored was clunky at times. The level design offered multiple paths, but…
By Heather Alexandra Published November 11, 2016 -
CultureSpeedrunner Blazes Through Titanfall 2 In One Hour, Thirty Eight Minutes
Titanfall 2 is a phenomenal game full of wall running, power slides, boosting mechs, and innovative platforming. It’s a natural pick for a speed game. The world record run is as fast as it comes and pretty damn exciting. DraQu currently holds the fastest time with a 1:38:58. He’s an incredibly skilled player who previously…
By Heather Alexandra Published November 9, 2016 -
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare‘s Throwback Reload Animations Are Great
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare didn’t impress me too much but there is one thing the game gets right: reloading. With guns that feel like they were lifted from Perfect Dark, one little touch brings a lot of charm. I was raised on a steady diet of first person shooters. Doom was a highlight of…
By Heather Alexandra Published November 8, 2016 -
A Look Back On Metal Gear Rising‘s Last Boss, Who Wanted To Make America Great Again
Election Day is tomorrow. America might elect a jackass to be their leader, and I am terrified. To cope, I recently played 2013’s Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance and fought a power-crazed politician using my cyborg ninja powers. Senator Steven Armstrong is not a good man. He is the financier of two private military companies, the…
By Heather Alexandra Published November 7, 2016 -
The Division‘s Next Expansion Transforms It Into An Intense 24-Player Survival Game
The forthcoming Survival expansion for Ubisoft’s huge third-person open-world shooter The Division will turn the game into a treacherous multiplayer survival game in which hunger, heat and thirst are as deadly as any enemies roaming the game’s virtual New York City. The game’s developers explained the ambitious mode during a surprise livestream on Monday morning—and…
By Stephen Totilo Published November 7, 2016 -
Battlefield 1 Devs Outline Future Plans, Prepare For Battlefest
First person shooter and bad tweet generator Battlefield 1 is getting a few new updates. Additional modes, maps tweaks, and a week long community celebration are on the way. In a new blog post, DICE spoke about the game’s future. The developers plan to add in hardcore servers to the game in the near future.…
By Heather Alexandra Published November 3, 2016 -
My Tragic Marriage With A Skyrim Werewolf
When I first met Aela, I could tell she was going to be trouble. I was a newcomer to the city of Whiterun. I wanted adventure. All I got was heartbreak. Fighting guilds aren’t my thing. Blusterous bastards bragging about their broadswords has little appeal. I’m a sneaky sort. I stick to the shadows and…
By Heather Alexandra Published November 3, 2016 -
The Division‘s New Patch Has Made The Game Much Better
The Division is worth playing again thanks to its ambitious new 1.4 patch. Ubisoft’s long-stumbling third-person shooter is back to rewarding players without forcing them to grind. It’s now more hospitable to people who play solo or aren’t leveled up enough to immediately find co-op partners. It’s still paradoxically drab yet beautiful, and it needs…
By Stephen Totilo Published November 2, 2016 -
Tips & Guides
Tips For Playing Titanfall 2
What has the internet sent me this time? A buncha rookies by the looks of it. Ya wanna be dangerous pilots and not Titan fodder, yer gonna hafta listen to me! Alright recruits! Here are some tips to make the best out of Titanfall 2. Let’s get the easy things out of the way first:…
By Heather Alexandra Published November 1, 2016 -
Kotaku East
And Now, A Face Pad For PlayStation VR Gaming
We’ve already seen the VR sanitary covers, but now, here is a VR face pad. This is a very good idea! As pointed out on Inside Games, it’s called the VR Cushion Mask for PSVR, and it tries to make the headset a bit more comfortable and, well, cushiony. The pad also absorbs sweat and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 1, 2016