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GTA Online‘s Incredible New Stunt Races Are Well Worth A Drive
Some of the multiplayer additions to Grand Theft Auto Online may not interest devotees of the single-player part of Rockstar’s ever-evolving rendition of California crime. The stunt races introduced to the game throughout the past month should. These courses, which Rockstar has been adding to GTA Online in batches for free since July 12, let…
By Stephen Totilo Published August 1, 2016 -
Watch Us Play Headlander, A Retro Sci-Fi Metroidvania
Headlander is a wild new Metroidvania for PS4 and PC from the folks at Double Fine Productions and Adult Swim Games. It is a disco fever dream mix of shooting, puzzles, and exploration. It’s pretty damn swell to play as a floating head! Join me as I talk about director Lee Petty’s approach to design,…
By Heather Alexandra Published July 26, 2016 -
Adam Boyes, PlayStation third-party relations vice president (and a big champion of indie games on Sony platforms), is leaving the company to return to game development For a good idea on the work he did with Sony, check out this interview Jason had with him back in 2013
By Luke Plunkett Published July 7, 2016 -
Fellow Division Players, Please Stop Kicking Me From Your Group
I’m trying to get into The Division’s new Underground DLC, but apparently no one wants me in their group. Two nights ago, I was matchmaking my way into the new randomized four-player co-op Underground missions in Ubisoft’s morose open-world shooter. I was having a grand old time. Last night, however, I tried to do the…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 30, 2016 -
Mafia III Promises An Open World That You Can Actually Change, Ever So Slightly
Mafia III, due out later this year on consoles and PC, has a few interesting things going for it. It’s a crime story set in a fictionalized version of 1960s New Orleans. It has a black protagonist. Here’s a less obvious distinctive trait: its open world can be changed. You don’t see a lot of…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 29, 2016 -
In Their Next Game, Life Is Strange Developers Are Tempting You To Make Evil Choices
People who play video games prefer to play as good guys. That’s what game designer Stéphane Beauverger’s research has shown, with some three quarters of players who are faced with in-game moral choices choosing to walk the path of angels. He wants to play with that. He wants to tempt players to play evil. He’ll…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 29, 2016 -
Sony Locks Guy’s PSN Account For Using ‘Jihad,’ His Real Name
A 26-year-old Saudi gamer says his PlayStation Network account was locked for using the word Jihad—which also happens to be his first name. Jihad Al Mofadda, whose story shot tothe front page of Reddit yesterday, said that Sony banned his account on June 7. At first, PlayStation customer support offered to switch his PSN name…
By Jason Schreier Published June 27, 2016 -
Kotaku East
PlayStation 1’s Most Unusual Japanese Box Art
The PlayStation 1 got an array of games. Some were good, some were bad and some had odd box art. “Odd,” however, isn’t a bad thing at all. Considering how video game box art can sometimes feel similar, you have to applaud the bold graphic design choices that were made. They don’t always work, but…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 27, 2016 -
The Games Stephen Played At E3
Between interviews, video shoots and encounters with mascots, I played a bunch of games at and around E3 last week. Let me tell you about them. At EA Play Titanfall 2 (Xbox One, PS4, PC, October 28 2016) – I had no luck getting hands on time with Battlefield 1, but I did manage to…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 20, 2016 -
Kotaku East
PlayStation VR Pre-Orders Draw Crowds in Japan
On Saturday, PlayStation VR pre-orders began at Japanese retail shops. The VR headset won’t be out until this October, but if the lines are any indication, Sony could have a hit on its hands. According to the Mainichi News, one of Japan’s biggest newspapers, around five hundred people waited for pre-orders at the Yodobashi Camera…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 20, 2016 -
When Jeff Goldblum Told Us To Stop Playing And Enjoy Life
Or at least those of us who gathered every DNA sample in 1997’s The Lost World: Jurassic Park video game. We scored a very special message from Mr. Goldblum, urging us to “call a member of the opposite sex” and “Get the stink off.” I was watching Jeff Goldblum on a post-Orphan Black episode of…
By Mike Fahey Published June 18, 2016 -
Finally, A Batman Game With A Lot Of Bruce Wayne In It
“We believe Bruce Wayne is just as important as the Batman,” a Telltale rep said at E3 this week as he began playing through a demo of his company’s new Batman game. What followed was proof that Batman The Telltale Series may have more Bruce Wayne in it than any prior interactive Dark Knight adventure.…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 17, 2016 -
After A Fan Revolt, Call Of Duty: Infinite Warfare‘s Creators Are Trying To Win People Over At E3
The creators of the newest Call of Duty are attempting to turn the tide at E3 in Los Angeles this week. They’re up against a month-long sea surge of negativity the likes of which even this series has never seen. Working in their favor this week: what they’re showing of the new Call of Duty…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 16, 2016 -
Star Trek VR, As Seen At E3
There’s a window in one of the corners of Ubisoft’s massive E3 booth, and through it you can see people playing the new Star Trek Bridge Crew virtual reality game. We couldn’t play the game ourselves, but watching others through glass was a sufficient back-up option. The lady in red is overseeing the demo and…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 15, 2016 -
Watch 30 Extremely Impressive Minutes Of Gravity Rush 2 On PS4
Of all the games at this year’s E3, Gravity Rush 2 might be the one I’m most excited for. I loved Gravity Rush on Vita, and like it even more on PS4. The PS4 sequel, due later this year, however… rrrgh. Pour it into my brain and let me play it right now. It’s too…
By Kirk Hamilton Published June 15, 2016
