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Super Mario World Music Medley Will Brighten Up Your Day
Super Mario World was great for a lot of reasons, but I think it might have been the music of composer Koji Kondo that sticks out in my mind more than anything else. It’s even better when played on real instruments, and the talented musicians from YouTube channel moonbowmusicmovie very much do it justice with…
By Phil Hornshaw Published August 1, 2015 -
Game of Thrones Season 6 Casts Ian McShane in ‘Key’ Role
British actor Ian McShane is joining the cast of Game of Thrones in a role that reportedly will have a small amount of screen time but a lot of significance for Westeros. That’s according to a report from Entertainment Weekly, also confirmed by Variety. You might remember McShane from the last time he was involved…
By Phil Hornshaw Published August 1, 2015 -
Portal Speedrun Makes Me Regret Thinking I Was Good at Portal
Way back in my college days, The Orange Box came out for Xbox 360, and I was very excited. The Orange Box bundled a bunch of Valve games together, including Half-Life 2 as well as Episode 1 and Episode 2, plus Team Fortress 2 and, most exciting for me at the time, Portal. It was…
By Phil Hornshaw Published August 1, 2015 -
Make Your Own Fallout Pip Boy With These Specs and a 3D Printer
Bethesda might have sold out of Pip Boy editions of Fallout 4, never to make any again, but thanks to one enterprising fan, it’s still possible to get one of your own. You just need a 3D printer. Engineer Yvo de Haas used his know-how and 3D printing capabilities to whip up his own interpretation…
By Phil Hornshaw Published August 1, 2015 -
A Resident Evil 2 Remake Pitch is Already in Capcom’s Hands
Good news everyone! Yoshiaki Hirabayashi, the producer behind Resident Evil HD Remaster, has already put together a pitch for a remake of Resident Evil 2 and apparently presented it to his Capcom overlords. Gematsu reported that Hirabayashi posted a picture of the pitch on Facebook, noting that he started putting the pitch together after the…
By Phil Hornshaw Published August 1, 2015 -
Watch Summer Games Done Quick’s Last Day of Charity Speedruns
It’s the last day of Summer Games Done Quick, the weeklong pile of awesome video game speedruns to benefit Doctors Without Borders, which makes it your last chance to watch talented players break your favorite games. We’re in the closing moments of the non-stop 160-hour game extravaganza. Ignore the family and forsake the sun: it’s…
By Phil Hornshaw Published August 1, 2015 -
Kotaku: For the Next 48 Hours, I Am Assuming Direct Control
Greetings, Kotaku! It’s the weekend: my name is Phil Hornshaw, and I’ll be your guest editor for the next two glorious days. Yes, that’s a Mass Effect joke in the headline. I’m in Los Angeles and it’s early here, folks. We’re constantly at the mercy of the rest of the country having a better time…
By Phil Hornshaw Published August 1, 2015 -
We Shall Wake Looks Like Dynasty Warriors Meets Dragon Ball Z
Now that’s some cool-looking combat. We Shall Wake’s high-speed, higher-flying combat looks like it was conceived in a steamy love-making/127-episode planet-destroying battle between Dragon Ball Z and Dynasty Warriors. Enemies everywhere, like somebody cartwheel-kicked an ant hill. Punches and kicks roaring overhead like a storm. Development is ongoing, but it already looks sweet. If all…
By Nathan Grayson Published July 31, 2015 -
Ronda Rousey’s Dominance Is A Double-Edged Sword
Ronda Rousey looks more unbeatable each time she fights. She’s considered one of the most dominant athletes alive. Maybe it’s time for her to lose. To be clear, I’m not suggesting that a Rousey loss is in any way likely—especially not this weekend. Her opponent, Bethe Correia, is ranked seventh in the UFC women’s bantaweight…
By Nathan Grayson Published July 31, 2015 -
Fans Don’t Think Smash Bros.’ New Tournament Modes Are Good Enough
Super Smash Bros. got a big update today, adding something that fans of Nintendo’s colorful mash-up fighting game have been eagerly awaiting: an online tournament mode. Once they started to get their hands on the update, though, many weren’t thrilled to see what had become of it. The new tournament modes all players from all…
By Yannick LeJacq Published July 31, 2015 -
Watch Us Go Flawless In Destiny‘s Trials of Osiris [UPDATE: Over]
This afternoon, we’re trying something new: we’re going to stream ourselves playing Destiny, a psychostimulant cosplaying as a video game. Gunning for Mercury in Trials of Osiris today will be me, Kotaku’s Kirk Hamilton, and our buddy Unstable, who is way better than any of us and will likely be carrying our team to 9-0.…
By Jason Schreier Published July 31, 2015 -
PlayStation Owners Can Soon Vote On PS Plus Games
It’s called Vote to Play, and I’ve gotta admit, it’s pretty cool. There are some catches, of course. Sony platform marketing VP John Koller announced this new initiative on Sony’s blog today. Players can’t pick which games qualify for PlayStation Plus out of thin air, so it’s not like Fallout 4 is suddenly going to…
By Patrick Klepek Published July 31, 2015 -
Remember how Harmonix delayed the Amplitude revival from March to summer? It’s been delayed again! If you’re an “early access” backer, Amplitude be available at the end of the year, but everyone else will have to wait until January 2016. You can reach the author of this post at [email protected] or on Twitter at @patrickklepek
By Patrick Klepek Published July 31, 2015 -
Life is Strange Episode 4’s Ending Is A Big Surprise
Woah. Where did THAT come from, Life is Strange? Throughout most of Life Is Strange, the series points to specific villains who are no doubt responsible for the tragedies in Arcadia Bay. The latest episode, however, pulls a fast one on us—and looking at the numbers, it’s something nobody was expecting. Obviously, spoilers for the…
By Patricia Hernandez Published July 31, 2015 -
Rocket League Patch Takes Aim At Quitters
Ahead of next month’s DLC, the first Rocket League patch is live, and it brings some vital fixes. The full patch notes are available right here (if it’s not working, that’s because the developer’s website is getting hammered), but I’ll walk you through the highlights. “Quick Chat” commands can now be used cross-platform between PC…
By Patrick Klepek Published July 31, 2015 -
League Of Legends World Champion Has The Best Victory Dances
The League of Legends pro Chae “Piglet” Gwang-jin wrecked another player during one of his recentlive-streaming sessions. That’s not really anything remarkable to see, coming from a pro of Piglet’s stature. What is hilarious and awesome about the play is his little victory dance after he’s finished wrecking. Watch this video a YouTuber captured from…
By Yannick LeJacq Published July 31, 2015 -
Klei continues to expand Don’t Starve, and it’s partnering with Super Time Force developer Capybara Games for the water-based Don’t Starve: Shipwrecked expansion. The PC, Mac, and Linux versions get new “playable characters, biomes, creatures and seasonal effects” this fall, but no word on the other platforms. You can reach the author of this post…
By Patrick Klepek Published July 31, 2015
