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Marshawn Lynch Can’t Handle Mortal Kombat X‘s Fatalities
You’d think that the infamous NFL player nicknamed Beast Mode would be okay with the gory finishing moves of Mortal Kombat. He’s not. At all. Marshawn Lynch isn’t down with seeing people’s intestines. In Conan O’Brien’s latest Clueless Gamer segment, he pits Seahawks running back Lynch against Rob Gronkowski of the New England Patriots in…
By Evan Narcisse Published January 30, 2015 -
Today’s selection of articles from Kotaku‘s reader-run community: How Historically Accurate is Skyrim? Part 4 • Final Fantasy 3. Not 6, Actually 3! – Part 1, Part 2 • Anime you might have missed: Chihayafuru • A Quick Look at Hyrule Warriors’ Fierce Deity Link • No Respect: An Ode to Under-Loved Enemies TAY Classic—TAY…
By András Neltz Published January 30, 2015 -
18 Pop Culture Billionaires And How Evil They Are
Only one guy is a better person than Bruce Wayne, and even he’s a bit of an outsider. Here’s the full chart below, compiled by the fine folks at Dorkly, with all kinds of billionaires, their wealth and how good or evil they are compared to each other. Everything looks fine, but I’m not really…
By Gergo Vas Published January 30, 2015 -
Explore Gondor’s Ancient Capital from Lord of the Rings in Minecraft
Osgiliath, capital of the Kingdom of Gondor, was the Kingdom’s greatest city before it was eventually abandoned in the Third Age. Now, you can take a walk in Osgiliath, both in its glory days and beyond, courtesy of two fantastic Minecraft builds. The two maps were each built over several months by two groups, EpicQuestz…
By András Neltz Published January 30, 2015 -
The Origins of BioShock’s Vintage Art
We all know the Circus of Values clown. We’ve all bought ammo, EVE hypos and health kits “from him” dozens of times. But did you know that he originally sold melons? While the fact that some of the BioShock series’ period artwork appears to have been inspired by real-world vintage advertisements was already known (shown…
By András Neltz Published January 30, 2015 -
Lordran, The Setting of Dark Souls, Almost Entirely Redrawn
From Firelink Shrine, where you first set foot in Lordran upon your arrival from the Asylum, to Blighttown and the Demon Ruins, it’s all there. Well, almost all there. The image was created by redditor tettix over the course of about three months, who shared it recently in the r/darksouls subreddit. It’s incomplete and may…
By András Neltz Published January 30, 2015 -
XCOM: The Board Game Works – You, Your Friends and a Table vs the UFOs
In real life Toby’s a database guy for Goldman Sachs. Tonight, he’s XCOM’s Chief Scientist and he’s spending worryingly large amounts of our money. This post originally appeared on Kotaku UK As Commander, I should be restraining his spending – after all, we’ll need that money to pay for Skyranger and Interceptor flights, to hire…
Daniel Griliopoulos Published January 30, 2015 -
Game About Building Ikea Furniture Is Tough To Finish
It’s one of life’s toughest challenges. Now it’s one of video games’ toughest challenges. Höme Improvisåtion is a game about building Ikea furniture. You twist, pivot and hope to God that the thing with the peg is going in the right hole before you go sticking any more shelves on it. Coffee tables look easy…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 29, 2015 -
I Like That The Witcher 3 Treats Me Like an Adult
Like Nathan, I played a good four or five hours of The Witcher 3 the other week, and like him, I’ve been oddly preoccupied by it ever since. This post originally appeared on Kotaku UK Its rhythm of exploration was very absorbing, alternating between calm periods of admiring the countryside on horseback and sudden bursts…
Keza MacDonald Published January 29, 2015 -
How Thor Flies, According to Science
Of all the major superheroes who can defy the laws of gravity, Thor’s mode of flight seems like one of the most unlikely: spinning his magic hammer Mjolnir around and holding on after flinging it. Is there any way that would actually work? Science actually says yes. Sure, he commands the wind and the storm…
By Evan Narcisse Published January 29, 2015 -
The Future Of Video Games
Who knows what the future will be like? Um, video games do. In 2027, we’ll never ask for cyborg limbs. In 2072, our Systems will be Shocked. In 2183 we’ll punch space reporters, and in 2174 we’ll wonder why Destiny still doesn’t have a story. Reader Norbert Demeter sent in this infographic he made, putting…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 29, 2015 -
I Totally Did Not Realise That Amiibos Were This Popular
Wandering around New York earlier this week, I found myself in the vicinity of the Nintendo World Store. I thought I’d pop in and have a look. I did not expect to encounter over 300 people queuing around the block. This post originally appeared on Kotaku UK They were waiting for a chance at getting…
Keza MacDonald Published January 29, 2015 -
OK, So What The Hell Is This
This is First Person Lover. It’s a game made to sell European clothes. Its trailer is one of the most fabulous things I have ever seen. The music, the Vladimir Putin, the PlayStation Home-gone-bad vibe, the music, it’s just…how did this get made? Who is this for? I mean, the literal answer is retired tennis…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 29, 2015 -
Maniac Resident Evil Players Use Only Knives, No Guns
You have access to all sorts of weapons in Resident Evil. Pistols, shotguns, rocket launchers—you name it, and it’s somehow sitting around an abandoned mansion. Players can also wield a knife, except it’s super weak and has to be used extremely close range. It’s a backup plan. Unless, of course, you’re one of the many…
By Patrick Klepek Published January 29, 2015 -
Mortal Kombat X Preorder Deal, Fresh Humble Bundle, and More Deals
If you’re planning on getting Mortal Kombat X for PS4 or Xbox One anyway, you might as well get a $10 Best Buy gift card to go with it. preorder Mortal Kombat X plus $10 Gift Card ($60) | PS4 preorder Mortal Kombat X plus $10 Gift Card ($60) | Xbox One Note: You must…
By Shep McAllister Published January 29, 2015 -
Nintendo’s YouTube Plan Is Already Being Panned By YouTubers [Update]
Nintendo launched a new affiliate program yesterday for YouTubers that, on paper sounds like a good thing. It’s a way to let YouTubers make money off their Nintendo-related videos on YouTube, after all. But if you look at the finer details, things don’t look so great. Called the “Nintendo Creator’s Program,” the scheme lets people…
By Patricia Hernandez Published January 29, 2015
