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Game Design Tips From The Creator Of Frog Fractions
Frog Fractions creator Jim Crawford gave a presentation titled Preserving a Sense of Discovery in the Age of Spoilers. You can watch it here, or read a transcript here. He recommends several games that illustrate his rules of game design. My favorite example: In the tabletop RPG Legend of the Five Rings, there’s a sourcebook…
By John Struan Published September 14, 2014 -
Eight Things You Might Not Know About Mass Effect
Did you know Mass Effect was originally designed as a Puzzle Quest spin-off? That’s not true at all. I’m just establishing a baseline for Did You Know Gaming‘s video exploration of true Mass Effect facts and Easter eggs. They might not be as exciting as the ones I made up in my head, but that…
By Mike Fahey Published September 14, 2014 -
The Kotaku ‘Shop Contest: White House Pokémon
What possesses a Pokémon fan to storm the most protexted lawn in the United States of America decked out in Pikachu gear? Perhaps this week’s Photoshop contest can shed some light on the matter. In case you missed it, an obvious lover of all things Pikachudanced with the Secret Service on the White House lawn…
By Mike Fahey Published September 14, 2014 -
Super Smash Bros. Is Wrecking Some People’s 3DS Handhelds
Now that Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS is out on, well, the 3DS in Japan, people are playing it. And some of those people are reporting that the game is resulting in broken Slide Pads. Note: This article shows unlocked characters. Do not read further if you don’t want them spoiled. The Slide Pad…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 14, 2014 -
Watch Japan’s Talking Animatronic Rocket Raccoon
This is video of an animatronic Rocket Raccoon answering reporters’ questions in Japan. My understanding is that he threatens the reporters and it’s hilarious: Via Harry Knowles You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published September 13, 2014 -
Kotaku ‘Shop Contest: Destiny Nonvertising: The Winners!
Last week I asked Kotaku‘s image manipulation army to, whatever they did,not advertise the gameDestiny, just like Microsoft didn’t. I have never seen a group of people not advertise this much in my entire life. Thanks to a combination of factors too complicated for mere mortals to comprehend (how do people feel about corpse ass?),…
By Mike Fahey Published September 13, 2014 -
A Video Game Finally Does The X-Men’s Rogue Justice
How do you handle a hero like Rogue, whose ability allows her to siphon powers from any other character? MMO Marvel Heroes has come up with an elegant solution — give her all the powers. Rogue has traditionally gotten the short end of the stick in Marvel video games. She’ll get her flight and super…
By Mike Fahey Published September 13, 2014 -
The World’s A Little More Galactic Empire Than Rebel Alliance
In Star Wars: Commander, Disney’s recently-released Star Wars take on the popular Clash of Clans, players are given a choice of siding with evil or good. With more than five million players around the world picking sides, it turns out the planet’s leaning slightly towards the Dark Side. Available now for iOS and coming soon…
By Mike Fahey Published September 13, 2014 -
If Top Gear Reviewed High-Performance Starships
It stands to reason that if the world of Chris Roberts’ ambitious crowd-funded space sim Star Citizen hastelevision commercialsfor new starships, it would likely have its own space-themed version of Top Gear as well. Here’s what that looks like. Accompanying the beefy o.9 update to Star Citizen‘s Arena Commander mode, this episode of “Galaxy Gear”…
By Mike Fahey Published September 13, 2014 -
Here’s A Stormtrooper Being Stopped By The New Batmobile
Zack Snyder’s latest Batman/Star Wars mashup image features a Stormtrooper, the new Batmobile, and GCPD’s finest You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published September 13, 2014 -
9/8/2014: Sports Glitches Are The Best Glitches
Mainly because they are downright horrifying or hilarious, and nothing in between. Reddit user xluke discovered this glitch in NHL 15, thankfully for us and our weekend entertainment. Head on over to Kotaku Selects for other news and entertaining this to catch up on from the week. To contact the author of this post, write…
By Tina Amini Published September 13, 2014 -
The Matrix Exoskeleton In Lego
From the Matrix Revolutions, the Armored Personnel Unit in Lego by Niki Dregant: You can see more of Niki’s creations at Flickr Via TBB You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published September 13, 2014 -
A Racing Game I’m Actually Really Excited About
I don’t like very many racing games, but Distance‘s high-flying antics and F-Zero-style looks have got my attention. I mean, check that out. It’s all speed, air, and pulsating lights that are one-part Tron and one-part skeezy underground rave. Also, cars can get cut in half and regenerate, and—unlike a not insignificant number of cars—these…
By Nathan Grayson Published September 12, 2014 -
Guardians of the Galaxy‘s Star Lord Dance Recreated In Destiny
Good job, the Internet. You’ve made us all proud with this one. If you’ve seen Guardians of the Galaxy, you’ll recognize this whole bit—music, dancing, and all—from the beginning, right before Star Lord (also known in our significantly more boring universe as Chris Pratt) steals the Important Thing from Those Jerks Who’ve Never Heard Of…
By Nathan Grayson Published September 12, 2014