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Fez Posters
One of two Fez posters by Dan Clarke going on sale August 8: These are unused concepts: Follow Dan at Twitter for updates on availability. You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published August 5, 2014 -
If the Civil War Happened in GTA V
Most of the mini-movies players make inside of Grand Theft Auto V are filled with goofy jokes or amazing stunts. Not this one. This one recreates a little snippet of the American Civil War. And it’s not funny at all. The folks in GTA Online‘s BranberryMuffin crew gathered to tell the tale of three brothers…
By Evan Narcisse Published August 5, 2014 -
Deals: Evangelion 3.3, Anker Mouse, Dungeons and Dragons, Hulkamania
Evangelion is arguably both the best anime and the most influential anime ever, and it’s also one of my favorites. You can preorder your copy of Evangelion 3.33 You Can (Not) Redo with its limited edition 54 page artbook for $15 off MSRP today. [Evangelion 3.33] Great timing, as io9 just called it one of…
By Shane Roberts Published August 5, 2014 -
Skyrim Nightingale Statue Is Ready To Lurk In Your Desk’s Shadows
This new Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Nightingale statue comes in two flavors: the standard 16″ model, and the limited edition with illuminated base: The base of the exclusive edition features pulsing lights to create the effect of running water beneath his feet: Previously: You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the…
By John Struan Published August 5, 2014 -
Artist Sues Pet Toy Company Over Angry Birds Trademark
Years before there was an Angry Birds video game, pet accessory maker Hartz partnered with Seattle artist Juli Adams to release a line of Angry Birds cat toys. A lawsuit filed by Adams this week alleges Hartz unlawfully took her trademarked designs and turned them into a licensing partnership with game developer Rovio that could…
By Mike Fahey Published August 5, 2014 -
The Latest Silly Infinite Crisis Costume Is Track & Field Robin
We’ve seen Mecha Wonder Woman, High School Supergirl, and Lifeguard Aquaman. And now, the latest costume for the free to play Infinite Crisis is Track and Field Robin: Available tomorrow for 650 Crisis Coins. You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published August 5, 2014 -
Revan, Aveline, And Other Custom Action Figures
Toy customizer Whiskeytango’s large collection of completed projects includes Connor Kenway (Assassin’s Creed), Starkiller (Force Unleashed), the Pale Man (Pan’s Labyrinth), and much more: You can see more of his custom figures, and commission your own, here You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs…
By John Struan Published August 5, 2014 -
Here’s The First Trailer For Assassin’s Creed Rogue
Hope you like CGI! Straight outta Ubisoft’s kitchen, here’s the first trailer for Assassin’s Creed Rogue, which is now officially official and will be out on November 11 for last-gen platforms. Rogue, which leaked earlier today, was codenamed Comet earlier this year. It will be one of two Assassin’s Creed games released this fall, and…
By Jason Schreier Published August 5, 2014 -
Why You Should Care About Wasteland 2
“There was this one moment in Fallout 3, when I came across a prisoner at some raider camp,” I said. “She was still tied up, but all the raiders were gone. Maybe they were dead or something, I don’t know. The game gave me a choice: I could take her supplies and leave her there,…
By Yannick LeJacq Published August 5, 2014 -
Today’s selection of articles from Kotaku‘s reader-run community: The Best Songs from the Last Five Games You Played • Rockmandash Reviews: Fate/Hollow Ataraxia [Visual Novel] & Fate/stay night [Visual Novel] • TAY Explores Comics: Inari, Konkon, Koi Iroha TAY Classic—TAY Open Forum—Beginner’s Guide To TAY Follow them here.
By András Neltz Published August 5, 2014 -
The Three Faces Of Mortal Kombat X Raiden
Is it odd that I’m less excited about the new characters coming in Mortal Kombat X next year than I am having three different versions of my old favorites, each with their own play style? Meet Combo Raiden, Mobility Raiden and Control Raiden. Or Thunder God, Displacer and Storm Lord Raiden, if you want to…
By Mike Fahey Published August 5, 2014 -
Dark Souls II‘s Lore Might Be Deeper Than You Think
Sinh, the Slumbering Dragon, the final boss of Dark Souls II‘s Crown of the Sunken King DLC, is one of the series’ most exciting boss battles. It’s a battle that needs something similarly cool as background. Vaati, a Souls veteran, helps us decode the game’s cryptic backstory with a masterfully crafted lore video. Here’s the…
By Gergo Vas Published August 5, 2014 -
Evolve Lets You Hunt Your Friends As A Giant Tentacled Monster
Upcoming game Evolve lets you play as a hunter or giant monster in a sort of next-gen version of Pac-Man. In this lengthy video, the gamer controls a “Kraken” in a game of cat and mouse with a team of hunters. The monster can grow larger and more powerful by eating smaller creatures it finds…
By John Struan Published August 5, 2014 -
Very cool, tiny custom LEGO mechs from builder Brian Kescenovitz. They might be minifig-scale, but he was still able to put in so much stuff and make them look so detailed. Just look at those legs. Here’s the pilot of the bigger one: Assault War Doll 2 by Brian Kescenovitz [Flickr, via r/mfz] Dayshot is…
By Gergo Vas Published August 5, 2014 -
Leak Shows Off Rogue, This Year’s Last-Gen Assassin’s Creed [UPDATE]
The second forthcoming 2014 Assassin’s Creed game, formerly discussed under the codename Assassin’s Creed Comet, appears to be called Assassin’s Creed: Rogue and feature the return of sailing gameplay and a protagonist with possible Templar loyalties, according to a leaked trailer. UPDATE (11:18am): And Ubisoft has confirmed Rogue this morning through a Game Informer cover…
By Stephen Totilo Published August 5, 2014 -
Infinite Platformer Looks Intense as Hell
Cavern Kings, as it’s called, is an infinite action-platformer for PC that gets harder the longer you play. It’s a very leaderboardsy game, and it’s actually quite a bit deeper than it looks. The game works like this: you start out on ground level, where you pick up a digging tool, be that a shovel,…
By András Neltz Published August 5, 2014 -
Watch An Expert Play Destiny
LikeButta finished atop the Crucible leaderboard in the Destiny beta. Here’s a nearly eight-minute-long montage of his takedowns You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published August 5, 2014 -
Ganon Is Finally Playable In A Zelda Game
Hyrule Warriors may be a spinoff from the main series, but it’s still a Zelda game. And here we have it, a Zelda game where the series’ most famous villain is finally playable (til now he’s only made playable appearances in Smash Bros. titles). As a character who is only usually seen in dark, moody…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 4, 2014