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The fanny pack on Ganondorf, the tagged wall and all the little details make this 80s Zelda art by Yaguete perfect. Even the boots have some small references to the games. Zelda80s by Yaguete [DeviantART] Dayshot is an image-based feature that runs every morning, showcasing some of the prettiest, funniest game-related screenshots and art that…
By Gergo Vas Published July 3, 2014 -
Nintendo Investor: ‘I Do Not Understand Video Games’
Here’s an excerpt from Nintendo’s annual investors Q&A, which was posted online in English this morning: I do not understand video games and I even feel angry because, at Nintendo’s shareholders’ meetings, the shareholders always discuss things relating to video games or such childish topics as “what the future of video games should be,” while…
By Jason Schreier Published July 3, 2014 -
New Trailer For Morrowind-To-Skyrim Mod Teases Public Release
Skywind, the ambitious mod which seeks to transplant The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind into the much more technologically advanced Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, is getting a public developer alpha release soon, according to its latest trailer. No further details were revealed about this public release, although the descriptions said that more information will be released…
By András Neltz Published July 3, 2014 -
The magical time-traveling metroidvania, Timespinner, has managed to reach its Kickstarter goal It is currently working towards two stretch goals, a PlayStation 4 port and a PS Vita port, for which it needs to collect an additional $13,000 and $23,000, respectively, in about three weeks.
By András Neltz Published July 3, 2014 -
Fox News Allegedly Rips Off The BioShock Infinite Logo
Well, here’s a bit of irony. Check out the logo used by Fox News during a recent interview with Texas Governer Rick Perry about immigration. It sure looks similar to the BioShock Infinite logo, right? BioShock Infinite, as you might know, features racist zealots who live on a floating city called Columbia. They worship the…
By Patricia Hernandez Published July 3, 2014 -
Play Infinite Crisis As Morose High School Supergirl
It’s Wednesday, so that means it’s time for a new ridiculous Infinite Crisis costume. This time it’s “Varsity Supergirl”: You can pick up Supergirl and Varsity Supergirl in the Infinite Crisis store You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published July 2, 2014 -
Fox News Ripped Off The Bioshock Infinite Logo
For its current news segments about undocumented immigrants, Fox News used a modified version of the Bioshock Infinite logo. Lazy work by a designer? Or clever subtle commentary by someone familiar with the game’s plot? Here’s the fancy animated version: Via Ken Levine and Mediaite You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated…
By John Struan Published July 2, 2014 -
Why Your Brain Kept Telling You to Blow into NES Catridges
We all know that blowing into an NES cartridge is a useless and potentially harmful activity. But why did we still do it, even though it never actually worked? Science has the answer. The folks at It’s Okay To Be Smart have a pretty comprehensive breakdown about the psychology behind everyone’s favorite NES habit. One…
By Chris Person Published July 2, 2014 -
My First 63 Hours With Dota 2
I’ve spent the last two weeks doing one thing: trying to learn Dota 2. I mean, sure, I did other stuff too—eating, sleeping, working. Heck, there’s even been some partying. But Steam tells me I’ve spent 63 (?!) hours playing this wretched game recently. My girlfriend has actually started joking about how she’s become Dota…
By Patricia Hernandez Published July 2, 2014 -
Colorful Pokémon Dress Lets You Wear ‘Em All [Update]
Who knew Pokémon could be so fashionable? This dress from Poprageous purports to include “literally EVERY Pokemon character.” From the look of the dress, I’m guessing that means they included all 151 well-known Pokémon, and not the full 700+, but I haven’t counted. Regardless, that is a lot of Pokémon to fit on a single…
By Kirk Hamilton Published July 2, 2014 -
Assassin’s Creed games revel in meticulous recreations of historical eras. So let’s see actual historians discuss the times two newer AC entries were set in. In this video, YouTube series History Respawned takes a look at Liberation and Freedom Cry as reflections of black life in the 18th Century slavery system.
By Evan Narcisse Published July 2, 2014 -
Introducing ‘Pocket Monster,’ For All Things Pokémon
Between the games, anime, and strong fan-following, what can contain the behemoth that is the Pokémon franchise? Since the release of Pokémon X & Y, we’ve covered the franchise regularly—we’ve done everything from break stories like Twitch Plays Pokemon to posting all the neat cosplay the franchise inspires. It’s not enough. Every day, there are…
By Patricia Hernandez Published July 2, 2014 -
Still on the fence about Tomodachi Life? Well, Nintendo just said that it’s made a free demo of its new 3DS sim game available on the eShop. Check it out if you’re one of those people who’s still not sure you’re ready to move on from Animal Crossing, and read our review here
By Yannick LeJacq Published July 2, 2014