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Everything Marvel Is Willing To Share About The Next Disney Infinity

“I’ll try to give you something a little bit more than I said before: we’re focused on the characters we announced today.” Marvel’s Peter Phillips, the company’s head of digital entertainment, is humoring me. I’m asking the questions Marvel fans want to know the answers to after Disney’s unveiling yesterday of Disney Infinity Marvel Superheroes,…

An In-Depth Look At That New Destiny Footage

Bungie let the world take a look at Destiny recently but some folks still have questions. A lot of them. So, here’s a new 15-minute video that scours the latest footage for answers. YouTuber Datto delivers a heroic effort at figuring out which weapons, abilities and mechanics are being shown in the most recent glimpse…

Five Best Desks For Gaming

Establishing your top five nominees for Best Desk For Gaming was just scratching the surface. Now it’s time to vote. I’ll be outlining your nominees in the comments section, and you’ll be using the recommendation button to cast your vote, so star those comments carefully. We of course also encourage you to comment on each…

Here’s What’s Coming To The Elder Scrolls Online In The Future

The Elder Scrolls Online has officially been out for four weeks now, and director Matt Firor has put up a big blog post to celebrate. In the post, Firor promises that he and his team at Zenimax Online Studios are zapping bugs, banning gold bots, and fixing all sorts of stuff in their weekly game…

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Bioshock Infinite’s Floating City Built In Minecraft

Bioshock Infinite’s floating city of Columbia built in Minecraft: You can download Columbia here Via R/Gaming Previously: Bioshock Pirates You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.

User-Made Trials Fusion Track is a Day-Glo Retro Dreamworld

This homage to video game classics of yore presents a pretty steep challenge to folks playing RedLynx’s latest motocross stunt game. But it’s damn pretty to look at least. Created by user Bloddae, “World of Pixels” serves a good reminder that the Trials games are basically descendants of ExciteBike. The wealth of colors and technological…

If I were the Doctor, I’d surrender too. Not even escaping to the Starbound universe could save the Doctor from the Daleks, who will hound him until either he or they are exterminated. (Redditor StarbounderBR is the one responsible for this fantastic build.) EXTERMINATE! [Imgur, via r/starbound] Dayshot is an image-based feature that runs every…

Photos Of The New Dead Space And Titanfall Figures

Threezero revealed several new photos of its upcoming Titanfall, Dead Space, and Game of Thrones figures. Atlas Titan Dead Space 3 Isaac Clarke Game of Thrones Tyrion Lannister You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.

The World’s Coolest Treehouse Features Tons Of Video Games

When I was a kid I always wanted a treehouse. Sadly, I didn’t have a tree, so that idea didn’t go too far. Now that I’m an adult, my life goal is build a treehouse as tremendous in scale as this one. This treehouse is barely even a treehouse, it’s just an actual house. I…

The Zero Suit Isn’t So Sexy Now. Or…Is It?

If you ever needed an illustration of why Samus’ Zero Suit (and now heels) outfit is so stupid – at least when it’s so prominent in a game’s marketing – look no further. Or, look further away. Up to you. And no, I don’t know where his junk is either. (Modders, when you get your…

There’s An Elder Scrolls Animated Movie, And It’s Free

Remember how when you put all the McBain clips from The Simpsons in order, they merged and became a single movie? The Elder Scrolls Online sorta did that too. If you’ve seen this and have been following along, then awesome. You already know this. If you’ve only seen one or two, though, or haven’t really…

Man Accused Of Luring Kids In Minecraft And LoL

Seattle man Andrew Hartung, 34, is facing charges of sexually exploiting a 12 year-old boy – and is also suspected of “soliciting nude photos from other young boys” – using two of the world’s biggest video games. Hartung – who has previously been convicted of possessing a child pornography collection – befriended the boy across…

Sorry, That Crazy Stevie Wonder + Atari Poster Is Fake

As is often the way with the internet, a “historical” image magically emerged from the past today to spread all over the place. I’ve seen it on Facebook, I’ve seen it on Twitter, I was even emailed a copy. It’s either hilarious or terrible, depending on your tastes, but your tastes are moot, because the…

Old Harry Potter Games Were Absurd

I never played any of the older Harry Potter games, and now, watching Criken2 play through the PlayStation version of Harry Potter and The Sorceror’s Stone, I’m not sure if that is a mistake or not. I mean. On the one hand, WIZARD CRACKERS (???). On the other hand, cripes…this version of Hogwarts is the…

Link(s) To The Past: Nintendo In Deep Trouble, Microsoft On Top

What was happening in the world of video game news this week one year ago? Well, Nintendo’s Wii U was off to a portentously slow start, the console wars looked markedly different, and the likes of Thief and The Bureau: XCOM Declassified aired their dirty developmental laundry. The Wii U—And Nintendo’s—Troubles Officially Begin Then: When…

Wii U Now Features Next-Gen Mario Moustache

All this talk about new items and features in the upcomingMario Kart 8, and yet we totally overlooked the game’s biggest innovation: Mario’s mustache. Noticed by Redditor LtThunderpants, it’s hard to watch the earlier footage of Mario Kart 8 and not be mesmerized by the way Mario’s mustache wiggles: Maybe it’s time we stop arguing…

Collapsed Lung Can’t Stop Pro Gamer From Playing League Of Legends

Pro League of Legends player Hai “Hai_L9” Du Lam suffered a collapsed lung the other day. It ruled him out of a big tournament in Paris, but he’s making do by…continuing to play League of Legends in his hospital bed. Only in pro gaming can you end up in a hospital bed strapped to machines…

Sony Announces A Dozen More Indie Games For PS4

The PlayStation 4 already has no shortage of good indie games, and soon it’ll be getting even more. Today at an indie-focused press event outside of San Francisco, Sony revealed a bunch of new indie games that’ll be coming to PS4 and other PlayStation systems. The current list: Axiom Verge will be coming to PS4…

How To Get An Official Lego Darth Revan

“Visit the LEGO® Store May 3-5, 2014 to get a FREE Exclusive Darth Revan™ Minifigure with LEGO Star Wars™ purchases of $75 or more!” You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.