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How’s it possible that the teaser clip for Below manages to be cute and foreboding at the same time? The upcoming game from the makers of Sword + Sworcery got announced at last year’s E3 during the Xbox press event. But there’s something of a surprise at the end of the clip that will be…
By Evan Narcisse Published April 10, 2014 -
Someone Made A Virtual Reality Tron Light Cycle Game
If you’re like me, the concept of a VR Light Cycle game from Tron was a dream you always had as a kid. Well now you’re in luck! Note: The video seems to cut out halfway through. The RiftCycles Project is a DIY Oculus controller from The Arcade Man, based on the cycle from Tron…
By Chris Person Published April 10, 2014 -
If Telltale Made A Mario Game, It’d Be Hilarious
Today feels like a good day for violent Mario parodies. First there was Pete Holmes’ silly “realistic Mario” sketch, and now here’s Dorkly crossing the Mushroom Kingdom with Telltale’s The Walking Dead. The results are kind of amazing. Watch the whole video (embedded below) for a fun, twisted look at what would happen if Telltale…
By Jason Schreier Published April 10, 2014 -
How The Internet Was Created, Told In Six Minutes
Maybe you’ve heard that the Internet was created by the United States, so that they’d have a communication channel that would survive a nuclear attack. Or maybe you’ve heard that Al Gore invented the Internet. Neither of these theories are the whole picture—not quite. Kurzgesagt breaks down the history of the Internet in this fascinating…
By Patricia Hernandez Published April 10, 2014 -
Amazon Buys Comixology, The World’s Biggest Digital Comics Store
Amazon just snagged the biggest comics resource on the web. Today the online retailer announced that it’s purchased Comixology, the digital storefront for all things comic and graphic novel. No terms were disclosed, but now they’re totally superfriends. “Comixology’s mission is to spread the love of comics and graphic novels in all forms,” Comixology boss…
By Jason Schreier Published April 10, 2014 -
Dark Souls II‘s Cat Is So Sad
Aw, Sweet Shalquoir. I’m sorry that you’re so bummed. It must be lonely in Majula, with no funky-smelling heroes around to keep you company It’s just you, some sad people, and three mean pigs. The latest from artist Stephen Maurice Graham takes a look at the inner life of Majula’s favorite feline. Turns out, Sweet…
By Kirk Hamilton Published April 10, 2014 -
Titanfall on PC Vs Xbox One Vs Xbox 360
Not all versions of Titanfall are made equal—at least, not when we’re talking about the graphics. If you’re curious about how all the versions of Titanfall hold up visually, then you should watch this graphical comparison video by IGN. Unsurprisingly, the PC version looks the best out of the three. And in case you’re interested…
By Patricia Hernandez Published April 10, 2014 -
The Most Insane GIFs From Nintendo’s Weird New 3DS Game
Today Nintendo unveiled Tomodachi Life, a game that our own Jason Schreier described as “Animal Crossing on Acid“. I’m inclined to agree. That trailer was one of the weirdest things I’ve ever seen come out of Nintendo, complete with avatars of current executives and luminaries acting bonkers. How weird was it you ask? Let the…
By Chris Person Published April 10, 2014 -
It’s Link Skywaker Vs. Wiibba the Hut in New Star Wars Smash Bros
When Mario gets transformed into Han Solo, it makes a weird sort of sense that Sonic plays the part of Lando Calrissian. Seeing Princess Peach in Leia’s slave girl bikini takes some getting used to, though. The last few videos in James Farr’s stellar Nintendo mash-up oeuvre have combined Smash Bros with Star Wars and…
By Evan Narcisse Published April 10, 2014 -
The Firefly Board Game, All the X-Files, New Humble [Deals]
Explore Joss Whedon’s ‘Verse in the rarely-discounted Firefly Board Game, available for $34 for a time we expect to be very limited. [Amazon] New Humble Weekly featuring Guacamelee! Own The X-Files in its entirety, including the movies, for the lowest price the complete set has gone for. $89 today only. [Amazon] Klipsch makes some great…
By Shane Roberts Published April 10, 2014 -
Pokémon and Attack on Titan Are A Bizarre Match Made In Heaven
What if, instead of unsettling humanoid titans, we had giant Pokémon in Attack on Titan? And what if Pokémon had guns we could shoot? And what if those guns shot Pokeballs? Questions that have kept us all up at night, I’m sure—and Arcane Kids is here to answer with Pokémon Millennial Edition. Because of course…
By Patricia Hernandez Published April 10, 2014 -
Titanfall Is Getting Private Matches
It’s a general rule that most constantly-connnected competitive shooters will evolve and change a whole lot in their lifetimes. Titanfall‘s the newest king of the hill in FPSland and the hit game is no exception. There’s a new patch inbound for the hit game and it’s reconfiguring a lot of stuff. Among other things, it’ll…
By Evan Narcisse Published April 10, 2014 -
The Infamous Atari Landfill Dig Is Finally Happening
Come April 26, 2014, one of gaming’s greatest mysteries will finally be solved. Or maybe it will just be get even more convoluted and confusing. In either case, that is the official date Microsoft just announcedfor when someone is finally going to break ground on the infamous New Mexico landfillthat’s allegedly overflowing with discarded copies…
By Yannick LeJacq Published April 10, 2014 -
Transistor, The Next Game From Bastion‘s Creators, Is Out Next Month
Transistor—the pretty new game from the folks behind Bastion—will be out for PS4 and PC on May 20. Killer. It’ll be playable at PAX East this weekend, too. Other cool news for anyone who’s into behind-the-scenes game development: last night at an NYU Game Center event, GiantBomb’s Jeff Gerstmann said the folks at Supergiant Games…
By Jason Schreier Published April 10, 2014 -
Today’s selection of articles from Kotaku‘s reader-run community: There is No Dishonor in 50% Completion • Thank You, Warrior • Could Smash Bros’ Staggered Release Spell Trouble for the Wii U? TAY Classic—TAY Open Forum—Beginner’s Guide To TAY Follow them here.
By András Neltz Published April 10, 2014 -
Sony Is Making A Zombie MMO
Sony Online Entertainment is making its very own massive multiplayer online (MMO) zombie game, SOE head John Smedley announced last night in an interview with the web show Game Talk Live. It’s called H1Z1, and it’s coming to PC via Steam early access in four to six weeks and the PlayStation 4 console at an…
By Yannick LeJacq Published April 10, 2014 -
The Amazing Spider-Man 2‘s Trailer Remade With Toys is Charming
The latest trailer for the upcoming Amazing Spider-Man 2 movie had some pretty cool scenes, and the homemade version by the folks at Cinefix, with paper sculptures and toys, nails them perfectly. Especially Rhino. Here’s a side-by-side comparison to the original trailer: And here’s a behind the scenes edit: The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Trailer –…
By Gergo Vas Published April 10, 2014
