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Get A Behind-The-Scenes Look At Kotaku
The full force of Kotaku NYC (some of whom are too busy playing Threes on their respective devices in this picture here) will be headed to Boston this weekend for PAX East for fun game things, reporting things, and hanging out things. But we’ll also be hosting a panel on Friday morning. It’s called Kotaku’s…
By Tina Amini Published April 9, 2014 -
Lots Of Horrible Things Are Out To Get You In The Evil Within
With PAX East just days away, Bethesda has given us all a fresh dose of things to be terrified of with a new gameplay trailer for The Evil Within, the upcoming survival horror game being made by one of the great minds behind Resident Evil. The game launches August 26 in North America and August…
By Yannick LeJacq Published April 9, 2014 -
Someone Made Gorgeous HD Screenshots of Nintendo DS Games
Ever wondered how those classic Nintendo DS games that were not entirely 2D would look in HD, upscaled to 720p? One talented Japanese fan experimented with the games and the system, managing to render them in a higher resolution than their native setting. You can check some of his results below. They’re a huge source…
By Gergo Vas Published April 9, 2014 -
The Next Big Borderlands Game Will Let You Play As Claptrap
If you’ve ever just looked up at the sky while playing a Borderlands game you might’ve noticed the big H-shaped, Hyperion-owned moonbase suspended ominously in space above the planet Pandora. Well, in the next big Borderlands game, coming out this fall, you’ll be going to that moon. I spent part of my Friday last week…
By Tina Amini Published April 9, 2014 -
How To Eject Properly In Titanfall
By using your own custom-built Titanfall Eject Button. It’s not just one of those big red buttons you can buy everywhere, but one that was created and programmed for one purpose only: To help you leave your Titan in the coolest way possible. ‘Hideous’, the creator of this unique peripheral, even shared a detailed guide,…
By Gergo Vas Published April 9, 2014 -
Korean Dev Allegedly Ripped Off One of the Wii’s Best-Looking Games
Muramasa: The Demon Blade was truly a lovely game. While it was originally released in 2009, there are now allegations that it’s been copied by a Korean game developer. There are claims that the knock-off even stole Muramasa’s original code. As noted on My Game News Flash (via tipster Sang), upcoming Android title Soul Hearts…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 9, 2014 -
North Korea’s Version of Teletubbies Isn’t So Different
British officials backed calls earlier this year that BBC programmes, such as Teletubbies could change attitudes in North Korea. Well, I’m not entirely sure they need more cultural programming there, but here’s Conan O’Brien and his version of a North Korean Teletubbies. Their conclusion, as you can see above, is that the DPRK version wouldn’t…
By Gergo Vas Published April 9, 2014 -
Open-world survival horror game The Forest is coming to Steam Early Access on May 22. I usually stay away from horror games but this one looks so good, I might just give it a try. On a weekend morning. When there’s plenty of light and everyone’s awake. Maybe. Anyway, above is the game’s third trailer.…
By András Neltz Published April 9, 2014 -
Groomer Turns Dog into Nintendo Nightmare Fuel
That’s not a dog in a Nintendo sweater. You are looking at groomed, dyed, and trimmed dog hair. Let’s call this pooch “Yoshi Dog.” Recently, the Intergroom dog grooming convention was held in New Jersey. Courtesy Buzzfeed (via GoNintendo) are these photos of a Nintendo themed-grooming from a creative challenge competition. Creative? Yes. Terrifying? Definitely.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 9, 2014 -
Play A Retro-Style Game Based On The Raid 2
The Raid 2 Arcade Edition is available to play online: You can submit your score and email for a chance to win a XBox One. You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published April 9, 2014 -
Zero Suit Samus Now Wears High Heels
Smash Bros. WiiU and 3dS will feature Armored and Zero Suit Samus as separate playable characters. The Zero Suit now features some serious heels. See character art below: Here’s everything Kotaku knows about the new Smash Bros. games. You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and…
By John Struan Published April 9, 2014 -
Maul Versus Mandalorians In Canceled Game Footage
Add this to the list of failed Lucasarts Star Wars games—one starring Darth Maul, linked to the Clone Wars cartoon. You can see footage of Maul fighting Mandalorians below: Via IGN, Superannuation, and Game Informer You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published April 9, 2014 -
The Ultimate Warrior Has Died
The WWE is reporting that The Ultimate Warrior (born James Brian Hellwig), has passed away at the age of 54. Just days ago, he was present at Wrestlemania 30. He is survived by his wife Dana and his two daughters. I haven’t been into wrestling for over 15 years, but when I was a kid,…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 9, 2014 -
A Game For Salty Fighters
Based on a recent act of fight stick destruction, Stick Chucker doesn’t care if you win or lose a game of Street Fighter. It only cares how far, and how hard, you can throw your stick once you lose. Come for the free game, stay for the awesome soundtrack, which for $1 is totally worth…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 8, 2014 -
If EA Isn’t The Worst Company In America, Who Is?
EA’s reign as the Worst Company In America (note: as voted by readers of a website, not every human American) was ended this year, as the publishing giant was knocked out in the first round by Time-Warner Cable. So who went on to take EA’s crown? Comcast did, regaining the title they first won back…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 8, 2014