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Phase 2 of Final Fantasy XIV’s PlayStation 4 beta test begins today. If you’re new to the game, you can download the client through the PlayStation Store for free. The test runs until Monday, April 7, 1AM Pacific, and characters made during this phase will be playable after the game’s April 14 launch.
By András Neltz Published April 4, 2014 -
Here, Have Some Spectacular Diablo III Artwork
deviantART, with the help of the game’s art director, Christian Lichtner, recently hosted, judged and concluded a fanart contest themed around Blizzard’s action-RPG, Diablo III—and the community came up with some truly mind-blowing pieces. Let’s take look at the finalists. Above is “Fist of conviction” by Nixell, featuring a monk deep in meditation, which nabbed…
By András Neltz Published April 4, 2014 -
New Nintendo Direct incoming! The upcoming stream, which hits on Tuesday, April 8, at 6PM Eastern, will focus on Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS. Will they finally reveal Yoshi? We shall find out. Above is today’s Smash Bros. picture of the day, featuring Isabelle from Animal Crossing
By András Neltz Published April 4, 2014 -
This is Popup Dungeon, a promising-looking, heavily customizable fantasy roguelike with a papercraft-esque aesthetic. It’s currently trying to raise $80,000 on Kickstarter over a 45-day period, having already passed the $2,000 mark on its first day. Looks like it could turn into a real fun turn-based RPG!
By András Neltz Published April 4, 2014 -
Space Action-RPG Plays Like Freelancer’s Top-Down Little Brother
Pew pew pew. Recently, a small four-man studio by the name of AtomicTorch released the alpha version of their first game, VoidExpanse, to the internet. Much like with Freelancer, playing VoidExpanse involves you becoming an interplanetary badass as you hop between star systems, becoming friends with factions and blowing pirates to smithereens. A space action-RPG,…
By András Neltz Published April 4, 2014 -
First-Person Cat Fighting
YouTube user N Ferg strapped a collar camera on his cat, and this is the resulting footage. I guess the correct term is actually “first-cat” and not “first-person.” Because, you know. Cats. Be sure to turn your sound down. Way down. Epic Cat Fight Caught On Cat Collar Cam [N Ferg via PetaPixel] To contact…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 4, 2014 -
Here’s Why USB Ports Connect Only After Three Twists
This comic by Bram Van Damme explains why USB connectors never connect until the third try: Via MG Siegler You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published April 3, 2014 -
Anyone Else Disappointed That SOMA Takes Place Underwater?
The latest teaser trailer for SOMA was released today and suggests that the games takes place in an underwater facility falling to ruin. Watch the trailer and see high-res screenshots below: I look forward to Frictional Games proving they can make exploring a dilapidated underwater facility feel fresh. The Playstation Blog has more information. You…
By John Struan Published April 3, 2014 -
One Small Change And Gravity Suddenly Becomes A Short Film
Gravity is so gripping because, damn, in space nobody can save your ass. It’s Sandra Bullock vs the universe. But what if she had some help? Well, it’d be a very short movie. A very different movie. One I’d have still paid to see. GRAVITY – Exclusive Alternate Scene (Redefines Entire Movie) [YouTube, via Laughing…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 3, 2014 -
Lego Aliens Pulse Rifle With Light-Up Ammo Counter
Lego Aliens M41A Pulse Rifle by Legohaulic. The ammo counter lights up when the trigger is pulled. See another photograph below: Previously: Giger-Inspired Warhammer 40K Army You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published April 3, 2014 -
Captain America Action Figure Is Basically A Shrunken Chris Evans
There’s a new Captain America movie, so there are new Hot Toys figures based on that movie. And true to the company’s past exploits, they’re amazing. There are two figures, one of Cap in his “Stealth S.T.R.I.K.E. Suit”, the other as plain ol’ Steve Rogers. Hot Toys Stealth Suit Captain America and Steve Rogers Figures…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 3, 2014 -
Zombie Galactus And More Newly Revealed Exclusive Heroclix
Doop, Whiplash, Hulk and Red She-Hulk are three of the ten just-revealed convention exclusive Heroclix, including a giant Zombie Galactus. See them below: Zombie Galactus and Black Lantern Anti-Monitor will be available for $50 each. Previously: Over a dozen previews from the Days of Future Past Heroclix set You are now looking at Screenburn, a…
By John Struan Published April 3, 2014 -
Final Fantasy SNES Console Should Have Been A Real Thing
I’ve always preferred the PAL/Japanese Super Nintendo to the American one. Not just for its more elegant design, but for its timeless colour palette. This custom console takes that theme and goes all Final Fantasy with it, and I love it We all need more Chocobos on our console power buttons, but it’s the controller…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 3, 2014 -
My Dream Space Game Is Actually Happening
So last year we got a look at a game called Enemy Starfighter. By combining the space action of Lucasarts’ classic X-Wing series with both the visual style and strategy of Homeworld, it looked too good to be true. And hey, it still might be, but development continues. Just look at this trailer. Pretty damn…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 3, 2014 -
Weird, Being Stranded in Space Doesn’t Look Terrible At All
Maybe learning to survive a hostile alien world wouldn’t be so bad…well, not if it was this pretty. Otherworld is a beautiful action-adventure game that is procedurally generated—every playthrough is different, and the world formulates itself randomly. In order to survive and learn more about its biomes, towns and ruins, you’ll use a combination of…
By Patricia Hernandez Published April 3, 2014