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Here’s The New Ouya, Available Now
There’s a new Ouya in town, $129, all murdered out, and available now. This latest release borrows the expanded 16GB of storage from the limited edition white Ouya we told you about back in November. According to the press release, this new version of the console includes the latest firmware, and features boosted wifi and…
By Shane Roberts Published January 31, 2014 -
Echo Prime Is A Good Game, It Just Doesn’t Need To Be On PC
What’s Echo Prime? It’s a mobile game by Robot Entertainment that just got released on Steam. It’s pretty fun, but playing on PC leaves you wondering why you aren’t playing on a phone. Take a look at the video and see what I mean. The game is pretty simple. Run across a screen, tap on…
By Steve Marinconz Published January 31, 2014 -
Very Pretty GTA V Pictures Make for a Super-Depressing Letter
You thought the stories you play through in Michael, Franklin and Trevor’s lives in Grand Theft Auto V were grim, didn’t you? Well, you haven’t met Sarah yet. And, guys, I don’t think she’s built for life in Los Santos. Redditor berdu took snapshots of life in Rockstar’s broken-mirror version of Los Angeles and stitched…
By Evan Narcisse Published January 31, 2014 -
Free Zelda Game, $200 Off the Razer Blade, Mionix NAOS 8200 [Deals]
Nintendo is offering 3DS owners a free digital copy of one of the most creative Zelda games ever made. The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition is free on the eShop (U.S. and Canada only) until Sunday, and the GBA classic has even been updated to support local wireless multiplayer, which is critical if…
By Shep McAllister Published January 31, 2014 -
When Is A Console Worth Buying?
Most people probably don’t consider themselves early adopters unless they’re really excited about that newest black box that lets you play games. Dedicated fans, gadget enthusiasts, that kinda thing. But there are other considerations, too. Like, how many games are out for the thing? How much do they cost? How much time can you spend…
By Tina Amini Published January 31, 2014 -
Q&A: Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition Took A Lot Of Work
The enhanced edition of Baldur’s Gate II just came out on iPad, and the folks who made it want to convince you that it’s worth your time and money. Baldur’s Gate II, of course, is worth your time and money. It’s one of the greatest RPGs ever made. The more pressing question is: which version…
By Jason Schreier Published January 31, 2014 -
‘A Disturbing Gift For Fans Of Adventure Games.’
Anger can destroy you. It can make a bad situation worse. But last fall, Agustín Cordes and a group of other people took their anger, their hurt and their frustration and did something with it: they teamed up to make a video game. The video game they made is called Serena. It just came out,…
By Stephen Totilo Published January 31, 2014 -
Here’s the latest from Kotaku‘s official reader-written blog, Talk Amongst Yourselves: Video Game Villains Don’t Have Great Reasons For Being Evil • 2013 Anime Awards • Assassin’s Creed III Has An Identity Problem TAY Classic—TAY Open Forum—Beginner’s Guide To TAY Follow them here.
By Tina Amini Published January 31, 2014 -
What’s The Best Gaming Headset?
Back in 2012, Kotaku Editorial rounded up their picks for best gaming headset, and Lifehacker asked its readers their opinion. Now it’s 2014, and it’s your turn. Nominate your favorite gaming headset in the comments section, and we’ll send the top 5 to the second round to be voted on. We’re going to do this…
By Shane Roberts Published January 31, 2014 -
Remember Me might have a future after all. [Update] Dontnod Entertainment—the developer for the Capcom-published action game has filed for bankruptcy, according to various French video game news sites has entered judicial reorganization The timing’s a bit weird, as Remember Me has just been announced as one of the games that PlayStation Plus members in…
By Evan Narcisse Published January 31, 2014 -
Check Out This Amazing Warhammer 40K Collection from Korea
This is what a 700-piece Warhammer 40K (also known as Warhammer $40K) set looks like, all painted carefully by hand. The owner of the collection, a Korean Warhammer enthusiast, probably went through lots of pain to complete this set, but it’s definitely worth all the time and money. It looks incredible. Here’s a whole gallery…
By Gergo Vas Published January 31, 2014 -
That’s the power of more-or-less mandatory. Snapped by TheSixthAxis during the Vita Slim reveal event, Sony UK boss Fergal Gara presents a graph demonstrating how PlayStation Plus subscriptions have tripled since the launch of the PlayStation 4, which requires the service for most online play. (via The Escapist)
By Mike Fahey Published January 31, 2014 -
Here’s a quite unique Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles redesign, made by DeviantART artist Ancorgil. They’ve all changed… a lot, especially Raphael. Now, something like “Adult Mutant Ninja Turtles” would fit a lot better. Dayshot is an image-based feature that runs every morning, showcasing some of the prettiest, funniest game-related screenshots and art that we can…
By Gergo Vas Published January 31, 2014 -
My Quest to Play 3DS Games on My TV
Have you ever dreamed of playing your 3DS games on a big screen TV? I know I have. While many people are happy to play their portable at home or on the road, if given the choice, I will always choose the TV. But as 3DS can’t output to a TV, I’ve always had to…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published January 31, 2014 -
Quit a Killer Instinct Match Early? You Go to Jail
Double Helix, who develop the sort of free-to-play Xbox One fighter Killer Instinct, have recently shared details regarding the game’s next patch. Apart from a new character, it’ll introduce way to punish folks who don’t like to play fair. In their notes, Double Helix calls their new system their “rage quit solution.” Basically, what it…
By András Neltz Published January 31, 2014 -
Commander Shepard: A Dramatic Reading by Commander Shepard
You’ll never be better than Commander Shepard. Or his voice actor. Mark Meer, who voiced the male Commander Shepard in all three Mass Effect games, sat down with filmmaker group Sneaky Zebra to create this dramatic reading of the opening lines to Miracle of Sound’s famous Commander Shepard theme. Now, when can we expect to…
By András Neltz Published January 31, 2014 -
Lucario, The Badass Aura Pokémon, Is Returning to Super Smash Bros.
After debuting in Brawl, the high-risk-high-reward Pokémon fighter is now confirmed to be part of the new Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U. The official Japanese website released several shots of Lucario in action. They are, predictably, quite awesome. Yes, even the one where they do yoga. Take a look: And, as per…
By András Neltz Published January 31, 2014
