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​People Are Getting High On An Actual Drug Called “Nintendo”

That headline isn’t a euphemism—people are actually getting high on an actual drug called “Nintendo.” A potent club drug bearing the name and logo of the famed Japanese video game company has been spotted by drug watchdogs in Belgium. It sounds like it’ll get you high as fuck, too. The drug contains a large dose…

Yes, Technical Details Are Important In Video Games

In the world of video game enthusiasts, there are a significant number of people who care a great deal about graphics and resolutions. This group sometimes comes across as obsessive, almost rabid about their hobby, to the point where a couple of vague tweets and rumors can trigger a scandal, or a -Gate. Take ResolutionGate,…

This Jelly-Based Platformer Sure Looks Pretty

Did you catch that polarity-switching part? I will now be thinking of this as “Guacamelee plus Jello-O”. The Floor Is Jelly comes out January 30th for Mac and PC.

Simple Tricks To Make Your Gadget Life Easier

Its funny: you can use something every day and not realize that you’re using it wrong, or not realize that there’s some trick that could make your life slightly easier. Here’s a few tips by Buzzfeed on how to use everyday gadgets a little better—from coiling cables to closing apps on your iPad. Hopefully you’ll…

I Dare You To Keep Up With The Trailer For This Wild PC Game

Possibly the only consistent thing in Jazzpunk is its inconsistency. Or at least that’s how the game is shaping up so far. And the latest trailer only further convinces me of that. If the wacky whatever-the-hell-is-going-on live action bits don’t confuse you enough, you can hold out until the end where the actual game is…

Hey, New Yorkers and/or people who care about gaming as a force of good…the annual Games For Change festival is now going to be part of the game-loving Tribeca Film Festival, April 22-26. Find out more here. Tickets are on sale now for what is usually a very interesting event dedicated to the idea that…

Reminder: Gold Farmers Are People, Too

The vast majority of people playing a big-deal MMO probably view it as an escape, something to do when not clocking in on the chores of daily life. Yeah, folks make friends and fall in love dressed in avatar skin but most players don’t need it to survive. Some of them, however, do need to…

Fox Anchor Can’t Stop Playing Candy Crush Saga

When Fox News’ Shepard Smith started reporting on a giant-ass tablet, there really was no other way this was going to end — He was clearly gonna use that thing to play Candy Crush Saga In the segment above, which aired yesterday, the Fox News anchor reports on the very real trademark scandal currently happening,…

​Hey, Take It Easy On The First Resident Evil Movie

Look: I like the first Resident Evil movie. Yes, it’s bad. Sometimes very bad. But for all the ridiculous and stupid things that happen on screen, it still has a scene where a guy gets cut into tiny pieces by a sweet laser grid. But of course, CinemaSins had to go ahead and nitpick Paul…

Make Your Own Clicking Game, No Programming Necessary

Everyone loves Cookie Clicker, but what if you want to click burgers, or cats, or Kotakus? Well now you can make your own ‘idle game’ just by editing a text file! Orteil, the developer of Cookie Clicker, has made a free engine that lets anyone design their own clicking games without any programming knowledge. All…

New Humble, Transforming D-pads, From Up On Poppy Hill, Layton [Deals]

“The controller’s gold chrome finish gives you confidence as you play.” We don’t know about all that, but we know $35 for any wireless 360 controller is a good deal, and therefore $35 for a limited edition wireless 360 controller with transforming d-pad is a really good deal. [Best Buy] The Humble Weekly Roguelike Bundle…

When Dance Parties In Skyrim Go Too Far

With enough mods, anything in Skyrim can get out of hand, really. Here’s salty0range with a bizarre collection of mods, like the recently highlighted train-dragon one, which all come together in a glorious armageddon dance party (which starts sometime at the 1:40 mark, for those of you who are inpatient). One can only hope that…

Why The Ridiculous Candy Crush vs. Banner Saga Conflict Is Happening

“The law is a ass,” Mr. Bumble said in Oliver Twist. And trademark law is a asshole, or at least it is to video gamers whenever it becomes a newsworthy topic. A match-three mobile puzzle game is telling a PC indie game it can’t call itself by a word that dates to 1709. WTF? You’ve…

Paradox Development Studios, known for their grand strategy games on PC, is trying their hand at an RPG. A Norse mythology-themed fantasy RPG, specifically, titled Runemaster. There’s a short teaser for you above. At the same time, Paradox also announced the fourth entry in their Hearts of Iron strategy game series.

You Can Finally Read Alan Moore’s Out-of-Print Superhero Masterpiece

Sure, you know about Alan Moore’s must-read work on Watchmen, From Hell or Swamp Thing. But one of his earliest triumphs has been out of print for a long, long time. Now, it’s returning and we talk about whether Miracleman is worth your time. Along with the long, unseen Miracleman, Stephen and I discuss EGOs…

Here’s the latest from Kotaku‘s official reader-written blog, Talk Amongst Yourselves: Investing In Unfinished Games Actually Makes A Lot Of Sense • Some Options For Nintendo’s Future • It’s Time To Appreciate Games That Don’t Take Themselves Seriously TAY Classic—TAY Open Forum—Beginner’s Guide To TAY Follow them here.

The Elder Scrolls Online Has A Sick Cast

Bethesda is going all-out for this one: they just revealed the voice cast for The Elder Scrolls Online, and it’s packed with acting talent from the likes of John Cleese, Kate Beckinsale, Bill Nighy, Michael Gambon, Alfred Molina, and more. You can watch the video above to hear from the voice actors that will be…

Eight Minutes Of Orc Assassination In The Newest LOTR Game

If you woke up craving new footage from Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, the newest game in Tolkien’s iconic fantasy world, then you crave weird things. But also, you’re in luck: via GameSpot, here’s eight new minutes of footage from Shadow of Mordor, filled with orc-stomping and orc-slashing and orc-murdering. We don’t know when this one’s…

Kraven Stalks The First Trailer For The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Game

Cunning, resourceful and deadly, spiders are some of nature’s most perfect predators. Movie universe Peter Parker has potential, but he’s going to need help to hone his abilities. Enter Kraven the Hunter, teaching stalking 101 in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 video game. Kraven the Hunter is one of Spider-Man’s most memorable villains, largely thanks to…

Did the Ghast from Minecraft just reach its final form? It sure did. Things couldn’t get creepier in digital artist Burmak‘s fan art, made for a video game artbook. This makes the original, in-game Ghast (and everything else) look like a puppy. Dayshot is an image-based feature that runs every morning, showcasing some of the…