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Terrifying Resident Evil 2 Glitch Summons A Second Mr. X
Mr. X is Resident Evil 2 most dangerous enemy and greatest horror trump card. The near-immortal Tyrant stalks the player from room to room, filling the dark halls with his stomping boot-steps. He’s terrifying, but what if there was two of him? A sneaky glitch can make this terrifying scenario possible, conjuring a second implacable…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 11, 2019 -
Someone Left A Watermark In Kingdom Hearts III
Blink and you’ll miss some of the best secrets in Kingdom Hearts III, like a watermark that someone accidentally left in while rendering the cut-scenes. See where it says “Arnold” up there by Elsa’s arm (via Reddit)? That’s a big ol’ watermark that you’ll get in the animation software Maya if you don’t have an…
By Jason Schreier Published February 11, 2019 -
Transformers Cyberverse Toys Get Armored Up In 2019
While I’ve been loving Hasbro’s Transformers Cyberverse animated series on YouTube, the simplistic tie-in toy line, aimed at younger fans, hasn’t caught my fancy. That could change later that year, when the Cyberverse Transformers get vehicles that turn into awesome add-on armor. As Transformers toy gimmicks go, Cyberverse’s new “Spark Armor” is pretty cool. Each…
By Mike Fahey Published February 11, 2019 -
Ni no Kuni is getting an anime movie this summer in Japan (no word on an international release). Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino is writing the script and former Studio Ghibli animator Yoshiyuki Momose is directing. Previously, Level-5 has turned Professor Layton, Yokai Watch and Inazuma Eleven into anime.
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 11, 2019 -
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Ben Bertoli & Narelle Ho Sang & Peter Tieryas Published February 10, 2019 -
What’s Your Greatest Gaming Comeback Moment?
The final decision I made in Into the Breach cost me the life of one of my pilots, and almost cost me the entire game. Into the Breach isn’t really a game of comebacks. As the game shows you enemies’ attacks before they play out, any bad decisions made are basically your fault. Sure, there’s…
By Narelle Ho Sang Published February 10, 2019 -
The Weird Desire To Play Resident Evil 2 Even After Quitting Out Of Fear
Two days before the release of the Resident Evil 2 remake, I had a nightmare about zombies. In my low-budget looking dream, I was fending off undead hordes in a sunlit hallway resembling those of Resident Evil 2‘s Raccoon Police Department (R.P.D). The dream was a result of my decision to play the game alone…
By Narelle Ho Sang Published February 10, 2019 -
Lights, Camera, Action Figures!
It’s not often one sees a picture of a stormtrooper shopping for sugary sweet cereal or the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles duking it out in a heated game of Mario Kart 64. And yet it’s this type of nostalgic crossover imagery that keeps amateur toy photographer Duane Perera working late into the night. Perera, who…
By Ben Bertoli Published February 10, 2019 -
Exploring One Of Dragon Quest XI‘s Most Devastating Stories
Dragon Quest XI features a collection of gut-wrenching, bittersweet redemption stories. The Dragon Quest series often puts the spotlight on tragic stories affecting its main characters and NPCs alike. NPC characterization is strong in the worlds of Dragon Quest, with Dragon Quest XI paying special attention to its cast as well as the characters they…
By Narelle Ho Sang Published February 10, 2019 -
What Is The Hardest Game Level You’ve Played?
Dark Souls, Battletoads, Ninja Gaiden, and Cuphead wear their difficulty as a badge of pride. They crush souls and spirits alike, and results in a lot of fatigued fingers. Playing them feels like Groundhog Days of death; Live, Die, Repeat, and Repeat! Sometimes it’s about memorization, recognizing patterns, knowing where random enemies spawn, like in…
By Peter Tieryas Published February 9, 2019 -
The Brilliant Use of Mode 7 In Super Ghouls ‘N Ghosts’ Fourth Stage
When I think of the toughest games of my childhood, the Ghosts ‘n Goblins series from Capcom immediately comes to mind. They’re unforgivingly difficult, taunting you at each corner with a thousand deaths. Arthur’s armor gets shredded by every moving object and even upgraded weapons offer little protection. What’s worse is that you have to…
By Peter Tieryas Published February 9, 2019 -
I Still Think About Detroit: Become Human’s Tales Of Abuse
My wife and I look forward to playing each of David Cage’s games. There were parts of Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls, and Indigo Prophecy that we found fascinating, weaving a unique experience unlike any other. With Detroit: Become Human, I had avoided all articles so I could go in with a fresh perspective. I…
By Peter Tieryas Published February 9, 2019 -
Zelda’s ‘Black Sheep’ Is My Favorite In The Series
Because it changes up so much of what we’ve come to consider the traditonal Zelda formula, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link is often considered the black sheep in the series. But I loved the switch to a side-scrolling action RPG with towns and NPCs. The story of how I played Zelda II is closely…
By Peter Tieryas Published February 9, 2019 -
Dragon Quest XI Has Some Of The Best NPC Stories Ever
Playing a main series Dragon Quest game is a serious time investment. I’ve finished half of them, and the last three I played (V, VII, and VIII) each required almost 100 hours. But there’s something special about the games that director Yuji Horii is involved with, whether it’s the Dragon Quest games, Chrono Trigger, or…
By Peter Tieryas Published February 9, 2019 -
The Swords of Ditto‘s Brilliant Twist Makes Me Want To Finish More Games
Leaving games unfinished is a practice I recently developed. God of War? 75% done. Persona 5? It’s forever November as per the in-game calendar. This habit bothers me because I could be missing out on worthwhile adventures—something I was reminded of by The Sword of Ditto’s surprising ending. I’ll admit it was tough seeing The…
By Narelle Ho Sang Published February 9, 2019 -
Activision-Blizzard Employees Brace For Massive Layoffs
Staff at the game publisher Activision-Blizzard are preparing for big layoffs next week, waiting to see who will be one of potentially hundreds of employees who could lose their jobs on Tuesday. There’s been no official news from the publisher yet, but we first heard word of upcoming layoffs late last year. At the time,…
By Jason Schreier Published February 9, 2019 -
This Farming Sim Is Like Stardew Valley Except Really Sad
Picture a stripped down, hollowed out, watercolor version of Stardew Valley, and you’ll have something very close to The Stillness Of The Wind, which released on February 7 for Switch and PC. It feels like a trip to Grandma’s house filtered through the existential loneliness of a Samuel Beckett play. It can be relaxing but…
By Ethan Gach Published February 8, 2019 -
Super Smash Bros. Melee Technique Gets Fake-Banned And Then Actually Banned
Despite being old enough to get a driver’s license in much of the United States, the undying Super Smash Bros. Melee has been haunted by a controversial technique for at least a decade. Wobbling, which can only be used by the Ice Climbers, is a whimsical term for a move that is actually quite controversial…
By Ian Walker Published February 8, 2019 -
GameStop is changing its pre-order refund policy, Kotaku has learned. Now, if you want to get your money back for a pre-order you’ve placed, you’ll have 30 days after the launch of the game to get a full cash refund. After 30 days, you’ll get store credit. A GameStop spokesperson adds that “we have also…
By Jason Schreier Published February 8, 2019
