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I Love How Mimics Work In The Dark Souls Series
The mimic is a unique video game monster in the Dark Souls universe. These games reward players who pay attention and punish players who cavalierly make their way through the world. The mimic is the ultimate encapsulation of that design ideal. Mimics, well, mimic chests in the game, and when you go to open the…
By Cameron Kunzelman Published April 7, 2018 -
Little Dragons Cafe is the latest game from Harvest Moon creator Yasuhiro Wada. It’s about running a cafe and raising a dragon—you know, normal small-town life stuff. Wada’s recent track record hasn’t been super hot, but this one at least looks nice. It’ll be out on PS4 and Switch this summer.
By Nathan Grayson Published April 6, 2018 -
The Story Of Two Games That Took Forever To Make
Earlier this week, Chasm, the years-in-development action-adventure platformer inspired by games like Super Castlevania IV, finally got a release window of summer 2018. Below got similar news last month when its developers announced that the long-awaited roguelike would be out before the end of the year. It’s been a long road for both games, but…
By Ethan Gach Published April 6, 2018 -
What To Expect From Monster Hunter: World‘s Spring Blossom Festival
Monster Hunter: World offers a rotation of temporary quests with some pretty great rewards but they tend to come and go quickly. The game’s newest event, the Spring Blossom Festival, not only brings back old quests so players can get awesome loot but transforms the hub world into a bright garden full of special meals…
By Heather Alexandra Published April 6, 2018 -
Far Cry 5 Smartly Prunes The Far Cry Skill Tree
Compared with its most recent predecessors, Far Cry 5 makes some big changes to how you upgrade your character. Almost all of those changes are for the better. After spending 40-some hours finishing Far Cry 5, I thought I’d go back to its 2014 Himalayan predecessor Far Cry 4 and compare the two. (2016’s Far…
By Kirk Hamilton Published April 6, 2018 -
Some Ways To Make Crusader Kings 2 Less Intimidating
The confusing, fascinating historical strategy game Crusader Kings 2 is free on Steam until Saturday. If you picked it up, here are a few tips to get you started. Play The Learning Scenario The most intimidating thing about Crusader Kings 2 is the user interface. There’s a lot of stuff on screen, and none of…
By Gita Jackson Published April 6, 2018 -
Final Fantasy XV Is Never, Ever Going To End
Today at PAX East, Square Enix released this image (via ResetEra), proving definitively and thoroughly that Final Fantasy XV will never end thanks to downloadable content that’s currently planned through mid-2019. First up is Episode Ardyn, then Episode Aranea, then Episode Luna, then Episode Noctis, then Episode Bahamut, then Episode That Guy Who Looks Like…
By Jason Schreier Published April 6, 2018 -
The Worst Part Of Fortnite‘s Popularity Is The PUBG Snobs
Six months after gritty survival shooter PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ debut, the cartoony, lighthearted survival shooter Fortnite Battle Royale came along. If Battlegrounds is the pitbull of this genre, Fortnite is the golden retriever. One of its weapons is the “boogie bomb.” There’s a gingerbread man skin and a “bear force one” glider. Lots of kids play,…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published April 6, 2018 -
Ready Player One Themed Roblox Event Becomes A Big Mess
Starting March 12th, as a sponsored promotion for the Ready Player One movie, Roblox, a Minecraft-esque MMO that also allows players to create their own games, held their own easter egg hunt of sorts. After a grueling set of challenges a player called R0cu was declared the winner of the event on April 3rd. However,…
By Gita Jackson Published April 6, 2018 -
Kotaku XP: Spider-Man, Spyro And Some Much-Needed Patches
We’ve got an Overwatch League faux pas, a big week for Insomniac fans, some posture advice, the next footnote in the history of the war against loot boxes, and even more on Kotaku XP, our weekly video roundup of what the heck is going on with games and the people who play them. This week,…
By Tim Rogers Published April 6, 2018 -
Fortnite Skins, Ranked
Fortnite may be a battle royale game, but at times, it can also be a fashion show. Players judge you based on what you wear, just like most people do in real life. Some skins are taken as proof that you suck at the game. Other skins might make you look like a jokester. And…
By Patricia Hernandez Published April 6, 2018 -
Okay, This Time It Really Is Michael Ironside Returning As Sam Fisher
About a week ago, I was sure I heard Michael Ironside, iconic voice actor of Splinter Cell super-spy Sam Fisher, cheekily reprising the role as a retired fisherman or something in Far Cry 5. I was wrong. He is coming back as Fisher for something in Ghost Recon Wildlands. Fisher will be part of the…
By Stephen Totilo Published April 6, 2018 -
Far Cry 5, As Told By Steam Reviews
Just going by Steam reviews, Far Cry 5 is a game about throwing shovels, petting dogs, and enjoying the Montana countryside. Seems legit. The latest game in the Far Cry series came out last week, and while the game is ostensibly about taking down a cult, it’s easy to get lost wandering around Hope County,…
By Gita Jackson Published April 6, 2018 -
I Try To Play Huge Games One Area At A Time
I don’t think I’ll ever be caught up on all the games I want to play, so these days I’m looking for moments when I can step away and switch to a new game but easily go back in the future. That’s why I just cleared out the western area of Far Cry 5 and…
By Stephen Totilo Published April 6, 2018 -
Rainbow Six Siege Pro Pulls Off Unlikely 1 vs 4 Win
Twitch reflexes and impeccable aim are important in Rainbow Six Siege, but so is being incredibly patient and choosing the right moment to strike. Yesterday, pro player Martin “Spark” Eberhard came out on top of a one vs. four situation with an impressive display of patience. In the highlight, posted on the game’s subreddit, his…
By Ethan Gach Published April 6, 2018 -
Japanese Exoskeleton Suit Goes On Sale For Only $93,000
If you have a hundred thousand bucks you’d like to spend, perhaps you’d be interested in an exoskeleton suit? Even if it won’t make you super strong? According to Japanese site IT Media, Skeletonics, the folks behind this exoskeleton, is now offering order-made suits that start at $93,000. The suits are nine-feet tall and weigh…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 6, 2018