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There’s a new episode of Fave This, featuring Alex Bedder, who takes care of Kotaku’s social media. We talk about his new show, TL;DR, why gay gamers are really into Super Mario Odyssey, the pageantry of awards shows and why we both love The Room. You can grab the MP3 here
By Gita Jackson Published December 12, 2017 -
The Switch’s New Hip-Hop Game Is A Welcome Surprise
Growing up in New York City, it was hard not to be a fan of hip-hop, but there never were many hip-hop video games. I remember that Wu Tang fighting game, the Def Jam Vendetta games and Marc Ecko’s Getting Up. There hasn’t been much lately. But now there’s Floor Kids on the Nintendo Switch.…
By Paul Tamayo Published December 12, 2017 -
On Xbox, Battlegrounds Is More Of The Janky, Troubled Game I Love
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ is on Xbox today. The console’s more casual feel benefits players who prefer a more strategic, slow-moving pace, but that’s in part because the game’s signature jankiness is significantly jankier here—it’s hard to play ambitiously when everything from switching weapons to jumping off the airplane is just a little more finicky. If you…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published December 12, 2017 -
Survey Finds Kids As Young As 11 Years Old Have Gambled With In-Game Items
The UK Gambling Commission released its annual report today examining the gambling habits of 11- to 16-year-olds. For the first time ever, betting on in-game items like skins were included in its analysis. The report, titled “Young people and gambling 2017,” states that 11% of children between between 11 and 16 had bet with in-game…
By Ethan Gach Published December 12, 2017 -
Oh No, My Sims Won’t Stop Having Sex
My sim Miranda, a chef, came home from work at 1 am. Her husband Marvin went outside to greet her. “Please,” I whispered at my game of The Sims. “Please don’t have sex right here.” My prayers fell on deaf ears. (NSFW warning!) Wicked Whims is a mod for The Sims that greatly expands the…
By Gita Jackson Published December 12, 2017 -
Why Some Video Games Are In Danger of Disappearing Forever
Years of neglect are eroding gaming history. Cartridges rot in garages, companies hoard demos that they will never release, and obscure titles fade into the ether. Some games may even be lost forever. What is happening? The biggest threat to game preservation is the degradation of physical media. Over time, game data and features literally…
By Heather Alexandra Published December 12, 2017 -
Terra Formars Manga Starts Up Again Next April
Earlier this year, manga Terra Formars went on hiatus due to writer Yu Sasuga’s health. The manga was slated to return this fall but was still MIA. However, Sasuga appears to have recovered, and Terra Formars will resume publication next spring. Young Jump’s editorial department tweeted out the following image, with messages from both Sasuga…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 12, 2017 -
Why Alita Has Big Anime Eyes And How The Internet Is Reacting
When the Alita: Battle Angel trailer hit last Friday, it was impossible not to notice the character Alita’s anime-style eyes. While talking to IGN Brazil, Sin City directorRobert Rodriguez explained the decision to give the character these peepers, saying, “The manga anime eyes that we’ve seen since the 30s and Astro Boy has never been…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 12, 2017 -
Pokémon Fans Are Having Fun With “Cute Ash”
Next year’s Pokémon movie features a new look for Ash. Fans say the design looks kawaii or “cute” and are having fun churning out tweaked versions. Twitter user Majibeef’s “cute Ash” image has been retweeted over 75,000 times. Other Twitter users have been adding their own takes. Like clockwork, there has been fan art, too.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 12, 2017 -
Top World Of Warcraft Guild Says Member DDOS-ed Teammates To Get Their Raid Spots
An MMO guild is like a giant family, a tangled yarn ball of love and dysfunction. Generally speaking, people don’t DDOS their families. It is, for obvious reasons, Not Cool. And yet, that’s exactly what top US World of Warcraft guild Limit claims one of its members did. Right now, top WoW guilds are racing…
By Nathan Grayson Published December 11, 2017 -
Horror Game Hello Neighbor Is No Fun
Hello Neighbor is a stealth horror game with a winning premise and perhaps the worst execution of any game I’ve played this year. In the game, released last week for PC, Mac and Xbox One, the player sneaks into his insidious neighbor’s house. Developer Dynamic Pixels allegedly designed that neighbor as an advanced AI who…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published December 11, 2017 -
‘We’ve Made Some Mistakes’: Bungie Backtracks On Locked Destiny 2 Content
Shortly after last week’s Destiny 2 expansion Curse of Osiris came out, it became evident that players who hadn’t bought the DLC were locked out of activities they’d previously been able to play. Today, Bungie acknowledged they’d made mistakes with the existing system and said they’re changing how it’ll work. “It’s clear that we’ve made…
By Kirk Hamilton Published December 11, 2017 -
Doki Doki Literature Club‘s Darkest Moment
Playing Doki Doki Literature Club is like realizing you have a fever: For a while you deny the creeping feeling that something isn’t quite right until it’s too late to do anything about it. In the beginning of the game you think it’s a cute dating sim, but before too long, you can no longer…
By Gita Jackson Published December 11, 2017 -
Splatoon 2’s Lobby Full of Fans Rallying Behind Banned ‘Bike Cuck’ Player
Splatoon 2’s lobby is a place to share art and shitposts. While many squid-kids are expressing their allegiance in the upcoming socks versus sweater Splatfest, others are rallying behind a player who says he was banned for the dubious username “Bike Cuck.” Spend a moment wandering Inkopolis Square today and it’s likely you’ll find posts…
By Heather Alexandra Published December 11, 2017 -
We Made The Developer Of Getting Over It Play His Own Infuriating Game
My longtime friend Bennett Foddy released his latest game, Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy, on Steam on Wednesday, December 6th. Two days later, we had him come to our office in Manhattan to play it on a livestream. Prior to the game’s release, several high-profile streamers and video-makers, some of whom I think I…
By Tim Rogers Published December 11, 2017
