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EA Leak Gives Us A Glimpse At How Publishers Plan Marketing Campaigns
A new leak from the mega-publisher Electronic Arts reveals a marketing plan for two of the company’s smaller games, and while there’s nothing particularly extraordinary in here, it makes for an interesting peek inside the sausage factory. The marketing plan was first posted last week by Reddit user OldSoul2, who said he had been accidentally…
By Jason Schreier Published December 8, 2017 -
The Berserk Manga Is Coming Back This Month
After a half year hiatus, the Berserk manga is returning to publication. According to Mantan Web, the latest instalment will run in the January issue of Young Animal, which goes on sale December 22 in Japan. Berserk debuted in 1989 and stars a revenge-hungry swordsman named Guts. The manga has spawned anime and video games.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 8, 2017 -
Live-Action Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Is Perfect
As far as live-action Animal Crossing parodies go, this one will be hard to top. YouTuber Merry Ude uploaded this one-minute long Pocket Camp send-up: *applause* Kotaku East is your slice of Asian internet culture, bringing you the latest talking points from Japan, Korea, China and beyond. Tune in every morning from 4am to 8am.
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 8, 2017 -
The Metal Gear Character People Think They’ve Found In The Death Stranding Trailer
Last night, Hideo Kojima showed off the latest Death Stranding trailer. Kojima, as he likes to do, is teasing about “some clue” he’s left. Fans think they’ve found one: Psycho Mantis The character first appeared in Metal Gear Solid, using his psychic power to remind minds and players’ memory cards. And fans think they can…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 8, 2017 -
All The Big Games And Announcements At The 2017 Game Awards
Tonight in Los Angeles, a bunch of game developers won well-deserved honors for the games they released in 2017. A bunch of other people showed off games that won’t be out until 2018 or later. If you want to read who won what, go here. If you want to get super hyped for games that…
By Kirk Hamilton Published December 7, 2017 -
Zelda Wins Game Of The Year At The 2017 Game Awards
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild managed to snatch the 2017 Game Awards GOTY from a crowded field of contenders that included Mario Odyssey, Persona 5, Horizon: Zero Dawn, and somewhat controversially, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds “I want to take all of the joy and warmth I’m feeling right now receiving this award and put…
By Nathan Grayson Published December 7, 2017 -
Our First Proper Look At PUBG‘s Desert Map
Bluehole Studios showed off PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’s new map Miramar tonight at The Game Awards. The massive desert map features new vehicles and terrain. It’s also probably really hot and sweaty. Miramar is a larger desert area that’s been teased for some time. The trailer above gives us our first look at the map in action.…
By Heather Alexandra Published December 7, 2017 -
Fortnite just launched its 50v50 mode, which is going to make in-game construction a lot more interesting.
By Luke Plunkett Published December 7, 2017 -
‘Fuck The Oscars’: Watch A Way Out Director’s Rant At The Game Awards
Josef Fares, director of Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons and the upcoming A Way Out, delivered a spirited, invigorated, profanity-powered speech at The Game Awards this evening, covering his real and true feelings on the Oscars and loot boxes. I can’t do it justice. Just watch and enjoy. “The Oscars should fuck themselves up;…
By Chris Kohler Published December 7, 2017 -
Here’s Witchfire, a just-announced fantasy shooter from the developers behind The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
By Luke Plunkett Published December 7, 2017 -
A Long Look At Death Stranding, Which Is Still Weird As Hell
Tonight we got an extended look at Hideo Kojima’s next big project, Death Stranding. It appears that Norman Reedus’ character has crash landed somewhere dangerous, where invisible creatures roam the land. The whole thing gives off a horror game vibe, so maybe we don’t have to be sad about never getting that Silent Hills collaboration…
By Patricia Hernandez Published December 7, 2017 -
Bayonetta 3 Announced, Is Switch Exclusive
Nintendo said at The Game Awards that Platinum Games is developing Bayonetta 3 exclusively for the Switch. It showed a brief pre-rendered trailer (above), and also said that Bayonettas 1 and 2 are coming to Switch in February. Platinum’s stylish action game series, directed by Hideki Kamiya, made waves with its unforgettable main character and…
By Chris Kohler Published December 7, 2017 -
Bayonetta 1 & 2 Are Coming To The Nintendo Switch
In addition to Bayonetta 3, the earlier Bayonetta games are also headed to the Nintendo Switch, with 1 & 2 out in February 2018. They’ll come in the same box; Bayonetta 2 will be on a cart, while there’ll be a download code for the first game included as well. The classic series, revered for…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 7, 2017 -
Soulcalibur VI Announced
It’s been five years since the last main Soulcalibur release, so Namco Bandai knows it’s about time to roll out Soulcalibur VI It’s coming to PS4, Xbox One and PC in 2018. The first Soulcalibur game hit arcades in 1998, with its famous Dreamcast port following in 1999. Revered for its use of weapons and…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 7, 2017 -
New Zelda DLC Lets You Ride A Motorcycle, Is Out Tonight
The story DLC for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, titled “The Champions’ Ballad,” will be available tonight for Switch and Wii U, Nintendo said at The Game Awards. Here’s the trailer: Besides adding new story sequences that go further into the story of the four Champions from Breath of the Wild, the…
By Chris Kohler Published December 7, 2017 -
Firewatch Developers Are Making A Game About Exploring Egypt
Campo Santo, the minds behind Firewatch, are working on a first-person game that appears to take place in Egypt, based on a trailer that premiered tonight during The Game Awards. Called In The Valley of the Gods, the game is slated to drop in 2019. Here’s the description: In the Valley of Gods is a sprawling…
By Patricia Hernandez Published December 7, 2017
