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$380 Millennium Falcon May As Well Be In The Movies
Bandai is releasing this 1/72 scale Millennium Falcon model kit that they “almost as precise and accurate” as the actual ones used in the filming of the classic trilogy. Seeing as the originals were themselves built using cannibalised model kit parts, and that the detail on this is astonishing, it doesn’t look like they’re kidding.…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 4, 2017 -
2006 Video Game Predicts Sports Stars Of 2017
The Football Manager series has a well-deserved reputation for knowing a lot about the sport it covers, to the point where its vast network of scouts are as respected as those working for actual professional clubs. But boy, even by those standards, Football Manager 2007 was on some crystal ball shit. Hessenuk and EisernerVorhang had…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 4, 2017 -
The Witcher 3 Looks Great In First-Person
Having had over a year to improve it, skacikpl’s first-person mod for The Witcher 3 is now a viable and beautiful way to spend your time trotting around Temeria admiring the sunset. Head movement and FOV have been polished (with both being customisable), and the mod now supports combat as well. Though with crowd management…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 4, 2017 -
Well, Kotaku readers, it’s been fun. We would like to thank the regular editorial staff and everyone who stopped by for letting us entertain you this fine weekend in June. We hope to see you all again soon. Until then you should check out Kotaku’s reader-run TAY blog (where we can always be found) and…
Narelle Ho Sang and Ben Bertoli Published June 4, 2017 -
Hotline Miami Cover Artist On His Distinct Visual Style, Music, And Beard
Beneath the Hotline Miami series’ savagely violent mind-trip lies an acutely intelligent narrative—one that questions players’ moralities. But what I really wanted to know was whether the games’ cover artist would also give free pizza and snacks as his in-game character Beard does. So, I asked him. Niklas Åkerblad isn’t just the character Beard in…
By Narelle Ho Sang Published June 4, 2017 -
The Little Things That Make Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga So Delightful
For a few hours one morning, I repeatedly failed to defeat Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga’s final boss, Cackletta. I remember that unseasonably warm February day clearly. Of course I do. It’s only been four months since I got thoroughly thrashed. Before the final battle of Nintendo’s 2003 Game Boy Advance classic frustrated me, I…
By Narelle Ho Sang Published June 4, 2017 -
A Tale Of Two Totoro
My Neighbor Totoro, known in Japan as Tonari no Totoro, is often regarded as one of the best animated family films of all time. Little do many Western fans realize that two versions of the English dubbed movie exist. One made by Fox Studios and the other through Disney. Since the movie’s initial Japanese release in…
By Ben Bertoli Published June 4, 2017 -
Dragon Quest VII Puts A Unique Twist On The JRPG Formula
For many of Dragon Quest VII’s overwhelmingly depressing storylines, I spent time saving and hanging out with people I didn’t give a crap about. It’s not that they were lacking personality or angsty teens that so many JRPG characters embody—no. It’s that they were all really damned mean. Dragon Quest VII’s core concept is intriguing.…
By Narelle Ho Sang Published June 4, 2017 -
The Influence And Legacy Of Lego Island
Far out in a digital ocean of blue bricks sits the often-forgotten Lego Island. It represents the true beginning of a silly and customizable universe that has brought enjoyment to millions of players around the globe. Lego sets have been entertaining children and adults since 1949, when the Danish company began to mass produce their…
By Ben Bertoli Published June 3, 2017 -
There’s No Persona 5 Waifu For Me
Help me, everyone. I’m just not interested in pursuing a romantic relationship with anyone in Persona 5. Spoilers for Persona 5 to Follow Before you bring out your extra rusty pitchforks and torches, know that I adore Persona 5 and most of its cast. Not all confidants—the game’s social link mechanic in which the main…
By Narelle Ho Sang Published June 3, 2017 -
Ana Is A Sleep-Inducing Monster In Overwatch’s Total Mayhem Mode
Total Mayhem is nothing new to veterans of Blizzard’s stylized team-based shooter. The mode has been featured in Overwatch’s Arcade selection on a few occasions in the past, but with the Overwatch anniversary event in full swing it has become an aggravatingly enjoyable focus for many new players. To understand the pure madness that is…
By Ben Bertoli Published June 3, 2017 -
Breath of the Wild‘s Weird Moments Are Some Of The Game’s Finest
Traversing Breath of the Wild’s Hyrule unveils somber narratives inferred through its ruins and decimated villages. But it’s not all sorrowful. Some of the game’s most bizarre tales are told through its strange NPCs and locales, and they’re amazing. It’s true there are eerie happenings and sidequests in other Zelda titles over the course of…
By Narelle Ho Sang Published June 3, 2017 -
The Super Nintendo’s Most Valuable Games
The Super Nintendo is certainly a contender for the world’s most beloved console. The 16-bit juggernaut has a library brimming with first and third party classics that are known for their tight gameplay and pretty pixels. Unsurprisingly, some of those games are worth some serious cash. With over 700 titles in the SNES catalog, players…
By Ben Bertoli Published June 3, 2017 -
The Amazing World of Gumball‘s Wacky Tribute To Final Fantasy Is Glorious
The Amazing World of Gumball is no stranger to videogame, anime, and pop culture references. These are common story beats used in other past and current shows. But for the love of everything, please watch the episode, “The Console.” It’s a Final Fantasy and RPG tribute that’s too brilliant to be ignored. Creator Ben Bocquelet’s…
By Narelle Ho Sang Published June 3, 2017 -
A Weekend To Surpass Metal Gear
Kotaku has changed. For a couple of days… because Ben and Narelle are in charge. Ok, that intro may have been a bit too serious. We’re really here to cover for the wonderful Ethan Gach and have some fun with you lovely folks. While you may still see some thrilling eSports reports from the Compete…
Narelle Ho Sang and Ben Bertoli Published June 3, 2017 -
This Weekend, Two Of The UFC’s Best Fight To Escape From Conor McGregor’s Shadow
This weekend’s UFC title fight, Jose Aldo vs Max Holloway is, on paper, one of the best fights of the year. Aldo’s the greatest featherweight of all time, and Holloway is a crafty up-and-comer on a shit-hot winning streak. But it’s also a weird one. Both fighters, after all, got dominated by the division’s absentee…
By Nathan Grayson Published June 2, 2017 -
Richard Garriott Reassures Shroud Of The Avatar Backers About Their $11 Million
Today, Portalarium, the company headed up by Ultima creator Richard Garriott, announced a new equity crowdfunding campaign for its Kickstarted MMO, Shroud of the Avatar. In doing so, it disclosed financials and future plans that caught fans and backers off guard, leaving them feeling uneasy about the game’s future. But Garriott says there’s no reason…
By Nathan Grayson Published June 2, 2017
