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Surprise, There’s A New Episode of Rick And Morty That You Can Watch [UPDATE]
It’s still April 1st, but this is no joke: Rick and Morty season 3 is here, and you can watch the first episode right now, for a while at least. It’s been a while, huh? The season 2 Rick and Morty finale aired in October 2015, and since then, fans have patiently been waiting for…
By Patricia Hernandez Published April 1, 2017 -
The Earthbound Vibes Get Even Stronger In Knuckle Sandwich‘s Latest Trailer
Knuckle Sandwich is an RPG about day jobs and cults caught somewhere between Earthbound and Undertale. Need I say more? It’s never clear whether fever dreams like these will pan out. I also had high hopes for Citizens of Earth, another Earthbound-inspired RPG from not too long ago that ended up feeling more than a…
By Ethan Gach Published April 1, 2017 -
Dark Souls Trolling Hits New Peak With Giant Door Deaths
This is what it looks like when a Dark Souls 3 gangsquad double-doors you to death. The troop was led by Iron Pineapple, well known for his antics trolling players in Dark Souls games. Their weapon of choice? The Great Door Shield, a bizarre new artifact available in the game’s latest DLC, The Ringed City…
By Ethan Gach Published April 1, 2017 -
The first episode of Attack on Titan’s second season is finally available to stream. While season one was made available back in 2013, the second has been plagued with delays. But no more! You can now find the latest episode on Crunchyroll, Funimation, or Anime Lab (for Australia and New Zealand).
By Ethan Gach Published April 1, 2017 -
The Best (And Worst) April Fools’ Day Jokes For 2017
Today is April 1. Every year we forget it exists, until March comes to an end and every brand on the planet prepares to remind you for twenty four hours straight just how difficult it is to be truly funny. Here’s a roundup of the mostly best (and worst) April Fool’s gags for 2017. (If…
By Ethan Gach Published April 1, 2017 -
YouTube’s Latest Advertising Changes Have People Worried About Money
Last week, big advertisers such as AT&T pulled ads from YouTube, inreaction to being matched with content that was deemed racist or inappropriate. YouTube has since said they are fine-tuning how people make money on YouTube in general, but content creators on the platform say their channels are being unfairly affected by changes they do…
By Gita Jackson Published March 31, 2017 -
Overwatch‘s Orisa Isn’t Living Up To Expectations
When Orisa first launched onto the Overwatch PTR, she felt like a formidable, deadly tank who could lead charges or back up her teammates in the worst of situations. Weeks later, after she’s landed on both console and in Competitive Mode, there’s been a consensus: Orisa isn’t going as planned. Before her release, the tank…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published March 31, 2017 -
Horizon Zero Dawn‘s Cauldron Dungeons Are Incredibly Cool
Just when you think you’ve really gotten the hang of Horizon Zero Dawn, creeping around and hunting robot dinosaurs in the colorful open world, along comes a Cauldron to blow your damn mind. This week, after spending ~80 hours with Breath of the Wild and over 100 hours with Persona 5 (jesus christ what am…
By Jason Schreier Published March 31, 2017 -
Five Thoughts After Playing Destiny For The First Time In Months
Over the last two and a half years, I’ve played more than 1,000 hours of Destiny. Over the last five months, I’ve barely played any. This week I returned to the game, and let me tell you, it is no small feat to climb back into a game you used to play obsessively. This week…
By Kirk Hamilton Published March 31, 2017 -
Splatoon 2 Makes Sure That Almost Anybody Can Jump In And Play
Splatoon 2 is a great time. Fighting as a squid-kid is fun and the game takes steps to make sure many people can enjoy. From new players to those with disabilities, games can take actions to help everyone join in the action. We take a look how in this critical video. Transcript: I think that…
By Heather Alexandra Published March 31, 2017 -
Put A Little Overwatch On Your Keyboard
Not only are Overwatch mechanical keyboard caps a fine way to show loyalty to your favorite character, they also help you remember which key does what thing. There’s a group buy going on over at Reddit’s MechMarket through April 2, featuring caps for almost every character. A group buy is where someone gets a whole…
By Mike Fahey Published March 31, 2017 -
Link’s Best Breath Of The Wild Outfits Are The Simplest
“Less is more,” is a common aphorism you hear about fashion. While it’s not always true, in Breath of the Wild, the simplest outfits are the most stylish. My favorite outfits in Breath of the Wild aren’t the “coolest” ones. That trophy can handily be given to the Guardian Armor, with its glowing Tron lines.…
By Gita Jackson Published March 31, 2017 -
Hardware Maker Mad Catz Dies
Following a lengthy struggle with financial insolvency, gaming peripheral maker Mad Catz has formally ceased all operation. The company’s directors and officers have all resigned, and its assets will be liquidated. The company that spent nearly three decades pumping out PC and console gaming gear is no more. According toan official announcement released today, yesterday…
By Mike Fahey Published March 31, 2017 -
Ghost In The Shell Really Bummed Us Out
Last night, Kotaku’s intrepid anime and snack reporters, me and Mike Fahey, saw the anticipated and controversial live-action adaptation of Ghost in the Shell, an anime we both love. It was, to say the least, an utter disappointment. We spent some time this morning sharing our thoughts on the film, and now we’re sharing them…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published March 31, 2017 -
A Hacker Dropped Yoshi Into Sonic 2, And It’s Amazing
I’m not sure what I love more about this newly-released ROM hack that lets you play the Genesis classic Sonic the Hedgehog 2 as Nintendo’s Yoshi. The incredible, detailed sprite work? The fact that the gameplay has been totally overhauled to use Yoshi’s eating-and-pooping mechanic? It’s just so hard to decide. No, I’ve got it.…
By Chris Kohler Published March 31, 2017 -
Look At This $699 Witcher 3 Statue
How much do you like Yennefer of Vengerberg? Because as you’ve probably sorted out by now, $699 is how much this 22-inch statue of the sorceress by Japanese company Prime 1 costs. I mean, it’s a good statue. But boy, even if it does feature a “slayed Forktail at her feet” (which looks cool) and…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 31, 2017 -
You Can Play Ms. Pac-Man In Google Maps Right Now
If you’ve ever had the very specific fantasy of playing Ms. Pacman on your neighborhood streets, there’s good news. The Google Maps phone app will let you transform anywhere into a playable Ms. Pacman stage. The process is simple. If you have the Google Maps app, all you need to do is open it up…
By Heather Alexandra Published March 31, 2017 -
New Zelda: Breath of the Wild Patch Fixes Frame Rate Issues
Last night, Nintendo put out an update for Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and their patch notes are just about the most Nintendo thing ever: “Adjustments have been made to make for a more pleasant gaming experience.” In reality, they’ve made some huge frame rate improvements. Whereas in the past, walking through the Korok Forest…
By Jason Schreier Published March 31, 2017 -
Reigns, a game about ruling a kingdom through an interface that’s basically Tinder, just got a big update on PC and mobile. It adds more than 100 new cards, which include new objectives, characters, and of course, ways to die. Reigns was one of my favorite games of last year, so if you haven’t played…
By Nathan Grayson Published March 30, 2017
