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Marvel Ultimate Alliance Coming To PS4, Xbox One And PC On Tuesday
We’ve heard rumblings that two of the best Marvel Comics console games were making a comeback, and now it’s confirmed. Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 1 and 2 are coming to current gen consoles and PC July 26. Officially announced during the Marvel games panel at San Diego Comic-Con earlier today, Ultimate Alliance 1 and 2 for…
By Mike Fahey Published July 23, 2016 -
The Legends Of The Hidden Temple Movie Trailer Needs More Olmec
If you’re gonna make us watch a minute and a half of children running around fake temples, you’ve got to give us a giant talking stone head. That was the deal with The Legends of the Hidden Temple game show, Nickelodeon, and it still stands. Seeing host Kirk Fogg playing himself is lovely, and I’m…
By Mike Fahey Published July 23, 2016 -
Strap Your Phone To An RC Car To Hatch Pokémon Go Eggs
More effective thantoy trains and more humane than strapping your phone to the dog, radio-controlled cars seem like an excellent to way to hatch Pokémon Go eggs. Aside from actually walking, of course. Worn out after a long day of actually walking, YouTube RC car enthusiast Theibault combined his passion for tiny vehicles with his…
By Mike Fahey Published July 23, 2016 -
The World Of Warcraft Legion Pre-Patch Has Been Very Good To Me So Far
Not everyone is happy with some of the changes made to World of Warcraft in preparation for the upcoming Legion expansion. Aside from some minor annoyances, I’ve been having a blast. Being Squirrel Girl helps. I’ve been harping on Gnome Hunters since they were announced earlier this year, and now that I’m leveling one I…
By Mike Fahey Published July 23, 2016 -
There’s Certainly A Blue Beetle In Injustice 2
Maybe not the one I would have preferred, but Jaime is better than nothing. Take a look at Mr. Reyes’ even more evolving suit as well as our first look at Wonder Woman in the Comic-Con trailer for Injustice 2. How about those faces? I know, I need to get over Ted Kord. Jaime’s been…
By Mike Fahey Published July 23, 2016 -
The New Sonic The Hedgehog Game Is Reimagined Old Sonic
Announced this evening at a special event during San Diego Comic-Con, Sonic Mania back goes back to Sonic the Hedgehog’s roots again, only this time Sega’s got some top-tier retro talent coming with. While modern Sonic the Hedgehog games from traditional developer Sonic Team have been a mixed bag, fans have been making excellent 2D…
By Mike Fahey Published July 23, 2016 -
Sonic The Hedgehog And Fantastic Beasts Headline Lego Dimensions’ Wave Seven
This evening at San Diego Comic-Con, Warner Bros. revealed the six game packs in Lego Dimensions’ seventh wave of content, including a level pack inspired by classic Sonic the Hedgehog, Marceline the Vampire Queen and a new Lego gateway build. While Skylanders continues its yearly releases and Disney Infinity ends, Lego Dimensions continues to build…
By Mike Fahey Published July 23, 2016 -
Overwatch‘s Lucio Quietly Got A Big Buff
Game updates are weird. Sometimes developers don’t mention major changes because… well, I don’t really know. Depends on the game and the change. In Overwatch’s case, Lucio is now much better at both being a skater boy and saying see you later boy. As ProfessorGanymede demonstrates in the following video, Lucio’s skating got a big…
By Nathan Grayson Published July 22, 2016 -
Carl Sagan’s Contact: The movie was fine, but the book is amazing. What it is: A speculative 1985 science fiction novel by visionary astronomer Carl Sagan, later adapted into a feature film starring Jodie Foster. What I’ve read: I finished it a week or so ago. Is it good? Hell yes it is. I hadn’t…
By Kirk Hamilton Published July 22, 2016 -
Pokémon Go Players Are Trolling Gyms With Magikarp
Gyms are supposed to be arenas where the best trainers in the world achieve glory with the help of the most powerful Pokémon. Somehow, gyms everywhere have turned into a non-stop Magikarp train instead. Those of you playing Pokémon Go may have noticed that it has become a thing to challenge and defeat a gym,…
By Patricia Hernandez Published July 22, 2016 -
Final Fantasy III Retrospective: Hope You Like Losing Progress
If you were to ask a Final Fantasy fan to describe the iconic Square series, they might rattle off a series of terms: crystals, classes, chocobos. Flying airships. Summoned monsters with mythological titles like Ifrit and Shiva. Somebody named Cid. In other words, Final Fantasy III This is part three of Kotaku’s Final Fantasy Retrospective,…
By Jason Schreier Published July 22, 2016 -
An Argument For Calling Bloodborne A Modern Classic
Though it’s the middle of summer, there’s a bunch of awesome games coming out. Not surprisingly, there’s also a bunch of awesome games writing, too. Not sure what to check out? Worth Reading is your guide. Hey, You Should Read These “The Importance of Overwatch’s Newest Hero, Ana Amari” by Nico Deyo Overwatch can probably…
By Patrick Klepek Published July 22, 2016 -
Donald Trump’s Unofficial Second Life Headquarters Empty Day After Nomination
When Donald Trump accepted the Republican presidential nomination last night, his notoriety was among his first talking points. He has, he said, received nearly 14 million votes—the most GOP votes ever. That’s a lot of votes. It got me thinking: What’s up at Trump’s Second life headquarters, which, months ago, was rife with supporters? Second…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published July 22, 2016 -
The Biggest Website For Pirating Games Is Probably Doomed
You might not want to admit it, but chances are you’ve visited Kick Ass Torrents, the most popular way to download video games (or anything, really) illegally. Its owner was recently arrested, but that doesn’t mean Kick Ass Torrents is dead. Today, it came back online…for now. Kick Ass Torrents has been at the top…
By Patrick Klepek Published July 22, 2016 -
Getting Confused In Games Can Be A Good Thing
Asemblance and Inside are wonderfully haunting games that love to confuse the player. While this might be annoying to some, I think it’s pretty great. In this video, we’ll take a look at how games can design for confusion and how that can radically change the experience. Note: I make reference to controller use in…
By Heather Alexandra Published July 22, 2016 -
The Best Monsters In Pokémon Go, And How To Find Them
All Pokémon are not created equal: some are definitely better than others. If you’re serious about creating a formidable team, or if you want the satisfaction of having some of the best monsters available in Pokémon Go, you’ve come to the right place. The Silph Road is a collective that is one of the leading…
By Patricia Hernandez Published July 22, 2016
