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Look At This Custom Detective Pikachu Amiibo
GandaKris makes custom Amiibo. She’s made some excellent pieces over the last few months, but none so wonderful as this Detective Pikachu He’s got the hat, yes, but also a rug! And some tea! And a pipe! You can see more of GandaKris’ work (and order commissions) at her Facebook page UPDATE: There’s also some…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 31, 2016 -
Winning The Battle Of Stalingrad In Two Turns
Unity of Command is a smart, tough, turn-based strategy game set in the Second World War that’s one of the best in the genre. With its emphasis on logistics, the Battle of Stalingrad should be one of the game’s most gruelling encounters. Should. Benjamin Thomas found a way to do what the Germans could not,…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 31, 2016 -
Seinfeld x Persona Would Be A Show For The Ages
Seinfeld clips overlaid with Persona 4’s UI? Triggerhappypilot, this is good work. While the joke itself is nothing new, it’s crazy how well this all comes together once the pictures are in motion. That music… (via Super Punch)
By Luke Plunkett Published January 31, 2016 -
The lovely Final Fantasy Adventure remake,Adventures of Mana, arrives on iOS and Android on February 4 in North America. Still no sign of Japan’s Vita release making its way Stateside. No pricing yet either, but how much can a Square Enix mobile game possibly be?
By Mike Fahey Published January 31, 2016 -
Still Waiting On A Good Mobile Digimon Game
Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth arrives on the PlayStation 4 and Vita this week, and it sounds like the game digital monster fans have been waiting for. Digimon Heroes, released this past week for iOS and Android? Not so much. Digimon Heroes is a riff on the popular Puzzle and Dragons. Players collect, enhance and evolve…
By Mike Fahey Published January 31, 2016 -
Kotaku ‘Shop Contest: Totally Game Developer Barbie
Earlier this week Mattel introduced its 2016 Barbie lineup, packed with new shapes and sizes and one exciting new profession. Game developer Barbie is a great idea, though while I’ve seen plenty of devs working from a laptop on a crystal cylinder, I think we can do better. I’m actually impressed by what Mattel is…
By Mike Fahey Published January 31, 2016 -
Final Fantasy XV‘s Combat Kicks Even More Ass Now
Remember the exciting battles fought in the second coming of Final Fantasy XV Episode Duscae? They’ve got nothing on the awesome Niflheim base battle footage show during the finalActive Time Report. Check out new combos, warp kills, magical explosions and more. Check it out. I’ll walk through some of the cool new features quickly for…
By Mike Fahey Published January 31, 2016 -
Watch The Latest Final Fantasy XV Active Time Report Live, Right Here [All Done]
Magic! Stealth! Magitek armor! Exclamation points! Plus an update on the March event where we expect more useful information, like a release date, all in the latest Final Fantasy XV Active Time Report, kicking off live at 11 PM Eastern. And we’re done. The archive should be live shortly. For those of you who missed…
By Mike Fahey Published January 30, 2016 -
Killer Instinct‘s Latest Returning Fighter Has A Friggin’ Dragon
During today’s Killer Instinct Cup at PAX Middle (I’m in the South, and it’s not here) Iron Galaxy revealed the new look for classic character Kim Wu. She’s come a long way since Killer Instinct 2. East Asian martial artist Kim Wu was 17 years old when we last met. Fans have been eagerly awaiting…
By Mike Fahey Published January 30, 2016 -
Old Wolverine Feels Dangerous Again
Wolverine can heal pretty much any physical wound he suffers. But the emotional ones? Not so much. Originally published 1/27/16 The Wolverine that most comic-book fans grew up reading has been dead for more than a year. Laura Kinney—his female clone previously known as X-23—has adopted the mantle of Wolverine, trying to deliver justice in…
By Evan Narcisse Published January 30, 2016 -
My New Best Friend Is A Blade & Soul NPC
NCsoft’s martial arts MMO Blade & Soul is filled with colorful non-player characters voicing their enthusiastic praise, desperate pleas for help or dramatic plot advancement. Then there’s Ronsul. She’s the best. Most non player-characters with services to offer pour on the charm, enticing the player. Ronsul, a Dragon Trader posted at the Sandstone refuge, doesn’t…
By Mike Fahey Published January 30, 2016 -
Warcraft Movie Actor Tells Conan O’Brien How World Of Warcraft Saved His Life
Orgrim Doomhammer actor Robert Kazinsky was on Conan O’Brien earlier this week, where he told the story of how World of Warcraft made him fat, lazy and happier than he’s ever been. Following a three-year stint playing a tough guy character on Britain’s long-running soap EastEnders, the charming Kazinsky found himself in a bad place.…
By Mike Fahey Published January 30, 2016 -
Two New Cartoon Versions of the Justice League Are Coming Soon
A new animated movie and series will be featuring DC Comics’ biggest super-team, just in time to tie-in to Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice. Don’t worry: Kevin Conroy will be doing Batman again on the new TV show. First up is a new movie that pits the Justice League and Teen Titans against each…
By Evan Narcisse Published January 29, 2016 -
The 15 Most Twisted Video Game Achievements
My favorite trophies and achievements in video games are the gimmick-based ones. They’re not about finishing a level or getting a certain amount of headshots. They’re about doing something specific, often something outlandish, silly, deliberately provocative, or plain screwed up. They can add levity to a sober gaming experience, provide a diversion from a linear…
By Kevin Wong Published January 29, 2016 -
The Division Is At Its Best When You’re Stabbing People In The Back
The only technical testing I’ve done with the beta of Ubisoft’s upcoming game The Division is seeing whether I’ll like it. So far, it has passed that test. The third-person online shooter, the full title of which is Tom Clancy’s The Division and which I’ve been playing on Xbox One, is designed to at least…
By Stephen Totilo Published January 29, 2016 -
What It’s Like To Watch Your Game Studio Financially Fall Apart
As the pace of new video games picks up, so does the amount of people writing about ‘em. That’s good for Worth Reading, our weekly round up of the best stories around the Internet. Hey, You Should Read These “Great work on Starward Rogue, team! Now you’re all laid off…?” by Chris Park It’s never…
By Patrick Klepek Published January 29, 2016
