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The Best Star Wars Cosplay You'll See This Week

Luke Plunkett — Sat, 25 May 2013 03:00:00 GMT

Reader Jules is from Ireland. He's cosplaying here as Old Republic's enormous Darth Malgus, which might seem ambitious, but when you consider Jules stands 6' 6" himself - 6' 8" in the costume - you start to realise how perfect this is.

The Xbox One has awesome new rumbling triggers, which can offer feedback.

Patricia Hernandez — Sat, 25 May 2013 00:30:00 GMT

The Xbox One has awesome new rumbling triggers, which can offer feedback. Nick Robinson over at Unwinnable has some issues with this: it's now possible for the triggers to resemble, you know, real triggers. It's a resemblance that makes him feel uncomfortable, but beyond that: what happens when we can't say pulling a trigger on a game is nothing like pulling a trigger in real life anymore?

Check out Anamanaguchi's newest video from their album Endless Fantasy.

Kirk Hamilton — Fri, 24 May 2013 23:30:00 GMT

Check out Anamanaguchi's newest video from their album Endless Fantasy. Go ahead, jean-jacket pizza-delivery science girl. You can help them expand the album beyond mere music by supporting them on Kickstarter.

The Onion Takes On Xbox One

Jason Schreier — Fri, 24 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

The Onion is ready for the next generation of video game consoles. Here's their report on Xbox One. It's surprisingly accurate.

This Week The Internet Went Crazy Over These Glitchy And Artistic GIFs

Gergo Vas — Fri, 24 May 2013 22:30:00 GMT

The reveal of the Xbox One might have overshadowed content on the Internet this week, but that certainly wasn't the case for the craftiest of internet denizens who convert anything worthy into an animated GIF. Whether it's some sort of a video game glitch, like giant Spock's terrifying stare above, or a nice form of art, we sifted and sorted to grab the most popular ones for you.

T-shirt purveyor Meatbun is having a Memorial Day sale, in which objects of art like these two Kotak

Mike Fahey — Fri, 24 May 2013 22:21:28 GMT

T-shirt purveyor Meatbun is having a Memorial Day sale, in which objects of art like these two Kotaku t-shirts are on sale for $5 each. You should buy them all. All of them.

Guess Which Game Falls Under Which Awesome Japanese "Genre"

Richard Eisenbeis — Fri, 24 May 2013 22:00:00 GMT

Ever wonder why Metal Gear Solid comes with the tagline “Tactical Espionage Action” printed right on the box? Well that’s simple. While it may be a tagline in the West, it’s actually the game’s official genre in Japan.

All of Daft Punk's Latest Album, Mashed Into One 8-Bit Song

Patricia Hernandez — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:30:00 GMT

Maybe you've heard the entirety of Daft Punk's latest, Random Access Memories. But I'm guessing you haven't heard the album in an 8-bit style, as a single song. Thankfully, Joe Jeremiah can indulge you there, with this here video.

Finally, A Collectible Character Game With Real Action

Mike Fahey — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:00:00 GMT

The mobile collectible card genre has exploded over the past year, with players shelling out big bucks for virtual cards with statistics assigned to them. Players for teams of heroes, demons, pirates or robots and take them into battle, which is generally nothing more than a quick stats comparison. What if a game in the genre had actual arcade gameplay? Why, then it would be Battlestone.

Here’s What’s Bothering Me About Batman: Arkham Origins

Evan Narcisse — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:30:00 GMT

I watched the trailer for the upcoming Batman game that got released earlier this week and immediately had one inescapable thought: You can’t tell it’s a prequel. That’s not a good thing.

Nintendoji is Cute, Quirky, Dungeon-Crawling Fun

Richard Eisenbeis — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Earlier this week, we took a brief look at Nintendoji, a Nintendo title only available to gold or platinum members of the Japanese Club Nintendo.

Normal Human Beings Likely Won't Play The Xbox One Like This

Patricia Hernandez — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:30:00 GMT

Phil Spencer, Microsoft Game Studio's vice president, has a relationship with games that seems kind of terrifying. VideoGamerTV recreates it here, and it may give us an early glimpse at what using the full extent of the Xbox One's capabilities may be like.

My Love-Hate Relationship With JRPGs

Jason Schreier — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT

I have a confession to make: I hate JRPGs. I also love them. Then I hate them. And I love them. And so on and so forth for 40 hours or so.

Watch Zelda Draw Her Life

Tina Amini — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Princess Zelda heard about all those "draw my life" videos on YouTube and decided to try her artistic hand at a similar one for herself. She's certainly had a...unique enough life to warrant one.

The Moneysaver: Halo 4 For $18, Tomb Raider $14, The West Wing

Shane Roberts — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:15:00 GMT

Everybody's savin' for the weekend.

DayZ Creator Summits Everest, No Zombies In Sight

Kirk Hamilton — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT

Dean Hall, the lead designer of the multiplayer zombie sensation DayZ, has achieved his goal after setting off for the Himalayas last month: He has summited Mount Everest.

He Got A Video Game Tattoo To Remind Him To Be A Good Dad

Evan Narcisse — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:30:00 GMT

As far as video games that would inspire a video game tattoo, Papo & Yo seems like an unlikely one, right? As moving as it is, Minority Media’s digital release is built on one man’s childhood, specifically the abuse he suffered at the hands of his alcoholic dad. It is an undeniably sad game. But, despite that, one man who played the game decided he needed to remember the experience inside his skin.

I Took This Amazing Tour Inside the Space Shuttle. So Should You.

Stephen Totilo — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

During a trip to Seattle last week, I spent a Sunday afternoon checking out the inside of a space shuttle cockpit. This was one of the coolest things I've done in a while.

Fighting Sickness. Nailing Your Dream Job. Your Questions Answered.

Tina Amini — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Life is pretty damn unfair. Sometimes that means you'll find yourself in a situation with no solutions. Sometimes the best you can do is cope. In today's Ask Kotaku advice column, I have to answer some tough questions. And it hurts my heart to not have a quick fix for you all.

A Lifetime Of Memories In Puzzle Game Form

Mike Fahey — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:30:00 GMT

When the explosions fade and the last echoes of gunfire die, as the bruises and broken bones from the roundhouse kicks and dazzling special attacks slowly heal, there comes time for calm, peaceful reflection. That's the domain of Quell Memento.

Video Game Rumors So Bad You Want Them To Be True

Evan Narcisse — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

“Infinity Ward are combining Zelda with Professor Layton. The twist? It's going to feature Bayonetta as an unlockable character.” “Sega are combining Forza with Minesweeper. The twist? It's being written by JJ Abrams.” Ok, I’d play those. And you? You’d want such things to exist, wouldn’t you? If only to see how bad they might be? Yeah, you would.

Here’s what’s going on Talk Among Yourselves, our reader-written blog: E1 Salvador runs down the gam

Evan Narcisse — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:20:00 GMT

Here’s what’s going on Talk Among Yourselves, our reader-written blog: E1 Salvador runs down the games that’s he finished so far this year. And AstroKid248 offers up a TAYSnacktaku review about Sonic’s corndogs. There’s a video coming, so check back later.

What Sort Of Man Builds Westeros In MineCraft? This Sort Of Man.

Gergo Vas — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

That crazy, epic 1:100 blocky replica of the continent of Westeros from Game of Thrones is so glorious it managed to catch even Time Magazine's attention. They scored an interview with the project head Jacob Granberry, aka pizzainacup, giving us a glimpse at the man behind the madness.

The Xbox One Uncertainty Principle

Stephen Totilo — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

At the start of a cocktail party that was to end an exciting, bewildering and altogether odd day at Microsoft's Redmond campus, I approached Microsoft v.p. Aaron Greenberg. Hell of a debut day for the Xbox One, I told him. Some impressive stuff, some confusing stuff. Some fierce reaction online.

The Folks Behind DMC And Enslaved Are Making a Mobile Game

Mike Fahey — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:30:00 GMT

I love Ninja Theory. Not only was it my favorite elective in college, they make some pretty wonderful action adventure titles, filled with expressive characters, quirky humor and Dante fan hate. Now they've partnered with Chillingo for Fightback, an 80s-style action game for Android and iOS.