In an age when most rhythm games are little more than a list of songs, hero game developer Tak Fujii gives us Gal Metal, in which a band of Japanese high school students must save the world from an octopod invasion using the power of rock. Hell yes.
Wednesday, 31 October 2018
Gal Metal Is A Very Strange Rhythm Game, Which Is The Best Kind
Play a Game of FIFA 19 Anywhere With This $40 Switch Download
FIFA 19 for Switch doesn’t have all the same game modes or run off the same engine as the PS4 and Xbox One versions, but it’s still FIFA on the go, and it now includes Champions League. Download it to Nintendo’s console for just $40 today, courtesy of Amazon. We don’t anticipate any added time on this deal, the…
I Refuse To Stop Playing Assassin's Creed Origins
I have Assassin’s Creed Odyssey installed and updated on my PS4, but every time I boot up my console, I select the game right next to it: Assassins Creed Origins. I want to beat the older game and move on to the newest one, but I can’t, because I keep accepting new side quests.
Here's November 2018's PlayStation Plus Lineup
I’ve only just started getting into the Yakuza series, and November’s PlayStation Plus games will help me out with Yakuza Kiwami. I’m also excited to see the delightful Burly Men at Sea on there. As always, these games are only “free” if you have an active PS Plus subscription.
How To Play Long Video Games When You Have No Time
For a lot of gamers with demanding jobs, marriages and/or families, the excitement of reading good reviews for games like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is tempered by the sinking realization that they’ll never have time to play them. How do you make time for a 60+ hour game when you have a busy…
Wednesday's Best Deals: Noise Canceling Headphones, Levi's, Foam Rollers, and More
Noise canceling headphones, a Dyson stick vac, and TriggerPoint foam rollers lead off Wednesday’s best deals from around the web.
The 35 greatest horror games of all time
What scares you? It’s a question you know the answer to innately and immediately, as individualized as your fingerprint. Accordingly, horror games have tried everything in the book in order to scare players: disempowerment, alienation, animatronic jump-scares, eroticism, flagrant shattering of the fourth wall, and so…
Henry Cavill as The Witcher's Geralt Is a Sight to Behold
As surprising as it was to learn that Superman himself was Netflix’s top pick for Geralt in its upcoming live-action adaptation of The Witcher, what’s even more bewitching is what the actor looks like as the titular Witcher.
Take Your Pick of Noise Canceling Headphones For $40 Or Less [Exclusive]
You don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars to enjoy the benefits of noise canceling headphones: These TaoTronics noise canceling over-ears are down to just $40 today with promo code KINJAV02.
Learn Your ABCs With Our Video Game Horror Alphabet Book
Editor’s note: Happy Halloween! We’ve prepared a special treat (or is it a trick?)—our horror games reporter Stacie Ponder and editor Chris Kohler teamed up to bring you this special ABC book starring your favorite horror game pals (with sincere apologies to Edward Gorey). Stacie did the wonderful illustrations (tons…
Undertale Creator Releases New Game (Maybe?)
Is Deltarune a prequel to Undertale? A sequel? A prototype demo to garner feedback for the sequel? We won’t know until we play through the whole thing, but the new game from Undertale designer Toby Fox promises to be just as bizarre and trippy as the last one. (Plus, it’s an anagram.)
Today’s selection of articles from Kotaku’s reader-run community: Haunted By The Perfect Halloween D
Today’s selection of articles from Kotaku’s reader-run community: Haunted By The Perfect Halloween Day • Why People Hate Teen Titans Go • Playing Code Name S.T.E.A.M. • TAY Retro: Multiplatform - Carnival [TV Commercial, NA]
You Know Nothing...If You Don't Buy Game of Thrones Catan On Sale
If you’re getting bored of trading wheat and sheep back and forth, Game of Thrones Catan is a completely new take on the game:
Japan's Infamous Halloween Trains
In years past, the “Halloween train” was a carriage taken over by costume-wearing foreigners, who turned it into an impromptu space for merrymaking and boozing. Tokyo’s Halloween train even sparked protests! My, how things have changed.
Fortnite and Minecraft Nintendo Switch bundles are coming to Japan later next month.
Fortnite and Minecraft Nintendo Switch bundles are coming to Japan later next month. The Fortnite one is the Double Helix Bundle that already launched in North America, while the Minecraft Switch set comes with the game’s digital download and collectible real-world stickers.
DJ Hello Kitty Opens With "Motherfuckers"
Sanrio Puroland, the Hello Kitty and friends theme park in Tokyo, has been holding Halloween celebrations. DJ Hello Kitty got things started with a big “Motherfuckers, go!”
Overwatch Cosplay From Another Universe
This is Keltonfx, a cosplayer and makeup artist, with one of the most incredible pieces of Overwatch cosplay I’ve ever seen.
One Twitch Streamer Is Fighting Racism With A Chicken Emote
Good plans are born after hours, days, or even months of meticulous planning, but the best plans emerge from dumb jokes. One day, Twitch streamer Xmiramira was doing her thing when a rando came into chat spewing what she remembered as “racist crap.”
Fallout 76 Bug Accidentally Deletes Entire 50GB Beta
The Fallout 76 beta starts on PC tonight, but an 11th hour bug in Bethesda’s launcher has had unusually severe repercussions for some affected users.
Walmart and Esports Arena Squad Up With the New Overpowered Gaming PC Line
Out of seemingly nowhere, Walmart—yes, Walmart—has entered the PC gaming space with the release of its own private line of gaming laptops and desktops, designed by Esports Arena.
Adequate Man Help!
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The 10 Best Deals of October 30, 2018
We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.
Twitch’s New Karaoke Game Is Missing Some Of The Things I Love About Karaoke
I don’t just like karaoke; I love it. On average, I go out and sing at least twice a week, sometimes three times a week. Singing in bars in front of people helps me conquer my ever-present fear of doing literally anything in front of people. It’s a strange sort of therapy. Twitch and Harmonix’s new karaoke-themed…
Tips For Playing Red Dead Redemption 2 [Updated!]
Red Dead Redemption 2 is an absurdly big game, full of secrets, systems, and hidden surprises. It’s possible to just learn how it all works by playing, but its first few hours can be overwhelming and a little confusing. I’m here to help.
Smash Bros. Fan Creates 8-Player GameCube Controller Adapter
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a little over a month away, and many die hard fans are set on playing it with a GameCube controller. The retro hardware’s hold on Smash Bros. players’ imagination is so intense Nintendo’s even started manufacturing them again. But the game features up to eight player local multiplayer, so…
EVE Online's Constant Wars Are Driving Away New Players
EVE Online is a game that thrives on war. Players love to clash with each other, attempt to wrest control of territory from one another, and expand their influence in the game’s universe. These wars fuel the spectacle that surrounds EVE, drawing all eyes towards the game when an insane battle occurs. But some wars…
Humble's Latest Bundle Includes 11 PS4 Games
Humble Bundles are usually centered around PC games, or occasionally Android, but the Humble THQ Nordic bundle is all about the PlayStation 4.
The Story Behind Square Enix's Failed Latin America Video Game Division
In the summer of 2013, Square Enix sent a small team of representatives to Latin America for an ambitious business trip. They met with dozens of independent development studios across the region, visiting five countries over the span of a few days. They were looking for developers to partner with Square Enix to create…
What We Absolutely Loved About Castlevania Season Two
The first season of Netflix’s Castlevania animated series was pretty good, if a bit rushed due to a four-episode length. The second season expands with more episodes, more characters, and some amazing fight scenes. Staff writer Heather Alexandra and senior reporter Mike Fahey sat down to talk about how much they loved…
Red Dead 2 Cowboy Twists Into Nightmare Pretzel
Today on Highlight Reel we got a wagonful of Red Dead Redemption 2 clips, including pretzel cowboys, quantum lassos, people falling down, and more!
Transistor Sings On The Switch
I loved Transistor when I first played it on PC, but I struggled with some aspects of the game. The combat system, while interesting and creative, was sometimes tedious to control. On the Switch, the game feels more cohesive.
Ticket To Ride Can Keep Game Night From Jumping the Tracks - Get a Copy For Just $25
After Catan, Ticket to Ride is probably the most popular “good” board game out right now, and you can grab a copy for $25 on Amazon today. That’s $20 less than usual, and a price that should get everyone to hop aboard.
Tuesday, 30 October 2018
Red Dead Redemption 2 Defiantly Bucks Open-World Trends
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and Red Dead Redemption 2 are both big open-world games, and they both came out in October of 2018. Both involve a hero on a horse riding around and murdering lots of people. The similarities end there.
MacBook Air Gets a Total Overhaul: All the Details
After months and months and months of rumors and speculation Apple has finally announced a new MacBook Air to replace the absolutely ancient MacBook Air.
You're Just Not Scary Anymore, Cthulhu
I wanted to be frightened of Cyanide Studio’s new Lovecraftian horror game, but the scariest thing about Call of Cthulhu is the sloppy stealth action segments that try to add tension to an otherwise casual adventure game.
Google’s Homepage Is Now A Clever Multiplayer Halloween Game
A day before Halloween, Google has reworked its logo into an online multiplayer game called The Great Ghoul Duel to help people get into the spirit of things. While the company has featured games on its homepage before, this is the first that actually lets you play against other random strangers around the world.
Tuesday's Best Deals: Osprey, Dumbbells, Baby Monitors, and More
A sale on Osprey luggage, an adjustable dumbbell set, and 30% off Coleman best sellers lead off Tuesday’s best deals from around the web.
Battlefield 1 Headlines November's Xbox Live Games With Gold
In November’s Games with Gold, I’m personally most excited about indie racer Race the Sun, but Battlefield 1 is good too I guess. If you’re out of things to do in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, you can go back to the start of the series with Assassin’s Creed. As always, these games are only “free” if you have an active…
Symmetra's Qualifying Matches Is A Delightful Overwatch Dating Sim
Overwatch dating simulator Symmetra’s Qualifying Matches is asking the important questions: “Will you date your teammates? Will you stay on the payload? Will you teleport everyone off the map and throw all your games?”
The case for watching horror, as made by someone who used to hate it
Some won’t do musicals and others have a distaste for romance, but horror might be the only genre with which a large percentage of the population simply refuses to engage. While plenty of us like a good ghost story, within any random group of five or six people you’ll probably find at least one respondent to whom the…
Clean the Crap Out of Your Keyboard With This Rechargeable Air Blower
If you have a recent Apple keyboard, or really any electronics that gather dust, you’re probably familiar with canned air, and how surprisingly expensive it can be. It turns out, there’s a better way.
The Root Black Navy Sailor Attempting to Help ‘Stranded Motorist’ Shot and Killed | Deadspin Even Th
The Root Black Navy Sailor Attempting to Help ‘Stranded Motorist’ Shot and Killed | Deadspin Even The Mighty Premier League Must Bow Before The Power Of America’s Stupidest Sport | Splinter Are You Seeing This Shit? | Jezebel Doctor Won’t Face Jail Time For Dyeing Patient’s Vagina Purple as a ‘Joke’ | The A.V. Club …
Buried in a Nintendo financial document today is news that Dragon Quest Builders 2, a sequel to the
Buried in a Nintendo financial document today is news that Dragon Quest Builders 2, a sequel to the fantastic action-crafting-RPG, will come to the United States and Europe next year for the Switch. This one’s got multiplayer, too.
Get Your Mitts On a HyperX Gaming Mouse For Just $25
Whether you take PC gaming seriously, or just want to use the precision and extra buttons of gaming peripherals to get more work done, this HyperX Pulsefire mouse is an absolute steal at $25, an all-time low.
Today’s selection of articles from Kotaku’s reader-run community: Rockmandash Reviews: 428: Shibuya
Today’s selection of articles from Kotaku’s reader-run community: Rockmandash Reviews: 428: Shibuya Scramble • PlayStation Classic! How’d I Do With Them Predictions? • TAY Retro: Sega - Zaxxon [TV Commercial, NA] • The Roman Empire Goes To War (Against Leukemia)
Nintendo has released the total worldwide hardware and software sales figures for the Switch and Nin
Nintendo has released the total worldwide hardware and software sales figures for the Switch and Nintendo 3DS. These numbers were updated on September 30, 2018 and released today. The last announced Switch life-to-date sales figures were 19.67 million, while the 3DS was at 72.89 million.
Hollywood Is Making An Attack On Titan Movie
The popular manga and anime Attack on Titan was already adapted into terrible Japanese cinema, so now it’s time for Hollywood to have a crack. I guess!
Nintendo's Biggest Selling Games For Switch, 3DS, Wii U And More As Of Fall 2018
It’s that time again! Time for Nintendo to update the sales figures for its best selling games for current gen and previous gen hardware.
The A.V.
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The Only Phone Accessory I Need Is This $10 Magnetic Kickstand
I want a fast, wireless charger. It’s probably a good idea to have a phone case. But there’s only one accessory I need on my phone, and it’s this Spigen kickstand.
Our Favorite Cosplay From Anime Fest @ NYCC x Anime Expo 2018
The inaugural Anime Fest@NYCC x Anime Expo was a fairly controversial show as far as these things go! Seen as an intruder on the existing Anime NYC, and with ticketing and scheduling issues with the main NYCC show, it didn’t exactly set the world on fire. But some cosplayers still braved the mess to turn up and do…
Red Dead's Companion App Is Great, And You Should Definitely Use It
It doesn’t take long with Red Dead Redemption 2 before you run into a Kirk Hamilton-sized conundrum: do you play with the HUD on, and experience the Old West through health meters and radars, or do you turn all that off and do things the pretty/pure/hard way.
Scrabble World Champion Drops 100-Point Word On His First Turn
New Zealand’s Nigel Richards, 51, has won his fourth Scrabble World Championship after beating American Jesse Day in this year’s final. His very first word went for 100 points.