Negative World Of Tanks Video Gets Taken Down After Developer Threatens Copyright Claim

A prominent World of Tanks YouTuber who is a member of a promotional program for the game had to remove a critical video after developer Wargaming threatened a copyright strike against it. On May 18, SirFoch uploaded a video where he criticized the Chrysler K Grand Finals premium tank (a fully-loaded version of which is…

This Week In The Business: Activate The Spin Cycle

QUOTE | “We want to get our hands on Destiny 2 as soon as possible like everybody else, so we offered to share our PC platform with our sister companies for this release.” – Blizzard explains why the PC version of Destiny 2 will be exclusive to Battle.net, conveniently neglecting to mention that doing so…

We Talk About Some Very Weird Ways to Play Overwatch

On the latest episode of our Overwatch show, Cecilia, Heather, and I talk about some very particular ways of playing. First, we dig deeper into Cecilia’s experience of paying women to be her in-game BFFs, then we discuss the plight of that reviled creature, the Hanzo main, and finally we talk about esports and Overwatch…

Lonely Mountains: Downhill is a mountain biking game that looks really chill. It’s just you and your bike. Oh, and some mountains. You’re not constrained to any particular path. You choose how you want to explore. Nature, it turns out, is neat like that. The game’s not done yet, but it’s got a page on…

That Is Not Enough Wheels, Little Car

Eric Cousin is a freelance illustrator and character designer based in Brussels, Belgium. You can see more of Eric’s work at his ArtStation page To see the images in their native resolution, click on the “expand” button in the top-left corner. Fine Art is a celebration of the work of video game artists, showcasing the…

Injustice 2 Might Have A Deadshot Problem, Depending On Whom You Ask 

Injustice 2 has only been available since Tuesday, but players think they’ve already found its strongest–or possibly cheapest–character. Deadshot, a frequent Batman villain whose sole power is that he can shoot well, brings a wide variety of firearms to NetherRealm Studios’ latest DC Comics fighter. Some players are already frustrated with his ability to win…

Every Second Of The New Reservoir Dogs Game Is An Emotional Struggle

The new Reservoir Dogs video game Reservoir Dogs: Bloody Days is occasionally fun. But every time I felt myself enjoying it, a little voice would whisper to me, “You could just watch Reservoir Dogs.” Bloody Days’ biggest challenge was convincing me not to exit the game and go watch the 1992 Quentin Tarantino film on…

Our Immediate Reactions To Destiny 2

Did you really think we would let this week go by without a special bonus episode of Destiny fancast Kotaku Splitscreen? Kirk went to theDestiny 2 reveal event in Los Angeles, and I, uh, watched it on the internet, so come listen to us talk about our initial thoughts: An excerpt: Jason: Do you think…

Tips For Playing Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia is the newest installment in the popular tactics game series. Whether you’re a fresh faced rookie or a war weary strategist, there’s a few things you should know if you want to conquer the battlefield. Choose Your Difficulty Level Wisely You can pick one of two difficulty levels as…

Ask Dr. NerdLove: How Do I Get Better At Oral Sex?

Hello all you pervert people of the intertubes, and welcome to Ask Dr. NerdLove, the time-jaunting dating advice column that helps you avoid mistakes before you make them. This week, we’re going to be engaging with traumas past and present in hopes of a brilliant and happier future. How do you overcome a spectacular fail…

17 NBA Teams Are Investing In 2K Esports, But There Might Not Be A Scene

The announcement of the NBA 2K league was huge—17 NBA teams will be investing in esports teams which will be contracted to compete in a regular season running concurrent with the NBA season. It was enough to pique many people’s curiosity, including our own, but when we went looking for references to any existing 2K…

The Surge Is Like Dark Souls Except You Can Dismember Everyone

The Surge is a futuristic action game in the vein of Dark Souls that pits players against a host of robots and power-suit-wearing goons. It’s fun to bash on zombies but even better to cut their limbs off to steal their loot. Item acquisition in Souls-like titles tends to be abstract. You wail on a…

Street Fighter V Fans Are Not Sure What To Make Of Seemingly Simplistic Newcomer Ed

Last weekend saw Capcom open up a special beta for Street Fighter V which, in addition to giving the community a chance to try the game’s improved online modes, provided a preview for the next downloadable character. Ed, a rapidly aging M. Bison clone saved by Balrog during the story of Street Fighter IV, shocked…

Blizzard May Have Clarified Pharah’s Controversial Background In Overwatch [Correction]

Early in its now year-long life, Overwatch’s Egyptian hero Pharah’s Native American-styled skins sparked wide controversy over cultural appropriation. We spoke to Blizzard about Pharah’s backstory, and while they wouldn’t fully confirm her heritage, Blizzard offered some insight on their controversial design decision. Since Overwatch’s release, Pharah’s heritage has been a point of contention. Two…

Show Us Your Custom Injustice 2 Characters

The coolest new feature in Injustice 2 is the ability to play dress-up with DC Comics’ iconic heroes and villains. And though they can’t possibly be as awesome as my Grape Flash here, we want to see your best custom creations. For those of you not playing thebest DC Comics fighting game ever, Injustice 2…

The Top iOS Game Is A Fidget Spinner App, Because Of Course It Is

Fidget spinners are taking America by storm, as the Tamagotchi and yo-yo did before them. Unlike those other examples, spinners aren’t necessarily toys, but rather concentration tools for distracted or hyperactive kids. They’re being banned from schools all the same. In New York, you can grab one at pretty much any bodega and twirl to…

I Can’t Stop Watching A GTA V AI Learning How To Drive On Twitch 

Right now, a little over 1,000 people are watching an AI drive like a maniac on GTA V. I can’t look away, even as the AI causes pandemonium across the streets of Los Santos. Hosted on the Twitch channel sentdex, “Charles” is a neural network that learns by throwing shit at a wall and seeing…