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Seriously, There’s A Frogger Game Show Now?

Posted: 20 Aug 2021 10:15 AM PDT

Frogger, the 1981 arcade game about one amphibian's quest to shed light on the insidious evils of the automotive industry, is getting an obstacle-course game show adaptation. NBCUniversal will start airing episodes on its Peacock streaming platform next month, and just released an initial trailer this morning. Yes, it…

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What If Mario Kart, But Terrible Asks GTA Online

Posted: 20 Aug 2021 10:00 AM PDT

When I saw the first images of Grand Theft Auto Online's new Kart Krash mode, I was intrigued. It looked like Rockstar's take on a kart racer, poised to infuse Los Santos with some outlandish fun. Sadly, while this new mode does feature karts and power-ups, it's not about racing, but instead about fighting in go-kart…

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This Howl's Moving Castle Model Is Made Almost Entirely From Trash

Posted: 20 Aug 2021 09:45 AM PDT

YouTuber Studson Studio is known for his incredible models and dioramas. Previously, he made the house from Kiki's Delivery Service and the bathhouse from Spirited Away. But his latest is, perhaps, the most impressive one yet.

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Is It Bad That I Like Fortnite’s Version Of Among Us Better?

Posted: 20 Aug 2021 08:45 AM PDT

Earlier this week, Epic Games released a limited-time game mode for Fortnite called Imposters, which is so obviously a Fortnite-flavored version of Innersloth's ridiculously popular social deduction game Among Us. Though I feel bad for the Innersloth devs blindsided by this surprise homage, I'm having a lot more fun…

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More Infinite Ammo, Please

Posted: 20 Aug 2021 08:00 AM PDT

Primary ammo has been a pain-in-the-ass in Destiny 2 since the game came out. Players almost never run out, except for the rare exceptions when they do and the mechanics' uselessness boils over into frustration. Thankfully, Bungie has finally made the radical decision to get rid of it altogether. More shooters should…

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The Ascent’s Latest Update May Have Broken The Game Even More

Posted: 20 Aug 2021 07:45 AM PDT

The Ascent was updated for Xbox and Windows 10 Thursday, putting it on parity with the version Steam players have had for nearly two weeks. It fixed some things, but it seems to have broken a lot, too.

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You Don't Need Aerodynamics In Space

Posted: 19 Aug 2021 07:30 PM PDT

Decheng "Victory Luode" Luo is an artist from China.

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It's Shocking Just How Shady Roblox Actually Is

Posted: 19 Aug 2021 05:15 PM PDT

I've long been wary of letting my kids play Roblox because of fears over its community and moderation, along with the fact that I just don't think its floaty physics and hideous player models are any good. I can now add "a ghastly player economy" to my list of grievances.

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Mario Got Himself Arrested Before An English Soccer Game

Posted: 19 Aug 2021 04:00 PM PDT

The return of capacity crowds to English football stadiums has been a beautiful thing to see over the last couple of weeks, but in some cases, fans clearly had a few things to work out of their systems after 18 months stuck watching at home.

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Pokémon Legends: Arceus’ New Pokémon Are Probably Going To Go Extinct

Posted: 19 Aug 2021 03:30 PM PDT

When Pokémon Legends: Arceus comes to Switch on January 28, it will bring with it a handful of new Pokémon. But my sick, anxiety-poisoned brain isn't content to just be happy learning more about the upcoming game. No, I can't help but question why these fresh faces aren't present in other games, and the conclusion…

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It's 2021 And Bethesda Has Announced Another Skyrim Port

Posted: 19 Aug 2021 03:15 PM PDT

Bethesda announced today that its nearly decade-old open-world RPG hit, Skyrim, is once again being ported to consoles both old and new. This time the publisher is sprucing it up with fan-created content. It's called Skyrim Anniversary Edition, and it's coming out on November 11, 2021 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S,…

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Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut Fixes PS5’s Busted Save Transfers

Posted: 19 Aug 2021 02:45 PM PDT

Save transfers have been a mess on PS5. Time and again, people have wanted to play upgraded versions of their old PS4 games only to discover they can't import their previous save files without placing their console on a dark altar and performing arcane rituals. Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut fixes that.

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A Stop-Motion 8-Bit Lego Masterpiece Nine Years In The Making

Posted: 19 Aug 2021 02:15 PM PDT

12 years ago Swedish musical duo Rymdreglage released the now-legendary Lego animated music video, 8-Bit Trip. This week, after nine years of work, three of which were spent building a custom camera-control rig, Daniel Larsson and Tomas Redigh triumphantly return with 8-Bit Trip 2, one of the most impressive…

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Axiom Verge 2: The Kotaku Review

Posted: 19 Aug 2021 12:30 PM PDT

There were times early on in Axiom Verge 2 when I wanted to stop playing. I'm glad I didn't. For all my problems with the game, by the end it had me completely enthralled. Lovely art, haunting music, and a packed constellation of obstacles and shortcuts elevate an often frustrating side-scrolling gauntlet into a…

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Cyberpunk Western Looks Endearingly Absurd

Posted: 19 Aug 2021 12:15 PM PDT

After a month of teasing on social media, the small team behind ExeKiller released a full reveal trailer for their upcoming action-adventure game earlier today, and believe me when I say it's a lot.

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Surprise: Legendary FPS Quake Just Got Remastered On Every Platform

Posted: 19 Aug 2021 11:50 AM PDT

All the leaks and rumors were true: A new and hopefully improved version of the legendary id Software first-person-shooter Quake came out today on multiple platforms, including the Switch. This new release features modestly enhanced graphics, crossplay support, the original two expansion packs, and two newer ones from…

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Amid Turmoil, Activision's Call Of Duty Machine Grinds Ahead With Vanguard

Posted: 19 Aug 2021 11:15 AM PDT

Call of Duty: Vanguard got its first extended trailer today and a release date of November 5. The announcement comes as publisher Activision Blizzard faces an unprecedented lawsuit by California state regulators alleging years of workplace misconduct and discirimiation.

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