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KOTOR 2 DLC Abandoned On Switch, Devs Apologize With Free Games

4Jun

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KOTOR 2 DLC Abandoned On Switch, Devs Apologize With Free Games

Image: Obsidian EntertainmentStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2 on Switch was a mess from the start. Like the original game’s buggy and incomplete release back in 2004, last year’s port to Nintendo’s handheld hybrid launched with a bug that made the game impossible to beat for some players. Subsequent patches added other issues. And now players will no longer be getting the free Restoration Content DLC they were previously promised. The Witcher 3 Meets Tense Roguelike PvE Card-Battling In Rogue MageThe studio behind the port, Aspyr, delivered the bad news late Friday night, telling Switch owners of the game that the update to add support for a series of fan-made mods that fix certain bugs and round out KOTOR 2's characters and rough ending had unfortunately been canceled. It’s basica...

Overwatch 2 Removes Cop Cars From Pride Version Of Map

1Jun

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Overwatch 2 Removes Cop Cars From Pride Version Of Map

The Overwatch 2 Pride event is now live, and along with the confirmation that two more heroes are queer and a collection of themed player banners and icons, Blizzard has reskinned an NYC-based map so that it looks like it’s set in the middle of a Pride parade.Grand Theft Auto 6 Comments: A Dramatic ReadingRead More: Overwatch 2’s Pride Event Is An Earnest StartBut the map doesn’t just have rainbow-colored walkways and LGBTQIA+ flags—it also, notably, doesn’t have cops. First pointed out in a video shared by Overwatch content creator Niandra, the Pride version of the Midtown map has reskinned the cop cars parked in certain areas, turning them into nondescript SUVs.NiandraKotaku has independently confirmed that the police SUVs are now painted a soft blue-green rather than sporting police col...

Guardians Of The Galaxy 3 Ending Had Florence Welch In Tears

8May

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Guardians Of The Galaxy 3 Ending Had Florence Welch In Tears

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 punctuated the ending to arguably one of Marvel’s best trilogy films (don’t @ me) with an emotionally gratifying final needle drop that had its titular characters, the fans, and even the musician behind the song ugly-crying with happiness. Very minor spoilers ahead.This Wacky Magical Girl Anime Is Studio Trigger-Coded To PerfectionOn Monday, Florence Welch, the lead singer of the popular indie rock band Florence and the Machine, uploaded a TikTok video of herself reacting to her song “Dog Days Are Over”, which served as the final song in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. If you’ve already seen the film, which came out over the weekend, listening to the song likely had you grinning with glee through tear-filled eyes just like Welch, because it served as a specta...

Survivor Brings Back Infamous And Annoying Boss

2May

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Survivor Brings Back Infamous And Annoying Boss

In Star Wars, death is just a detour. A minor inconvenience. If you are famous or well-liked, odds are you’ll be back, either through the magic of prequels or through just being straight-up brought back to life to get fans all excited. And this tradition continues in the recently released Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, which brings back a particularly annoying and beloved boss from the first game, along with that creature’s child. As Luke Skywalker himself once said, “No one’s ever really gone.” Let's Talk About Gotham Knights’ Predictable EndingBefore we go any further, consider this your official warning that below this sentence you’ll find some minor spoilers for Jedi: Survivor and Fallen Order. Back in 2019, when Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order launched, players quickly encountered a large toa...

26Apr

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Survivor Basically Has A Matrix Mode

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is out in a few short days and it’s promising some accessibility options that sound incredibly helpful for those looking to take their time acclimating to the game’s potential challenges. One standout feature is the option to slow combat and traversal down so you can take these challenges on at your own pace.Blade’s Book Club Is The Best Thing About Marvel’s Midnight SunsWhen it was released back in 2019, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order was one hell of a thirst quencher after a damn near drought of single player Star Wars games. Set in the gap between the prequels and original Star Wars films, players assumed the role of Cal Kestis, a Jedi Padawan caught in the midst of galactic political upheaval. Featuring Dark Souls-esque combat and structure, though not nearly as ...

These Limited Edition Eeveelution Pokémon Cards Are Beautiful

23Apr

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These Limited Edition Eeveelution Pokémon Cards Are Beautiful

Image: The Pokémon CompanyI don’t collect Pokémon cards much myself. I have a select few cards I’ve kept over the years, mostly ones of my favorite monsters or sporting characters I like such as the Professor’s Research card featuring my husband Professor Turo. But I am always captivated by the art The Pokémon Company slaps on a piece of cardstock and throws into a pack with other pieces of cardstock for kids and also Logan Paul to spend untold amounts of money on. That captivation continues because The Pokémon Company is collaborating with Japanese artist Yu Nagaba on a new line of Eeveelution cards, and they’re really cool.If you’re unfamiliar with Nagaba’s work, he’s known for his minimalistic style that kinda feels evocative of newspaper comics. He’s collaborated with Pokémon before on...

John Wick 4 Director Dishes On That Hotline Miami-Like Scene

27Mar

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John Wick 4 Director Dishes On That Hotline Miami-Like Scene

The video game-inspired fight scene in the recently released neo-noir film, John Wick: Chapter 4, may have changed the game for action movies moving forward. John Wick: Chapter 4, starring Keanu Reeves, follows Wick as he defiantly fights for his freedom by challenging the High Table’s Marquis (Bill Skarsgård). As with most John Wick flicks, John Wick: Chapter 4 is chock full of nightclub fight scenes, daring car chases, and eloquently articulated “yeahs” from the man you send to kill the f*cking Baba Yaga, Monsieur Wick.But just when you think the movie couldn’t possibly raise the stakes with the franchise’s shoot-bang setpieces, the camera takes you for a ride with a mind-blowing top-down fight scene that looks like it was lifted straight out of games like the retro pixel-art shoot-‘em-u...

‘Silly’ The Last of Us Tribute Snuck Its Way Into The HBO Show

15Mar

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‘Silly’ The Last of Us Tribute Snuck Its Way Into The HBO Show

Love is a beautiful thing, especially in the grim world of The Last of Us. So it’s heartwarming to see a loving tribute from the 2013 PlayStation exclusive make its way to Craig Mazin’s HBO drama—especially when it’s an Easter egg a developer admits is “silly.”Read More: The Last Of Us Episode 9 Recap: A Powerful FinaleHBO’s The Last of Us, which wrapped up its first season finale episode over the weekend, takes several liberties with the game’s narrative. Instead of retreading the same story beat-by-beat, the TV series fleshes Joel’s character out, expands Bill and Frank’s relationship, and does Tess pretty dirty. But while there are plenty of differences between the game and the show, a lot has also stayed the same, including a particular Easter egg former Naughty Dog designer Peter Fiel...

9Mar

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New Star Wars Book Expands Fallen Order’s Saltiest Cutscene

In the recently released book, Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars, Cal Kestis and his crew are together again, completing missions and having fun fighting the Empire. But one small moment early on in the book reveals that your alien pilot, Greez, didn’t put all that salt on his food by accident. Instead, it seems like he or his species are just really into our most abundant condiment. In EA and Respawn’s 2019 Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, we are introduced to former Jedi Cal and his crew of misfits, which includes a short and gruff alien named Greez. He’s the crew’s pilot and also, from time to time, acts as the ship’s chef. And in one infamous cutscene—while former Jedi Cal has an intense discussion with Jedi Master Cere—Greez can be seen pouring salt onto his meal for a solid minute. This una...

25Feb

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The Internet Reacts To Street Fighter 6’s New Cammy

Image: Capcom / KotakuYesterday during Sony’s State of Play showcase, the fighting game community witnessed three character reveal trailers for Street Fighter 6. I say three, but if we’re being honest with ourselves, the only street fighter who’s on anyone’s mind is one Cammy White. So let’s count the many ways that Cammy’s reveal left gamers smiling. CapcomAs you can see from the trailer above, Street Fighter 6’s roster will include the stalwart standby Zangief, a newcomer named Lily, and the aforementioned Ms. White. Although the general look of these road combatants has been common knowledge for a while on account of the game’s leaked character art hitting the interwebs, many Cammy appreciators both old and new are saying the leaks didn’t do her new threads enough justice. Instead of ro...