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10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Street Fighter 6
2.6.2023
Street Fighter 6 has a lot of modes to check out and knobs to turn, to the point where it might seem overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. The sickest of fighting game sickos will likely head straight for the training room to discover the finer points of their preferred fighter and figure...
Open Games Unveils Luke Goss as Ambassador for Europe’s Leading Gaming, Art, and Blockchain Event
26.5.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Zaragoza – Open Games is thrilled to announce the appointment of Luke Goss as the Ambassador for Europe’s most prestigious gaming, art, and blockchain event. This four-day extravaganza, Open Game Con, set to take place in Zaragoza, promises to be a unique celebration that...
Cryptoys Unveils Star Wars Digital Toys in New Line of Collectibles
5.5.2023
The crypto platform Cryptoys, backed by Andreessen Horowitz, has announced the launch of Star Wars collectible digital toys featuring iconic characters Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, and Princess Leia. Cryptoys stated on Thursday that 15 digital action figures will be available to collect in total...
Street Fighter 6 Comic Confirms Ken Is A Crypto Bro, Bad Father
5.5.2023
On Thursday, Capcom announced a four comic-book series leading up to the events of Street Fighter VI. Produced in partnership with Udon Comics, the series will catch eager players up on what their favorite fighters have been up to since Street Fighter V. The first of Street Fighter 6’s prequel...
Luke Skywalker Himself Is Hyping Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
27.4.2023
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is almost here. The highly anticipated sequel arrives April 28, and to help you all get more excited (and to help Survivor lead Cameron Monaghan) Mark Hamill, aka Luke Skywalker himself, is here to offer some advice on how to be a Jedi. I’d listen to the man. He has some...
The Original Take Of The 'Wilhelm Scream' Has Been Found
11.4.2023
The ‘Wilhelm Scream’ is an iconic Hollywood soundbyte that, thanks to its use in countless films, TV shows and video games over the years, is surely one of the most familiar yells in human history.Read more
Daisy Ridley Returns As Rey In Star Wars Movie Where She Rebuilds Jedi Order
7.4.2023
Daisy Ridley’s role in the Star Wars universe isn’t over. Disney announced that The Force Awakens actress will return as Rey “Skywalker” in a sequel to the most recent Star Wars trilogy as the character seeks to bring back the Jedi Order again. Read more
After 13 Years, Professor Layton Is Getting A Steampunk Sequel And It Looks Great
9.3.2023
Level-5 announced Professor Layton and the New World of Steam at the Nintendo Direct last month, ending fans’ decade-long wait for a sequel. Today, the developer showed off additional story and gameplay details to satiate those who weren’t content with just seeing a cinematic trailer. Read more
10 Star Wars Things To Check Out If You Love The Mandalorian
7.3.2023
So you love Grogu, aka Baby Yoda. We all do. And his television series, which is oddly named The Mandalorian, is now back for its third season. How exciting! And who knows, maybe you also like the bounty hunter action, western tropes, and maybe even the Mando himself. If any or all of that is true...
So, What's Happening?
3.3.2023
It’s 2023, and Kotaku has a new look. Those of you who regularly read our homepage are probably noticing all sorts of changes, from the layout to the colors and even how pictures are framed on the page. So, what gives–and what’s new?Read more
Bitcoin Core Developer Luke Dashjr Calls Out Unauthorized Ordinal NFT With His Name
28.2.2023
The auction for the ordinal was being hosted at Scarce.City, a new ordinal marketplace
Bitcoin core dev calls out 'misleading' auction selling his code as an NFT
28.2.2023
Bitcoin core developer Luke Dashjr has called out the sellers behind an NFT auction for using his name and code without his knowledge or consent
Meet Ordinals, the New Bitcoin NFT Engine, and the Drama Surrounding Them
31.1.2023
Ordinals, a new way of using and getting content using Bitcoin, are enabling creators to harness the utility of NFTs (non-fungible tokens) directly from the blockchain, essentially creating native Bitcoin NFTs. This has stirred the pot in some circles, which are now discussing if this is the way...
Original Bitcoin Core Developer has BTC Stolen From Wallet – This is What Happened
2.1.2023
Core Bitcoin developer Luke Dashjr has revealed that he has lost almost his entire stash of BTC after his PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) key was compromised just before the new year.
In a Sunday tweet, the developer said his PGP key, a common security method that uses two keys to gain access...
Bitcoin core developer claims to have lost 200+ BTC in hack
2.1.2023
A Bitcoin OG and core developer Luke Dashjr claims his PGP key was compromised, resulting in virtually all his Bitcoin being stolen from him on Dec. 31
The Best (And Worst) Video Game Names Of 2022
26.12.2022
The line between an amazing video game name and a terrible one is nebulous. Some game names try so hard that they loop back around and become good, despite being objectively bad. Some game names are good only in that they use cool words, but the vibe screams, “I was created in a vat overseen by...
Street Fighter 6 Drops In June With Cool 2v2 Mode
9.12.2022
You may have already seen, but Street Fighter 6's June 2, 2023 release date leaked late in the day on December 8. Apparently Sony, whether accidentally or intentionally, published the date on the PlayStation Store, alongside three different editions that will be available come launch....
Bitcoin Core’s Version 24.0 Full-RBF Proposal Sparks Controversy, Synonym CEO Calls ‘Pet Agenda’ an ‘Attack’
4.11.2022
During the last few weeks, a number of individuals have been discussing the upcoming release of Bitcoin Core version 24.0 and how the codebase will include full-replace-by-fee (RBF) logic. The discussion has become controversial as a few Lightning Network and zero confirmation advocates have...
Fortnite's Skywalker Week Premieres Star Wars' Iconic OG Trio
1.11.2022
Sometimes I wake up to Fortnite additions that make me go, “Wait, this wasn’t already in Fortnite?” The Star Wars update for Skywalker Week is one of them. However, starting today, you’ll be able to play the game for the first time as the three main characters from the original trilogy.Read more
Street Fighter 6 Is A Fighting Game Newcomer’s Dream
11.10.2022
It was short, but Street Fighter 6's closed beta test was sweet. Wrapping up earlier today, the beta gave a solid look into the future of the iconic fighting game franchise. There’s a lot to like, including the depth of the new avatar creator. But the best part, aside from learning character...