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Alas Poor Yorrick! We Shipped Him Freight.

Yulin Li is a concept artist who, having worked in Shanghai for a few years, has recently moved to Canada. You can see more of Yulin’s work here and here To see the larger pics in all their glory (or, if they’re big enough, so you can save them as wallpaper), click on the “expand”…

Nicole Jacobs writes over on Bleeding Cool about the issue of harassment (and inadequate policies) at conventions. It’s required reading, if only so you can see Hollaback Philly’s anti-harassment cards.

Kairisia as Red from Transistor. Photo by BHMT. This is so good I don’t even know where to begin.

A Rare Sighting Of A Wild Derpfish

Ivan Khomenko is one of the artists at One Pixel Brush, a studio we’ve featured here on Fine Art previously. You can see more of Ivan’s work at his Facebook and ArtStation pages. To see the larger pics in all their glory (or, if they’re big enough, so you can save them as wallpaper), click…

Track: Rapperfection | Album: Primitive Plus | Artist: Edan (feat. Mr. Lif) Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

Pacific Rim Cosplay Is Suitably Massive

Given the fact it’s got giant robots and weird-lookin’ giant aliens, Pacific Rim isn’t the easiest movie to cosplay as. Which only makes this badass Pacific Rim cosplay even more impressive. Thai cosplay outfit C4 Team have made not only three Jaegers (complete with lighting), but a Kaiju as well. If you’re wondering why there’s…

Ryu, Enemy Of Waterfalls

Chad “Gammon” Walker is an artist who has done all kinds of video game work, from working on actual games to designing box art. He’s also had his work featured in Udon’s awesome Street Fighter books, worked on magazines, comics and even CD covers. You can see more of Chad’s work at his DeviantArt page…

Shappi as Battleborn Kayle from League of Legends. Photo by Studio Zahora

The San Diego Comic-Con doesn’t have a formal anti-harassment policy for cosplayers. This petition is trying to get that changed

Track: Cool Baby | Album: Amplitude Original Game Audio | Artist: DJ HMX & Plural Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

The Week In Games: Canine Consideration

Nothing really important is coming out this week. You should all just go outside and play. Maybe build a go-kart, or visit a dog park. Tuesday, May 27 Watch Dogs (PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One) Mind Zero (Vita) Sly Cooper Collection (Vita) Ace Combat Infinity (PS3) Monster Monpiece (Vita) Final Fantasy III (PC/Steam)…

Here’s What Comes Inside Pokemon X & Y Happy Meals

After a seemingly never-ending run of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 junk, the promised Pokemon X & Y toys have finally arrived in Happy Meals at U.S. McDonald’s locations. I purchased a couple of Happy Meals for my children and stole their toys, just for you folks. So what is all of this junk? First off,…

Sunday Comics: The Worst Thing You Can Do

Welcome to Kotaku‘s Sunday Comics, your weekly roundup of the best webcomics. The images enlarge if you click on the magnifying glass icon. Nerf NOW!! by Josué Pereira. Published May 23. Read more of Nerf NOW!! Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich. Published May 19. Read more of Awkward Zombie Penny Arcade by Jerry Holkins and…

You Can’t Get These 37 McDonald’s Items In The States

If Snacktaku ever secures a substantial travel budget, the first trip I’m going to take will be based off Buzzfeed’s video of 37 exotic menu items McDonald’s only sells in other countries. Just look at that Chicken Mega Mac up there. Is that a grilled chicken-ish patty? No, it’s four grilled chicken-ish patties, special sauce,…

This Week In The Business: Forbidding Fruit

QUOTE | “I’m sure that they’re trying to stay away from controversy. I get it, but it still makes me sad.” – Tina Gong, creator of HappyPlayTime, talking about Apple’s rejection of the app featuring a vagina to educate young women about female masturbation Elsewhere in the business of video games this past week ……

Track: It’s Them | Album: Music for the Advancement of Hip Hop | Artist: Themselves Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

Nice Day For A Swim

Gray Shuko is an artist who alongside some killer illustration work for stuff like comics and album covers has also worked for Blizzard. You can see more of Gray’s work at his personal site To see the larger pics in all their glory (or, if they’re big enough, so you can save them as wallpaper),…

​Ask Dr. Nerdlove: I’m So Jealous Of Happy Couples

Hello Internet! Welcome to Ask Dr. NerdLove, the only dating advice column written entirely with a Valyrian steel pen. This week, we’re handling the emotional dark side of dating – how to handle things when jealousy, bitterness, resentment and fear are getting the best of you and slowing your progress. Is it better to confront…

The Xbox Ones That Never Were

Microsoft’s product design process is best described as formidable. This post originally appeared on Kotaku UK Over the past few years, during which the Xbox One was being designed and prototyped, the company has made huge investment in “user research” – essentially, giant labs where they can watch people play with and respond to things…

Share Your Wii U Stories

About a year and a half ago, the Wii U was released unto the world. In the months since then, Nintendo’s extra-screened chunk of plastic has sat in our living rooms, letting us play Zelda and watch Netflix. How’s all that going? While most of us on staff at Kotaku have our own Wii Us…