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  Harmonix’s Free Music-Based Endless Runner Is Now Available

  Harmonix’s new, (semi)endless runner is now available for free at iTunes. See 20 minutes of gameplay below to see if it’s worth a download: From the makers of ROCK BAND and DANCE CENTRAL…This is RECORD RUN! Record Run puts you in the middle of your music, chasing records and dodging obstacles to the beat in…

  By John Struan Published May 8, 2014
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  Homer Simpson’s Finest Hour, Immortalised In LEGO

  Not counting whatever insane garbage he’s been up to in the ten years since I stopped watching the show, I always thought Homer Simpson’s most defining moment wasn’t when he was a space hero (remember, the rod got the credit!), but when the eyes of the world were upon him at a car show. It…

  By Luke Plunkett Published May 8, 2014
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  The Legend Of Zelda: A Link To The Past 3D Papercraft Map

  The Legend of Zelda: A link to the Past’s overworld as a 3D papercraft map: The map is by Wuppes, who has also created paper dioramas for Metal Slug and Super Mario World. Via R/Gaming You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.

  By John Struan Published May 7, 2014
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  Plush Totem Buddy From Monument Valley

  Plush totem buddy from Monument Valley by lynnmuffin You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.

  By John Struan Published May 7, 2014
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  Some Fine Art Indeed

  Aleksi Briclot is a legend in the concept art business. If you play video games, read comics or play card games, you’ve seen his stuff. Some projects he’s been involved in include Remember Me and Splinter Cell: Double Agent (games), Magic: The Gathering (card games), The Hulk, New Avengers and Judge Dredd (comics) as well…

  By Luke Plunkett Published May 7, 2014
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  There’s A Mario Kart Phone App Coming (Really)

  The upcoming Mario Kart 8 for the Wii U won’t just be taking place on the Wii U. Nintendo will also be releasing a smartphone app, on which people can share stuff like highlight reels and check out leaderboards. I’m shocked. Not that Nintendo is making an app, or that it even looks useful, but…

  By Luke Plunkett Published May 7, 2014
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  Nintendo Is Bringing Real Toys To Its Video Games

  While it’s dabbled with the technology already in Pokemon Rumble U, Nintendo is about to get serious with the Wii U’s NFC (Near-Field-Communication) capabilities. At an investor Q&A today in Japan, the company spoke briefly about its plans for NFP, or Nintendo Figure Platform. Think Skylanders, or Disney Infinity, only with Nintendo characters. While a…

  By Luke Plunkett Published May 7, 2014
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  Something To Light Nintendo’s Darkest Hour

  Because…screw it, why not

  By Luke Plunkett Published May 7, 2014
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  When The Perfect Video Game Just Sneaks Up On You

  Kirk got to see it briefly last year, but between then and now, I’d forgotten all about Valiant Hearts. I am an idiot. This is exactly the kind of game my inner self wishes someone could actually make, and here they are, actually making it. A handful of Ubisoft developers working not on Assassin’s Creed…

  By Luke Plunkett Published May 7, 2014
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  The Internet Reacts To The New Pokémon Remakes

  They said Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire would never get remade. That people should just stop clamoring for them, that all the places that people saw “evidence” of a remake was just silly, desperate. It was beginning to look like Ruby and Sapphire remakes were Pokémon equivalent of Half-Life 3*. And yet here we are: Hoenn…

  By Patricia Hernandez Published May 7, 2014
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  Game of Thrones‘ Producers Aren’t Listening To You, And That’s A Problem

  Game of Thrones has been dominating the headlines recently, and not necessarily for all the right reasons. The incredibly intricate fantasy saga is still a riveting watch every week, but it’s also been accused of excessive depictions of rape and a few other, more minor infractions. The show’s producers, however, make it general policy to…

  By Nathan Grayson Published May 7, 2014
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  New PS4 Game Has A Very Stupid “Upgrade”

  Driveclub is an upcoming PS4 racing game that, in the absence of a next-gen Gran Turismo, is something a lot of people are looking forward. Just be careful which version you buy. To help lure you in, a “free” copy of the game is being made available to PlayStation Plus subscribers. It’s obviously scaled down,…

  By Luke Plunkett Published May 7, 2014
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  There Are Things Worse Than Death In Video Games

  There’s a fine line any artist walks when trying to titillate and terrify at the same time. But making video games scary is especially tricky. Repetitive behavior—even when that behavior is running and hiding from flesh-eating monsters—doesn’t mesh all that well with the spontaneity required to make someone jump out of their seat. That, and…

  By Yannick LeJacq Published May 7, 2014
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  Plush Journey Doll

  Plush Journey doll made by Jacquelline. You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.

  By John Struan Published May 7, 2014
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  OK, This Oculus Rift Business Is Getting Out Of Control

  There’s totally a chance that Birdly, a device which simulates flying like a bird, could be an amazing experience. But that doesn’t make this elaborate set-up, which includes a fan, a scent machine, and the Oculus Rift, any less ridiculous (in a good way). I mean, look at this thing. Don’t get me wrong, I…

  By Patricia Hernandez Published May 7, 2014
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  Watch Dogs Isn’t Out, But It’s Already Getting The Minecraft Treatment

  Watch Dogs might not be out yet, but that sort of thing never stops Minecraft players. Minecraft players will recreate everything, remember? Including, yes, trailers. This recreation of the dramatic reveal of Watch Dogs comes from Sky Does Minecraft, and it’s pretty good: The original trailer, for comparison’s sake: And now to wait for the…

  By Patricia Hernandez Published May 7, 2014
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  The 7th Guest Takes Another Stab At Crowdfunding A Sequel

  Back in the early days of CD-ROM technology, there were two games everybody had to have — Myst and The 7th Guest. Myst‘s legacy lives on, but the horror puzzles of The 7th Guest and it’s sequel, The 11th Hour, haven’t gotten the same love. Perhaps The 7th Guest 3 can help, if its second…

  By Mike Fahey Published May 7, 2014
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  I Didn’t Think This Nuclear Throne Challenge Was Possible

  Vlambeer’s Rami Ismail accidentally inspired a Nuclear Throne challenge, to beat the current version of the game using only the pistol. 10 hours after it was officially proposed, Wizard_Amul did it. If you aren’t familiar with the game, it’s currently available in Early Access on Steam, for PC and Mac currently with, consoles coming later.…

  By Steve Marinconz Published May 7, 2014
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  I’m Going To Bake A Million Cookies In Baking Simulator 2014

  Caution: Do not follow recipies from Baking Simulator 2014 in real life YouTuber It’s Cowfoot took a look at this silly Ludum Dare game by Sam Oates, which you can play for yourself here Watchlist is where we show off gameplay of new and upcoming games You’ll see some videos that aren’t on the front…

  By Steve Marinconz Published May 7, 2014
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  Woman Puts Deus Ex On Computer Chip In Her Hand

  Zoe Quinn doesn’t just make heartfelt, experimental games like Depression Quest.She’s also pretty set on becoming a cyborg, judging from the cyberpunk as hell implants she’s gotten over the last couple of years. (Update: full disclosure, Quinn and I are friends.) On her left ring finger, she has a magnet which is coated in silicone.…

  By Patricia Hernandez Published May 7, 2014