Kinky PC Demo Allows For Virtual Sex, Robot Handjobs

I remember reading a magazine article twenty years agothat was about virtual sex. And how gadgets and games were going to change the way we knock boots forever. Well, it didn’t really happen, but hey, twenty years later and humanity is giving it another shot. This is the VR Tenga demo, made for an Oculus…

One Beard Becomes Eight, Sings Zelda‘s Most Famous Theme

It was only a matter of time before video-game a cappella master Smooth McGroove took on the Zelda theme. Now, he has—or rather he, his cat and his seven doppelgängers have. This version of Link to the Past‘s famous overworld theme is one of Smooth’s more percussive recent works, and it sure does get me…

How Trophies Work On PS4

Trophies on the PlayStation 4 are coming back with a twist. Sony’s new console won’t just store your achievements—it’ll tell you the rarity of each Trophy you earn. We saw the new feature in action today during a demo of the PS4’s system interface at a big press event tied to the console’s Friday launch.…

All-Seeing Eyes: check out this article by Fast Company that asks interesting questions, like: should we care about how much gaming tech like the Kinect can see, particularly when it comes to our bodies? Should developers censor their imaging tech in any way? Something to chew on.

The New MOGA Android Controllers Have The Power

For the past year, Power A has been chipping away at the Android accessory market with its MOGA line of game controllers, combining convenient clips with console-quality controls. Now they’re releasing the MOGA Power line, adding device charging capability to a pair of slightly retooled controllers, at a price. What Are They? The MOGA Hero…

Sony Turns Hotel Into Giant Concrete PS4

Sony’s holding a PS4 “review” event in New York this week, and it’s going down at The Standard High Line, a weird-looking old hotel that’s not exactly in the middle of Times Square. I was wondering why Sony would choose such an odd building for such an important event, but this light show explains it.…

​Surprisingly, One PS4 Game Supports Mouse and Keyboard

War Thunder‘s one of those games flying around in its own orbit. Lots of players—5 million PC players currently in an open beta—not a lot of hype. The guys making it say that it’s the most popular aviation game ever, which might be why it was at today’s big PS4 event. But it’s also a…

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New Ken Block Video Turns Car Into Giant Pinball

Race and stunt driver Ken Block is the master of gymkhana. Don’t know what gymkhana is? It’s this video. In which he propels a car around a “track” like it had been built in a video game and he’d done nothing but play it for ten months straight. This clip was made to promote the…

​Finally, A Game Where You Argue About Slashfic

What if Wolverine and Battlestar‘s Number Six met and fell in love? What if Desmond from LOST had a torrid affair with Benedict Cumberbatch’s Sherlock Holmes? We cannot stop asking these questions. We will not! Might as well make a game out of it. That’s the idea behind Slash: Romance Without Boundries, a new card…

If we can interrupt the fun stuff for a moment… The Philippines was wracked by a devastating hurricane this past weekend with more than 10,000 people feared dead. If you’d like to help relief efforts, here’s a list of places you can donate to. To our readers in the Philippines, our thoughts are with you.

Watch The Entire Minecraft Documentary For Free, Right Here

Minecraft: The Story of Mojang—the 2012 documentary about the game, its creator and its impact on video gaming culture—is now free to watch in its entirety thanks to YouTube. You can watch it all here—but you’ll need an hour and 45 minutes to do so. The documentary is by 2 Player Productions and explores the…

The Ultimate ‘Round The World’ Gaming Tour For A Mere $9,000

Got a long vacation coming up? Have a spare $9,000? UK travel agency Sta and Game have put together a 14-stop ‘Round the World’ tour that takes gamers to London, Tokyo, Phuket, Boston and beyond. “The Epic Gaming Adventure“, as Sta is calling it, is the sort of trip I would have mapped out for…

XCOM: Enemy Within Comes Out Tomorrow, Get it for 33% off

XCOM: Enemy Within hits digital shelves tomorrow, but you can take 33% off its price using code GMG25-C5729-7SY25 over at GreenManGaming. [GreenManGaming] Owen Good says you should definitely play it. Follow Kotaku Deals on Twitter to never miss a deal. Get in touch with Shane Roberts on Twitter or by e-mailing Shane@Gawker Every weekday the…