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The Best of Kotaku, This Week

If I find anything Adventure Time related, you can rest assured that I will post it. Or buy it. Or at the very least light up in response to seeing it. I even have Adventure Time earrings. One is Jake and one is Finn

So this week’s best image is an ode to The Avengers, in the style of Adventure Time. And it is delightful. And it’s even a t-shirt. Thanks to InsanelyGaming for the great find.

Moving on to our Best Of content this week, we kick things off as usual with a comment from the community.

If you want to see the list of nominations (and other random conversations) you can head to my most recent nomination post that goes up every Friday here

https://lastchance.cc/comment-of-the-week-e3-style-over-here-452564121%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E


The Best Comment From The Community

This week’s best comment comes to you from TRT-X for this hilarious comment:

Okay, they’re… they’re showing Halo 4. The demos keep showing sequels…Uh, I think they’re…they’re talking about a browser or something. I-I don’t know, I wasn’t listening… Nothing’s happening. Nothing’s happening. Usher’s dancing. Nothing’s happening. It’s over. A lot of people in the audience look pissed.

amazingmao also wins for making somewhat of an unfair comparison. Snooki?! Come on.

https://lastchance.cc/493487746%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Just imagine your favourate thing, essentially destroyed, nullified, without the possibility of continuation, replaced with something new that you absolutely can’t stand.

Imagine the American Flag design, replaced by a picture of Snooki, forever.


How Unreal Engine 4 Will Change The Next Games You Play

https://lastchance.cc/how-unreal-engine-4-will-change-the-next-games-you-play-5916859%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Stephen Totilo gives us details of the impressive Unreal Engine 4. MoreĀ Ā»


Meet the Next Generation of Graphics: Unreal Engine 4

https://lastchance.cc/meet-the-next-generation-of-graphics-unreal-engine-4-5916798%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Luke Plunkett investigates what Unreal Engine 4 has in store, as seen on Spike TV. MoreĀ Ā»


E3 Makes Me Really Appreciate the PAX Ban on Booth Babes

https://lastchance.cc/e3-makes-me-really-appreciate-the-pax-ban-on-booth-babe-5916237%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Kate experiences E3 booth babes. MoreĀ Ā»


And Now a Guest Post from Gearbox Boss Randy Pitchford …

https://lastchance.cc/and-now-a-guest-post-from-gearbox-boss-randy-pitchford-5915601%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Randy Pitchford chats about E3. MoreĀ Ā»


THQ Chooses Today of All Days to Fire Employees, Close Studio

https://lastchance.cc/thq-chooses-today-of-all-days-to-fire-employees-close-5915701%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Luke reports on an unfortunate closure at THQ. MoreĀ Ā»


Everything You Should Know About The Vulgar, Wonderful South Park RPG

https://lastchance.cc/everything-you-should-know-about-the-vulgar-wonderful-5916076%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Jason tells us what we know about South Park RPG. MoreĀ Ā»


Either Fix E3, or Kill E3

https://lastchance.cc/either-fix-e3-or-kill-e3-453100879%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Luke makes a call for a better E3. MoreĀ Ā»


Survive The Last of Us By Smashing People’s Faces In With Bricks

https://lastchance.cc/survive-the-last-of-us-by-smashing-peoples-faces-in-wit-5916309%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Tina Amini checks out The Last of Us at E3. MoreĀ Ā»


Nintendo Shows Off Wii U Online Community, New Control Pads

https://lastchance.cc/nintendo-shows-off-wii-u-online-community-new-control-5915334%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Luke shares Nintendo’s plan for a Wii U online community. MoreĀ Ā»


The Wii U GamePad Is Different. Here’s How.

http://lastchance.cc/5915316/the-wii-u-gamepad-is-different-heres-how/gallery/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Ash shows us how the Wii U controller is different. MoreĀ Ā»


Nintendo’s Most Important Game of 2012

https://lastchance.cc/nintendos-most-important-game-of-2012-5916611%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Stephen explains Nintendo Land. MoreĀ Ā»


How the Wii U and PokƩmon Could Destroy Wallets Worldwide

https://lastchance.cc/how-the-wii-u-and-pokemon-could-destroy-wallets-worldwi-5915375%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Ash tells us about a killer app on Nintendo’s Wii U. MoreĀ Ā»


Hands-On With The Wii U, Nintendo’s Risky New Revolution

https://lastchance.cc/hands-on-with-the-wii-u-nintendo-s-risky-new-revolutio-5915817%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Stephen goes hands on with the Wii U. MoreĀ Ā»


Skyrimā€˜s Massive Dawnguard Sounds Like a Proper Old-School RPG Expansion

https://lastchance.cc/skyrims-massive-dawnguard-sounds-like-a-proper-old-scho-5916595%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Kirk Hamilton checks out Skyrimā€˜s expansion at E3. MoreĀ Ā»


You Can Turn Into a Cloud of Bats in Skyrimā€˜s Dawnguard Expansion. Bats.

https://lastchance.cc/you-can-turn-into-a-cloud-of-bats-in-skyrims-dawnguard-5916413%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Kirk plays with bats in Skyrimā€˜s upcoming expansion. MoreĀ Ā»


Why Star Wars 1313 Doesn’t Let You Be a Jedi

https://lastchance.cc/why-star-wars-1313-doesnt-let-you-be-a-jedi-453100961%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Evan Narcisse tells us about Star Wars 1313. MoreĀ Ā»


Star Wars 1313 Looks Absolutely Amazing

https://lastchance.cc/star-wars-1313-looks-absolutely-amazing-5915726%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Luke is excited about Star Wars 1313. MoreĀ Ā»


Assassin’s Creed III Brings a Crafty, Fresh Take on King-Of-The-Hill

https://lastchance.cc/assassins-creed-iii-brings-a-crafty-fresh-take-on-king-5916488%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Kirk checks out Assassin’s Creed III at E3. MoreĀ Ā»


Next-Gen Engine Shows What Future Final Fantasy Games Could Look Like

https://lastchance.cc/next-gen-engine-shows-what-future-final-fantasy-games-c-5916115%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Luke shows us Square’s new Luminous Engine. MoreĀ Ā»


Square Enix Is Releasing A Brand New, Original, Old-School Final Fantasy Game

http://lastchance.cc/5916484/square-enix-is-releasing-a-brand-new-original-old+school-final-fantasy-game%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Jason Schreier tells us about Final Fantasy Dimensions for iOS and Android. MoreĀ Ā»


Here’s How I Told Square Enix To Fix Final Fantasy

https://lastchance.cc/heres-how-i-told-square-enix-to-fix-final-fantasy-5916145%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Brian Ashcraft takes a survey to give Square a few pointers. MoreĀ Ā»


Imagining Sony’s Next Home Console: The Octave

https://lastchance.cc/imagining-sonys-next-home-console-the-octave-5916459%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Luke shows what Sony’s next console could look like. MoreĀ Ā»


Fire Emblem: Awakening Will be Coming to American 3DS Systems

https://lastchance.cc/fire-emblem-awakening-will-be-coming-to-american-3ds-s-5916441%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Luke reports on Fire Emblem: Awakening for the 3DS getting a US release. MoreĀ Ā»


Halo 4 Creators are Prepping for a Halo Comeback

https://lastchance.cc/halo-4-creators-are-prepping-for-a-halo-comeback-5916287%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Stephen talks about the next Halo. MoreĀ Ā»


Slayer Multiplayer in Halo 4 Feels Familiar, With Better-Sounding Pew Pews

https://lastchance.cc/slayer-multiplayer-in-halo-4-feels-familiar-with-bette-5916143%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Tina played Slayer mode in Halo 4. MoreĀ Ā»


I’m Knee-Deep In Synthetic Bad Guys in Halo 4’s Bold new Multiplayer

https://lastchance.cc/im-knee-deep-in-synthetic-bad-guys-in-halo-4s-bold-new-5916017%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Tina checks out Halo 4ā€˜s episodic multiplayer mode. MoreĀ Ā»


Hawken is Everything I Ever Wanted in a Mech Shooter

https://lastchance.cc/hawken-is-everything-i-ever-wanted-in-a-mech-shooter-5916139%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Mike Fahey gets excited about Hawken. MoreĀ Ā»


Carmack Being Carmack: A Dozen Minutes With One of Video Game’s Smartest People

https://lastchance.cc/carmack-being-carmack-a-dozen-minutes-with-one-of-vide-5916210%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Stephen talks to John Carmack about his latest endeavor with Doom. MoreĀ Ā»


Kotaku’s Winners & Losers of E3 2012, Day One

https://lastchance.cc/kotakus-winners-losers-of-e3-2012-day-one-5915732%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Luke rounds up the winners and losers of E3’s first day. MoreĀ Ā»


Kotaku’s Winners & Losers of E3 2012, Day Two

https://lastchance.cc/kotakus-winners-losers-of-e3-2012-day-two-5916106%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Luke rounds up Kotaku’s winners and losers. MoreĀ Ā»


E3 Kicks Off in Style With These Beautiful Images

https://lastchance.cc/e3-kicks-off-in-style-with-these-beautiful-images-5916058%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Luke shares images from E3. MoreĀ Ā»


SimCity Is Online Only, But It Promises Not To Repeat Diablo IIIā€˜s Mistakes

https://lastchance.cc/simcity-is-online-only-but-it-promises-not-to-repeat-d-5915377%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Stephen tells us how SimCityā€˜s always-online requirement is different from Diabloā€˜s. MoreĀ Ā»


How E3’s Best Looking Game (So Far!) Rewrote History

https://lastchance.cc/how-e3s-best-looking-game-so-far-rewrote-history-5915775%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Ash tells us of the discrepancies in Watch Dogā€˜s history. MoreĀ Ā»


E3’s Unsolved Mystery: Are Watch Dogs and Star Wars: 1313 Really Next-Gen Games?

https://lastchance.cc/e3s-unsolved-mystery-are-watch-dogs-and-star-wars-131-5916567%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Stephen wonders about the existence next-generation consoles and games. MoreĀ Ā»


Watch Dogs is Probably the Best Game We’ll See This E3

https://lastchance.cc/watch-dogs-is-probably-the-best-game-well-see-this-e3-30781507%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Luke guesses that Ubisoft’s brand new IP is the best thing at E3. MoreĀ Ā»


Black Ops 2 Blows Up E3 and Los Angeles in New Gameplay Footage

https://lastchance.cc/black-ops-2-blows-up-e3-and-los-angeles-in-new-gameplay-5915552%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Evan shares new footage from Black Ops II. MoreĀ Ā»


Microsoft Wants to Stream Console Games to Phones, Turning Handhelds Into ā€œXbox Live Companionsā€

https://lastchance.cc/microsoft-wants-to-stream-console-games-to-phones-turn-5915340%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Luke reports on a now-proven rumor of Xbox Live Companions. MoreĀ Ā»


ZombiU Sprinkles Dead Island With A Liberal Dose of Dark Souls. In Other Words, It’s Rad

https://lastchance.cc/zombiu-sprinkles-dead-island-with-a-liberal-dose-of-dar-5916078%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Kirk really likes ZombiU. MoreĀ Ā»


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