The last few games I played couldn’t be any different from one another. The same goes for their varied, gorgeous soundtracks.
What Is Your Favorite Open World Game?
Heartbreak is stumbling on a planet, entering its atmosphere to see lush green hills and island chains surrounded by gorgeous blue oceans below—only to land and find out it’s too toxic to withstand for extended periods of time. Damn it, No Man’s Sky!
Ape Escape 2 Is Better Than I Remember
Oh how I long to relive those days chasing danger, and launching stealthy attacks
on those damned dirty apes of Ape Escape on the PSN. Sadly, I’m still waiting for that release. In the meanwhile, the primates of Ape Escape 2 can terrorize me instead.
I Am Setsuna’s Charm Is Also Its Weakness
The ever-present snow in I Am Setsuna gives life to cute snowmen with askew smiles. They may be found tucked away in corners of quiet villages, near wells or behind NPCs’ houses. The snowy scenery is just one charming aspect of its world. But the game’s not all a wonderland.
Doodle Fruit Games Are Less Scandalous Than Rio’s Olympics. Maybe.
One of the biggest scandals to hit the 2016 Google Doodle Fruit Games was the realization that I can’t ride a tricycle. But it’s far from the only one. My career as a Fruitlympian is over.
Gravity Falls’ “Summerween” Is An Excellent, Spooky Adventure
Lately, I’ve become enamored with cultural experiences
associated with Summer—namely, the spookiness of ghost stories and myths, where wild imaginations help whittle away the hot days. Re-watching Gravity Falls fuels my interest, and its “Summerween” episode is a perfect nightmare—with a twist.
Helllooo, Kotaku!
My name’s Narelle, and I’ve crawled my way from the Upside Down
known as TAY to be your Guest Weekend Editor. Wait…is TAY the Upside Down, or is it the other way around…?