On this week’s Kotaku Splitscreen, Jason and I were joined by our boss Stephen Totilo to talk about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild with full spoilers. We started with the final boss fight.
Both Zelda And Prey Make Climbing (And Falling) Fun
On the surface, Zelda: Breath of the Wild doesn’t have much in common with the new sci-fi thriller Prey. While the games are different in a lot of ways, both are well-made simulations that reward experimentation and exploration. And both give you fun ways to climb around.
What We Loved (And Didn’t Love) About Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2
What We Loved (And Didn’t Love) About Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2
Prey’s Mouse And Keyboard Controls Are Really Good
Most big video games these days seem designed to work best with a controller. PC mouse and keyboard controls are often an afterthought. Prey is the unusual, welcome exception.Read more…
Legendary Mario 64 Record For Collecting All The Stars Finally Broken
For years, speedrunners have been trying to collect 120 Mario 64 stars in under 1:40:00. People have come close, but nobody was able to break the barrier—until now.
When Fans Take Their Love For Twitch Streamers Too Far
It was one in the morning when the Twitch streamer Ellohime heard a knock at his front door.Read more…
The Glory Of Being Hit With A Blue Shell At The End of A Mario Kart Race
You’re about to cross the finish line. Suddenly, a spiky blue shell starts hovering over you. Now, there are ways to avoid getting hit by the world’s most annoying item, but in that moment, there is only tunnel vision for the goal in front of you.
GTA IV’s Slow Opening Hours Were Also Some Of Its Best
You can go several hours in Grand Theft Auto IV before you get a gun. Soon after that, you’re blasting your way through shootouts with SWAT teams. But for those first few hours, you’re just some guy in Brooklyn, trying to make a new life.
Zelda Players Have Found Wild Ways To Break Breath Of The Wild’s Shrines
When most people enter a Zelda shrine, they try to solve the puzzles. Sometimes a shrine will accept multiple solutions, allowing players to get creative. Some fans, however, have figured out ways to bend and break shrines in ways that Nintendo probabl…