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Japan
Tecmo Koei: Xbox 360 Is Doing "Well" In Japan
Remember when the Xbox 360 launched in Japan? Boy, that was embarrassing! Microsoft has turned things around of late and found a small degree of success in the region. More »
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Comment by Witzbold: I wouldnt say exactly "well" but it is doing "ok" considering most of the titles on it is not really... 16 Responses | Other threads
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Bioshock
Designing BioShock 2's Little Sisters
Like they did with the Big Daddies, 2K have released some concept art for BioShock's tiniest denizens, the Little Sisters. More »
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Comment by (Zombie) Jolan: I like it. Well I mean, as character design goes. Not like I like little girls. I mean I don't... 13 Responses | Other threads
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Business
Tecmo Koei Boss: PS3 Price Cut Plskthx
While not as belligerent as Activision's calls, newly-merged company Tecmo Koei would still like Sony to cut the price of the PS3. And are asking them publicly to do just that. More »
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Comment by Annie Are You OK? Are You OK Annie?: Companies need to stop this publicity plea. It's like the Dodgers telling the papers that the Lakers need to lower... 19 Responses | Other threads
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Pokemon
Better Look At Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver Pre-Order Schwag
July 4 isn't only Independence Day, it's also the day pre-orders for Pokeémon Heart Gold/Soul Silver. We previously posted a blurry magazine scan of the pre-order goodies, and here's a crystal clear pic. More »
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Comment by excaleranth: What the hell is that thing in the middle? 22 Responses | Other threads
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Japan
Japanese Games Market Down A Whopping 25%
Publisher/market research firm Enterbrain this week released some sales data for the Japanese market. And the data is not good. More »
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Comment by Witzbold: No suprise there. That and people well not having money like they used to could be you know another possible answer. 11 Responses | Other threads
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Lbp
LittleBigPlanet: We're Ready To Believe You
Not much of a teaser this, is it? Unless there's some obscure British pop culture icon that also says "who ya gonna call?" we're somehow not aware of, it's pretty clear we'll soon be getting some Ghostbusters DLC for LBP. More » -
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PS3
PS3 Bundle Includes MGS4, Killzone 2
Normally, hardware bundles are a spotty affair. A game you don't really want, or two games, one you kinda want, one you just do not want. But this bundle, on sale at Best Buy next Sunday, looks great! More »
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Comment by ShadowOdin isn't american: Yeah, this feels awkwardly like they are clearing out stock, no doubt. The deal is simply too good. Or what do... 17 Responses | Other threads
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Kotaku Magu
It's EGM, But Not As You Know It
Electronic Gaming Monthly died, then was risen. But when it makes its eventual return, it won't be in any form, shape or guise you're used to. More »
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Comment by Calvin: -1. I don't have something big enough to read print on the toilet and I'm NOT buying a laptop. ): 17 Responses | Other threads
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blockbusters
Blockbuster's Top Ten Selling New Video Games Includes... Haze?
Maybe it's because I don't really read newspapers anymore. Maybe it's that I just never noticed it. But I didn't realize that like the New York Times, Blockbuster has gotten into the bestsellers business. More »
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Comment by BxB402: Guess i'm not the only one that thinks Blockbuster sucks for games. The types of idiots that play Haze are... 20 Responses | Other threads
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Comic con 2009
Gears of War In Red And Blue Bronze
Via the Mindzeye Studios comes these three 12 inch tall Gears of War bronze collector's statues of a Boomer, Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago. More »
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Comment by Erignamatic: 1. Take any figurine or figure. 2. Bronze the F*** OUT OF IT. 3. Coat with appeasing color. 4. ??? 5. Success! 11 Responses | Other threads
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Review
Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen Review: Clench The Difference
Getting the most out of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen requires a steady hand, a keen eye, and the ass muscles of an Olympic athlete. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Slothboy: "I somehow managed to avoid seeing the film before playing the game, which might be why the story feels like... 12 Responses | Other threads
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Tecmo
Ninja Gaiden 2 Sigma Premium Box Pack Premium Price
Ninja Gaiden Σ 2 has been dated for Japan. Here are details about the ¥9,980 (US$104) Premium Box. More »
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Comment by n00b_pwner: One of those doesn't belong on the box in the second image. Can YOU guess what doesn't belong? 11 Responses | Other threads
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Clips
How Dead Space Extraction Controls On Wii, With Side-Shooting Twist
The Wii's September 29 prequel to last year's Dead Space has a control scheme EA's Visceral Games couldn't put on an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3. A new EA trailer shows how it works. More »
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Comment by Michael Dukakis - Mets fan - Leader: guided first-person experience This game is dead to me. It will leave a blank space on my shelf. 16 Responses | Other threads
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Lazy Sundays
What Are You Playing This Weekend?
Most of my weekend will be spent playing a little real-life Tetris, as I attempt to find open slots for all the boxes, furniture and knickknacks still in boxes from the Kotaku Towers West relocation endeavor. More »
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Comment by Spidery_Yoda: The original Rollercoaster Tycoon :). Nostalgia drives to maximum. 9 Responses | Other threads
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Feature
How To Name A Video Game Studio — And Hopefully Get It Right
The decision to give something a name, whether that be your struggling rock band, your first dog, your only child, or your game development studio is no simple task. For better or worse, you might be stuck with it. More »
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Comment by n00b_pwner: Anybody have any ideas for terrible names? 58 Responses | Other threads
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Clips
First Dante's Inferno Gameplay Footage
So Dante's Inferno is "EA does God of War". Doesn't bother us. Dead Space was "EA does Resident Evil", and it was great. These are the same guys, we expect the same results. More »
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Comment by PunkyChipsAhoy: looks pretty decent. I say this of course cause I have a 360 and never played God Of War, just... 16 Responses | Other threads
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Gearbox
There Are "A Lot Of Factors" For Borderlands Demo
Trying before you buy. You might not be able to do that with upcoming multi-platform shooter Borderlands. More »
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Comment by KaneTaker: I really like that screenshot. The rendering is so very...*ahem*...attractive. 7 Responses | Other threads
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Research
Sesame Street Says Video Games Are OK
We're not normally in need of celebrity endorsement of our entertainment medium of choice. But when it's Big Bird, Grover and Oscar the Grouch singing gaming's praises, we'll take it. More »
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Comment by excel_excel: Ok. Thats it, ages ago I went to see Elmo in Grouchland with my little brother. I LOVED THAT FILM. 12 Responses | Other threads
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Clips
Cute, Fighting And Totally Free
Vanguard Princess is a totally moe old school freeware 2D fighter from developer Tomoaki Sugeno. Who's he? Apparently an ex-Capcom employee. More »
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Comment by Archaotic: At first I expected this to just be a MUGEN game with custom characters, but it appears to be a... 59 Responses | Other threads
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Nintendo
How Many Hours People Play Nintendo's Wii Games (Sorry, Donkey Kong)
Never mind what's at the bottom of this barrel, here's a list of 29 Wii games from Nintendo and the amount of hours people play them, per gamer. More »
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Comment by CustomFirmware: Almost 69 hours for Brawl? Who records this data? Because Brawl was easily the worst in the series. 59 Responses | Other threads
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Clips
The Characters of Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles
This new look at Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles gives us a better sense of all of the characters appearing in the game. More »
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Comment by Michael Ortega: It annoys me to no end that Capcom choose to go a less interactive route with what arguably is the... 10 Responses | Other threads
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Review
Battlefield Heroes Review: The Great (Cartoon) War
EA have really got behind the whole "free to play" thing of late, announcing it'll form the basis of future Tiger Woods and Need for Speed titles. The first such game to test those waters, however, is Battlefield Heroes. More »
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Comment by Kazzahdrane: "Because when you create a character, you're bound to that character, as is all the XP you accrue while playing... 13 Responses | Other threads
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Comment by One Man Freak Show: Am I the only one who never thought his arm looked like hot dogs in any way? 15 Responses | Other threads
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maximum risky
Holy Crap, These Queen's Blade Promo Images Are Suggestive
If Namco Bandai didn't have an issue with splattering milk on characters for simulation role-playing-game Queen's Blade Spiral Chaos, than these promotional cards should pose zero problems. More »
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Comment by Danved: Holy crap indeed. I love Dizzy, and shudder to think of her being featured in such a thing. 16 Responses | Other threads
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Resident evil: afterlife
Milla Jovovich Confirms "Number Four"
Chatter is swirling that the newest Resident Evil film, Resident Evil: Afterlife, is aiming for a September 17, 2010 release. Last night, Milla Jovovich said this to a crowd of paprazzi: More »
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Comment by Archaotic: I still don't find Milla Jovovich even the slightest bit attractive. I don't get why she's always the super... 51 Responses | Other threads
- Thursday - July 2, 2009
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Nintendo
How One Man Spent $17,500 On A Video Game
JJ Hendricks, an avid games collector, recently paid $17,500 for a single video game. If you've ever wondered what it feels like to spend that much on a video game, Hendricks has written all about it! More »
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Comment by Wizard: Wow. ...opposed to the general response of bewilderment and jeers, I actually feel like congratulating the guy. Especially after reading the... 16 Responses | Other threads
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maximum risky
President Of Russia In Erotic Game
No, not Vladamir Putin, but Elena Vladimirovna Putin — think Putin if he was a girl with white hair, red eyes and a shapely figure. More »
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Comment by jordantylerchinshue: Blame America. They bombed Japan into the sick fuck nation it's known as today. :D 8 Responses | Other threads
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