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StarCraft
Blizzard Can't Design A Starcraft II Unit, Want You To Decide
Blizzard are in a pickle! They've got two designs down on paper for the game's Protoss Dark Templar unit. And just can not decide which one to use in the game. So they want you to. More » -
Wii
Wii-mote Originally Designed For GameCube
A Nintendo patent from March 2006 shows that the company originally intended a Wii-mote style device for the GameCube. A patent drawing shows how the Wii Remote could link with the GC.
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By Brian Ashcraft
Comment by Mokai: I find it cute how they decided to point to the Gamecube handle for seemingly no reason. Also how they 2 Responses | Other threads
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Mods
Half-Life 2's Graphics Dragged Kicking & Screaming Into 2009
Half-Life 2? Only one of the best games ever. Sadly, it's getting on in years. It's not ugly, by any stretch of the imagination, but in 2009, it can look better. More » -
Only in Japan
The Ten Biggest Selling Games In Japan For December
Famitsu publisher Enterbrain has crunched data for December sales, and tallied up the ten biggest games in Japan. Wonder what's number one with a bullet?
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By Brian Ashcraft
Comment by Laho: Nice, WKC almost made that list with something like 10 days in december. 4 Responses | Other threads
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Clips
Killzone 2 Footage: Ragdolls, Bullets & Bugs
Couple of new Killzone 2 clips from the CES showroom floor (so excuse the quality). The first one, showing the game's ragdoll death physics, is good for a chuckle. The second one? Shows some bugs. More »
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By Luke Plunkett
Comment by MadExponent: The second video was not particularly good looking. I mean...hmm. I really don't want to get overly excited for this... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Clips
WiiFit Reminder For New Year's Fatties
The holidays are all about eating, and Japan is no exception. During the extended holidays in The Land of The Rising Sun, people pig out. Nintendo knows this. Nintendo is no dummy. More »
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By Brian Ashcraft
Comment by shaunomacx: ArcadeMania.JPG: how do they say it in England? "Who ate all the pies? You fat bast**d, you fat bast**d!, you fat bast**d! 3 Responses | Other threads
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activision blizzard
CES 09: Prototype Impressions: It's Been A While, Alex
Radical and Activision brought a newly previewable build of the open world game Prototype to CES, showing it off in the THX booth. THX? Why? Well, Prototype is THX 7.1 certified on the Xbox 360. More » -
PS3
Sony: We Announced Home Too Early
As far as consumers go, I think Sony showed Home too early. Allowed it to build expectations for too long, to the point where the finished product was never going to meet said expectations. More »
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By Luke Plunkett
Comment by FrankieViturello: Christ. Last week Kotaku writes a totally objective, completely well written editorial about Home (and Second Life) and this week 23 Responses | Other threads
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News
Federal Trade Commission Weighs In On DRM – Gamers, Speak Up
Now’s your chance to tell the FTC how you feel about Digital Rights Management technologies – the Commission has opened up a comment form to the public. More » -
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Tweens
CES 09: Wii Accessory Maker Offers New Pink Things For Girls
Good news, girls. You're getting new pink things! Technology is moving forward for things that girls like and we have proof from this year's Consumer Electronics Show. Remember when all this stuff was white? More »
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By Michael McWhertor
Comment by letsgetacid: Damn. I've never seen such a smooth and slender sword.... 8 Responses | Other threads
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News
Guitar Hero World Tour Country Rock Pack Drops Today
With CES going on, nobody’s got to time to check for new DLC – so Activision’s done it for us with a press release on the new Country Rock Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour. More »
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By AJ Glasser
Comment by HueyFreeman: Rockband is the better rhythm game series. 33 Responses | Other threads
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playstation home
CES 09: Hands-On With Home's EA Sports Complex
Sony dedicated one of the PlayStation 3s at its CES booth this year to show off its new partnership with Electronic Arts. The publisher's newly announced space in Home, the EA Sports Complex, was playable. More »
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By Michael McWhertor
Comment by poochdogg: i would much rather buy a racing game, golf game, and poker game individually then creep around home and play... 8 Responses | Other threads
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4D watch
CES 09: Eyes-On With PlayStation 3 In 3D
Sony's not just focusing on electronic wizardry it can sell you now, it wants to get you pumped up for products it will sell in the future. Like playing games in three dimensions.
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By Michael McWhertor
Comment by TRT-X: One problem with 3D games/glasses is that I need perscription glasses. Meaning I have no way of comfortably wearing 3D glasses.... 18 Responses | Other threads
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beta watch
Global Agenda Begins Closed Beta Signups
Atlanta-based developer Hi-Rez Studios announce today that beta sign ups have begun for their upcoming Unreal Engine 3-based action MMO Global Agenda. More » -
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn Of War II
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Multiplayer Beta Hits Soon
A multiplayer beta for Relic's Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II will be coming to Steam on Jan. 21, THQ announced today. More » -
Playstation
CES 09: Sony Testing PSP As Multimedia Remote At CES
Sony's CES booth holds promise for the wi-fi connected multimedia hound: a PSP that acts as a software remote for networked audio streams. While experimental and not yet confirmed for release, the software looks cool.
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By Michael McWhertor
Comment by collusioned: Because people who own PSPs listen to Beyonce.... 9 Responses | Other threads
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Gdc 2009
Mass Effect 2 Makes A Guest Appearance At GDC
The second game in Bioware's planned Mass Effect trilogy makes a special appearance at GDC in March, where the company will present a panel discussing the Iterative Level Design Process of Mass Effect 2. More »
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By Mike Fahey
Comment by Shooter McGavin: I sure hope the "rape simulator" returns in this sequel. =)... 9 Responses | Other threads
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Gdc 09
The Art and Rendering of Brutal Legend, Killzone 2 Coming to GDC
The Brutal Art of Brutal Legend and rendering techniques of Killzone 2 will both be making an appearance at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco later this year. More »
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By Brian Crecente
Comment by WammyJammy: Team Ico coming to GDC! wakes* 6 Responses | Other threads
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Brutal Brother Battle
Gouken And Akuma Face Off In New Street Fighter IV Trailer
It's brother against brother as diabolical Street Fighter villain Akuma takes on his sibling in an all-out battle to the death in this brutal new trailer for Capcom's Street Fighter IV. More »
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By Mike Fahey
Comment by PhilESkyline: I'm surprised they didn't added Evil Ryu. Hopefully this will come with DLC. 5 Responses | Other threads
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We're Number 1
Sony Calls Out 360 And Wii For Peddling Add-Ons
In a rather pointed media alert distributed yesterday, Sony illustrates why they believe the PlayStation 3 is the most complete console entertainment experience, complete with a handy table to highlight the competition's shortcomings. More »
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By Mike Fahey
Comment by Soldier_CLE proclaims Steve Wiebe The REAL King of Kong!!!.: Here's the comment that will recieve some of the most flak (and hopefully, a discussion ensues): While Sony may consider their 105 Responses | Other threads
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Ces
Playstation 3 Invades Yankee Stadium
Playstation 3s will be showing up in every suite of the new Yankee Stadium and in a gaming zone for non-rich folk, as part of a new agreement between the stadium and Sony Electronics. More »
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By Brian Crecente
Comment by JB4GDI: Will the Red Sox be installing 360s in Fenway then?... 12 Responses | Other threads
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Mea Culpa
CES 09: Whoops! Halo Wars Release Date Still March 3
The exciting news that North American gamers will get Halo Wars a few days earlier than planned wasn't exactly news. It was a mistake. It's still landing on these shores March 3rd. More »
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By Michael McWhertor
Comment by ReconToaster.: SO the end is not so nigh? I hate halowars...... 16 Responses | Other threads
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Deadly Alliance
Square Enix To Deliver Ubisoft Games To Japan
Square Enix continues to further their global agenda today as they announce an agreement with Ubisoft to distribute the French publisher's titles throughout Japan. More »
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By Mike Fahey
Comment by Shinta: Prince of Persia, Assassin's Creed. I'm not seeing the issue here? These games are going to get alot... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Ces09
Here's Your 2009 Consumer Electronics Show Coverage
The 2009 Consumer Electronics Show officially kicked off today and our very own Mike McWhertor is feet down, hands-on at the show with an eye towards gaming do-dads, announcements and goodies.
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By Brian Crecente
Comment by Colossi: I'm waiting for Mass Effect 2 on the PS3 announcement!! Come on EA don't let us down!... 10 Responses | Other threads
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Accessories
CES 09: Razer Bringing High-Grade Expensiveness To CES
Razer, maker of all things gaming, shiny and precision-oriented, have a couple of new wares readied for CES 2009 — the Razer Mamba gaming mouse and Razer Carcharias a "circumaural" headset. Oh yeah, they're pricey! More » -
The First Console
Barack Obama Backs The Wii
Sure, video games are raising our children and you can't vote with a Wii remote. Now that the voting is over, President-elect Obama finds time to kick back with a little Wii Sports bowling.
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By Mike Fahey
Comment by MR. FAP☆FAP!: WHT?! Th W?! FCK Y BM! FNBY SSHL! MPCH THT SNFBTCH! ( lmst... 22 Responses | Other threads
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playstation network
CES 09: MTV Bringing Its Goods To PlayStation Store
Sony announced at its CES keynote today that the PlayStation Network will get a big boost from MTV. The network is bringing 2,000 hours of quality* programming to Sony's video service in February. More »
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By Michael McWhertor
Comment by animexplorer: if it is not exclusive to PSN then MS will soon copy this fantastic idea.... 17 Responses | Other threads
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Playstation 3
CES 09: EA Moves Into PlayStation Home
Electronic Arts has the keys to Home. SCE head honcho Kaz Hirai announced the mega-publisher's support of the PlayStation 3 virtual space at Sony's CES keynote, with EA backing 'em up with a formal announcement.
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By Michael McWhertor
Comment by SubGnosis: Home has raked in a million US already? They must be doing SOMETHING right, but it sure stumps me. I will 4 Responses | Other threads
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