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The Pirate Bay Purchased
The Pirate Bay has been purchased and is perhaps looking to go legit. Software company Global Gaming Factory X AB has shelled out approximately US$7.8 million for the site.
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id Software Bought By Bethesda Parent Company, ZeniMax
Doom, Fallout, Oblivion, Wolfenstein, Carmack, Howard... all in one company. More »
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Comment by choral_music: Within the next 10 years, we'll only have 4 huge American game companies. 28 Responses | Other threads
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Layoffs At Rockstar New England
Things seemed to be going well at Rockstar New England. The studio had just passed an international milestone on an unannounced project. Then Monday hit, and people were out of a job.
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Comment by Venny: This is the first time I've -heard- there was a Rockstar New England! 15 Responses | Other threads
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Nintendo Selling Black Wii in Japan This Summer
Back when the Nintendo Wii launched in 2006, the company showed possible console colors: White, red, silver, lime green and black. White was the launch color, and that's all customers have had. Until now. More » -
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Kojima Productions Updates Site With... Big Boss?
The last Kojima Productions countdown clock wasn't exactly climatic. This one will hopefully make up for it. More »
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Comment by BubbleF**kingBuddy: Known Facts: 1. Big Boss is a manly motherfucker. 2. He made crying masculine at the end of Snake Eater. 3. Solid Snake... 46 Responses | Other threads
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Pokemon Gold And Silver Getting DS Remakes
It's official. Pokémon Gold and Silver will be remade — something that was hinted at last weekend on Japan's Pokémon Sunday TV program. More »
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Comment by ShaSt One: Nice. But Heart Gold! Haha, how girly! Soul Silver, now that's slick. Silver stays The Superior Version! 32 Responses | Other threads
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Richard Garriott Suing NCsoft For $24,000,000
Late last year, Ultima creator Richard Garriott split from NCsoft, the developers and publishers behind his latest game, Tabula Rasa. Sounds like the split wasn't exactly amicable. More »
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Comment by Archaotic: What. Jesus, that's...not cool. That's a lot of money. Hopefully some more information will come to light... 18 Responses | Other threads
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First Full Dead Rising 2 Trailer
You've watched the Dead Rising 2 teaser trailer. You've seen the screenshots. You may even have learned the new hero's mono syllabic name. More »
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Comment by bgenso: Haha! alright! Chainsaw staff! Chainsaw bike! excite. 18 Responses | Other threads
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Universal Puts BioShock Movie On Hold Citing Budget Concerns
Universal and 2K Games' big budget, big screen adaptation of BioShock may have gotten a little too big for its budget, as the film is now in a holding pattern as cost concessions are made. More »
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Comment by Gorilla Snow is Maximum Risky: I guess you can say that the film sunk. YEEEEEAAAAAHHHHHHHHH 30 Responses | Other threads
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inFamous Shocks Us With Uncharted 2 Multiplayer Beta
The switch on Sony's "electrifying announcement" may have just been flipped, as a Best Buy pre-order box for inFamous reveals the existence of a multiplayer beta test for Uncharted 2.
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By Mike FaheyComment by gtrunner3: uncharted + multiplayer = fail 33 Responses | Other threads
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Play As The Joker In Arkham Asylum PS3
A new advertisement appearing earlier than expected in Sony's PlayStation Home reveals the ability to play as The Joker in PlayStation 3 exclusive challenge levels for Batman: Arkham Asylum. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Hey_Blinkon: I HATE this exclusive bullshit. Eat my balls Sony. 72 Responses | Other threads
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Dead Rising 2's Main Character Is Named "Chuck"
Dead Rising's brown-coat-wearing photojournalist hero had a great name: Frank West. What about the motorbike-ridin'-zombie-killing dude in the Dead Rising 2? What's his name? More » -
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Right Now, Microsoft Showing 31 Games For Japan
Today in Tokyo, Microsoft is holding its spring 2009 press conference. Xbox Japan boss Takashi Sensui announces that 31 titles for Japan will be covered. More »
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Comment by Gorilla Snow is Maximum Risky: On the subject oh announcing games, I can't for the life of me think of anything MS will be publishing... 14 Responses | Other threads
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Beatles Rock Band Bundle Detailed
The Fab Four are coming to Rock Band, and they've got a limited edition bundle to prove it.
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Comment by SansSanity: Sounds like it will be priced $100+ The rich get richer! 14 Responses | Other threads
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Play Final Fantasy VII On Your PS3... Now!
Or play it on your PSP, even. That is, if you have a Japanese PSN account. Today, Square Enix released Final Fantasy VII International on the PlayStation Network. More »
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Comment by heybtbm: I'd buy this in a heartbeat if it hit the US store. ARE YOU LISTENING SQUARE ENIX? 27 Responses | Other threads
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Sony Makes Its Announcement, PS2 Priced Under $100
As we posted earlier, Sony told us it was planning an announcement for Tuesday. Today is Tuesday, and Sony has made its announcement. (Hint, this Target ad already announced it.)
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Capcom Delays "Versus" Resident Evil 5 DLC
Capcom has announced that the "Versus Mode" DLC for Resident Evil 5 has been delayed. The mode pits players against each other in a contest of survival, according to Capcom. More »
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Korean Report: Sony Halting PS3 Supply
According to Korean news site Chosun Online, Sony has ceased supplying South Korea with PS3s for the time being in order to prevent Japanese tourists from picking up the console at a cheaper price point.
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Lost Planet 2 Announced, Features Jungles
Last Friday, Capcom announced it would be unveiling a new game over Xbox LIVE on Monday. Well, today's Monday, and that game is Lost Planet 2. More »
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Comment by spigeddie: am i the only person that is sick of cover systems? 23 Responses | Other threads
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Nintendo DSi Dated For United States, New Color Announced
The latest incarnation of the Nintendo DS, the Nintendo DSi, will be released in the U.S. on April 5 and priced at US$169.99. It is launching in black and new color blue. More »
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Comment by CHU BOI: Aww, wanted a red one! No one launches with a red anything! 17 Responses | Other threads
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Smash Bros. Creator And Nintendo Announce New Title, New Company
Masahiro Sakurai, creator of Nintendo character Kirby and designer of Super Smash Bros. Brawl, is creating a new title for Nintendo the company announced today.
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Comment by SatansBestBuddy: Building a new building, starting new companies, more hiring... Nintendo sure doesn't seem to mind spending money during a depression. 13 Responses | Other threads
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Dragon Quest IX Delayed
It's official. Square Enix has announced that upcoming DS title Dragon Quest IX has been pushed back. More »
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Comment by AbramKollarbear: Bugs such as the turn-based battle system? 22 Responses | Other threads
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Jaleco Holdings Is Leaving The Video Game Business
Jaleco Holdings is leaving the industry. As of January 15, 2009, the company transferred 100 percent of ownership in subsidiary Jaleco, best known for Bases Loaded, to an online game company GAME YAROU.
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Comment by Koztah: Does this mean no sequel to Hey Punk Are You Tuff E Nuff? 5 Responses | Other threads
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EA To Publish Brütal Legend
Valkyries in thong bikinis with electric guitars descend from on high to herald the announcement that Tim Schafer's Brütal Legend will be published by EA next fall.
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By Mike FaheyComment by Real_fn_Show: I still have yet to see the any of the allure this game is said to have. Looks lame... 18 Responses | Other threads
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Home Launches On December 11
Just got a press release from Sony. All about Home. It's pretty long. Basically says that, after months of promise followed by months of delay, Sony's Home service for the PS3 now has a "release date". More »
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Comment by oldtaku: Bwah, I'm happy for you people who think this will be a nice alternative to Second Life or something, but... 16 Responses | Other threads
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A Next Metal Gear Is... Green?
A new flash site has just gone live on Konami's Kojima Productions website. The flash site is barebones, showing them Konami logo and the above image with text that reads "A Next Metal Gear Is..." More »
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Comment by DJNX: Next Metal Gear is for Xbox 360, that's definitely the power up button. 46 Responses | Other threads
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GTAIV DLC Announced: "Lost And Damned", Out In Feb 09
A USA Today report is the setting for the announcement of Grand Theft Auto IV's long-awaited piece of downloadable content. Titled "Lost and Damned", the DLC will be available on February 17, and will leave Niko's story behind (though he will make a few cameo appearances) to follow the exploits of Johnny Klebitz, a member of the Lost biker gang that the game's radio channels liked to talk about so much. Rockstar's Dan Houser: More »
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Comment by Archaotic: So it's just new story missions? Almost a full year of delays for...new story missions? Top notch work,... 13 Responses | Other threads
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EA Officially Going After Wii Fit With "EA Sports Active"
Remember when EA said they were looking at ways they could take a chunk out of Nintendo's Wii Fit market? Well, they found a way. Aimed primarily at the ladies, new title EA Sports Active will, like Peter Moore said a few weeks back, be targeted at a more Western style of fitness, as opposed to Wii Fit's reliance on stuff like Yoga. EA Sports Active will include over 20 more active pursuits like running, programs like a calorie counter and "virtual personal trainer", and even go down the Wii Sports path with simulations of games like tennis. More »
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Comment by Killer7: EA and Ubisoft: We like money and we'll do whatever it takes to get it. If it means copying another... 3 Responses | Other threads
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electronic arts
Electronic Arts Ditches Casual Label, Merges It With The Sims
Electronic Arts is closing their Casual Label, merging it and their Hasbro partnership with The Sims Label, Electronic Arts confirmed to Kotaku this morning.
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Body Discovered, Feared to Be That of Missing Teen Gamer
A body believed to be of missing teen gamer Brandon Crisp was discovered this morning in the Barrie area, police say.
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Rumor: E3 2009 To Bring Back The Crowds, Maybe The Spectacle
The ESA is giving E3 another go in 2009, still trying to find the sweet spot between the ear-splitting boom of the old E3, the painful, panicked confusion of E3 2007 and the dry as dust E3 2008. With the most recent E3 Media and Business Summit suffering from executive and public criticism that the show was an unqualified dud, the ESA may be looking to shift the show back to early June, a time that industry planners think is a better compromise between the original E3 and the previous two iterations.
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Comment by Ichidou: Ugh, I remember when me and my friends watched the conferences live, side-by-side in my Commuications Technology class. Now the bullshit... 6 Responses | Other threads
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First Look At Street Fighter: Legend of Chun-Li Movie Poster
She's turned her brown eyes blue. The first Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li promo pic of actress Kristin Kreuk featured her brown puppy dog eyes (and dirty nose!), but the first official movie poster shows off pale blue eyes. This poster was designed especially for the Tokyo Game Show and dates the movie as simply 2009. More »
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Comment by userking: So Chun-Li a white woman now. Wow, just wow. 24 Responses | Other threads
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StarCraft II Single Player Is A Trilogy!
Blizzard just announced that StarCraft II's single player campaign would be split into three separate products. The scope of the single-player experience was so huge they decided to deliver three different products. The first product will focus on the Terrans, with the Zerg next and finally the Protoss. The story will stretch across three titles.
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By Mike FaheyComment by kylenalepa: So I get to pay $150+ for Starcraft II now? Wow, that's great... 23 Responses | Other threads
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Nintendo Announce New DS: The Nintendo DSi
During their Fall Press Conference today, Nintendo have - as expected - announced a new version of the Nintendo DS. Called the Nintendo DSi, it eschews the GBA slot (boo!) in favour of a slight downsizing (it's a little thinner) and a range of improvements. The handheld's screens have been enlarged, and will now be 17% bigger (at 3.25 inches) than those found on the DS Lite. As for the rumoured additions, both have proven to be correct, with "audio enhancements" made to the handheld, while it will also now include a .3 megapixel (640x480) camera. And that's just the start of it. More »
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Comment by KamikazeSim: Gamestop better let me trade in my DSlite for $70 towards this thing. 18 Responses | Other threads
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Liveblogging the Nintendo Press Conference Liveblog
At 1:30 Tokyo Time, Nintendo kicked its fall press conference. Since Nintendo is not attending the Tokyo Game Show, we expect the event to have some year end surprises and hopefully a bombshell or two. When we asked about invites, Nintendo Co., Ltd. told us that the event is Japanese press only, so we'll be doing a not-so-live liveblog — AKA translating the Famitsu and Gemaga liveblogs. More »
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Comment by DontCrossMyanimals: Miyamoto, if your just going to keep making shit and talking about shit and your not gonna make good games... 9 Responses | Other threads
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Dragon Quest IX Officially Dated For Japan
Square Enix has finally dated Dragon Quest IX. The Level 5 developed DS title will get its Japan release in March 2009. According to Square Enix, the release date is given as "March 2009", and the title has not yet been priced or rated. This comes as apparently Square Enix president Yoichi Wada recently stated that the game would be going on sale "during the New Year's period". Dragon Quest IX was originally announced in late 2006. More »
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Report: New Nintendo DS Coming This Year With Camera, Music Playback
According to a report from Nikkei Net, Nintendo will introduce a new iteration of this Nintendo DS later this year, featuring a built-in camera and music playback. The new version of the DS is also reported to have improved wireless functions. Some versions of the report indicate the improved wireless capabilities will allow the new DS to connect to "information terminals," expanding the machine's non-gaming features. More »
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Comment by Mikey G: Okay...the DS is fine as it is. Does it really need all that other bullshit? 29 Responses | Other threads
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The Bungie Countdown Ends...With A Teaser Trailer
The countdown clock over at Bungie.net has ended, revealing a rather cryptic teaser trailer entitled "Keep It Clean." It depicts a large, futuristic looking city being destroyed and ends with a flash of the Halo 3 logo and the words "Prepare to Drop". The folks here at Kotaku are combing over the video and website to discover what exactly the teaser means, and will keep you updated as more information "drops." Hit the jump for the full teaser trailer!
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By Mike FaheyComment by Fatty Shcock: ODST tactical shooter. Definitely. 12 Responses | Other threads
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Ensemble Were Working On A Halo MMO
Big news coming out of the Ensemble closure today, as Gamasutra are reporting that the Age of Empires developers were, at one stage, working on the long-rumoured Halo MMO. Seems the game was in development from 2006 to 2007, before being quietly cancelled without, obviously, ever being announced by Microsoft. Some concept art for the game's also surfaced, with a mock-up screen above, and some small character art shots after the jump. Wonder why it was canned? And if that had anything to do with the decision to close Ensemble? And if the project was cancelled, is it now being worked on by someone else? Oh, the questions, the questions. More »
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Comment by ScubaSteveDE: ugh really? halo isnt that good of game... just 12 year olds love it for some reason... 9 Responses | Other threads
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U.S. International Trade Commission Investigating Wii Patent Infringement Case
Don't roll those eyes. Unlike most Wii patent lawsuits, this one could be a little more serious. Following a complaint filed in August, the U.S. International Trade Commission have agreed to investigate claims made by Hillcrest Laboratories that the Nintendo Wii infringes on four patents they hold for motion-controlled devices. If you're interested, you can check out Hillcrest's tech here. While the ITC clearly state that this does not signal any decision on the merits of the case, it does mean their judges will be taking a good, long look at it, and if they think Hillcrest have a case to make, will kick things up a notch. For the record, goods that violate Section 337 of the Tariff Act (which is what Nintendo are being accused of by Hillcrest) can, if found guilty, be withdrawn from sale in the US, since the law was established to prevent foreign imports from infringing upon American patents.
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Comment by Altersparck: My inner Nintendo hater would love to see the Wii get slashed and burned by a patent. This would make... 15 Responses | Other threads
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