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After making a big splash during its first showing at the 2011 Game Developers Conference, 5th Cell's dizzying cover-centric 3D shooter Hybrid was dragged back behind closed doors in May in order to make sure it was the "highest quality title possible". Let's see what changed the past eight months have wrought. More »
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Not content with merely streaming live matches leading up to the March release of the Street Fighter X Tekken fighting game crossover, Capcom has teamed with iPlayWinner and Team Spooky to create Cross Assault, a live week-long $25,000 tournament masquerading as an internet reality show. More »
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If you're wanting to see just how different Final Fantasy XIII-2 is from its predecessor, you finally be able to check out a demo today. The playable snippets of Square Enix's epic fantasy sequel go live on PlayStation Network and Xbox Live today. If you're not in front of a console right now, the video above shows you what to expect. More »
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I Am Alive's promising a more intimate type of post-apocalypse and this tenderly narrated teaser gives a fresh look at the game's world and hazards. The clip also offers glimpses of how ravaged the world's become after the ill that's befallen it and how you can help other get through the future's tough times. Be sure to check out Kirk Hamilton's preview for more details on I Am Alive. More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5868852&view=rss&microfeed=true Unless you're one of the several thousand people playing early, you'll be waiting until midnight to get your hands on Modern Warfare 3, but Activision's Call of Duty Elite service is now rolling out, ready to keep you occupied until then. More »
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Now that we know what the next expansion pack for World of Warcraft is, let's get some details about what's going on beyond the Mists of Pandaria. More »
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Like a flaming crossbow bolt casually launched at gigantic rooftop slogan, Sony celebrity spokesmodel Kevin Butler returns to launch the "Long Live Play" marketing campaign. More »
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Every couple of weeks, we recommend some of the best games on the Xbox Live Indie channel. These are the games on the fringe of the Xbox 360 platform, made by average Joes and indie dreamers. They're peer-reviewed, not Microsoft-approved and thankfully they're not all about your Xbox Avatar dancing or how to flirt with girls. More »
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Every couple of weeks, we recommend some of the best games on the Xbox Live Indie channel. These are the games on the fringe of the Xbox 360 platform, made by average Joes and indie dreamers. They're peer-reviewed, not Microsoft-approved and thankfully they're not all about posing your Xbox Avatar or giving dating advice. More »
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The International, Valve's live DOTA 2 championship is happening now at Gamescom. That means that a select group of dedicated gamers are currently vying to be the champion in a game that hasn't yet released. More »
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Be warned: I am a strident fan of classic computer real-time strategy series Age of Empires and when finally given the opportunity to play a new take on the game I will go to great lengths to make sure it sticks around. More »
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LucasArts' Craig Derrick and Kinect's Jorg Neumann sit down with USA Today's Mike Snider to discuss new gameplay from the Kinect-enabled Star Wars game. The panel is said to include new details about the game include an all-new mode. The duo are also supposed to be "unveiling an exciting announcement," according to the official panel description. More »
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Former vice president Al Gore addresses the Games for Change summit today, kicking off three days of discussion about making games for social impact. More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5813631&view=rss&microfeed=true Richard Kretovic, accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old boy he met through Xbox Live, has been indicted on nine counts each of first-degree criminal sexual act and second-degree sexual abuse, plus one count of endangering the welfare of a child. More »
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Nintendo President Satoru Iwata takes the stage this morning in San Francisco to discuss modern gaming's 25-year evolution, and where his company will figure into the industry's future, possibly weaving new Nintendo product into his narrative. Join us! More »
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The final launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery is scheduled for tomorrow, and PlayStation space exploration fans can tune in directly from Sony's console-embedded virtual world, provided they know someone with a digital yacht. More »
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We're coming to you live from BlizzCon 2010's World of Warcraft Live Raid, where Blizzard promises they're doing something new and fun. Join us! More »
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Capcom resuscitates a 34-year-old Claymation Saturday Night Live joke in Mr. Bill for the iPhone. More »
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Mike Fahey, Michael McWhertor, in the same podcast! That's crazy!! But it's true. And we'll be taking your calls and discussing the fall of gaming. More »
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The second pack of downloadable content for Transformers: War for Cybertron drops today, with five new multiplayer maps and the addition of two new playable Cybertronian warriors: Zeta Prime and Dead End. More »
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Stephen Totilo and I have spent the past week (and one very, very long night) playing, stress-testing and examining the Playstation Move. Do you have any questions for us? More »
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We are podcasting live right now. And by "we" I mean me and intern Aulistar Mark. What happens when an intern gets a live mic? More »
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There is only one time of the week when you can call me toll-free to get Doom tips. That's right now, because Kotaku Talk Radio is recording. Also on today's show will be Kotaku's Owen Good and Madden's Phil Frazier. More »
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StarCraft II, Napoleon: Total War, Battlefield: Bad Company 2, Mass Effect 2: Love it or hate it, PC gaming seems to be having a great year. More »
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The newly canceled 1 vs 100 Xbox Live game show isn't the only clever idea for the Xbox 360 that has met its meteor. Let's review some 360 initiatives that seemed cool but now seem dead. More »
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We know a lot of Nintendo's big news today, but something tells me they still have something up their sleeves. Good thing we're here to cover their press conference, LIVE! More »
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Ubisoft's big E3 press conference is about to kick off. Join us live as we see what the company has to unveil. More »
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Join us as we explore the wonders of the 2010 E3 EA press conference! More »
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Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is the sort of game that we need to see more of on the PS3 and Xbox 360: Easy to play, hard to put down, but not a throwaway side project or appendage to some bigger effort. More »
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Several readers sent us tips this morning indicating that Microsoft gifted them seven additional days of Xbox Live Gold for purchasing the Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package on day one. Julian sent us a picture, however, so Julian wins. More »
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Super Mario Galaxy 2 hits North America on May 23, Nintendo of America's Cammie Dunaway told a group of writers gathered in San Francisco for the Nintendo Summit this morning. More »
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The DSi XL hits North America on March 28 for $189.99, Nintendo of America's Cammie Dunaway told a group of writers gathered in San Francisco for the Nintendo Summit this morning. More »
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As expected, Microsoft's Steve Balmer announced Xbox Live support for the upcoming Windows Phone 7 series at the Mobile World Congress, but what exactly will Xbox Live users be able to do on their phones? More »
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In case you weren't getting enough Dante's Inferno with its clever marketing tricks and Facebook app, EA is kicking off a weekly live video series, kicking off tomorrow with executive producer Jonathan Knight and senior producer Justin Lambros. More »
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The demo for Dante's Inferno is coming to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 this month, but one console is getting it two weeks ahead of the other. Who gets it first? Hint - it's not the Xbox 360. More »
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Now's your chance to join more than 160 people watching a currently empty room that will soon play host to today's Capcom Fight Club in New York. More »
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Don't forget to tune in tomorrow afternoon to chat live with Josh Tsui, co-founder and president of Tony Hawk Ride developer Robomodo. More »
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Zeno Clash is on the way to Xbox Live Arcade, says Atlus, who promises new content, a new cooperative mode and gameplay fine-tuned to gamer feedback. More »
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In this week's episode of Kotaku Talk Radio we'll be talking about GamesCom, PS3 Slim, the negatives of Internet petitions and we have a rap song. It won't be conducted by myself and our very special guest-host, N'Gai Croal. More »
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