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  • Rumor

    Two New Maps, Two New Weapons For Killzone 2

    Sure, the game's not dominating the PS3 scene like it was probably hoped it would, but Guerilla are still banging away on updates for Killzone 2, the latest of which appears to take the form of some new DLC. More »
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    Comment by -[[CHoZO]]-: Why did Luke take a stab at Killzone 2's sales? Seems unrelated to a story about maps. Not that I'm... 9 Responses | Other threads

  • Battlefield

    Battlefield 1943 A Hit, Server Problems Be Damned

    Sure, the game has its share of problems. But they're problems EA say are down to overwhelming popularity, and you know what? It looks like they're right. More »
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by TaggarT6: I've never been a fan of the BF series, but the positive endorsements I've come across from friends and internet... 5 Responses | Other threads

  • C&C

    First Command & Conquer 4 Screenshot

    First came the announcement, then came another announcement, and now we have the first screenshot for Command & Conquer 4, the game that promises to finally wind up the "Tiberium" storyline. More »
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Boom-Chicka-Ah: Does the world really need another game where giant robots fight other giant robots? I don't know about you but Lost... 4 Responses | Other threads

  • Guitar Hero

    Guitar Hero 5 Tracklist Features John Mellencamp, Coldplay & Tom Petty

    Neversoft have released a partial tracklist for the upcoming Guitar Hero 5, and it features songs from the above three artists. Not a fan? Don't worry, there's some variety in the other 21 tracks. More »
    07:00 AM
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by MDog: And thus, my decision to not bother with this game is turning out to be a good one. 11 Responses | Other threads

  • Clips

    German Gamers Venture Outside To Protest Violent Gaming Crackdown

    Poor old Germany. The nation's politicans have in recent years really started to crack down on violent video games, and since many of the best games are violent games, this presents is a problem. More »
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    Comment by Kobun: I thought Germany banned getting angry? :p 12 Responses | Other threads

  • Ds

    Carcassonne Coming To A DS Near You

    Classic German board game Carcassonne - which has already turned up on Xbox Live Arcade - will also soon be making the leap to the Nintendo DS, courtesy of Koch Media. More »
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by JZeitler: Hopefully it'll have more than just the River expansion, and hopefully it'll have game-sharing multiplayer (but I doubt that part).... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • Clips

    Wii Remote + 15 Tonnes Of Metal Arm

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  • iPhone

    EA, Sega On iPhone 3G vs 3GS

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  • mechwarrior

    New Mechwarrior Game Confirmed, Will Reboot Series

    Surprise, Mechwarrior fans! That teaser from yesterday was indeed for a new Mechwarrior title, which is in development at Piranha Games, who worked on the latest Transformers title. More »
    02:00 AM
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by wahrugene: mechwarrior games used like 60% of keyboard binds. If this game is made for the controller, does this mean the mechwarrior... 33 Responses | Other threads

  • kingdom under fire

    Kingdom Under Fire II Bringing Crusader Carnage To Xbox 360

    Jeez, Kingdom Under Fire II just feels like it's been in development forever, hasn't it? Part-MMO, part-RTS, it's not due until the second half of next year. More »
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by xxXX_Insanities_Birth_XXxx: Looking at the first pic I'm pretty excited. Seems like you can control more units than ever despite the great... 6 Responses | Other threads

  • cooking mama

    Cooking Mama, Cooking Zelda, Cooking Samus...

    This is the cover to the latest issue of French mag IG. It features Cooking Mama. And Cooking Faith. Cooking Peach. Cooking Chun-Li (they even got the thighs right!). And, best of all, Cooking Mai. With Cooking Mai boobs. More »
    07/08/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by RevengaSweet: This sets women back a couple hundred years. Showing their breasts for the guys AND cooking - at the... 16 Responses | Other threads

  • PC

    Champions Online Open Beta Kicks Off Next Month

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  • Resident Evil

    Hey, Resident Evil 5 Might Be Possible On Wii After All

    Resident Evil 5, as we know it, just isn't possible on the Wii. But that's as we know it. Nothing stopping it turning up on the Wii in some other form. More »
    07/08/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by reality.exe.torrent: It'd be better on Wii, because they wouldn't be able to force co-op down your throat. And maybe the action... 28 Responses | Other threads

  • Retail

    GameStop's "Huge Sale" Does Indeed Seem Huge

    As you know, GameStop have kicked off a big, big summer sale, with $100 Guitar Hero World Tour band kits just the start. Those looking for smaller boxes can also find a ton of great games, all for under $20. More »
    07/08/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by MellowJade: Well sorry Gamestop I rather support my local game store than by from a evil corporation that rips off gamers. Not... 33 Responses | Other threads

  • Ea

    Uh, Battlefield 1943, We Have A Problem

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  • psn

    Don't Expect PS3 Games On Demand Any Time Soon

    Microsoft are 100% behind the idea of allowing users to download full, retail copies of Xbox 360 games. But the PS3? Hmmm. More »
    07/08/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Ryushi: I can see his point, can you imagine downloading Metal Gear Solid 4? Isn't it like 50Gb in size and... 23 Responses | Other threads

  • PS3

    Sony Love The XMB Just The Way It Is

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  • Clips

    It's Portal, Running In ASCII

    Just in case you've ever wondered "what would Portal look like if it had been released in the early 80s", now, courtesy of Joe Larson, you can find out. More »
    07/08/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by cleversignin: looks like the PS3 port, nice. 13 Responses | Other threads

  • T-shirts

    Roll Up, Get Your Cave Story T-Shirts

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  • Business

    Goodbye Eidos, Hello Square Enix Europe

    Square Enix's takeover of British publisher Eidos wasn't going to stop at just ownership. It's running all the way through to publisher names, with "Eidos" given the chop in favour of the more ominous "Square Enix Europe". More »
    07/08/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Psudonym: I feel... a little gutted. I mean, nothing against Square but. I don't care if they are swimming in money.... 10 Responses | Other threads

  • Left 4 Dead

    Left 4 Sacks

    Milo sends us these snaps of his Left 4 Dead sackboys, and we are now passing them on to you. So...we've got reader-made crafts, Left 4 Dead and LittleBigPlanet all in one place? Yeah, this is good stuff. More »
    07/08/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by czarscream: HHAHAHAHAH FIRST COMMENT 8 Responses | Other threads

  • psn

    PSN To Offer Comics (Well, Manga)

    Sony have announced today that, later this year, the Japanese PlayStation Store will begin offering comics, which can be downloaded by PSP owners. More »
    07/08/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by topogigio: I hope they have Y the last man on it.. I never got to finish that comic. 9 Responses | Other threads

  • Sony

    Sony Boss Getting Fed Up With People Telling Him The PS3 Is Too Expensive

    Few weeks back, Activision boss Bobby Kotick had some strong words to say about the price of the PS3. Today, Sony boss Sir Howard Stringer has some strong words for people bugging him about a PS3 price cut. More »
    07/07/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by (Zombie) Jolan: If you sell more consoles as a result, then you will recoup and surpass the loss with software sales--- how's... 59 Responses | Other threads

  • Clips

    Mandalorians Up For A Fight In The Old Republic

    Here's a new trailer for Bioware's Old Republic, telling the tale of the Mandalorians. You know, those guys Boba Fett dresses up like. More »
    07/07/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by BubbleF**kingBuddy: Boba Fett doesn't dress like a Mandalorian. He is one. Or at the very least, a clone of one. 31 Responses | Other threads

  • Xbox 360

    Seems The 360 Avatar Editor Is More Popular Than We First Thought

    Some people probably used the 360's avatar creator when they first got hold of the New Xbox Experience, and that was that. One use only. But other people use it a bit more often. More »
    07/07/09
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    Comment by Go Go Gadget: Gizmo: I haven't touched my avatar since on the first go, I managed to have him look almost exactly like me. 33 Responses | Other threads

  • PC

    Bionic Commando Finally Hot Dogs His Way Onto PC

    While the console versions of Bionic Commando fell a little flat, Capcom must be hoping that the PC version - which now has a release date- is able to swing a little higher. More »
    07/07/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by One Man Freak Show: No offense, Kotaku editors, but if you make ANOTHER stupid hot dog joke IN EVERY LAST POST ABOUT BIONIC COMMANDO,... 22 Responses | Other threads

  • Rumor

    Is This MechWarrior 5?

    This morning, a teaser trailer appeared for a mysterious new title. One featuring a giant robot's...foot. It was heavy, it was clunky, and got many people excited it was for Mechwarrior 5. And hey, it just might be! More »
    07/07/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Doeseph: Yes! I swear MW destroys any of those stupid Anime robots everyone is obsessed with. Time to get excited for a... 34 Responses | Other threads

  • Music

    Who Needs Nintendo Chiptunes When You've Got Sega Rock?

    Music inspired directly by video games tends to be fairly limited in scope. Chiptunes, hip-hop, some electronica, and the odd piece of folk. Sludgefeast are none of those things. More »
    07/07/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Fernando Jorge: anyone ever heard of megadriver? It's this band that takes songs from genesis games and heavy metal the hell out... 5 Responses | Other threads

  • iPhone

    So, How Many iPhone Games Are There?

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  • Lost Planet

    New Lost Planet 2 Screens

    While there were giant bugs in the first Lost Planet, all I remember are snowstorms and robot suits. Looking at these new screens of Lost Planet 2, it's OK, Capcom, I get it: in the sequel, there are giant bugs. More »
    07/07/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Witzbold: I am so looking forward to this game, since it looks FUCKING FANTASTIC! Upgraded graphics, larger bosses and 4 player co-op!... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • Rumor

    PSP2 In Development, As Powerful As Xbox

    Eurogamer's Spanish outpost reckon they're in possession of some specs for an all-new PlayStation Portable, currently in the planning stages at Sony HQ. This isn't the PSPgo. It's a true successor to the PSP. More »
    07/07/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by PyramidHead128: So it's about as powerful as the Wii? Awesome. 28 Responses | Other threads

  • Katamari

    Get Your Katamari Forever Soundtrack

    From what we've seen of Katamari Forever, it's looking good! But from what we've heard, it's also sounding good, courtesy of its remixed soundtrack. More »
    07/07/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Gantz: Your Trusted Friend in Science.: Wewt! I have to admit, I'm a sucker for Katamari's music. They're devilishly catchy and fun. I'm totally going to obtain this by... 11 Responses | Other threads

  • Wii

    Wii Graffiti Mod Wins A Design Prize

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  • Clips

    Moto-Nueral Demyelination Sufferer Speaks Out

    This is Gene Simpkins. Every day is a struggle for Gene, because he is one of only a handful of people in the world suffering from Moto-Nueral Demyelination. Otherwise known as Duke Nukem's Disease. More »
    07/06/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by ZaxCG2: I'd hate to see the Mirror's Edge mutation of this disease... Hrggg brrrrrf bluuurgh. Then again, having key items in the... 8 Responses | Other threads

  • Mmo

    College Professor Trolls For Science, Finds People Hate Him

    Media professor David Myers, from Loyola University, has been studying how people interact in online games. Of interest to us is his account of what happened when he started trolling people. More »
    07/06/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by TaylorEatWorld: I think hardcore players ruin games period. I myself am a hardcore Deus Ex fan and hate myself for it.. those... 50 Responses | Other threads

  • WoW

    Don't Rule Out Microtransactions For World Of Warcraft

    While "free to play, pay to upgrade" is a payment structure more and more online games are adopting, the continued success of Blizzard's World of Warcraft shows there's still life in the old-fashioned model of paying a flat monthly subscription fee. More »
    07/06/09
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    Comment by Go Go Gadget: Gizmo: WoW is boring. There, I said it. I hate that I spent 52 days (played) on that game... 24 Responses | Other threads

  • PC

    PC Sales Charts: ArmA II vs The Sims

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  • Konami

    Konami Ditching Stupid Online ID Codes?

    07/06/09
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  • Left 4 Dead

    Left 4 Dead 2 Might Work With Left 4 Dead 1

    The centre of the firestorm over the announcement of Left 4 Dead 2 seems to be that Left 4 Dead 1 players feel they're being left behind. But what if they're not? More »
    07/06/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by KillerBee: Don't listen to the whiners. Make L4D2 great, please. 55 Responses | Other threads

  • Britain

    British Sales Charts

    Still with the face-punching! Last time we checked, Fight Night Round 4 was dominating the British charts. This time around, little has changed. More »
    07/06/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by DukeColossus: Anyone else think ATAT's from Star wars with a glance at the image? 14 Responses | Other threads

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