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Spot Crecente, Win Schwag
This morning my family and I are kicking off a two-and-a-half week road trip that will have us traveling across a dozen states or so.
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Crecente Pops Into the War Room
I popped into ManiaTV Arcade's War Room show earlier this week to loom over the shoulders of their hosts and talk about the year in games and where we might be headed. More »
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Comment by ReconToaster.: Why the hell are all these "game educated" people playing Left 4 Dead on console? Jesus! 9 Responses | Other threads
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podcast
Here's Your Kotaku (Video) Podcast (Maybe)
Here for your viewing is another little video experiment we're tinkering with. I know people have been wanting us to do a podcast for quite sometime. And I want to do a podcast, but frankly I hate how bloated they've become. Also, I really wanted to do something with video. Oh and I like shooting people and arguing. So we came up with this. More » -
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Comment by AssassinTRIP: Cameraman needs a better mic. The mic he has on is for a still 'sit down' interview where the camera is... 4 Responses | Other threads
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site news
Where In The World Is Brian Crecente?
San Francisco. That game would have been a whole lot shorter if they had just been upfront about things. I didn't even ask you guys a geography question! Crecente is out for the better part of this week, hopping between San Francisco and LA for various events with companies such as Electronic Arts, Sony, Ubisoft, Microsoft, Eidos, and Sega. While he is out of the tower he'll still be posting, in fact he should be posting some rather interesting information, starting this evening. Keep your eyes peeled, while the rest of us concentrate on juggling keeping the site from exploding while randomly uploading videos of our pets onto YouTube. More » -
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Phil Harrison, Crecente as Eggs
The resemblance is uncanny. That's Harjit M.'s entry, which is based on this photograph and this post. You know, that could double as a J Allard egg as well. Still, this so makes us want to do a bird shirt contest. Here's what's going on: Decorate an egg (yes, an actual egg), take a pic of it with a Kotaku sign and send it to kotakucontestATgmailDOTcom. Commentland will vote for its favorite finalist. We'll kick this baby off right now, wrap it up on April 4th. Here's the loot, plus the bonus signed Fallout 3 shirt.
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nostalgia
Ashcraft & Crecente = Hall & Oates?
Ian Bogost sent along this little gem, created in a moment of procrastinating from writing an article: More » -
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Beat Up on Brian, Geoff, Garnett, Andy and Stephen
Myself and a few other game journalists will be sitting up front during one of the Game Developers Sessions, taking questions, and perhaps abuse, from a room full of game developers. More » -
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The Rocky Explores Halo's Appeal
It's obvious from reading the comments posted after every Halo 3 story that some of us don't understand the appeal of the series - after all, it's just an FPS, isn't it? Over at The Rocky Mountain News, some guy named Brian Crecente discusses the broad appeal of the franchise with Bungie's Frank O'Connor, breaking the whole thing down into five, easy to understand categories. The article explores how story, character, AI, gadgets, and approachability combine toform Captain Planetmake Halo the huge hit it is with fans across the globe. Keep in mind that Crecente is a freelance contributor to The Rocky Mountain News, so the article might not be up to the publication's high standards. I suggest he stick to his day job. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Chilly Hollow: @Toasticus: LOL! Love how you made your point visually. @Shrewsbury: Shrewsbury, ever seen how all the teenaged girls hate the queen... more » | Other threads
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Talk Like A Pirate Day
It's September 19th, ladies and gentlemen, and you all know what that means. Whether you are a Pirate of the Burning Sea, a Pirate of the Caribbean, a Puzzle Pirate, or one of Sid Meier's stalwart band of buccaneers, today is your day. Break out the eye patch, cut off your leg and replace it with a wooden stump (do NOT actually do this), and crack open the rum, for International Talk Like A Pirate Day is upon us, may god have mercy on our souls. It's a special day for Kotaku, as it is a well documented fact that we are captained by the notorious dread pirate Crecente, whose exploits and bird shirts are the stuff of nautical legends. How are you planning on celebrating this day? As a ninja, I am going into hiding, though to be honest that's pretty much what ninja do anyway when they aren't killing pirates. Maybe I'll toss in a silent yar for the occasion.
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By Mike FaheyComment by KM91: As a ninja guy, I refuse to talk like a pirate. Pirates are for having their necks snapped. more » | Other threads
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doh
EA Shows Gameplay For New Simpsons Game
Today, a big ol' surprise announcement was expected at EA's San Francisco event. Turns out it was to show off some gameplay for the upcoming Simpsons' game. Ourpirateman on the ground Brian Crecente will be posting about it later. He might even get some time with the game, so be sure to check back. Later, even! More »
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Comment by Josdeb: If you actually look at the page of comments Kyle81 is the first commenter. How lazy is Jack? Couldn't he just... more » | Other threads
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cnbc
Crecente on CNBC
I know this is short notice but I should be on CNBC in the next 15 minutes or so (by 7:30 p.m. Easter) to talk about Guitar Hero. More »
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Comment by snowilli: Nice one Brian. Shame these so called finance analysts don't really understand the business fundamentals yet - "Guitar Hero... more » | Other threads
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Comment by Marius: i dont understand how people finds these things attractive.... there is just a huge contradiction in peoples taste. A nerd wants... more » | Other threads
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announcement
Crecente on AOTS
Just a quick note. I'll be on Attack of the Show today discussing the implications and fall-out of the Grand Theft Auto IV trailer. More »
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Comment by jesusjuice: what is it that poeple hate Russians for? the cold war has been over longer then most people on here... more » | Other threads
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Comment by flclkris: Seems like a no-brainer to me, but what do I know? No, seriously. more » | Other threads
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crecente
Crecente Hits Xbox.com
Ahoy! Some big time bloggers attended Microsoft's "Bloggers Breakfast." Guys like Slashdot's Michael Zenke, Joystiq's Chris Grant, GameSetWatch's Simon Carless, D-toid's Robert Summa and Wired's Chris Kohler. And Microsoft picked the one who looks like a pirate to throw up on Xbox.com. Shiver me timbers. More »
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Comment by raine204: No no.... Hes saying.... "Ya know, the whole bj thing is good and all, but she's using too much teeth....God the pain,... more » | Other threads
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chocobo tales
Chocobo Hanky? Do Want!
I'll be honest. I never wanted to actually have to write about video games. I just wanted to play them for free and get nerdalicious swag like this Chocobo handkerchief. The number of fantasies I've had about coveted items like this promo giveaway for the upcoming Square-Enix DS title Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales are simply too numerous to count. More »
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Comment by Thorticus: Picture this: Some smoky biker's bar in the middle of nowhere. A big ass biker guy comes in, dusty and... more » | Other threads
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day note
Day Note: Sexy, Sexy, Sexy
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Comment by TheSmokingManX: I read it because "Day Note" is very eye catching. Really. more » | Other threads
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Comment by JohnnyHundo: Good times there at the Press Club. It was great to meet everyone. And Dave Thomas is just... more » | Other threads
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danny ledonee
Clip: Crecente, Ledonne Talk Columbine
Here's the clip from my appearance last night on Attack of the Show's The Loop. While I enjoyed the experience, I wish we had more time to discuss the issues and game on a deeper level.
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Comment by Shockadin: Video games can't become art? Photography was invented then became art in a few decades afterwards. Movies were invented and... more » | Other threads
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aots
Crecente, Ledonne Talk Columbine on AOTS
They're so nice they're having me on twice. Attack of the Show is having me on again for their Loop segment today. This time around we're talking about the whole kerfluffle surrounding Slamdance's decision to boot Super Columbine Massacre RPG! from their fest after first wooing it and then naming it a finalist. More »
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Comment by Adam In Texas: crecente You're such an attention/media whore. Jokes. Have fun and I look forward to listening to what you have... more » | Other threads
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Comment by thiswayup: I'll be there in spirit. Meeting up in bars (or as we brits like to call them "pubs") is a... more » | Other threads
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We're at CES
And by we I mean Michael McWhertor and I. And by Michael McWhertor and I, I mean I'll be here for exactly 11.5 hours today, the day before the show starts. So really Mike's at CES. More »
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Comment by GameJerk: if it's microsofts keynote there is no need for a live blog as we can watch it ourselves at www.microsoftatces.c... more » | Other threads
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clips
Clip: Crecente on AOTS
Courtesy of Attack of the Show, here's the clip from last night's segment of The Loop featuring Joystiq's Chris Grant and myself.
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Comment by a Hint of Lime: I think its actually cool that he called you "hip", because that means he reads kotaku... and he said "Your... more » | Other threads
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Comment by A.K.O.D.: Yo! Im an uncle myself. I cant even imagine what it would have been to your family the loss of your... more » | Other threads
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Comment by subnet6: @giovonti, "i think the new Smash Brothers Brawl is suppose to use the classic controller. That being a peripheral controller how... more » | Other threads
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podcast
Dean, Clive, Kent and Crecente Talk Last Gen Gaming
Game Addict's Luke Stapley was kind enough to include me in an interesting round-table he did recently for a pod cast on the the "last generation of gaming." More »
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Comment by SJR: This statement is posted from an employee of Left Behind Games on behalf of Troy Lyndon, our Chief Executive Officer. There... more » | Other threads
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By Mike FaheyComment by Marlor: The only thing that gives away the fact that Crecente isn't actually a pirate are his alarmingly white teeth. Pirates don't... more » | Other threads
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ninja
December 5th Is The Day Of The Ninja
We normally wouldn't be able to post about a ninja-related holiday due to Crecente's being a high-profile pirate, but he has graciously allowed me to remind you about December 5th, the Day of the Ninja, in exchange for having his family returned safely. The Day of the Ninja is like Talk Like a Pirate Day, only we don't talk like idiots. Or at all, in fact. Just sweet, festive, deadly silence. And we have both eyes. Sometimes more than both. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by PlaidNinja: Is it a coincidence that the day of the ninja is also my birthday? I think not! more » | Other threads
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Comment by PetiePal: Brian please keep that white jacket for yourself. You need to wear it out, more often. more » | Other threads
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oddities
The Games Gaming Invention: Throwable Controllers Patented
This one's for the wall punchers. A Californian inventor has patented a throwable controller. Here's where it gets wacky: The "tossable peripheral" resembles things like a beach ball, a football or a Frisbee, but are connected via WiFi to a games console. What's more, the controller contains a GPS receiver, a timer an altimeter and an accelerometer able to detect the speed and impact at which you chuck the controller at the fucking floor in frustration. More »
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Comment by Malthius: This isn't new. We've been able to play games like this for a long time, with real beach balls,... more » | Other threads
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jack thompson
Jack to Crecente: You Are a Hypocrite, Curious
Facing a contempt hearing in a few hours, Jack Thompson sent out a letter to the press explaining how he is the one being bullied over the game Bully. More »
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Comment by rbrandenburg: Told my girlfriend (who is playing Hexic in the other room) that in addition to kissing girls, you can also... more » | Other threads
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Comment by MadCapsuleMarkets: Good work Crecente, I agree that you're an intersting writer- I also think Ashcraft has a handle on things, and... more » | Other threads
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Comment by ReddHeretic: "Kiki Wolfkill" Now THERE'S a name for your next opponent in a deathmatch. more » | Other threads
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