Ice

Blizzard Website Teasing Something Cold

If the Blizzard web page were a real world location it would be completely surrounded by Kotaku readers, as evidenced by the fact that we've received a ton of tips pointing us to the new splash image at said site, seen above in all its pristine glory. It appeared over the weekend as if willed by magic (CSS), teasing visitors who found themselves staring into its icy depths.

So what the hell does it all mean? Ice with barely legible runes certainly sounds like Wrath of the Lich King, though outside of some hidden features or perhaps an official release date I can't imagine why they'd tease that. Many of you seem to think it's Diablo III: Diablo on Ice. Me? I'm going to go for those bearded bad boys who come from the land of the ice and snow, World of Lost Vikings. Hopefully we'll know by this weekend, when the Blizzard Worldwide Invitational does Paris. Until then, let the speculation fly!

8:40 AM on Mon Jun 23 2008
By Mike Fahey
21,892 views, 91 comments

Latest by n/a: Hey all, If you look at the Protoss symbol on this page [www.starcraft2.com] you will notice that it is the rune in the lower left hand corner of the splash page. There is your link that this splash page is about more »

adventures in ice sculpting

The Agency Team Sticks To Its Guns (No Licking)

At the US PlayStation Blog, director of development Matt Wilson of Sony Online Entertainment's Seattle studio, currently at work on development of The Agency, introduced himself with some quick updates from a recent open house alongside the recent ION Game Conference, which included an Agency-themed event.

At the event, apparently, everyone got to gawk at this giant gun made out of ice. Said Wilson, "A warning I gave during my introduction threatened to become our new tagline: 'Don't lick the gun.' (I personally think this is good advice in general, regardless of what the gun is actually made out of.)"

Wilson also recapped how the SOE Seattle studio got started, and how The Agency project came to be.

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5:20 PM on Mon May 19 2008
By Leigh Alexander
2,828 views, 17 comments

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LotRO Reaches The Ocean

The latest chapter in the ever-expanding Lord of the Rings Online introduces Forochel, a new region which lies in the far, frozen north of Eriador, which gives players their very first chance to see the ocean in the game. It's funny how you don't notice such a thing missing until it's pointed out to you. Along with giant patches of water, Book 13: Doom of the Last-king promises new cold-based terrain effects. What that means exactly I have no idea. Perhaps slippery patches of ice? It's about time for an MMO to introduce slippery patches of ice. Failing that, some really well-crafted fjords. Turbine promises more info on the next free expansion shortly. For now, it's LotRO on ice! More »

10:20 AM on Wed Apr 9 2008
By Mike Fahey
2,857 views, 25 comments

Latest by n/a: Yup EQ was the First MMO I can think of with ice.... NOW if LOTRO wants to be the first to have boot attachments such as climbing spikes or snowshoes to negate that negate that slip. Then that would more »

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Spinning Princess: Figure Sparkling Ice Angel Trailer Get

Japanese developer Spike released first screens of its Nintendo DS-bound figure skating game Spinning Princess: Figure Sparkling Ice Angel back in January to many hooray!s, but first video of the supposed "sport" playable with a stylus is now available. They've added some interesting touchscreen mechanics and managed to make even harsh figure skating critics like myself raise an eyebrow in interest. Training mini-games, dozens of glittering costume choices and thrilling ice competitions with stylus action? Sign me my girlfriend up! Michael McWhertor

3:40 PM on Thu Jun 14 2007
By Michael McWhertor
1,837 views, 29 comments

Latest by hemlock_martini: I think I just grew a vagina. Hang on, lemme check... [...] *click* Janice, hold all my calls for the next three hours. more »

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Capcom Trademarks Lost Planet Colonies

What does Capcom have planned for the future of its Lost Planet franchise? Plenty. According to Capcom's director of marketing Jack Symon, "There will be more on Lost Planet, for sure." Already a hit on the Xbox 360, with a PC port in the works and mobile phone version, Trag Zero, released late last year, it's clear Lost Planet isn't going to be a one-off for Capcom. More »

5:40 PM on Wed May 30 2007
By Michael McWhertor
6,808 views, 9 comments

mint julip, anyone?

Tetris Ice Cubes

Granted, you have to plan a barbecue at least a month in advance to make enough ice cubes to truly make enough ice blocks to give it a Tetris feeling (and who knows how much time to make the mold), it doesn't mean this Instructable is impossible to make for anyone who has a little time and patience. The step-by-step goes through the process of building a unique silicone Tetris mold that you can then put water in and freeze. Regular store-bought food dye gives the block its color, but I can't imagine what happens when it melts in your drink and gets all over your lips. You'd probably look like you've been sucking on Otter Pops all day. Kim Phu

How to make Tetris ice cubes! [Instructables]

11:40 AM on Wed May 30 2007
By Kim Phu
1,414 views, 15 comments

Latest by GeeQnastie: Just as long as nobody's profiting on myidea... btw thanks again for the copy of Lost Planet! more »

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Lost Planet PC Demo Lives

The Lost Planet PC demo is now available for download at a game demo repository near your internets! The demo features both of the Xbox 360 demos, multiplayer and single player, plus a nifty game performance benchmark that shows you your FPS as it flies through a level. More »

9:20 AM on Wed May 16 2007
By Mike Fahey
6,153 views, 70 comments

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Analyst: PS3 Needs Price Cut, Good Games

Despite a projected year-over-year increase in software sales of 15% (like, billions!) in North America, analyst Colin Sebastian of Lazard Ltd. says that the PLAYSTATION 3 isn't going to lead the charge in software sales unless some fairly obvious things happen. More »

9:40 PM on Mon May 7 2007
By Michael McWhertor
1,660 views, 44 comments

link

Link Ice, Ice Baby

This is simply spectacular. If Nintendo doesn't have this sculpture at their next big event, with chilled Tanqueray pouring from his sword, I'm going to be deeply disappointed. Brian Crecente More »

5:00 PM on Wed Jan 31 2007
By Brian Crecente
807 views, 23 comments

lost planet

Contest: Use Ice, Snow, Sand, Win Lost Planet

Want Lost Planet? We've got ten, count 'em, ten copies of the Xbox 360 game to put in your greedy hands. Just handing them out ain't no contest though, but a giveaway. So here's our newest contest: More »

10:22 AM on Fri Dec 29 2006
By Brian Ashcraft
493 views, 27 comments

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Arcade Flyer Art Saturday: Disco No.1

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Gunstar Heroes, Robotnik, Alien Crush and Hockey Hit Wii VC

Nintendo is adding Ice Hockey, Gunstar Heroes, Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine and Alien Crush to the Wii Shop Channel at 11 a.m. Eastern time today. Hmm, I'm not sure about these: More »

9:00 AM on Mon Dec 11 2006
By Brian Crecente
756 views, 77 comments

activision

Pushing Back the Creative Boundaries: An Activision Corporate Sales Ad

Here's a great corporate ad from Activision circa 1981. I imagine they probably passed this off to potential clients on a nice chunky Beta tape. More »

1:00 PM on Sun Nov 26 2006
By fdemarco
154 views, 30 comments

nintendo

Legend of Zelda: Nerd Rap Commercial

Here's a little nugget from 1987! It's interesting to see what Nintendo thought would sell their system in this time period. "Your parents help you hook it up!" it exclaims at the end...yeah, that really makes me want it now. More »

2:00 PM on Sun Nov 5 2006
By fdemarco
1,965 views, 39 comments

screw attack

Video Games Awesome.

If I understand correctly the endless phonemical repetitions spraying with spittle from his rubber-lipped word hole, Stuttering Craig over at Screw Attack wants me to call your attention to their newest series, Awesome Video Games. And I will, fully admitting my own lack of tolerance for doofuses — no matter how ironically portrayed — screaming in close-up into the camera for five minutes straight about the amazing megahertzal might of the NES. More »

6:00 AM on Tue Sep 5 2006
By kotaku.com
687 views, 2 comments

1up

The Evolution of Great Game Ideas

Over at 1Up, they've got a wonderful Friday afternoon time killer in 'Playing With Power: Great Ideas That Have Changed Gaming Forever'. They look at a couple dozen gameplay conventions and trace them from modern usage down to their 8-bit progenitors. More »

5:00 PM on Fri Jun 16 2006
By brownlee
147 views, 6 comments

super mario on ice

Super Mario On Ice! Plus... Mr. Belvedere!

This Mr. Belvedere meets Super Mario Brothers on Ice video is like a live action version of a Family Guy postmodern cultural reference, or, as you humans call it, "joke."

8:40 AM on Tue Apr 18 2006
By brownlee
393 views, 10 comments

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Green Lantern, Joker Join MK Vs. DC Universe Line Up

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