Memories

GTA: Remembrances of Cars Jacked

Not to be too indulgent here, but it's no stretch to say Grand Theft Auto is one of the few titles out there that rates the kind of visceral, first-time-ever memories that people usually have of events in the real world. The first song you heard on the game's radio, isn't it bizarre that it takes you back — just like a song popular in junior high — except it takes you to a place inside a video game?

These were some of the reactions we at Kotaku had as first-time players ourselves. We'd like to hear your feelings in the comments, too.

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2:00 PM on Thu Apr 17 2008
By ogood
13,194 views, 184 comments

Latest by Danj3ris: man of many overlooked ideas.: In GTA III, I had gone around shooting people with a pistol for a bit and my stars were rising. I found a shotgun and wiped out a few more people. At three stars I saw this red and white more »

customer no-service

Microsoft Erases Gamer's Memories

Nathaniel loved his Xbox 360, and it loved him back. Purchased at launch, the Nathaniel brought his beloved console everywhere he went, and it showed. The case was lovingly festooned with signatures from Bungie staff, Xbox 360 team members, and even a sketch from Rooster Teeth Comics Luke McKay. His 360 was covered with fond memories, but the outer beauty was soon betrayed by the inner ugliness. Nathaniel's 360 died, and he had no choice but to send it in for repair. He took every precaution to make sure that he would get his friend back in the same condition he sent it, getting assurances from the phone support specialist and even including a heartfelt letter in the packing box, sure to catch the attention of even the most mindless of Microsoft repair drones. And it worked! Soon he was holding his beloved Xbox 360 in his hands - and probably crying. More »

9:20 AM on Fri Feb 29 2008
By Mike Fahey
42,544 views, 450 comments

Latest by adheananda: You know, I bet the sadistic *&#$%^# at the repair center saw the letter, laughed and immediately proceeded to clean off the case out of spite. There are some seriously wrong people in this world. more »

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Chrono Resurrection - What Could Have Been

I am currently hip-deep in Sakaguchi's latest RPG Lost Odyssey, which got me thinking about all the awesome games I've played in the past courtesy of the Gooch, including my personal favorite, Chrono Trigger. In the middle of my ponderings, this video shows up in our tips email, containing footage of Chrono Resurrection, the 3D remake of Chrono Trigger that Square Enix put a stop to back in 2004. The video, uploaded by project lead Nathan Lazur, depicts what would have been a Chrono Trigger fan's wet dream. *wistful sigh* Damn lawyers. Thanks for sending in the vid anyway Mathew!

1:20 PM on Thu Feb 21 2008
By Mike Fahey
14,283 views, 226 comments

Latest by crazydudearam: by the way... the project continues... .and there are public alpha releases that you can play.... of Chrono Trigger 3D... although I\'m not sure if it is the original \"Chrono Trigger: Ressurection\" For more details... follow this link... [www.uct2.net] more »

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Sega Superstar Tennis Takes Me Back

While I have no doubts that Sega Superstars Tennis will be just another throwaway Sega title that kids will love but critics will pan, there is just something about seeing Samba De Amigo that warms my heart and takes me back to a better place. Back to the year 2000, when the Dreamcast was still a going concern. When I lived as one of three roommates in a spacious apartment and could afford 2-3 new games every weekend. Back when games still came in jewel cases...I think I prefer the smell of a new jewel case to the plastic of a DVD case. Don't look at me like that - you know the smell. As you look through this gallery of screens for the Xbox 360 version of the game (due out in March in case you were curious), think about the sights, sounds, and yes - the scents of gaming. Where do they take you?

9:40 AM on Mon Dec 17 2007
By Mike Fahey
1,693 views, 25 comments

Latest by Soldier_CLE: Ahh the Dreamcast Days... All the Shmups, all the Zombies (House of the Dead 2, Typing of The Dead, Zombies Revenge), All the Power Stones... PSO Vol 1&2! NFL and NCAA 2K+, Treasure Games... ALL THE RYO HAZUKI YOU CAN HANDLE!!! That take more »

you have my knife

Rush N' Attack and Xevious for XBLA

And the multiple Xbox Live Arcade Wednesday trend continues! This weeks sees a double dose of classic gaming with top-down shooter Xevious bombing the grasslands and Rush n' Attack pitting you against the Soviet military complex wielding only a bowie knife, just like real special ops. More »

1:20 PM on Mon May 21 2007
By Mike Fahey
1,523 views, 33 comments

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MTV Needs You

Mysterious MTV folks sent us word that they are looking for your "most memorable gaming moments" for a project they are working on. Here's the full email: More »

12:00 PM on Thu May 25 2006
By Brian Crecente
486 views, 10 comments

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Frogger Turns 25

Wow, I can't believe Frogger is 25-years old. I remember playing Frogger in Seoul, South Korea in the base's officer's club. We used to spend a Saturday afternoon there trying to get the frog across the street and then would walk home through the golf course and carry off as many golf balls as we could stuff into our pockets. More »

10:00 AM on Fri Mar 17 2006
By Brian Crecente
90 views, 1 comment

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