Look! People Lining Up For DQIX

With 2 million pre-orders and a rumored 3 million copies shipping, we honestly didn't expect folks to line-up for Dragon Quest IX. Sleep in! Square Enix hasn't created a shortage. More »

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rage

New Game Informer Unleashes Rage

id Software hasn't shown much of its id Tech 5 powered Rage, the post-apocalyptic first-person shooter-slash-racer it announced almost two years ago. That's about to change, thanks to the newest issue of Game Informer. More »

06:40 PM

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Fighting Fantasy DS Preview: Choose Your Own Adventure Makes A Comeback

Fighting Fantasy: The Warlock of Firetop Mountain was a 1982 choose-your-own-adventure book written by now-game developers Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone. Now it's a 2009 DS action role-playing game. More »

06:20 PM

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Comment by InconspicuouslyConspicuous: No way... DS capable of that? sorry for the my trollitosis...but color me impressed. 3 Responses | Other threads

review

Kodu Game Lab Micro-Review: Baby’s First Game Development Kit

Who says you have to go to college for an expensive game developer's education? Microsoft Research's Kodu puts the power of a dev kit right in your hand for a mere $5. More »

06:00 PM

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Comment by Cloral: Well for $5 it might be worth looking at for the user-generated content. It just always seems to me that... 3 Responses | Other threads

note

Kansas City

To: Owen More »

05:40 PM

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Comment by One Man Freak Show: Whoa, that's less than an hour away from me. I used to live there. Rad! 1 Responses | Other threads

blizzard

Analyst Sees StarCraft II Inevitably Delayed To 2010

Blizzard set its sights on one "front line release" for 2009, a title that we expected to be StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, the first of three StarCraft II games. One analyst isn't so sure Blizzard can make it. More »

05:20 PM

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Comment by starmor: what is honestly taking so long in making this game? does anyone know? 7 Responses | Other threads

extras

Notebook Dump: Modern Warfare Wii, Shadow Complex iPhone, And A Sleeping Man

There comes a time in the week when to reflect on what got into my reporter's notebook but didn't turn into Kotaku blog posts. Shall we? More »

05:00 PM

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Comment by excel_excel: I want more Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga info! Sounds awesome from what I've read up, also Ju-On: The Grudge is... 5 Responses | Other threads

xbox live arcade

TMNT: Turtles In Time Re-make Knocked Back By 'Splosion Man

Here's the bad news: the Xbox Live Arcade remake of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles In Time has been pushed back, now no longer the first entry in Microsoft's "Summer of Arcade" promotion. Now the good. More »

04:40 PM

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Comment by TaggarT6: To Whom it May Concern, Turtles in Time was a fantastic game that deserves a well thought out and executed update.... 5 Responses | Other threads

from comments

flclkris commented on Forza 3 Will Deliver Nearly Limitless Online Multiplayer Variety: "I really don't see how Mario Kart comparisons are helpful. They will never gain a substantial following of those type of racing fans. That's like expecting Pikmin fans to like Command and Conquer. "

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impressions

Five Things You Need To Know About Champions Online

Last night, Cryptic Studios held an event that was all about the player versus player combat in its upcoming massively multiplayer online superhero game, Champions Online. More »

04:20 PM

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Comment by TaggarT6: The kid in me loves the idea of a new Superhero MMO that will allow me to relive my deepest... 6 Responses | Other threads

well played

Novel, Write Thyself

The fiction of a video game's universe is fertile ground for novels, sprouting dozens of books annually that tap into gaming's beloved and unknown back stories. More »

04:00 PM

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Comment by TaggarT6: "With the emergent storytelling that naturally sprouts from games like Eve Online it begs the question, when will game-based novels... 4 Responses | Other threads

Comic-Con 2009

Valve Brings Left 4 Dead 2 To Comic-Con, Reveals "Swamp Fever"

Electronic Arts and Valve will be revealing all-new Left 4 Dead 2 content at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, including the new campaign "Swamp Fever," darkly pictured above. Where and when can you play it? More »

03:40 PM

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By Michael McWhertor

Comment by NeVeRMoRe666: I hope they include more than five campaigns. Don't get me wrong, L4D was great fun but it was also... 21 Responses | Other threads

clips

The Girl At The Video Game Store

To celebrate the 1,000th episode of G4's Attack of the Show, Nerf Herder front man Parry Gripp composed this stirring ode to the brave women of video game retail. More »

03:20 PM

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Comment by excel_excel: "she was nice to me, she helped me buy my Wii!" Thankfully the songs great beat but my god those some... 20 Responses | Other threads

preview

Half-Minute Hero Preview: Don't Blink And Miss It

This was the most pleasant surprise of my week. More »

03:00 PM

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By Stephen Totilo

Comment by Malfunktion v2: Am I the only person who thinks "Half-Minute Hero" sounds like a name for the worlds worst porn? Game looks... 3 Responses | Other threads

console taisen

Japanese Hardware Sales News Is Good News For Nintendo

Thanks to a few chart-topping hits—Wii Sports Resort and Tomodachi Collection—the Wii and Nintendo DS had a good week in Japan, each platform seeing a boost in weekly hardware sales. The same goes for the PSP. More »

02:40 PM

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Comment by TaggarT6: Wow. Looks like the DSi units are really taking off now that DQ9 is out. I wonder... 8 Responses | Other threads

dlc

Monster Hunter DLC For The Cat Lover In You

A brand new download quest has appeared for Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, perfect for both those who love cats to death and those who just beat them to death. More »

02:20 PM

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Comment by Mister Jack is Stalking Konata: I've never played the new monster hunter...but as a huge cat lover I'm always a little uneasy when I have... 11 Responses | Other threads

addicting games

People Played Real Plane Crash Web Game 4.6 Million Times

Hero On The Hudson, a gameplay-light web game about Captain "Sully" Sullenberger's successful landing of an Airbus A320 on the Hudson River, is just one popular game based on that stuff most commercial video games don't deal with: current events. More »

02:00 PM

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Comment by Monolith: Making games out of real or potential tragedies may seem cold, but I think it's a pretty good idea. Not... 6 Responses | Other threads

Downloadables

Rock Band Weekly Updates Now In Three Part Harmony

MTV Games has accomplished what we once thought impossible, releasing a single, catch-all notification about downloadable track updates to Rock Band for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PSP and Wii. Brace for massive lists! More »

01:40 PM

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By Michael McWhertor

Comment by Xusder: The need this Judas Priest song in the next pack they release: 7 Responses | Other threads

tax breaks

Louisiana Cuts Game Developers A Break

The state that once passed the Thompson Game Law became a great deal more developer friendly today, as Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal signs extensive tax credits for game development into law. More »

01:20 PM

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Comment by Krigo: Never heard of this state? Free money? I can see this now: HIDDEN GAMES LOUISIANA No wait, that sounds retarded. 12 Responses | Other threads

wii

One Weird Wii Control Scheme

Imagine, if you will, a flying game called Sky Crawlers controlled by Wii remote and nunchuck. Guess the control scheme. You probably guessed wrong. More »

01:00 PM

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Comment by Skyline7284: Sounds better then the paper airplane method. Also did it use motion-plus? I would think a game like... 12 Responses | Other threads

lazy sundays

What Are You Playing This Weekend?

Thank God it's Friday. This has been a hell of a week, one I hope to forget with the help of thousands of Terran Marines dying at the claws of my Zerg swarm in a few games of StarCraft. More »

12:30 PM

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Comment by Gorilla Snow is Maximum Risky: We're trying to get a Kotaku Game Night going, but we only have 4 people. (Me, Nevermore, Roscoe, and hopefully... 42 Responses | Other threads

capcom

Play Street Fighter II CE In Your Web Browser

Celebrating the release of Street Fighter IV for the PC, Capcom and GameTap parent Metaboli have teamed up to deliver Street Fighter II Championship Edition to your browser window. More »

12:00 PM

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By Mike Fahey

Comment by Fadecy: Rival Schools for PSN/XBLA PLZ: Oh look, there's no comments, except there are 4. I really don't like this burying comments by default thing. Anyways, I... 20 Responses | Other threads

impressions

The Saboteur Impressions: A New Way To Kill Nazis

There is a game that will let you shoot Nazis, fire rockets at zeppelins, hang out in a brothel, climb the Eiffel Tower, oh, and try to maintain your career as a race car driver during all this. Sound good? More »

11:40 AM

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By Stephen Totilo

Comment by PhatsMahoney: Stephen, may I ask what your were trying to say here? i think I deciphered it but I want to... 8 Responses | Other threads

clips

First ModNation Racers Trailer Played, Created, And Shared

Here's the first official trailer for ModNation Racers, United Front Games' urban vinyl meets kart racing take on Sony's Play - Create - Share concept. More »

11:20 AM

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Comment by liquid_kore: I'm not digging the style. Kinda wish they had Sackboys instead. 9 Responses | Other threads

letter to the editor

Guest Op/Ed: The Impact of Homophobia in Virtual Communities

A few weeks ago there was a group established on Facebook called "I hate gays" which openly advocated killing gay people. More »

11:00 AM

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Comment by (Zombie) Jolan: While this article definitely brings up some very legitimate, and to some degree troubling issues, I found the word "gaymers"... 29 Responses | Other threads

popcap

Plants VS Zombies Pollinating Other Platforms

One of the strangest tower defense variations around is spreading its seed, as PopCap Games reveals plans to spread the Plants VS Zombies PC love to other platforms. More »

10:40 AM

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Comment by Kobun: I've love to see this on XBLA/PSN. I think a reasonable control scheme could be implemented using the buttons to... 11 Responses | Other threads

bioware

Star Wars: The Old Republic Script More Than 40 Novels Long

In a blog post on the Star Wars: The Old Republic website, director of audio and localization Shauna Perry talks about the challenge of recording voice overs for every character in a massively-multiplayer universe. More »

10:20 AM

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Comment by Archaotic: I still don't understand why they won't just offer a single-player mode without subscription fees for this game if the... 43 Responses | Other threads

multiplayer

Forza 3 Will Deliver Nearly Limitless Online Multiplayer Variety

More than anything, Forza Motorsport 3's greatest challenge is perhaps its greatest strength. More »

10:00 AM

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By Brian Crecente

Comment by dodongski: Why was this post reset? Speaking of which, Kotaku, please return the old format, the new one's confusing. 23 Responses | Other threads

sony online entertainment

Are These Cat Lips On DC Universe's Comic-Con Poster?

Match the lips to the character in this teaser image from the San Diego Comic-Con exclusive poster for DC Universe Online. More »

09:20 AM

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Comment by Archaotic: What I'm wondering about all this is why Sony feels the need to tease the inclusion of certain characters. ... 19 Responses | Other threads

clips

Dante's Inferno Lust Level Could Have Been Packed With Sex

Dante's Inferno is a complex undertakling. While the source material and it's use in a game still doesn't sit well with me, the setting is rich, deep and, if you trust this video, being fully explored. More »

09:00 AM

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Comment by fuchikoma: I notice they kept using the word "disturbing." It's interesting because to me it looks more like a fun tour... 11 Responses | Other threads

game announce

Hudson Soft Dials Up The Horror With Calling

Hudson Soft takes a stab at the horror genre with Calling for the Nintendo Wii, which transforms your Wii remote into a cell phone with direct dial service to the damned. More »

08:40 AM

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Comment by brainboy77: I'm pretty sure this will never see the light of day. There's no market for this on the wii. but... 19 Responses | Other threads

nintendo world store

Starfy Parties In Rockefeller Plaza

Nintendo celebrates the release of the first Starfy title in the United States this weekend, inviting children of all ages to the Nintendo World Store in New York City for hot face painting action. More »

08:20 AM

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Comment by Kobun: I love Stafy, but I wouldn't feel right attending an event promoting itself as a place for hot children to... 11 Responses | Other threads

rumor

[UPDATE] Eidos Once Again Attempting To Mess With Review Scores?

Longtime silent champion/nitpicker of the British gaming press, The RAM Raider, has a post on their blog highlighting Eidos' latest alleged public relations faux pas, this time involving review scores and cover placement for the upcoming Batman: Arkham Asylum. More »

08:14 AM

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Comment by KillerBee: It sounds like The RAM Raider (stupid name) may have read the fine print wrong. I see no problem with releasing... 20 Responses | Other threads

what's in a word

A Dictionary Of Bad Video Game Names

In an industry driven by creativity there sure are a lot of very similar titles for video games out there. More »

08:00 AM

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Comment by Syrax: I don't think it makes sense to put Mario just because in every Mario game there's a Mario in the... 4 Responses | Other threads

Official Kotaku Forum

Talk Amongst Yourselves (New Comments Edition)

No witticism today. But please read this important update about our new comments system and how it will affect TAY. More »

07:40 AM

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Comment by ShadowOdin isn't american: Am I the only one who feel insulted whenever I read the "What that means, starred commenters, is that we... 60 Responses | Other threads

note

Mrs. Bashcraft Helps Out, Lands In French

To: Crecente More »

07:20 AM

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Comment by DefHamster: Bash, you've got a potentially embarrassing typo in there, lets see if you find it... 18 Responses | Other threads

only in japan

Game & Watch Titles Coming To DSi Ware

Game & Watch, the handheld games created by Game Boy creator Gunpei Yokoi, are coming to Japanese DSi Ware. The series was recently released as a Club Nintendo DS cartridge dubbed Game & Watch Collection. More »

06:00 AM

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Comment by JahB: nice. i've been considering to getting a ds for a while now, and they keep making it more and more... 6 Responses | Other threads

europe

PAL PlayStation Store Update: Tobin's Spirit Guide, 1943 Edition

Some good stuff on offer for Europeans and Australasians this weekend, with both Battlefield 1943 and a Ghostbusters demo sure to keep your mind off England's impending Ashes defeat. More »

05:30 AM

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Comment by Devilbless: Trine anyone? 6 Responses | Other threads

arcade

Want To Try Out Taito's First Person Arcade Shooter?

Cyber Diver is described as an "original" take on the FPS genre with 5-on-5 networked play and a new game system that displays in-game battle damage. More »

05:00 AM

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Comment by gametr4x: Everytime I see these kinds of things, I'm bummed we don't have any real arcade hall penetration here in Holland.... 4 Responses | Other threads

square enix

Loads Of New Square Enix Toys

Square Enix don't just make games. They make action figures, too. Sometimes for their own games, sometimes for other people's games. These new figures are a bit of both. More »

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Comment by ShadowOdin isn't american: Is that a Terra with Magitek armor? It is giving me strange emotions I have never felt before Very nostalgic. FFVI is... 12 Responses | Other threads

flclkris commented on Forza 3 Will Deliver Nearly Limitless Online Multiplayer Variety: "I really don't see how Mario Kart comparisons are helpful. They will never gain a substantial following of those type of racing fans. That's like expecting Pikmin fans to like Command and Conquer. "

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