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more about #controversy GundamAC197: I had no idea that that particular epithet was so unknown at this point--I'm only 24, and (though I never understood all the Scribblenauts fuss as any... more » hfm: "Internet tough-guy commenters who don't see what the trouble is with the word "sambo" are invited to say it around their black friends. None has any.... more » phisheep: Gentlemen, it seems that you still don’t understand some of the lashback you got over the Scribblenauts thing. Here, let me edit this a bit for you... more » SmilingPolitely: Apparently Langdell has managed to fuck over Mobigame one last time: [chaosedge.wordpress.com] What a douche-bag. By far, the most annoying "controve... more » Vulgar_Display: I don't understand how you people think the PC boycott of MW2 was a failure? MW2 sells less than 400,000 units on the PC and you think the boycott fa... more » pugofdoom001: "Video About Gamers' Insensitivity Not Acceptable" I hope we all caught this. :P more » TrjnRabbit: As an "internet tough guy" I take offence to the implication that I have no black friends. Instead of a justifiable faux pas, you've made a deliberat... more » Gorilla Snow is Maximum Risky: "Internet tough-guy commenters who don't see what the trouble is with the word "sambo" are invited to say it around their black friends. None has any.... more » RicoTheSaboteur: "Internet tough-guy commenters who don't see what the trouble is with the word "sambo" are invited to say it around their black friends. None has any.... more » deanbmmv: Is it really safe to remind everyone of the scribblenuats 'controversy' The 'controversy that wasn't there till you lot got in on it. Seriously the ev... more » vicryixiv: Blizzard is adding in a internet authenticated LAN mode for SC2, per blizzcon 09. I dont see how anyone could realistically ask for more than that. more » nipsen: What about the check from EA during the Dante's Inferno thing? .. In my opinion, the biggest controversy in the gaming world last year was the kerfuf... more » ashleyillman001: Six days in Fallugah anyone? (sp?) more » hot_heart: I have compiled a list of the missing stories: - No nipples on the batsuit in Arkham Asylum. I understand a lot of folks were cut up about that. - The... more » Cookie: In response to "Sambo No Amigo", what if you have black friends, but they're under 19, and aren't anymore likely to have ever heard the word "sambo" u... more » TheOmnitron: "In the United States, Totilo goes on MSNBC to plead for national calm and mainstream outrage fails to materialize." Great job Totilo, way to save th... more » -MasterDex-: So a year just like any other in gaming then. In relation to the "No dedicated servers" controversy, I wouldn't say that the boycott was effectively ... more » Gyaruson: I can't wait til Mass Effect 2 and Heavy Rain come out. All them digi-tits are gonna make some people awfully mad... Surprised at the lack of inclusi... more » noslackjaw: "Internet tough-guy commenters who don't see what the trouble is with the word "sambo" are invited to say it around their black friends. None has any.... more » Downandout: Could someone please explain to me what exactly sambo is? I've never heard it in my life. more » -
#2009yearinreview
2009 In Review: The Controversies
Looking back on 2009's many kerfuffles and foofaraws, it may not have been the most contentious year the gaming industry has ever seen. But it certainly was among the most entertaining. More » -
#ruhroh
Resident Evil Clergy Critics: "Wait, What?"
The U.K. clergy members quoted as criticizing Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles for glamorizing violence and promoting the occult say their remarks have been misrepresented by the source originally reporting them. More » -
#pc
Rebellion Vows Dedicated Servers for Alien vs. Predator
You might recall last month that David Brickley, a Rebellion senior producer, was asked directly, three times, to confirm dedicated server support in Alien vs. Predator, and wouldn't say yes or no. The studio's chief now officially confirms its presence. More » -
#ratings
Dev Alleges Some Deceive ESRB to Get Lower Ratings
The CEO of Artificial Mind & Movement - the studio behind WET and the PSP build of Danté's Inferno - said at a development conference that the ESRB is easily manipulated and that publishers take advantage of it. More » -
#ruhroh
YouTube Yanked This Vid Off Infinity Ward Channel — on Modder's Takedown Notice
The displeasure directed by some in the Modern Warfare 2 PC community toward Infinity Ward isn't limited to petitions. This weekend, YouTube removed a video Infinity posted to its channel, after a modder filed a DMCA takedown notice. More » -
#rumor
German Mag Claims Ubi Demanded Positive Review on Assassin's Creed II [Update]
Computer Bild Spiele of Germany has, on its December cover, a blurb touting an "Assassin's Creed 2 SKANDAL!" It alleges Ubisoft wanted a score of "very good" before it would turn over a review copy of the game. More » -
#controversy
Infinity Ward Removes Modern Warfare 2 "F.A.G.S." Video
Following stern criticism from two games writers yesterday, Infinity Ward's Robert Bowling pulled back a viral video for Modern Warfare 2, couched as a PSA from a group called "Fight Against Grenade Spam" that called the tactic "for pussies."
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#mobigame
Mobigame's "Edge" is Back on iTunes
Edge, the iPhone game that kicked off the latest and nastiest battle over over trademark rights to the word in video games, is back up on the iTunes App Store as "Edge by Mobigame." More » -
#controversy
Electronic Arts Sues to Cancel Langdell's Trademarks
Electronic Arts is asking the United States to cancel five trademarks held by Tim Langdell's Edge Games, saying the marks have been effectively abandoned. In comments to Kotaku, EA portrayed its actions as done on behalf of the development community. More » -
#igda
Tim Langdell Resigns from IGDA Board [Updated]
Tim Langdell, the CEO of EDGE Games, which has been at the heart of many controversies regarding trademark rights to the word "Edge" in video gaming, has stepped down from the board of directors of the International Game Developers Association. More » -
#controversy
Tim Langdell Defends Self in Open Letter to Mobigame
Tim Langdell's released a lengthy statement - including e-mails between himself and Mobigame - presenting his version of events in his efforts to protect the trademark "Edge," and defending himself against the portrayal of his actions by the gaming press. More » -
#disturbanceintheworkforce
Six Days In Fallujah Causes Casualties At Atomic Games
Atomic Games, the developer behind Six Days in Fallujah, have been forced to cut their development staff due to a lack of funding for the controversial game.
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#controversy
NPR Takes On Six Days In Fallujah
NPR revisits the controversy behind Atomic Games' Six Days in Fallujah once again, presenting a strong argument in favor of the release of the "game-amentary." More » -
#controversy
Resident Evil 5 Producer Meets His Chief Critic
Reporter N'Gai Croal sparked a debate when he commented a year ago about his gut reactions to the racial dynamics of the first Resident Evil 5 trailer. Recently, he and the game's producer met. More » -
#atomicgames
Fallujah Developer Surprised By Cancellation
Yesterday it was revealed that Konami had decided to cancel realistic Iraqi war game Six Days in Fallujah. Today, developer Atomic Games responds. More » -
#hotflashes
Religious Groups Get Around To Being Offended By Faith Fighter
Last year, the Italian team of artists, designers and programmers known as Molleindustria released Faith Fighter, a 2D Flash-based brawler that pits God against Buddha, Jesus against Muhammed. Obviously, this upset some people. More » -
#controversy
The Fate Of Six Days In Fallujah
Six Days in Fallujah might be down, but it's not yet out, with developer Atomic Games telling Kotaku to expect to a statement soon regarding the fate of the controversial shooter.
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#ruhroh
India's First Game Gets India's First Game Controversy
Never mind that Hanuman: Boy Warrior -Â billed as the first console game developed entirely in India -Â is a crappy game. It's controversial! Well, to an American Hindu, anyway. More » -
#controversy
Recession, Used Games, Prices, and Choices
Gamasutra's Paul Hyman has a gloom and doom look at the used games market and why publishers are very unhappy with the situation; the comments section is surprisingly lively, and it's worth a look.
