How True are Japan's Latest Gaming Rumors?
The gaming industry is constantly full of rumors. More so in April where you have the gullible falling for all the crazy April Fools pranks that pop up.
Massive Xbox One Rumor Dump Is Filled With Juicy Details
Plans for a disc-free Xbox One? Halo 5 in 2015? A Halo 2 remake this fall?
Could the PS4 emulate PS1/PS2 games? Eurogamer's Digital Foundry reports today that Sony is planning on it—and that they might add visual enhancements to those old games. No word on whether we'll have to re-buy the ones we already own on PSN, if the rumor is true. (We've reached out to Sony for comment.)
Tracking Down The Odd Rumors About Nintendo's Next Console
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Here at Kotaku, we love insider info. We like getting information both from random tipsters and our own sources. And because of those people—to whom we grant anonymity in our reporting—we're able to tell you stories you might not otherwise know about, and give you all the details about games like Titanfall and Alien:…
Rumor: YouTube Will Debut Low-Bandwidth 4K Streaming Next Week
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Watching 4K video is wonderful and all, but with streaming increasingly popular and data caps largely still in place, it also still seems impractical. Not for long, though, if rumors of YouTube's latest schemes are to be believed.
Leaked Documents Reveal That Fallout 4 Is Real, Set In Boston
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Still upset about that massive Fallout 4 hoax? Here's some good news for you: The next entry in Bethesda's post-apocalyptic RPG series is real, it's in development right now, and, as rumored, it appears to be set in Boston, according to casting documents obtained by Kotaku.
Why I'm Not Buying That Fallout 4 'Teaser' Website
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UPDATE (12/7): Yep. It was a hoax.
Rumored Xbox One Launch Issues Lead To Lots Of Questions
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As we inch closer and closer to the release of next-gen consoles, we're starting to learn more and more about their features—and some of what we're hearing might not be great news for anyone who expected a totally stable experience at launch.
Pokemon Leaker Says "Heads Are Rolling" At Nintendo
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A bevy of alleged Pokemon X & Y images and videos are currently floating around the web right now, but one leaker in particular caught the attention of a lot of folk on the internet...and Nintendo.
Here's Why Everyone's Talking About Half-Life 3 Today
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If you regularly frequent Reddit, or NeoGAF, or Kotaku's tips inbox, you've probably seen people talking about Half-Life 3 today. Don't get too excited—Valve's next shooter hasn't been announced yet. But there are a lot of rumors floating around.
Report: Apple in Talks to Buy the Company That Made Kinect Sensors
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If you can't beat 'em, take 'em over. At least, that's what Apple might be thinking, as rumor has it that Cook and co are in talks to acquire Primesense, the compnay which makes the 3D sensors used in Kinect.
Apple has filed an application for an 'iWatch' trademark in Japan—which adds a little more weight to the rumors of Cupertino's forthcoming wrist wear.
The Ten Biggest Scams In The Chinese Gaming Market
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The following are translated excerpts from NetEase.
A Look at Some Japanese Video Game Urban Legends
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Best Buy Offering Pre-orders For...Half-Life 2: Episode 3? [Update:…
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Nobody Knows How Powerful The Wii U Actually Is
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Gamers and game developers have spent much of the past year arguing and speculating over Nintendo's upcoming Wii U console. Will it be more powerful than other gaming devices? Less powerful? Just as powerful? Will it have HD graphics? Online connectivity? Arms? Will it do your taxes?
Next iPod Nano to Run New Software With Games?
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Not only is Apple's next iPod Nano said to bring the camera back, but it's also going to run new software for games. Not just Klondike and Vortex, last seen in the fifth-gen model, I'm hoping.
Wii 2 Controller "Like an iPad with Buttons", Says a French Person
Destructoid has done us the kindness of translating some rumors about the upcoming successor to the Nintendo Wii from French gaming site 01net. The most interesting part? There's a new controller coming around the bend that's part Wiimote, part mini touchscreen tablet.
What Will Apple Announce at Their Music-Centric September 1 Event?
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Apple has finally made their September event official, and it's coming sooner than many expected—the "special event" will be held September 1 in San Francisco, and from the look of things it's going to involve music.
Three Companies Eye Midway For Buy Out
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With Midway in the middle of troublesome bankruptcy proceedings and rumors of the Mortal Kombat dev team leaving, it's a little surprising to learn that not one, but three companies are considering buying the company.