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The Three Factions of PS3's MAG
Zipper Interactive's massive Playstation 3 shooter MAG isn't just about having 256 players in a single battle at a time. There's more nuance than that. Take for instance the three factions in the game. More »
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Comment by lihimsidhe: anyone feel like this should be called: Massively Generic First Person Shooter The tactical feeds are interesting; I'll give it that.... 74 Responses | Other threads
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Billy Mays
A Team Fortress 2 Tribute to Billy Mays
This has been a week unlike any other for celebrity deaths. Billy Mays, the cheerful, if relentless pitchman who hawked such items as Oxiclean and Orange Glo, was found dead in his home today. More » -
michael jackson
Xbox Live Offering "Thriller" for Free
The Michael Jackson Grief-a-Thon rolls into its fourth big moneymaking day. Except that "Thriller" is being offered free for the rest of the weekend on Xbox Live Marketplace. Ordinarily it goes for 160 Microsoft points. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Bob-a: No to be insensitive or anything but no one else gets this kind of treatment after their death. Save your... 96 Responses | Other threads
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Batman: Arkham Asylum
Ten Minutes of Batman: Arkham Asylum — in Polish
If you don't know Polish, the narrative gets in the way, but you can watch Bats skulk around Arkham's grounds and get a feel for the stealth takedowns the game is engineered to deliver. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Numanoid: I really don't understand the hype for this game... it just looks like a standard brawler to me. Is it only... 17 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Aion Video Podcast Series Start
If you've got questions about the upcoming massively multiplayer online roleplaying game Aion, NCsoft's new video podcast series should provide all the answers you need. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by AncientUnknown1: They're making the ugly faction (Asmodeans) levels faster in the early game than the pretty faction (Elyos), because they anticipate... 9 Responses | Other threads
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humor
More Proof that Anything + TF2 Soundfile = Comedy Gold
About 30 seconds in you see the clip that probably inspired this 5 minute masterpiece: "I must stop little baby!" More »
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By Owen GoodComment by All the ladies love Mister Jack!: They oughta do a tv show where they just play random clips with TF2 sound bytes dubbed over it. ... 9 Responses | Other threads
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Comment by mangajunky: Technically it's not Calvin and Hobbes since Bill Watterson has never sold the rights to do anything with his characters... 20 Responses | Other threads
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e3 2009
Forza's Mind-Blowing Trailer Took a Month to Create
One of the most stunning moments for me during Microsoft's press conference didn't come from their new virtual controller, or Beatles appearance, in came from a car ballet. More »
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Comment by Winterbringer: If that's all in game then GT5 has serious competition. 56 Responses | Other threads
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humor
TF2 Children's Book Teaches a Very Important Lesson
Even if you didn't know the Strong Bad Email that this spoofs, the Team Fortress children's book: "Every Class is Different," would still be a howler. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Masonvrocks: Lmao, Anyone remember the original Strong Bad cartoon this is based off of? 14 Responses | Other threads
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e3 2009
Project Natal And Holodeck Gaming
Kudo "Bam" Tsunoda talks about the possibilities of Project Natal in this video. It is, Tsunoda says, the first step toward true "holodeck" gaming. More »
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Comment by bakagaijin: Holodeck gaming? Really? /sigh Next we'll here project natal will help American's be the first to reach Mars. Please stop the hype-train. I... 33 Responses | Other threads
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e3 2009
Watch Harmonix Jam on The Beatles Rock Band
On Monday night Microsoft packed the top floors of The Standard in downtown LA with their best games and a bunch of gamers. The entire thing was topped off with The Beatles Rock Band set up on a rooftop stage. More »
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Comment by MrBionic: I'm just sad that I'm getting suckered into paying $300 for this. What's wrong with me? 19 Responses | Other threads
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e3 2009
Justify Your Tony Hawk Ride
Unfortunately, we didn't do a lot of justifies at E3 this year. But we did this one.
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Comment by Aidan Dammermann: I can think of another way to experience real skateboarding, go SKATEBOARDING!!! Seriously... 18 Responses | Other threads
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e3 2009
Tetris, 25 Years Later
Today marks the 25th Anniversary of Tetris, the classic puzzle game made by Alexey Pajitnov in Russia. More »
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Comment by mitch_93: Tetris might be played by everyone but no way in hell is it casual. Its the most hardcore game of... 16 Responses | Other threads
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e3 2009
Bam There It Is... Kotaku REMIX
Ever wondered what the bottom of an avatar's shoe looks like? What about Dude Huge's shoe? How about Alexey Pajitnov's shoe or Bayonetta's? Don't worry we got you covered. More » -
e3 2009
PSP Go Hands-On Video
It should be no surprise that the PSP Go is official. After confirming the device and saying it would be hitting for $250 on Oct. 1, we ran over to the Sony booth to manhandle the petite device. More »
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Comment by Jandlecack: This thing is SO bought. I have never owned a PSP but the announcement of this promising MGS title and the... 32 Responses | Other threads
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xbox 360
Molyneux's Milo Brings a Virtual Child to the Xbox 360
One of the most stunning moments of the Xbox 360 press conference this morning, was the introduction of Peter Molyneux's Milo. More »
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Comment by FP_slomo788: How can anyone not be excited or at least interested after seeing this... 28 Responses | Other threads
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sega
Aliens VS Predator: First Screens, Teaser, And Campaign Details
Today Sega delivers a wealth of screens, details, and even a teaser video for the upcoming update to Rebellion's original Aliens VS Predator. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Akua: Is it just me or are Aliens way scarier then Predators? 23 Responses | Other threads
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video
Prototype Opening Cinematic Seems Vaguely Familiar
Here's the rundown for the opening cinematic to Prototype: Zombies, check; faceless soldiers that look like combine/Helghast, check; antihero in a hood who poses like Altair, check; gratuitous babe in garters and stockings, check. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by J4cK 0f He4rt5: "I'm gonna find who did this to me and make 'em pay". Did what? Turned you into a badass super killing... 29 Responses | Other threads
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pokemon
Pokémon Gold, Silver Debut Footage from Japan
Full disclosure: I do not speak or read Japanese, and I don't know a thing about Pokémon. Commenters, I'm looking to you to provide context. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by D-K, owhoo... how unfortunate..: Still no full 3d world, with training, online battles and some exciting graphics...? This cut and paste is hardly entertaining... 23 Responses | Other threads
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dragon age origins
Dragon Age Origins is, Apparently, the 'New Shit'
BioWare's official Dragon Age twitter announced this new trailer - "Violence" - which sets all sorts of slashing and steeling and sexing to the sonorous crooning of Marilyn Manson's "This is the New Shit." More »
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By Owen GoodComment by The Forgetful Brain: Huh. EA Marketing influence on Bioware? Still, looks like Bioware is certainly not afraid of getting their collective hands dirty, as always.... 10 Responses | Other threads
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humor
Scout-Chop: You're Gonna Love His Ball
YouTube user CastingOutTheSelf mined the Scout soundfile and came up with, lo and behold, a dead-ringer script for everyone's favorite hooker-beating pitchman. How the hell did we go a week before seeing this? More »
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By Owen GoodComment by nukee: This remix still owns all in my opinion. + Watch video 16 Responses | Other threads
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mods
Mod Makes L4D Survival into Versus Mode
Playing survival mode as special infected kind of defeats the purpose, IMHO. But some guys at Left 4 Dead mods say they'll drop configs for that soon - if Valve doesn't spoil the fun first More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Komrade Kayce - Hero of Soviet Kotaku: Question for the PC L4D players: Hows the rage-quitting situation? I tend to shy away from PC gaming these days, but... 33 Responses | Other threads
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video
Call of Juarez: There Will Be Blood
When the Union army burns your plantation and kills grammaw in her bed, some might consider that cause for revenge. More » -
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Feast Your Eyes on Muramasa: The Demon Blade
GameTrailers assembled a comprehensive look at Muramasa: The Demon Blade, the latest iteration in the cult-hit series that's due out for Wii in late July. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Wahrheit: I want a wii, la la la la... I want a wii.... lalalalala.... 43 Responses | Other threads
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xbox live
Gassy Avatar Burps Up Some Tetris Tunes
Negative Gamer's Gavin Halfleft thinks he finally found a use for the Xbox Avatar's belch feature. But I hear that Major Nelson's can armpit fart the 1812 Overture. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by ReconToaster.: Hey look! An avatar! *PUKES AH, OH GOD NO *PUKES NOT AGAIN *PUKES WHY IS THIS HAPPENING... 15 Responses | Other threads
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the beatles: rock band
Looks Like Beatles Rock Band Footage From Here ... [Update]
At 1:30 or so of this clip, what looks like footage from The Beatles: Rock Band goes up on the screen behind Sir Paul McCartney, performing at Coachella on Friday. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Rhonlore: I dont know, the guitarist/bassist dont look like they are animated too well. 12 Responses | Other threads
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fight night round 4
Going the Distance with Pacquiao, Hatton in Fight Night
Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao's bout on May 2 will be the megafight for 2009; EA Sports gives a preview of sorts in these two trailers for Fight Night Round 4. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Rompehamster: Manny Pacquiao, the pride of the Philippines. He's like what Gretzky is to Canada. 14 Responses | Other threads
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video
Wii Ghostbusters Debut Trailer
The debut trailer for the Wii version of Ghostbusters showcases the more cartoony art direction of the game, which is being handled by a studio different from the one that built the next-gens' title. You can catch it over at VE3D. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by memtrace: Ll' kddz wh ply gymz n d W dn't gv sht bt ld stl sht frm d 80's. 28 Responses | Other threads
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DSI
Play the Piano with Your DSi
Who knew the photo-graffiti mode of the DSi could turn into a poor man's KORG DS-10? Dover, from the site/webcomic Monday Night Crew, found a genius way to compose piano tunes. Watch. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Wahrheit: Someone at Nintendo must giggle at this now that his little easter egg has been found. 8 Responses | Other threads
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humor
Presenting: Jim Henson's Resident Evil 5
Severed Ernie head, bloodied Cookie Monster corpse and, best of all, Beaker as Wesker. This extraordinarily nonauthorized and noncanonical trailer looks more like a prequel to the RE5 story. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Spikey: Unfortunately, isn't Cookie Monster now Veggie Monster? Still can't believe they changed his name... it just isn't the same anymore.... 15 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Is this the Last "Old Time Rock & Roll" Ad?
A bunch of readers saw this last night during Saturday Night Live, the sequel or - one hopes - the conclusion to the Guitar Hero "Risky Business" series of ads. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by (Zombie) Jolan: they should turn the page of their ad campaign book 42 Responses | Other threads
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mods
Team Fortress Brings Mayhem to Mario Kart Track
Maybe I don't need to play Team Fortress 2 on a Mario Kart track. But do I want to? Oh, for sure. Especially to get my hands on the Spy's "Sapper Nintendo." More »
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By Owen GoodComment by KarthXLR: lt ktk s lt? Ths mp hs bn t snc dcmbr-sh 2007. 38 Responses | Other threads
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high five
Iwata Plays ... WarioWare: Snapped
Playing WarioWare: Snapped makes you look like a total fool, which is why it puts together a slideshow of your silly pantomimes at the end of the game. Yes, that means you, Mr. Nintendo President. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by All the ladies love Mister Jack!: Hm...having to realign your face and hands before each game seems like it might break up the crazy-fast pace of... 2 Responses | Other threads
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mass effect 2
Leaked Footage Gives a Shaky Look at Mass Effect 2
This 2 minute clip came from a Bioware presentation at GDC about the development of Mass Effect 2. The gameplay is at a very, very pre-alpha stage. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by LllusionX:Proud Commander of the Sony Attack Force Helghan!: ...There is obviously no security at the GDC. the game developers mmost definitely foresaw and wanted people to video tape... 12 Responses | Other threads
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video
Bad Company 2 Debut Trailer: The Circle of Death
Light up with Bad Company, and see all the personal and impersonal ways you can meet your maker on the battlefield. Warning: Smoking kills. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Izkariot iz watchin u masterbait: They ran out of good games to parody or something? 13 Responses | Other threads
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gdc09
Blitz Games New Stereoscopic 3D Technology: A Feast For The Eyes
Andrew Oliver, Chief Technical Officer at Blitz Games was kind enough to show me some of the insane 3D gaming technology they've been working on. More »
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Comment by GuyThreepwood: I'm still waiting for Johnny Lee to get hired on by Nintendo, make some awesome actual 3D FPS games using... 7 Responses | Other threads
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sigh
Gamers Well Represented at Blood Drive
Who showed up to Capcom's blood drive for RE5? A guy who wears a PowerGlove as a fashion statement. Someone cosplaying a merchant fromAssassin's CreedResident Evil 4. And a self-described "shut-in" who drinks forties all day. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by woons: Erm ... someone cosplaying the Merchant from Resident Evil 4, Owen. 7 Responses | Other threads
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wolfenstein
Wolfenstein Trailer: Short Attention Span Theater
Here's your "Occult" trailer for the upcoming Wolfenstein next-gen re-do/sequel. Too bad it doesn't linger on any shot for longer than 15 frames, I'd really like to process the visuals and maybe understand its gameplay. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Bobby Schreib: if it's got the same Multiplayer RTCW did, i'll get it, if not, it'll be a rental... also why the hell... 5 Responses | Other threads
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world of warcraft
Vin Diesel Salutes British Host's Level 80 Wife
Vin Diesel's been on a full-court publicity press of late, but say this about the man - he's not a phony when it comes to games. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Gorilla Snow is Maximum Risky: No one can beat Vinny. He's the goddamn Iron Giant. 22 Responses | Other threads
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night game
Good Night, Good Game?
Here's a gameplay trailer for "Night Game" a WiiWare title that looks to be one of 2009's it-games in the indie community. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by WikzoDk: Looks interesting, but nothing more - at the moment. I am looking forward to hear/see more about this game. World of... 6 Responses | Other threads
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