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  • metroidvania

    Co-Op Metroidvania Anyone?

    Yes, the lead developer of Shadow Complex entertained the idea of designing a co-op Metroid/Castlevania kind of game. But... More »
    07/09/09
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    By Stephen Totilo

    Comment by BlueToast: Sounds more Contra-ish than Metroid/Castelvania. 11 Responses | Other threads

  • impressions

    Shadow Complex Impressions: Metroidvania Made Unreal

    There is something winning about the game developer who can't hold back when he meets with Kotaku's man in New York. More »
    07/08/09
    27,549
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    By Stephen Totilo

    Comment by Chocobopoopz: Looks like i have to get a 360 i was on the borderline whether to buy a 360 or PS3... 22 Responses | Other threads

  • clips

    Battlefield 1943 Establishes Beachhead

    Battlefield 1943 is available today for purchase and play on Xbox Live Arcade, and the quote-laden launch trailer is here to compel you. More »
    07/08/09
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by Skyline7284: Shame it has started out fairly laggy. Hope they fix it before a lot of people start playing. 11 Responses | Other threads

  • dice

    Battlefield 1943 Storms The Front Next Week

    Join the battle to unlock the Coral Sea map next week, when DICE deploys Battlefield 1943 over Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network. More »
    07/02/09
    10,452
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by A1LD: another unbalanced shooter 17 Responses | Other threads

  • review

    Gunstar Heroes Micro-Review: The Perfect Shot

    The recent re-release of Gunstar Heroes on Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network isn't the first port of the game we've seen over the past 16 years. But could it be one of the best? More »
    07/01/09
    15,274
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by PissedPS3Fan: Never played this one. Is it similar at all to Contra, or is it more like Gradius/R-Type? 12 Responses | Other threads

  • dlc

    Band Of Bugs Thrusts Your Avatar Into Battle

    Be a part of an elite insectoid military force next week, when NinjaBee introduces Xbox 360 avatar support for strategy title Band of Bugs, along with an entirely new game released as DLC. More »
    07/01/09
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by Cheroro: I see no bugs in that screen! 5 Responses | Other threads

  • xbox live arcade

    This Week On Live Arcade: Worms And The King Of Fighters

    Two completely different types of combat hit the Xbox Live Arcade service this week, with Worms 2: Armageddon and The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match. More »
    06/29/09
    7,625
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by Daniel Pizarro Sánchez: Too bad the 360 controller sucks real hard for fighting games. It has already ruined Garou for me, so i... 13 Responses | Other threads

  • clips

    Marvel VS Capcom 2: Claws Versus Fireballs

    So Marvel VS Capcom 2 isn't coming until the end of July. That just means more time for Capcom to release promotional strategy videos! More »
    06/29/09
    17,085
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by BubbleF**kingBuddy: Why is Wolverine repping Marvel? Why not Captain America or Spider-Man? 21 Responses | Other threads

  • capcom

    Marvel vs. Capcom 2 not Releasing June 29

    Marvel's financial report back in May said Marvel vs. Capcom 2 would release for download on June 29. The Capcom-Unity Twitter account has officially nixed that date, setting it back about a month. More »
    06/27/09
    24,571
    193

    By Owen Good

    Comment by geiko: Aw crap, I was hoping to get that. Can anyone recommend a fighter for the psn that's fun but not... 24 Responses | Other threads

  • xbox live arcade

    Serious Sam Reborn In HD For Xbox Live Arcade

    Developer Croteam has worked up a new version of its CroTech Engine in order to deliver Serious Sam: The First Encounter HD to the Xbox Live Arcade. More »
    06/25/09
    19,543
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by Mokon: Am I THE ONLY ONE that HATED this game? I must be the ONLY PERSON on Kotaku that didn't like... 25 Responses | Other threads

  • xbox live arcade

    Worms 2: Armageddon Crawls To Live Arcade Next Week

    When Team 17 tells us that a game is coming out "real soon", they mean real soon, with the proper sequel to 1991's Worms Armageddon hitting Xbox Live Arcade a week from today. More »
    06/24/09
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by Komrade Kayce - Hero of Soviet Kotaku: 800 points? PLEEEEASE? I is poor right now, having just bout Sam N Max, Ghostbusters and Magic. 11 Responses | Other threads

  • xbla

    At Least One Million People Have Played Castle Crashers

    It's the little Xbox Live Arcade game that could. Despite a rocky launch, The Behemoth's delightful brawler Castle Crashers has just seen its millionth player log a score on the game's leaderboard. More »
    06/23/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Neer'mo: Port it to the PSN and I'll personally make it 1,000,001. :) 11 Responses | Other threads

  • xbox live arcade

    This Week In Live Arcade: Garou Marks And Droplitz

    Puzzles and punches come to Xbox Live Arcade this week, with the release of SNK's beloved fighter Garou: Mark of the Wolves, and Atlus' Xbox Live Arcade debut, Droplitz. More »
    06/22/09
    8,695
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by Mister Jack is Stalking Konata: Damn it, I wish PSN was getting this. I would totally buy this if not for the fact that... 22 Responses | Other threads

  • capcom

    Bionic Commando Rearmed Made Easier With Trophies

    Was Bionic Commando Rearmed just too hard for your delicate gaming skills? The same update that brings trophy support to the PlayStation 3 will make the game just a little bit easier. More »
    06/18/09
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by Deadshot is a spy!: Even after the update will this be worth playing? I never got a chance to try it and haven't heard... 23 Responses | Other threads

  • game with fame

    Play Xbox Live Magic: The Gathering Live Against Game's Creator

    So you think you're a pretty good Magic: The Gathering player, but are you good enough to take on the creator of the game in Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers? More »
    06/18/09
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by excel_excel: Ahh Garfield! Before he was shit. Jesus have you seen that new cartoony computer animated series he has now? Oh... 16 Responses | Other threads

  • dlc

    Space Invaders Extreme Gets A Bit More Extreme Tomorrow

    More levels, more bosses, more enemies, and two classic arcade emulators add even more extreme to Space Invaders Extreme as new DLC for the Xbox Live Arcade version drops from the sky tomorrow. More »
    06/16/09
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by Sooku: I'll stick to my DS version. Imported Paddle controller FTW. 14 Responses | Other threads

  • xbox live arcade

    The Rocket Riot Begins Tomorrow

    Rockets will fire, pixels will fly, and zombies, pirates, and ninja will die as Codeglue's Rocket Riot makes its way onto Xbox Live Arcade tomorrow. More »
    06/16/09
    7,490
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by Boom-Chicka-Ah: the only game where fully destructible environments are complementary to the game. 15 Responses | Other threads

  • capcom

    Why Did Bionic Commando Rearmed Outsell Bionic Commando?

    You may have heard. Capcom's Bionic Commando revamp has tanked, and tanked in a big way, selling only 27,000 units during the month of May. Which begs the question: why? More »
    06/15/09
    34,080
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by NAP: The fact that the game is terrible probably isn't helping anything either. 37 Responses | Other threads

  • xbox live arcade

    This Week In Arcade: Sam And Magic: The Gathering

    Sam & Max Save the World this week on Xbox Live Arcade, just in time for Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers to come along and ruin it. More »
    06/15/09
    13,493
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by Daniel Pizarro Sánchez: Being a huge fan of Magic The Gathering, i´ll be buying this ASAP. 20 Responses | Other threads

  • voot, there it ain't

    Here's Your $300 Stick to Play a $15 Game [Updated]

    So, Virtual On: Oratorio Tangram has a "devoted fanbase," which in peripheral makers' lexicon means "cash geyser." The XBLA title runs $15; Hori's custom stick costs 20 times that. But it misses a big point. More »
    06/14/09
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    By Owen Good

    Comment by Jeff Paine: I say, shut the fuck up until you've actually used it and find that the left and right sticks respond... 19 Responses | Other threads

  • digital

    So, How Many People Actually Buy Stuff Over XBLA Or The PSN?

    Digital delivery of games and gaming content is the inevitable future. But how prevalent is it in the present? The NPD Group estimate that, as it stands, digital downloads on a console are doing...OK. More »
    06/11/09
    26,120
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Andrefpvs: You mustn't forget that you can make a PSN account in 5 minutes (I have 5 regional accounts), whereas it'll... 44 Responses | Other threads

  • tmnt

    New TMNT Game Is 360 Timed Exclusive

    Yay! More timed exclusives! Thanks, Microsoft. The latest title to piss off half the gaming world with a staggered release is one of the new Ninja Turtles games. More »
    06/10/09
    33,464
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by nygiants10: hh.. Mcrssft wns gn..... Scks t b sny fnby nly hvng crp ss nln, wth crp ss xclsvs nd... 31 Responses | Other threads

  • xbox live arcade

    Sega Vintage Collection 2 Games Hit Xbox Live Arcade

    Sega fans with a taste for the company's console and arcade heyday should beat feet over to Xbox Live Marketplace, as the latest Sega Vintage Collection retro hits have been released. What's on tap? More »
    06/10/09
    10,520
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by BubbleF**kingBuddy: I thought Gunstar Heroes was being sold seperately this week. Also, Gunstar Heroes Comix Zone some of the easiest Gamerscore Points you've ever accrued. Never... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • e3 2009

    Joy Ride Preview: Take It Easy

    Avatars, long-caged in Xbox 360 waiting rooms, finally have a chance to cut loose on dirt race tracks, better still Joy Ride is free for Xbox Live members. More »
    06/10/09
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    By Brian Crecente

    Comment by Southrncomfortjm: Game looked fun. Total Mario Kart ripoff but who cares if its fun. Creating tracks should be a... 12 Responses | Other threads

  • e3 2009

    Shadow Complex Preview: Where's The Morph Ball?

    Does Xbox Live Arcade need a game inspired by 2D Metroid? Sure, unless Microsoft plans on buying Nintendo. More »
    06/09/09
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    By Stephen Totilo

    Comment by Radon199: Why can't Nintendo just make a 2.5D Metroid like this? It would be a day one purchase for me no... 10 Responses | Other threads

  • soundtracks

    Capcom's Marvel Vs Capcom 2 Hip-Hop Mixtape Revealed

    The summer re-release of Marvel vs. Capcom 2 features the same wacky jazz as the original game, but Capcom revealed to Kotaku today plans for a star-studded free bonus soundtrack players can fight to instead. More »
    06/09/09
    29,028
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    By Stephen Totilo

    Comment by Shinta: You don't work at MTV anymore Stephen, it's okay, you can admit rap sucks now. 53 Responses | Other threads

  • e3 2009

    Puzzle Chronicles: Infinite Interactive Does Puzzle Fighter

    Infinite Interactive, the creators of Puzzle Quest, continue to combine adventure and gem-matching with Puzzle Chronicles, part roleplaying game, part Puzzle Fighter. More »
    06/09/09
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by alzheimers: After wasting my money on the broken piece of garbage that was Galactrix DX, I'll be damned if I ever... 1 Responses | Other threads

  • xbla

    Zeno Clash (Probably) Coming To Xbox 360

    Quirky PC brawler/shooter Zeno Clash did pretty good business on PC. So good, in fact, that the game looks set to make an appearance on Xbox Live Arcade. More »
    06/09/09
    4,676
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Dear_God: I thought the PC version was quite mediocre at best. 10 Responses | Other threads

  • e3 2009

    Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment Preview: Disturbing Yet Familiar

    After spending countless hours playing the original Vandal Hearts and its sequel, I spent some time at E3 with this millenium's model, Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment. More »
    06/08/09
    9,537
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by DustbinCarbonara: Fugly just doesn't quite cut it. 6 Responses | Other threads

  • xbox 360

    Perfect Dark XBLA Looks Sharp, No Expansion Pak Required

    Rare's Nintendo 64 first-person shooter Perfect Dark is coming to Xbox Live Arcade later this year. Winter, says Microsoft. This is what it looks like. More »
    06/06/09
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by Go Go Gadget: Gizmo: Guys, I don't care what anyone says. This was leaps and bounds better than Goldeneye. Want to know why everyone... 56 Responses | Other threads

  • e3 2009

    South Park Still Coming To XBLA, Now That You Mention It

    Microsoft announced at E3 2008 that a South Park game was coming to Xbox Live Arcade. We couldn't find it at E3 2009, but we did get an update. More »
    06/03/09
    11,645
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    By Stephen Totilo

    Comment by AxelMinami: This would be relevant a decade ago... 22 Responses | Other threads

  • e3

    Perfect Dark Coming To XBLA This Winter

    Microsoft's Larry Hryb just posted a little note on his Twitter account, saying that the original Perfect Dark - originally released on the N64 - will be out on Xbox Live Arcade later this year. More »
    06/02/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by CriminoleLaw: *yawn* this game did NOT age well, just like golden eye 20 Responses | Other threads

  • e3 2009

    Tecmo Surprises Us With Fret Nice, The Guitar Controller Platformer

    Fret Nice, the indie platformer that you play with a Guitar Hero a controller—or possibly with a Rock Band guitar controller—is coming to a console near you, thanks to Tecmo. More »
    06/02/09
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by AXATAX: It sounds like a nice concept, but looking at the art style, I'm going to put it in the "Hmm?"... 5 Responses | Other threads

  • 1 vs 100

    Is 1 vs 100's Participation Capped? (Updated)

    1 vs. 100, the free Xbox Live game show open to, theoretically, everyone, is telling U.S. players "the game session is full" on the first day of the beta. More »
    06/01/09
    19,690
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    By Owen Good

    Comment by joecamnet: I got in a few times and I'd keep getting disconnected after a round or two. Best stretch I had... 18 Responses | Other threads

  • e3 2009

    Tecmo Getting Into NBA Gaming

    NBA Unrivaled will be a new option for players looking for an NBA video game alternative. More »
    06/01/09
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    By Stephen Totilo

    Comment by Archaotic: Huh. Tecmo's got a lot of downloadable games coming. First Tecmo Bowl XBLA and now this. Wonder... 4 Responses | Other threads

  • Downloadables

    Wolfenstein 3D Coming To PSN And XBLA With A Twist

    The original Nazi-killing first-person shooter returns next week, as Activision announces the release date for Wolfenstien 3D for Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network. More »
    05/29/09
    21,737
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by Dr Durdon: 60 levels? My Science, that's quite a hefty undertaking. I remember playing this as a kid, and defeating RoboHitler, but... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • xbox live arcade

    Next Week On Live Arcade: Wallace, Gromit, and Yosumin Live

    It's Memorial Day weekend, so Microsoft has gone ahead and revealed next week's Xbox Live Arcade titles so they can completely devote Monday to memorializing. More »
    05/22/09
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by Archaotic: I've heard Wallace and Gromit is really good, if the PC version is any indication. But right now, my XBLA... 6 Responses | Other threads

  • review

    Star Trek D-A-C Micro-Review

    Riding the warp trail of the smash hit J.J. Abrams movie comes Star Trek D-A-C, a top-down space shooter for Xbox Live Arcade. More »
    05/20/09
    12,968
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by bobdisgea3: downloaded the demo was bored in less than a minute. hated it. then again i think the new movie sucks.... 5 Responses | Other threads

  • sale

    XBLA 80s Classics Drop to $3 on Amazon

    Amazon's digital games section is worth keeping an eye on. Now and then the retailers drops the price of digital download games below what you'd find on the console. More »
    05/17/09
    11,804
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    By Brian Crecente

    Comment by MSUHitman: CAG had this first; credit there would have been appreciated. 20 Responses | Other threads

  • clips

    Battlefield 1943's Iwo Jima Is A Little Early

    We can probably forgive DICE for including the 1945 battle of Iwo Jima in their downloadable multiplayer combat game Battlefield 1943 when it looks this good. More »
    05/14/09
    10,971
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by flyingsupernerds are go!: Yay for yet another war game. Yay. 10 Responses | Other threads

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