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Sony: PS3 Will Dominate In 3~5 Years
Is this the year the PS3 takes the top spot? Or is it next year? While the pundits gaze into their crystal balls, soon-to-retire Sony exec David Reeves thinks he’s got the answer. “I don’t think it will be next year, but in three to five years it will become dominant on the market,” Reeves…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 30, 2009 -
Hey Look, It’s Another New Tekken 6 Trailer
We know what you’re thinking — we already got a new Tekken 6 trailer this month. But, hey, here’s another one. This trailer is a little too on heavy collapsing floors, though. Too heavy, collapsing floors, geddit? Tekken 6 was originally released in Japanese arcades in late 2007 and will be hitting the PlayStation 3,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 30, 2009 -
The King of Fighters: The Online RPG
SNK’s The King of Fighters fighting franchise is going online with THE KING OF FIGHTERS ONLINE. Developed by Triple A Games, PC title KOF ONLINE features 3D graphics, online RPG elements and fighting. This latest batch of screens shows stages, game play and cut scenes. THE KING OF FIGHTERS ONLINE is slated to go live…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 30, 2009 -
WarioWare: Myself Touches Itself
DS title WarioWare: Myself lets users create their own mini-games. That means one thing: Penis. Released in Japan as Made In Ore (“ore” is the masculine form of “I”), the WarioWare title features a microgame editor for the Nintendo DSi described as a tool to “make your own music, graphics, pretty much everything, including programming…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 30, 2009 -
Xbox Exec: “The Game Industry Deserves Respect”
The gaming industry is big business — huge. Yet, according to Xbox Europe exec David Gosen, it doesn’t merit the same respect that Hollywood or the music biz does. “But it frustrates me that from a public standpoint, the industry still hasn’t got the stature, credibility and cut through that we all deserve. I still…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 30, 2009 -
The Xbox 360 Truck Travels Through Hong Kong
Hong Kong doesn’t only get an Xbox 360 truck, but a cosplay lady to go with it. Recently, an Xbox 360 truck outfitted with LCD TVs and demo games hit the streets of Hong Kong to promote the console. There was also a cosplayer dressed as Reimi from Star Ocean 4. See that Xbox 360…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 30, 2009 -
Eidos President For Life
In the wake of British game company Eidos being acquired by Japan’s Square Enix, Order of the British Empire honoree Ian Livingstone has been awarded a new title. Livingstone will oversee the Tomb Raider and Hitman franchises as “Life President of Eidos”. Says Livingstone, “I’m delighted with new role of life president as it gives…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 29, 2009 -
E3 Ain’t Afraid Of No Swine Flu
As the Swine Flu death toll continues to climb, the World Health Organization has raised its alert to its second highest level, a first for the WHO. Even with travel warnings and even as the possibility of pandemic looms, the Entertainment Software Association is confident about this year’s E3. “The 2009 E3 Expo is progressing…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 29, 2009 -
Sony Computer Europe Head Unaware Of Crackdown Devs Existence
David Reeves is retiring from Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. In his retirement announcement, Reeves stated he plans to spend his time “trying to repay society” from all he has taken from it. Admirable, but rumors swirled that Reeves was repaying society by taking a “senior position” at Crackdown developers Realtime Worlds. Realtime wha? says Reeves.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 28, 2009 -
Nothing Says Red Like Red Platform Heels And A Spider-Man Mask [Update]
Reader and Suicide Girl (NSFW) Lacey Blondie says she couldn’t just take only one picture. So she took more, lots more. I loved the idea of everything being one color and I’m so pleased with the way these pictures turned out! I really hope you like them! Hey! Thanks! Insert tingling-Spider-Sense joke here and click…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 28, 2009 -
First Full Dead Rising 2 Trailer
You’ve watched the Dead Rising 2 teaser trailer. You’ve seen the screenshots. You may even have learned the new hero’s mono syllabic name. Now watch the first full trailer, complete with a girly drink, a moose head and a chainsaw motorcycle. Oh, there’s what looks like gameplay footage, too. Embedded version in the link below.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 28, 2009 -
Yet Another New Character Coming to Wii Punch-Out!!
Little Mac, Glass Joe, King Hippo. If you’ve played the original NES Punch-Out!!, you know these characters. They’re old. But what about that character up there? He’s new. The game’s box art shows classic Punch-Out!! characters like Von Kaiser, but also shows a new fighter named “Disco Kid”. While we imagine there will be many…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 28, 2009 -
Wear Final Fantasy XIII Around Your Scrawny Neck
Square Enix doesn’t only make games for you to play, but things for you to buy. From figurines to jewelry, Final Fantasy XIII is no exception. This June, Square Enix is putting out a Japan-only pendant like FFXIII heroine Lightening wears. Pricing is still unannounced, but as website Final Fantasy-XIII.net points out, Square Enix’s jewelry…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 28, 2009 -
How To Filter Kotaku
You read Kotaku. Some of the topics, you love. Some of them, you don’t. What to do, what to do. We’re all about options here at Kotaku, so we’ve made it possible for you to totally bypass certain types of content altogether. Don’t like posts tagged “Maximum Risky”? Really would rather skip non-game-news posts completely?…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 28, 2009 -
Are You Sick Of Sequels?
Friday, Friday, Friday. It’s Friday. You know what that means? It’s Friday. Let’s talk. Here’s how it works: We ask a question, you answer it. Simple and no strings attached! This isn’t some marketing survey or whatever. It’s an emotional investment in you. Yes, we’re interested in knowing you, Kotaku reader person. You probably know…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 25, 2009 -
Famitsu Hands Out The 2008 Famitsu Awards
Japanese game publication Famitsu has awarded its “Famitsu Awards 2008” for games released between January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008. The winners are… *Drumroll please* Game Of The Year Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G Most Valuable Person Hideo Kojima Game Character of The Year Snake Game Company of They Year Capcom Special Awards Rookie…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 25, 2009 -
The Room With Red Walls
Reader Key loves red and has sent this entry to prove it! “Red is my favorite color..,” Key tells us, “and perhaps a bit more.” What’s happening? We’re giving away a copy of futuristic third-person-shooter Red Faction: Guerrilla, platform of your choice. Here’s how you can win it: Take a picture of red things –…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 24, 2009 -
A Week In Comments
Harmonix Announces LEGO Rock Band Comment by: Curse_Lily I guess this is The Final Countdown to Harmonix ideas. Sony: Wii Own The Closet Comment by: Toasticus Nominated by: SiDCrAzY If the Wii owns the closet, the PS3 owns the store shelf. Nintenducation – A New Take On Edutainment Comment by: bluetom00 Nominated by: doubtful I’m…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 24, 2009 -
Who Said Packing Was Fun? You? How Dare You
To: Fahey From: Bashcraft RE: I Cannot Stop Playing Pet Society I’m bad at packing. Really bad. Packing for moving to our new place (on Monday!) has been taxing — taxing, and I haven’t even finished it yet. This is going to be a long weekend. What you missed last night PlayStation 3 Sales Get…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 24, 2009 -
Metal Gear Solid 4 Goes Budget In Japan
This past March, Metal Gear Solid 4 went to Sony’s Platinum budget line in Europe. Now, it’s following suit for Japan. Hideo Kojima’s swan song for Solid Snake, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, will be released on Sony Computer Entertainment’s “PLAYSTATION 3 the Best” line on June 18 for ¥3,990 (US$41). MGS4…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 24, 2009
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