Reader Chris sends this, scaring the crap outta us all. “If i dont win (which i’m sure i wont) at least i’ll still get a cheap laugh or two,” writes Chris. “And thats what it’s really all about… isn’t it?” We’re giving away a copy of multi-plat horror shooter FEAR 2: Project Origin. Here’s the…
Geek we love? Mike Fahey. Tech site geeksugar has an intimate Q&A with Kotaku Associate Editor Michael Fahey. Perfect for budding Fahey stalkers! The interview’s wall-to-wall fun, tongue planted firmly in cheek — Fahey’s favorite place to plant it. Topics covered include how Fahey got into gaming, why it might not good for gamers to…
Square Enix has finally released its financials, including a revised forecasts for this financial year — ending March 31, 2009. Sales and income are expected to be down. According to Square Enix, the company’s new net sales forecast is 16.9 percent lower than previously thought. Net income is expected to be down 62.5 percent. What’s…
It’s official. Square Enix has announced that upcoming DS title Dragon Quest IX has been pushed back. The game was slated for a March 28 release in Japan. The game is now scheduled to hit retailers on July 11. According to Square Enix, the delay is a result of bugs or “flaws,” it seems, still…
Men and women in Japan read game magazines in Japan. Here’s some fascinating reader data from Japanese publisher Enterbrain about who reads what. This data was collected by Enterbrain via reader surveys last year. It covers four of its magazines: • Famitsu DS + Wii Female: 41.2 percent Male: 58.8 percent • Famitsu PSP +…
We previously brought word that Dead Rising: Chop ‘Til You Drop featured two new costumes for the Wii: Bionic Commando and bikini Frank West. Here’s something you should know about the Bionic Commando outfit: The BC outfit, modeled after character Nathan Spencer, does not allow Wii Dead Rising players to grapple. That’s right, it may…
Hey, that’s not to say Namco Bandai’s franchise THE iDOLM@STER isn’t creepy, Home’s version of iDOLM@STER character Haruka Amami is just, well, creepier. To bring everyone up to speed: Namco’s THE iDOLM@STER is a popstar simulator. It was originally an arcade game, but has since appeared on the Xbox 360 and the PSP. As part…
Just because Gears of War 2 writer Joshua Ortega says Gears of War is “a ten year plan” and that in-game Lancer weapon is the new lightsaber, does that mean it’s so? Not really, apparently. Epic exec Mark Rein explains: “In this industry you can’t plan games very far in advance. We appreciate the enthusiasm…
To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Dead Rising 2! No apologies, sadly. (T_T) Been having a nagging cough today, and this week. I don’t feel sick, but I just can’t shake it. I was moaning about this on my Twitter/Facebook feed, and I got lots of helpful advice from very nice people. Best/strangest from from internet…
Gears of War is a hugely successful franchise. It’s what the kids call a “juggernaut.” But don’t expect this juggernaut to fade like the summer sun. Oh no. Gears of War 2 writer Joshua Ortega dished during a recent New York Comic-Con Gears panel: “You will not be disappointed in the next ten years…It’s a…
Contest time! We’re giving away a copy of multi-plat horror shooter FEAR 2: Project Origin. Here’s the contest: Masks are scary, so make a mask. You can make it out mask out of anything — but the key is that you must make it and not buy it. Take a picture of yourself and send…
Companies are hemorrhaging money and jobs. Even Nintendo is cutting its profit forecast. That’s not to say the company is cutting back on everything, though. Nintendo’s expanding. It’s been revealed that the end of last year, the company forked over approximately ¥12.8 billion for a 40,000 square meter piece of property near the current Nintendo…
Pokémon Centers are official retailers in Japan that sell, you guessed it, official Pokémon goods. Now there are five of these stores in Japan. Starting next month, there will be six. On March 6, a Pokémon Center will open in Sapporo, joining Pokémon Centers in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka and Yokohama. More info in the…
Last week, Lara Croft model Alison Carroll appeared at an cellphone shop in London to promote Sony Ericsson phones — only one of which has anything to do with Tomb Raider. Um, yeah. Guess they need to fill her contract until the character gets an overhaul. Compared to previous Lara Croft models, poor Alison Carroll…
According to this supposed GameStop daily newsletter, the DS Lite Onyx handheld has been discontinued. The newsletter reads: DS Lite Onyx hardware systems have been discontinued and stores will no longer be replenished on this product. Once your store sells through its current stock of this item, please remove any empty DS Onyx display boxes…
The other Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li have all been missing one thing very important — no, two things. That’s right, thighs. There are blue eyes, this collection of faces and hot Vega claw action. Not thighs! The latest poster (for Japan) does its best to fill the void. FINALLY.
We’ve already touched on Famitsu‘s best PS3 titles of last year. Now, let’s have a look at the best PSP titles of 2008 according to the Japanese publication. Games are rated by four Famitsu critics on a scale of 1-10. Those scores are then tallied. Here’s the data: Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G: 9,9,9,9 36…
Lots of games came out last year in Japan. Lots of games means lots of games for Japanese magazine Famitsu to review. Here are the best PS3 games of 2008 according to Famitsu. Games are rated by four Famitsu critics on a scale of 1-10. Those scores are then tallied. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns…
Last week, we broke word that Square Enix had shifted announcing its financials from February 6th to February 12th due to an accounting delay. Stocks tumbled, and there was concern about game delays. We contacted Square Enix, asking them why the 2009 third quarter financial announcement has been delayed, and if it was because either…
The February issue of Japanese trade magazine Kinejun announces a big screen anime version of Namco’s RPG Tales of Vesperia. The movie version is slated to be released this year by Kadokawa Pictures. Director Kanta Kamei is helming the anime, and seiyu Kosuke Toriumi will be lending his voice to the project. [アニメ]ナムコ「テイルズ・オブ・ヴェスペリア」劇場映画化決定！ [MOON PHASE…
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