Brian Ashcraft, Author at Kotaku

New Dead Rising And Lost Planet Mentioned, Might Be Multi-Platform

In an interview in the upcoming issue of Famitsu, Capcom exec Keiji Inafune mentioned new Dead Rising and Lost Planet games. More importantly, he talked about the games going multi-platform. According to Inafune, “We’re finally putting out new Dead Rising and Lost Planet games! As a main principle we’re thinking about multi-platform and about slightly…

By Brian Ashcraft Published January 28, 2009

Capcom Stands Up For Dead Rising Wii

People are being mean to Dead Rising: Chop Til You Drop. So Capcom Product Marketing Manager Colin Ferris dons his flame suit and does his best to offer the game much needed defense. Let’s let Mr. Ferris tackle the complaints. Remember, he is a professional marketer! Let’s get this out of the way: Will DR:CTYD…

By Brian Ashcraft Published January 28, 2009

UK Phantasy Star Portable Trailer Has Too Much Thumping

Not only that, the UK trailer has thumping music, too. It’s a pretty straight forward breakdown of what to expect. And, like we said, there’s English. You like English, don’t cha? We do too, but prefer the Japanese trailer. There’s less thumping. Phantasy Star Portable English [Sega Nerds]

By Brian Ashcraft Published January 28, 2009

Sqaure Enix’s Magic Youthful Character Formula

Square Enix has a formula and has it down pat. That’s not to say all Square Enix RPGs are the same — they’re not. However, they do share similarities in character design. Here’s why. Yusuke Naora, who worked on The Last Remnant, explains, “The format of the RPG lends itself well to having a teenage…

By Brian Ashcraft Published January 28, 2009

Noel Gallagher Once Again Talks Arse Goblin Humping

Previously, Noel Gallagher said Guitar Hero was better “than somebody getting their fucking head chopped off with a samurai sword while getting fucked by a goblin up the arse with a laser.” Eloquent! In an interview this year with Total Guitar magazine, the elder Gallagher brother echoed similar sentiments, stating, “It’s better than two goblins…