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Metal Gear Is Coming to Life. Again.
In Metal Gear Solid IV, Snake has a little robot companion called the Metal Gear Mk. II. And one day, you might have one of your own. But, it might look an ostrich, and it won’t be created by Otacon and Sunny. This isn’t the first real metal gear. As previously posted, the Cold War…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 11, 2011 -
For $850, You Can Make Halo Movies Like This
There are tons of Halo fan films. Tons. Here’s another, but what sets it apart is how the filmmakers were able to squeeze blood from stones. Shot for only US$850, Halo: Faith is a short film that was born out of an “simple conversation” between filmmakers back in Oct. 2010. The effects aren’t as good…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 11, 2011 -
Drugs, Carnies, and Hats: The Multiplayer Shooter EA Killed
Blood Dust is a multiplayer shooter on steroids. Literally. You fight against spies. You fight against soliders. You fight against carnival freaks. And you’re all fighting for “blood dust”, a drug that’s like steroids but a hundred times better. The game was mean to be online only, a successful off-shoot of Electronic Arts’ take on…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 10, 2011 -
In My Day, Kids Played Mario
On Duty | LAS VEGAS, NV: Two ten year-olds hold their new limited edition Xbox 360 bundles. (Photo: Ethan Miller | Getty) Should You Buy The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim? Yes. Bethesda’s The Elder Scrolls series has been catering to gamers’ open-world fantasy fantasies since 1994, each new title dragging players deeper into the world…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 10, 2011 -
Hollywood’s Skyrim Party. This Is It
Last night in Los Angeles, Bethesda threw a superstar shindig for its superstar game—The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim In attendance were an array of celebs: Lynda Carter of Wonder Woman fame, Tiffani Thiessen, David Arquette, and Christina Aguilera as well as famous people I’ve never heard of. Xbox 360 demo kiosks were on hand at…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 10, 2011 -
Report: Inevitable Battlefield 4 Mentioned by…EA’s President
You didn’t think EA would stop at Battlefield 3, did you? Apparently during a keynote at the University of Southern California, Electronic Arts president Frank Gibeau said, “There is going to be a Battlefield 4.” So we can take that as official confirmation? You know, the president of Electronic Arts saying that? Um, no. Sorry.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 10, 2011 -
Young Women Nibbled by Skin-Eating Fish
Japanese arcade Loop in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture doesn’t only offer arcade games. It also has fish. Fish that will eat your dead skin for money. The fish are “doctor fish”, which feed on dead skin, and are banned in some parts of the U.S. on the grounds that the practice is unsanitary. Doctor fish are…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 10, 2011 -
But Will Dark Souls Armor Protect You on Trains?
Spotted on an Italian train platform, here’s a knight wearing Armor of the Sun. If you thought Dark Souls was hard, try rush hour. 駅のホームで太陽の戦士を見たんだが・・・ [へちま] You can contact Brian Ashcraft, the author of this post, at [email protected]. You can also find him on Twitter, Facebook, and lurking around our #tips page.
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 10, 2011 -
Jay Leno Is a Troll. Blows Up Letterman’s Studio in Modern Warfare 3
Thought Leno’s jokes the late night wars were bad? With Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, they just got worse. On tonight’s Tonight Show, Leno mentioned how big Modern Warfare 3 was. Instead of showing the actual game, Leno showed the live-action commercial, with his head superimposed. The clip climaxed with Leno firing a rocket…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 10, 2011 -
Get a Wii for Under $100 at Walmart on Black Friday
Walmart is sending out mailings to customers, letting them know what Black Friday deals are in their area. While Kotaku hasn’t seen the ads for everywhere, it has seen the one Atlanta. This is it. While some of the smaller items will vary from store to store, the blue chip items—here, a blue Nintendo Wii—should…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 10, 2011 -
Another Silly Headset!
Teh Future | TOKYO, JAPAN: Epson showed off its new Android powered Moverio player and headset. (Photo: PhileWeb) Is the Recession the Next Big Video Game Bad Guy? Would you shoot someone responsible for America’s horrible housing market? Would you like to? What if you met his wife and kid first? How did we get…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 9, 2011 -
Constantinople Looks Stunning in Assassin’s Creed Revelations
Whether it be Florence or Jerusalem, Vence or Tyre, Assassin’s Creed has done a remarkable job of bringing cities to life. Constantinople is the lastest city to get the AC treatment. This teaser trailer for the upcoming Assassin’s Creed: Revelations shows life in Constantinople. It dazzles, just like the city it portrays. You can contact…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 9, 2011 -
Is Your Online Photo an Animated Character? You Might Want To Read This
Online, people create alter egos. New identities are born out of names and avatars. They also bare their real identities. And your avatar or your profile pic is causing others to silently judge you. According to a study by online reputation management company Reputation 24/7, it takes people five-and-a-half minutes to decide if they like…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 9, 2011 -
Classic Racing Game Made Analog, Made AWESOME
If you grew up in the 1980s, no doubt you played (and loved) arcade game OutRun. But what if you grew up in the 1960s, before there were video games as we now know them? You could’ve played mechanical racing games, like Sega’s Grand Prix. Working on a similar principle, but not nearly as noisy,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 9, 2011 -
Skyrim‘s Strategy Guide Is *This* Thick
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has a collector’s edition. And that collector’s edition has a strategy guide. One Kotaku reader snapped some photos of it to show just how big it is. The strategy guide comes with a “Free Access to the Interactive World Map” code, some shrinkwrap, and what looks to be a fancy…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 9, 2011 -
So Many Wonderful Arcade Prizes. Which Do You Want?
The 26th Prize Fair recently wrapped up, showing off prizes available in arcade redemption games during the first half of 2012. Companies including Taito, Banpresto, and Sega were on hand. Ditto for their prizes. Many of the figures and toys will be won in crane games. There were lots of neat goodies! It’s hard to…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 9, 2011 -
Let the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Bannings Begin!
Banning. If you’re playing online and, well, cheating, they’re a part of life. The newly released Modern Warfare 3 is no exception. According to Modern Warfare 3 developer Infinity Ward, the bannings have begun. “1st round of #MW3 bans going out,” tweeted Infinity Ward’s Robert Bowling. “Any player attempting to play unfairly or boost rank…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 9, 2011 -
Let’s Tour Akihabara’s Newest Nerd Hotspot. Together!
The newly-built Akiba Culture Zone is a 7-floor building. It’s the geek district’s newest landmark, a mere four minute walk from the station. What wonders await inside? The Akiba Culture Zone first opened this summer, with the third to fifth floors opening late last month. The sixth floor is slated for a November opening. It’s…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 9, 2011 -
Who Doesn’t Want To Play Team Fortress 2 with a Turkey Head?
In an old Mr. Bean episode titled “Merry Christmas, Mr. Bean”, the titular hero gets his head lodged in a turkey. It’s a classic, and what inspired this Team Fortress 2 workshop creation. Items in Steam Workshop are up for consideration in Team Fortress 2 While the game is known for its funny hats, it…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 9, 2011
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