It seemed like Hong Kong fighters Yun and Yang were going to be in the arcade version of Super Street Fighter IV. Turns out, they are. This latest trailer shows the two characters in action. Super Street Fighter IV will be released in Japanese arcades this December.
The newest Mega Man game doesn’t just limit itself to Mega Man. It’s his universe. But does Mega Man Universe have universal appeal? The Tokyo Game Show demo had a wide array of selectable characters: There was Mega Man, the U.S. boxart version of Mega Man and Rockman. There were customizable characters that include Gustman,…
Through the grass, I see a North Vietnamese troop before me. I dart ahead and, poof, he’s gone. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam is a downloaded expansion pack for Battlefield: Bad Company 2. The game keeps the same classes and gameplay as Battlefield: Bad Company 2. If you are familiar with that title, there are…
Sega’s Phantasy Star Portable series is now finger-lickin’ good. Today at the Tokyo Game Show, Sega revealed that the Col. will be a recruitable character for upcoming title Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity. You can go on missions with Colonel Sanders! The Colonel will even have his own attacks. Pictured is his in-game render. This…
Fire Pro Wrestling is returning, but this time it’s coming to Xbox Live Arcade and it’s way cuter. But does that mean the buff Fire Pro-Wrestling of days gone by have been passed over in favor of Xbox 360 Avatars? “Our plan is that it is just Avatars,” Microsoft Game Studios Vice President Phil Spencer…
Fable I and Fable II are both coming-of-age stories. While Fable II does certainly have domesticate elements, Fable III is about settling into adulthood and becoming a king. King is the top. What does that leave for the future? “We have this universe,” Fable designer Peter Molyneux tells Kotaku, “and we can expand the world.”…
Lots of schwag are novelty items you can’t really use but that are…novel. Tecmo Koei’s goodies from its Tokyo Game Show event are so useful. The gift bag that was handed out contained a bag of Dynasty Warriors rice, a copy of Ninja Gaiden Σ and a Fist of the North Star alarm clock that…
To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Move Move seems really neat. Should offer added and new experiences for the PlayStation 3. There is an okonomiyaki restaurant near our hotel. I love okonomiyaki! My wife’s explanation is very helpful. We weren’t able to go there tonight — but maybe tomorrow! It’s kinda hard to convey to Mike…
Fable III features a star-studded voice cast. “This is one of the biggest collections of British comedic talent,” says the game’s designer Peter Molyneux. He’s right. It is. This is the kind of cast you’d see for a film. Stephen Fry, who appeared in Fable II, will be joined by Academy Award winner Sir Ben…
Snowboarder Shaun White is skating into Tony Hawk territory with his upcoming title Shaun White Skating boarding. The game, which Kotaku previously previewed, is being shown in 3D at this year’s Tokyo Game Show. The game is heavy on a story mode — something that Ubisoft says Shaun White requested as he likes games with…
My rhythm is off, and I am completely out of step. This is the easiest song on the Wii version of Michael Jackson: The Experience. And the experience so far is difficult. This fall, Ubisoft is bringing Michael Jackson’s dance moves to the Wii with Michael Jackson: The Experience. Next year, singing and dancing will…
Capcom, the game maker behind Resident Evil, held its Tokyo Game Show event at a restaurant called Gonpachi, because it said it wanted to give the foreign press a “Japanese experience”. But Gonpachi is much more than that. One of the most memorable scenes of Kill Bill was the House of Blue Leaves showdown. The…
Next year, my family and I are planning to buy a new car. So who better to ask about that than a guy known for creating “The Real Driving Simulator”. Japan makes it hard to own older automobiles. I’m not talking about classic cars, but just regular cars. The Japanese motor-vehicle inspection system requires car…
During the last decade, American McGee’s Alice was picked up by then Disney-owned studio Miramax to be turned into a feature film. The movie didn’t happen. Tim Burton, however, did make a version of Alice in Wonderland. So, what did American McGee think about the Burton film? “I didn’t like it,” McGee told Kotaku. “It…
As seen at the Sega booth at this year’s Tokyo Game Show.
Kazunori Yamauchi, designer of Gran Turismo, is showing off the latest entry Gran Turismo 5. There is a Logitech steering wheel clamped to a table. Driving ahoy!
Microsoft gave this year’s Tokyo Game Show keynote, but that doesn’t mean Sony won’t be giving a press conference. It so will be. What will be in store? What won’t be in store? Let’s find out. And we are underway, Sony has mentioned the the PlayStation Move will launch in Japan will be October 21.…
Studio Ghibli, Japan’s beloved animation studio, is teaming up with Level-5, one of the country’s most popular game makers, for a new adventure called “Ni no Kuni”. A high definition version is coming to the PS3. It is beautiful. Studio Ghibli is known for anime like My Neighbor Totoro and Kiki’s Delivery Service, while Level-5…
And it starts. The Tokyo Game Show has kicked off its first day. Today is a business day, and the show floor will not be open to the general public until Saturday. Here are some booths of the companies you know and love.
Mmmm de-licious! At Capcom’s event in Tokyo, there was a candy maker on hand to whip up confectionary treats. Besides Mega Man, Ailu from Monster Hunter, Amatersau from Okami and the Umbrella Corporation logo from Resident Evil.
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