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Apple Admits Gaming is Hard On Their Devices, Patents Solution
Gamers complaining about the lack of buttons on the iPhone, iPod and iPad may see a solution in the near future through the help of a frame for the devices that will be packed with features, control pads and buttons. IntoMobile discovered a gaming accessory patent made public yesterday on the U.S. Patent and Trademark…
By Brian Crecente Published April 2, 2010 -
A Fool’s Blessing
To: Ash From: Crecente Re: About The Time My Ferret Died Well, it looks like we survived April Fools Day… sorta. The best real life April Fool’s Day jokes are the ones that trick people, momentarily. The best news site April Fool’s Day jokes, I think, are the ones that are more in the vein…
By Brian Crecente Published April 1, 2010 -
Suspected Game Code Thief Surrenders to Authorites
Justin D. May, wanted after skipping bail on charges that he tried to swipe early code of a video game at the Penny Arcade Expo, plans to appear in Boston courts in May, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office tells Kotaku. May contacted the Boston Municipal Court yesterday after learning of the arrest warrant issued…
By Brian Crecente Published April 1, 2010 -
Attack of the Plants Vs. Zombies Plushies!!!
Surely, sewing has never been so cute! Arixystix Creations posted these cute little creations last month, but I didn’t seem then until this week, so they’re new to me. Also, awwwwwwww! Now which zombie from Popcap’s famously fun casual title would be fit in this plushie scene? Plants Vs. Zombies…again!
By Brian Crecente Published April 1, 2010 -
Stephen Fry, The Voice of LittleBigPlanet, Reviews the iPad
I’ve left the iPad tag off this story for a reason. Whether you hate Apple or love Apple, whether you await Saturday’s ascension of the iPad as a second holy day that weekend, or plan to ignore the day’s event entirely, actor, writer, comedian, the man who gave voice to LittleBigPlanet Stephen Fry’s take on…
By Brian Crecente Published April 1, 2010 -
Gears of War Developer To Debut Next Game on Late Night
The host of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon writes that the design director for popular Xbox 360 exclusive Gears of War will be on his show next week to debut his next game. Game developer Cliff Bleszinski, who worked on both Gears of War and Gears of War 2, has not yet talked about when…
By Brian Crecente Published March 31, 2010 -
Reviews
Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Pack Review: Pricey Maps
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 remains the most popular game played on Xbox Live since its launch late last year, but that doesn’t mean that the fans of the fast-paced, first-person shooter couldn’t use some new ways to play. Enter the Stimulus Pack. The first Modern Warfare 2 map pack, coming to the Xbox…
By Brian Crecente Published March 31, 2010 -
Prepare for April Fools
To: Ash From: Crecente Re: Become Right Handed Or Left Handed, Time to Decide! If there were one day I year I don’t enjoy working on a gaming blog it would be April Fool’s Day. Deciphering the news from the “jokes” is a chore. A painful chore. What you missed: How They Brought NBA Jam…
By Brian Crecente Published March 31, 2010 -
Chat Now With A Bizarre Creations’ Lead Designer
Kotaku Talk Radio is coming to you live RIGHT NOW with special guest Bizarre Creations’ Gareth Wilson, a lead designers for Blur. Wilson is joining us live on the show, which starts in just a few minutes, to talk about Blur and the studio synonymous with pick-up-and-play racers. Want to be heard on Kotaku Talk…
By Brian Crecente Published March 31, 2010 -
Got Facebook, Twitter? Then You Need To Fan and Follow Kotaku
Did you know Kotaku has Facebook and Twitter pages? Neither did I!!! OK, I did, but I bet some of you didn’t. If you’re a fan of the site you should probably fan up our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. They are both great ways to see Kotaku’s most interesting stories. Here’s what…
By Brian Crecente Published March 31, 2010 -
Come Car Talk With The Creators of Project Gotham Racing and Blur
Join us later today on Kotaku Talk Radio to chat with two of Bizarre Creations lead designers about their upcoming racer Blur. Lead designer Gareth Wilson from the team behind Project Gotham Racing and upcoming disco racer Blur will be on Kotaku Talk Radio later today at 11 a.m. Kotaku Time (that’s 1 p.m. ET,…
By Brian Crecente Published March 31, 2010 -
Suspected Game Code Thief On the Lam [Update]
A Boston court has issued an arrest warrant for the man detained by police Sunday for allegedly trying to copy early code for upcoming shooter Breach, Kotaku has learned. Justin D. May, 20, of Delaware, failed to show for his arraignment this morning and an arrest warrant has been issued, Suffolk County District Attorney press…
By Brian Crecente Published March 30, 2010 -
Great Danopotamus
To: Ash From: Crecente Re: This Is Not Spain We got Poe tested yesterday evening to find out what breed he is. My guess? Great Dane/Hippopotamus. Results in a week, make your bets now. What you missed: Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Pack Is Live, But Broken [UPDATE 4] Come Chat Blur Live with Bizarre Creations…
By Brian Crecente Published March 30, 2010 -
Modern Warfare 2 Charity Raises Unemployment Awareness By Handing Out Games
To celebrate today’s release of Modern Warfare 2’s new Stimulus map pack, publisher Activision delivered copies of the game to more than 300 U.S. Navy ships, submarines and recreational facilities around the world. In this video we see crew members of the U.S.S. John C Stennis getting their free copies of the game in San…
By Brian Crecente Published March 30, 2010 -
Come Chat Blur Live with Bizarre Creations Tomorrow
Join us tomorrow on Kotaku Talk Radio to chat with Bizarre Creations about their upcoming racer Blur. A project lead from the team behind Project Gotham Racing and upcoming Blur will be on Kotaku Talk Radio this Wednesday at 11 a.m. Kotaku Time (that’s 1 p.m. ET, 10 a.m. PT), giving you a chance to…
By Brian Crecente Published March 30, 2010 -
Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Pack Is Live, But Broken [UPDATE 4]
Details are still sketchy, but we’re getting a number of reports that the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 map pack that hit this morning is not entirely working. The Stimulus Pack delivered five new maps for the multiplayer portion of Activision’s popular shooter for 1200 Microsoft Points. But readers are reporting a slew of…
By Brian Crecente Published March 30, 2010 -
From DSi XL to iPAD
To: Ash From: Crecente Re: Today It Snowed! Sorta!! Now that the DSi XL launch is behind us it’s time to start thinking about the iPad. I’m still on the line about whether it’s the sort of device I’d make regular use of. The main reason I play so many iPhone games, I think, is…
By Brian Crecente Published March 29, 2010 -
How Nintendo Can Help You Cook
Nintendo’s new super-sized DSi XL portable gaming system hit stores this weekend. One of the device’s key “games” also went on sale: An interactive cook book. We took both for a spin to see how they did. America’s Test Kitchen: Let’s Get Cooking looks and feels an awful lot like a re-imagining of 2008’s Personal…
By Brian Crecente Published March 29, 2010 -
Year Three In the Life of LEGO Harry Potter
I am proud to admit that I await the arrival of LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 with giddy anticipation. I’ll be writing up my impressions of the DS, PC, PSP, PS3, Wii and Xbox 360 title next week, but until then check out this latest video showing off the Traveller’s Tale developed game. This one…
By Brian Crecente Published March 29, 2010
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