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Six PADDs I Would Actually Buy
I may be tempted to one day buy the iPad as a crossover e-reader, but there’s nothing magical about the device for me. Not unless you replace one of its vowels with a consonant. The only pad I’ve ever wanted to lug around is the PADD, Star Trek’s ever-present Personal Access Display Device. Here’s six…
By Brian Crecente Published January 28, 2010 -
iNote
To: Ash From: Crecente Today was a busy day. More so for Mike, who flew in and out of San Francisco to cover the big Apple conference, but the news and lack thereof kept us all jumping. Here’s what you missed: The iPad Coverage Heavy Rain’s Mysterious Mailing You absolutely need to check this out.…
By Brian Crecente Published January 27, 2010 -
Heavy Rain’s Mysterious Mailing
I may be very preoccupied with MAG these days, but I haven’t forgotten about Heavy Rain. The very different PS3-exclusive is set for a February release, but I just received review code for the mail. The disc came in a shoebox that spoke when I opened it. “Are you prepared to suffer to save your…
By Brian Crecente Published January 27, 2010 -
Apple’s iPad, aka TouchXL, Detailed
Ringing it at $500 to $830, the newly announced 1.5-pound iPad doesn’t seem to bring much new to the table, despite Apple calling it magical. But before we get to all of that magic, maybe you should read our take on why it isn’t so magical after all. Here’s a run down of the specs,…
By Brian Crecente Published January 27, 2010 -
Talk iPhone Gaming and Console Surprises Live on Kotaku Talk Radio Now
Join us live today on CBS Radio for our latest episode of Kotaku Talk Radio. A show so special it needs two special guests. Call in now to talk to guests Geoff Keighley and top folks from premiere iPhone game publisher ngmoco. The show kicks off at 11 a.m. MT, 1 p.m. ET and we’ll…
By Brian Crecente Published January 27, 2010 -
MAG: First-Day Impressions of a Burgeoning War
War broke out on my Playstation 3 last night, slowly unfolding like a deadly blossom over the course of seven hours. That’s seven hours without break, or nearly a day’s work playing the PS3’s massively first-person shooter MAG and loving every minute of it. But my drop into the persistent online war of MAG wasn’t…
By Brian Crecente Published January 27, 2010 -
One Click to Tablet-Free Kotaku
If you’re already worn out over our drip-feed of Apple Tablet speculation and rumors, then you might want to skip the Apple Tablet news that will be hitting the site later today. We’ll be at Apple’s big, invite-only San Francisco event liveblogging for you and detailing its impact on gaming. We hear that game developers…
By Brian Crecente Published January 27, 2010 -
Think of the Kittens
To: Ash From: Crecente Re: Tim Tams, Mmmmm Tim Tams No, not really. While I’m intrigued by the idea of an e-reader that will do other things, I’m highly suspicious that Apple’s rumored tablet will be very pricey. Also, every time I buy an Apple product god kills a kitten. Well, maybe god just maims…
By Brian Crecente Published January 26, 2010 -
Could Apple’s Tablet Use Natal-Like Technology?
The most intriguing thing about Apple’s rumored tablet isn’t its form factor or potential to reinvigorate print media, it’s the one piece of information no one seems to know: How will we interact with it. If the New York Times knows what they’re talking about, and they should, then interaction with the tablet will be…
By Brian Crecente Published January 26, 2010 -
Latest Forza 3 Pack Lets You Choose the Cars
Microsoft’s Turn 10 Studios recently announced two new add-on car packs for Forza Motorsport 3, both of which will be made up entirely of cars selected by the gaming public. Starting this week gamers can hop over to sister site Jalopnik to vote from a list of 120 cars. The voting ends Jan. 29 and…
By Brian Crecente Published January 26, 2010 -
MAG Is Live, Are You Buying It
I’ve got a copy of MAG sitting right here on my desk waiting to be cracked open. I’ve managed to never play the game at any of the events leading up to its launch, so I’m not sure whether I should be anxious. As a big first-person shooter fan, am I going to be disappointed…
By Brian Crecente Published January 26, 2010 -
Plants Vs. Zombies Shoots For Duke Nukem Status
When Totilo next updates his story about the games vying to replace Duke Nukem Forever as the most delayed title, he may want to consider adding Plants vs. Zombies for the iPhone to the mix. Initially announced in August for “late 2009”, PopCap Games then said the gaming was coming in January. That quickly turned…
By Brian Crecente Published January 26, 2010 -
Get Your Game on When You Put Your Shoes On
Adidas, after apparently losing its mind, decided to add a bit of augmented reality to a new line of their shoes. The AR Game Pack is a set of five shoes that will each have an AR code printed on the tongue of the shoe. When you remove your shoe and hold the tongue up…
By Brian Crecente Published January 26, 2010 -
Sixteen Games That Make iPhone Gaming Worthwhile
The iPhone is no gaming device… unless you make it one. I had this idea late last year while preparing for a month-long trip to Australia. I wanted to see if I could turn my iPhone into a satisfying, gaming device. The thing is, I love gaming on the iPhone, but more often than not…
By Brian Crecente Published January 25, 2010 -
Home Check
To: Ash From: Crecente Re: We’ve been going through the process of adopting a Great Dane recently. I had a Great Dane when I was in high school and every since I’ve wanted to have another. Sure, I guess I could go out and buy one from a breeder or (shudder) a pet store, but…
By Brian Crecente Published January 25, 2010 -
Kotaku’s 2009 Game of the Year
It’s been a well-fought discussion: Which game was the hand’s down best title of 2009. But all good fights have to end, hopefully with a clear winner. At Kotaku Tower we spent the better part of January nailing down the games we agreed were the best contenders for best game of 2009. In the end…
By Brian Crecente Published January 25, 2010 -
Reviews
Alienware Area-51 m15x Laptop Review: It Ain’t Heavy, It’s My Laptop
Alienware has long been one of my favorite computer and laptop makers. It’s purchase by Dell didn’t change that. The computer maker’s latest line of gaming laptops promise to deliver on-the-go gaming in a slick looking new laptop. But can the Area-51 m15x deliver the goods at an affordable price and in a package you’d…
By Brian Crecente Published January 25, 2010 -
iPhone Chart Toppers: Wars… in Chinatown
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars slammed onto the list this week in the number one spot. Rock Band managed to pop back on the list at number two, thanks in large part to the lite version that hit last week, I suspect. Fingers crossed for those new song packs that Harmonix promised me. Here’s the…
By Brian Crecente Published January 25, 2010 -
Gaming: The Fifth Network
The very public, very messy late-night fight between Jay Leno, Conan O’Brien and NBC didn’t just offer interesting insight into the inner workings of network television, it reminded everyone that the TV isn’t used only for watching shows anymore. Video games, right behind bad programming and bad decisions, are television networks’ biggest threat these days.…
By Brian Crecente Published January 25, 2010 -
Mixed Mutts
To: Ash From: Crecente Re: Hey, I Got A Magic Mouse I think we finally figured out what Ginger, our recently adopted 6-month-old puppy is. She appears to be a dachshund-rat terrier mix. There’s a whole kennel club dedicated to all of these strange dog crossbreeds. It’s pretty cool. My favorite pic (above) is of…
By Brian Crecente Published January 22, 2010
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