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Winter Wonder October
To: Bash From: Crecente Re: So I Tried Red Bean Pepsi I woke up this morning to a white backyard. No surprise there, it’s been snowing all weekend. But by this afternoon it looked like a typical snow-free fall day. I love Colorado. What you missed: Win One of Five Copies of Uncharted 2: Among…
By Brian Crecente Published October 26, 2009 -
Kotaku’s Denver Fundraiser: Why You Should Come
For the kids of course. Not only are 100 percent of the proceeds going to Child’s Play, everything from the venue to the giveaways and help running the show has either been paid for by Kotaku or donated. Here’s another reason you should take the time to come to Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom: A mountain of…
By Brian Crecente Published October 26, 2009 -
Candles? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Candles
As seen on Media Geeks.
By Brian Crecente Published October 26, 2009 -
Win One of Five Copies of Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Fortune Hunter Edition
With copies of limited edition Uncharted 2: Fortune Hunter selling for thousands on eBay, we thought it might be fun to give five copies away here on Kotaku. The contest will run all week and is open to U.S. citizens, 18 or older. (Sorry) We’ll be giving out four copies of Uncharted 2: Among Thieves…
By Brian Crecente Published October 26, 2009 -
iPhone Chart Toppers: Rock Band
It’s that time again. Time to look at the top grossing games on iTunes for the iPhone and iPod Touch. It shouldn’t be a surprise that Rock Band debuted at the number one spot, but what may be surprising is what other rhythm game is still in the top ten. Position Title Price Weeks Last…
By Brian Crecente Published October 26, 2009 -
Chuck Norris Roundhouse Kicks Himself onto iPhone
It was only a matter of time before Chunk Norris’ beard realized that people were having fun on the iPhone and it wasn’t involved. Count your lucky starts CNB doesn’t come for you. Instead, Norris and facial hair have teamed up with Gameloft to launch their own iPhone game: Chuck Norris: Bring the Pain. Prepare…
By Brian Crecente Published October 25, 2009 -
Culture
Sunday Comics
Penny Arcade published Oct.19 PvPonline published Oct. 19 ActionTrip published Oct. 19 Digital Unrest published Oct. 19 EXTRALIFE published Oct. 19 GU Comics published Oct. 23 Dotgif published Oct. 21 Ctrl-Alt-Delete published Oct. 19 Dueling Analogs published Oct. 19 Nerf NOW published Oct. 23 Rooster Teeth published Oct. 22 Monday Night Crew published Oct. 23…
By Brian Crecente Published October 25, 2009 -
iPhone Game Sells Extra Lives Through In-App Store
Popular touch title Parachute Panic recently updated their iPhone and iPod Touch game with an interesting in-store item. Once updated to the latest version, gamers can choose to spent 99 cents to unlock another five lives for the 99 cent game. The more patient can choose to max out their in-game lives by playing the…
By Brian Crecente Published October 24, 2009 -
Gamefly App Lets You Carry Community, Controls With You
Video game rental service Gamefly rolled out a free application for the iPhone this week that they hope will become the one-stop-shop for gamers looking to get the lowdown on available and upcoming video games. And it probably wouldn’t hurt if it boosted paid subscriptions for the service too. The app, which requires Wifi or…
By Brian Crecente Published October 24, 2009 -
Preload Left 4 Dead 2 Demo Now
If you pre-purchased Left 4 Dead 2 via Steam now’s the time to start pre-loading the game demo, which is due to launch for early access on Tuesday, October 27. Early access to the L4D2 demo is available for both retail (360, PC) and Steam (PC) customers. Those who pre-ordered via participating retailers should be…
By Brian Crecente Published October 24, 2009 -
Hellboy Pumpkin
Continuing Amanda’s tradition, here’s a pumpkin featuring occasional video-game star Hellboy.
By Brian Crecente Published October 24, 2009 -
Video Game Speakeasy Slips Into Soho for a Night of Raucous Fun
Nights in New York City’s upscale Soho neighborhood always offers something at which to Gawk. Models and hipsters wander the streets mingling with star-truck tourists and Hollywood starlets. Restaurants and boutiques vie for curb-space among million-dollar apartments and two-by-two patches of grass and trees. But last Thursday night the biggest crowds weren’t those forming to…
By Brian Crecente Published October 24, 2009 -
Reviews
Dungeon Hunter Review: Pocketful of Diablo
Boasting 25 hours of simple, action gaming built around the driving desire to find and collect increasingly powerful weapons and armor, Dungeon Hunter’s biggest surprise may be the platform it’s on. In Dungeon Hunter players take on the role of a prince, playing as mage, fighter or rogue, as he fights his way through dungeons…
By Brian Crecente Published October 24, 2009 -
You’re Invited: The DJ Hero Launch Party
Excited for next week’s launch of mash-up sporting rhythm game DJ Hero? Then you better hustle over to the DJ Hero launch even today in New York‘ Soho. The launch party, on the corner of Wooster and Spring streets from noon to 4 p.m., will be hosted by Fab 5 Freddy and feature performances by…
By Brian Crecente Published October 24, 2009 -
Kotaku Originals: Tough Love
With Owen, your favorite uncle, on vacation I’m afraid you’re going to be stuck with cranky Crecente these next couple of days. Let that sink in as you peruse our stories on topics as varied as Capcom, Modern Warfare 2 and reviews. Where are the categories you ask? No reader of mine is going to…
By Brian Crecente Published October 24, 2009 -
Homeward Bound
To: Ash From: Crecente When you read this I should be on my way back to Denver, actually almost there. New York was, as it always is, a lot of fun to visit. I got a lot done. Lots of meetings, lots of eating, lots of talks. See you on Monday. What you missed: Dog…
By Brian Crecente Published October 23, 2009
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