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Libraries Got Game
There are, perhaps, few more disconsonant scenes than of the austere silence of the library and the boisterous play of video games, but a growing movement is starting to put the two under one roof. Libraries around the country, from the Library of Congress, to university and community libraries, are beginning to archive, collect and…
By Brian Crecente Published July 31, 2009 -
Batman: Arkham Asylum’s Subtle Evolution Adds Depth
Despite its over-the-top combat and flamboyant archenemy, Batman: Arkham Asylum is a surprisingly subtle game. As players move forward through the introductory chapters of the game and into the meat of the story, Batman’s moves and the challenges he faces blossom, adding a surprising level of depth to what could have been a straight-forward brawler.…
By Brian Crecente Published July 31, 2009 -
Playing Alongside The Joker, Making Human Ice Cubes in DC Universe Online
DC Universe Online‘s senior producer Wes Yanagi shows off some of the super evil powers available in the upcoming massively multiplayer game in this video. Playing along side the likes of The Joker and Harley Quinn, Yanagi uses his super evil character to freeze enemies into blocks of ice, which he then picks up and…
By Brian Crecente Published July 31, 2009 -
Bethesda Gets WET This September
Over-the-top action shooter WET will hit the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 in North America on Sept. 15, Bethesda announced today. The game has players taking on the role of fixer Rubi Malone as she dispatches map after map of bad guys with two pistols and a samurai sword, all while performing acrobatics. “We’ve worked…
By Brian Crecente Published July 31, 2009 -
Guitar Hero 5 Gets Full Xbox 360 Avatar Support
Xbox 360 avatars will be able to jam in upcoming rhythm game Guitar Hero 5, Activision announced this morning. The game will let players import and customize their avatars. Players will be able to choose the instrument each avatar plays, as well as choosing their band mates. The game will still have in-game characters including…
By Brian Crecente Published July 31, 2009 -
Turning Japanese, Kotaku’s Turning Japanese
If you live in Japan you may have noticed that you’re not able to read or even see this right now. In fact, you’re probably reading a very similar Kotaku, except entirely in Japanese. Surprise! Welcome to Kotaku Japan. About two years ago in Australia we launched Kotaku Australia. Today Kotaku Japan is a go!…
By Brian Crecente Published July 30, 2009 -
The O’Reilly Factor
To: Ash From: Crecente Re: Today I Was Busy, How About You? Yes, You. Have you noticed, Bill O’Reilly sure seems to like Guitar Hero? I don’t watch him so I’m not sure if he regularly plays commercials during the show and then gets angry about them. Do you? It seems odd. But who knows,…
By Brian Crecente Published July 30, 2009 -
Digging Into Halo 3: ODST: The Characters, The Weapons, The Gameplay
In this first video documentary for Halo 3: ODST Gunnery Sgt. Eddie Buck introduces his (and your) team for the upcoming Bungie-developed shooter. The video also walks us through the mission giving us a look at the new tech built into the game’s characters, from weapons to electronics. We also get a taste of some…
By Brian Crecente Published July 30, 2009 -
Is The Renegade Edition DJ Hero $200?
When Activision announced the details for the DJ Hero Renegade Edition yesterday the question on everyone’s mind was how much it would sell for. Gamestop may have the answer. The special edition of the game, which comes with a JAY-Z and EMINEM 2-CD pack featuring unreleased tracks, a carrying case that converts into a DJ…
By Brian Crecente Published July 30, 2009 -
U.S. DSi Launch Sales Slower Than DS Lite
With the release of new Nintendo sales figures today, Kotaku was able to try and compare launch window sales for the DSi and DS Lite. I say try because as with many game platform launches things don’t match up perfectly. What we were able to learn after digging through Nintendo’s official quarterly and annual reports…
By Brian Crecente Published July 30, 2009 -
Full TV shows, Movies Coming to Home In the Future?
A major update to Playstation 3‘s Home is bringing a new 10-screen layout and lobby for the theater, a Burn Zombie Burn space, new MotorStorm content and the Fat Princess Quest for Cake event. The Movie Theater update brings with it ten screens, a new lobby and the ability to unlock rewards in some screening…
By Brian Crecente Published July 30, 2009 -
Bill O’Reilly: Moral Barometer or Guitar Hero Shill?
Once more Bill O’Reilly finds himself attacking a video game ad during his show. And by attacking I mean allowing the sexy advertisement to play on his show, while he watched. Even more interesting is the fact that the ad in question is for Guitar Hero 5, making it the second Guitar Hero ad to…
By Brian Crecente Published July 30, 2009 -
Meatball Subs
To: Bash From: Crecente Re: Passports, We Got New Passports You know what’s better than homemade bolognese sauce? Left over bolognese sauce with meatballs. That is all. What you missed: DJ Hero Gets Carrying Case, DJ Stand Aliens Vs. Predator: The Prey inFAMOUS Movie In The Works EVE Online: The Butterfly Effect Uncharted 2 Update:…
By Brian Crecente Published July 29, 2009 -
CliffyB Makes Felicia’s Day
[Thanks DH]
By Brian Crecente Published July 29, 2009 -
A Look At Assassin’s Creed 2’s Comic-Con Outing
Ubisoft put together this montage of footage from their Assassin’s Creed 2 showing at Comic-Con in San Diego last weekend. The clip includes some gameplay, a few very short comments from the panel and a brief interview with the guy responsible for the Assassin’s Creed 2 film shorts being produced. The movies will be using…
By Brian Crecente Published July 29, 2009 -
Former Grokster Exec Jumps Ship Over Doubts About Pirate Bay Deal
It sounds like the legalization of infamous BitTorrent tracker site The Pirate Bay has hit rough seas. Wayne Rosso, the former Grokster president brought on by the company hoping to turn The Pirate Bay legit, has cut his ties with Global Gaming, saying that he has “strong doubts” that the company has enough money to…
By Brian Crecente Published July 29, 2009 -
First Microsoft Stores Opening in Arizona, California
Microsoft plans to open their first retail stores this fall in California and Arizona shopping malls, the Seattle Times reports. The stores will be located at the Scottsdale Fashion Square and The Shops at Mission Viejo. The Fashion Square already has an Apple store. “We really picked them because they’re hot markets,” Kim Stocks, a…
By Brian Crecente Published July 29, 2009 -
DJ Hero Gets Carrying Case, DJ Stand
Music game DJ Hero is getting a special edition that features a carrying case that converts into a DJ stand, Activision announced today. The DJ Hero Renegade Edition also comes with a JAY-Z and EMINEM 2-CD pack featuring unreleased tracks and a Renegade turntable featuring “premium metal controls and finish.” What it doesn’t feature, at…
By Brian Crecente Published July 29, 2009 -
Dollars From Heaven
To: Ash From: Crecente Re: Today’s Delicious Snack? Dinosaur Boogers I spent my 39th birthday doing what I like best: Writing for Kotaku. Just for fun I strapped my and Trish’s laptops to my bike and we headed down to the local bookstore to hang-out and drink coffee while I worked on Kotaku and she…
By Brian Crecente Published July 28, 2009 -
Reviews
Gears of War 2: Dark Corners Micro-Review: Putting the Stealth in Curb Stomps
Director’s Cuts: Fans love them, studios profit from them, so why don’t we see more of them in gaming? That’s what Epic seems to be delivering with Dark Corners, the latest update to 2008’s third-person shooter Gears of War 2. While Dark Corners comes packed with seven new maps for multiplayer gaming, the thing that…
By Brian Crecente Published July 28, 2009
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