Earlier today we posted our annual Game of the Year awards. The deserving winners were the results of group thought, discussion and vote. The Judge’s Awards, though, are all about one person’s choice. When we went through the process of picking our annual games of the year, I also asked each writer to nominate a…
This year we decided to try something different with our Game of the Year awards: The GOTYS. We came up with categories that exemplify the areas of gaming that we think should be highlighted. Instead of awards meant to serve as a shopping list for gamers, we hope to create something that pinpoints what we…
I ran into the Gunnar Optiks folks last year during the Penny Arcade Expo. The idea of glasses designed to reduce eye-strain from extended computer use or gaming sessions appealed to me. Not only were the glasses supposed to cut down on the inevitable headaches, double vision and dry eyes, they looked pretty neat too.…
I was out of town for the two weeks surrounding Christmas so despite my best efforts, I didn’t post all of the gaming greeting cards I received over the holidays. Here’s a round up of some of the best ones that made it to my door when I wasn’t home, including cards from David Jaffe’s…
This may not quite have the lip-syncing down and the level design leaves a bit to be desired, but the idea is wonderful. And let’s not forget how awesome LittleBigJackson looks in sack cloth. Here’s hoping for more LittleBigPlanet Machinima and music videos. [Thanks Harold]
Lenovo rolled out their new line of computers today in preparation for the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show. Among the list is an “all-in-one” desktop that includes a motion-sensing remote for gaming. The IdeaCentre A600 All-in-One Desktop includes a 21.5-inch frameless screen, integrated speakers, digital TV tuner and a 4-in-1 optional remote controller. “It is the…
A high school student frustrated over a recent gaming session at an internet cafe in South Korea set light to a warehouse Saturday evening. The 15-year-old told police that he torched the warehouse, located at the top of a four-story building, because “his computer games did not go well.” The fire did an estimated four…
To: Ash From: Crecente Re: That New Year Smell We had to put off publishing our Game of the Year awards until Monday due to a technical glitch. Blame it on pregnant chads or Boca Raton voters. Saturday we’re leaving El Paso, driving back to Denver over the weekend. As much as I love visiting…
From the makers of Gas Attack, a pinball machine that teaches about flatulence, comes Urine the video game. Our visit to the touring Grossology show netted me not one, but two video games. Last week/year I pointed out that Grossology had a neat little pinball game designed to teach about gas, though really I didn’t…
The average price for used video game sales on eBay and other resellers dropped nearly 12 percent from last year, according to an analysis by Video Game Price Charts.Com. Average used game prices started at a high of $12.69 on Jan. 1, dropped down to a low of $8.57 on Nov. 3 and rose back…
You can read the entire first issue of Image Comics’ Dead Space over at Newsarama right now. The site is hosting high-quality, full scans of every page of the initial issue of the comic based on the Electronic Arts video game. Dead Space Comic [Newsarama]
The Tanooki points to an interesting take on Maxfield Parrish’s “Daybreak.” The luminous look of the original is flattened a bit in this homage by Adam Baron, but the scene now include a DS Lite. Maybe it’s the invasion of games into the otherwise idyllic scene, but for some reason I don’t find Game Break…
That mini-PC gaming rig I was all excited about last year just got priced. The PC with a small footprint and an even smaller environmental footprint will start at $1,800. The Vista-based Firebird will come with quad-core Intel Core 2 processors of up to 2.83 Ghz (note they don’t tell you what the base line…
Drummer virtuoso Andrea Vadrucci beats out a super drum medley of the “Super Mario Bros 3” theme in this stunning three minute and 45 second video. Just watching makes my arms and foot hurt. [Thanks Travis]
Metacritic put together a list of the best and worst games of 2008 on every console. The top reviewed aren’t that surprising, but there are some real doozies in the duds. The list was created by looking at average review scores and includes a couple Grand Theft Auto IV mentions, Super Smash Bros. Brawl and…
I was browsing the Fort Bliss PX with my folks yesterday when I stumbled across this bad boy: An “Xbox 360 Military Appeciation Bundle.” That’s right Microsoft rewards the men and women defending our country with a discounted copy of a mediocre game from 2007. Patriotism or overstock?
We’ve given you the site’s most popular videos, features and reporting, but what single story was the most read on Kotaku in 2008. And which story elicited the most comments? Surprise! The most popular involves nudity! Most Read Playboy’s Jo Garcia Pwns Wii Fit Girl Nintendo Announce New DS: The Nintendo DSi The Top 50…
Last night I shot off a few Kotaku resolutions, things I hope to do on the site during 2009. But what about you? We’re officially a short sleep into 2009, so you’ve had plenty of time to ponder your slow death and gamer failings. What do you hope to do this year gaming wise and,…
To: Ash From: Crecente Re: Oh, 2009, Hi Despite not being a big celebrator of New Year’s Day, I still make resolutions. The thing is, when kept private, resolutions are rarely kept, at least by me. So here are my Kotaku resolutions: Roll out the new format for previews Bring critiques back Update our Work…
I’ve seen plenty of edumacational games and I’m always delighted to explore how they surreptitiously teach people as they play a game. But this is the first time I’ve played a edu-pinbal game. Early on in the touring Grossology exhibit there are two Gas Attack Pinball machines. The game appears to be a standard pinball…
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