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Kotaku’s 2008 Judges’ Choice Awards
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…
By Brian Crecente Published January 5, 2009 -
Kotaku’s 2008 Games of the Year Awards
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…
By Brian Crecente Published January 5, 2009 -
Gunnar Gaming Glasses Review: Why Buy Wi-Five?
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.…
By Brian Crecente Published January 5, 2009 -
Holiday Greetings From Penny Arcade, Nintendo, Blizzard and Others
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…
By Brian Crecente Published January 5, 2009 -
LittleBigJackson: Yes, Sackboys Can Moonwalk
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]
By Brian Crecente Published January 5, 2009 -
Lenovo Packs Motion Gaming Controller In With New Desktop
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…
By Brian Crecente Published January 5, 2009 -
Teen Sucks At Gaming, Torches Warehouse
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…
By Brian Crecente Published January 5, 2009 -
Rain Delay
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…
By Brian Crecente Published January 2, 2009 -
Urine The Video Game: Clicking And Dragging To A Healthy Tinkle
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…
By Brian Crecente Published January 2, 2009 -
Used Game Sales of 2008 Dip Below 07 Used Sales
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…
By Brian Crecente Published January 2, 2009 -
Read The Full First Issue of Dead Space the Comic
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]
By Brian Crecente Published January 2, 2009 -
A Gaming Take on Parrish’s Daybreak
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…
By Brian Crecente Published January 2, 2009 -
Firebird Mini Gaming Rig Priced At $1800
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…
By Brian Crecente Published January 2, 2009 -
Metacritic’s Best And Worst of 2008
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…
By Brian Crecente Published January 2, 2009 -
Microsoft Rewards Soldiers with Mediocrity
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?
By Brian Crecente Published January 2, 2009 -
Kotaku’s Most Read and Commented Stories of 2008
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…
By Brian Crecente Published January 1, 2009 -
Welcome to 2009, What Are Your Gaming Resolutions?
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,…
By Brian Crecente Published January 1, 2009 -
Kotaku Resolutions
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…
By Brian Crecente Published December 31, 2008 -
Play Pinball, Learn About Farts
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…
By Brian Crecente Published December 31, 2008
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