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Duke Fucking Nukem
To: Totilo From: Crecente Hey Totilo! How’s it going man? Are you enjoying PAX? Wish I was there, but kinda wanted to take a break from the constant travel for a bit. Hope the show is treating you well. Sounds like we’re going to have a lot of news, previews and interviews this weekend Oh,…
By Brian Crecente Published September 3, 2010 -
Free Fallout: New Vegas Graphic Novel Preview Hits iPad
Have an iPad and a bit of time? Might want to check out the free preview of the Fallout: New Vegas All Roads graphic novel. Bethesda Softworks teamed up with Dark Horse Comics to create this graphic novel penned by Chris Avellone, the game’s senior designer. The freebie gives you 12 pages of the graphic…
By Brian Crecente Published September 3, 2010 -
Playing Around With iPhone Bit.Trip Beat
When Namco Networks brings WiiWare title Bit.Trip Beat to the iPhone it will include multiplayer and a slew of new levels. Here’s a look at an early build of the Pong-at-a-rave game in action on my iPhone. Note the music, the 8-bit stylings, the ability to purchase level packs, my chewed fingernails… wait, don’t note…
By Brian Crecente Published September 3, 2010 -
Gunfusion: Meet the Heavy
Meet the Heavy and ignore, for a minute his massive weight loss instead listening to his monologue about his gun, his wonderful, wonderful to-scale gun. Thanks to reader and cosplayer Logan Birch and a very special shout out to Sasha.
By Brian Crecente Published September 3, 2010 -
Your First Look at Duke Nukem Forever in Action
Yes, Gearbox Software really is turning the perpetual vaporware Duke Nukem Forever into a real live video game bound for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. But talk is cheap, that’s why we have gameplay footage as seen on 2K’s official live stream of their PAX booth. Leather-clad fists? Check! Urinals? Check! Hailing to the…
By Brian Crecente Published September 3, 2010 -
H.A.W.X. 2, 8-Bit
Why wait for Ubisoft’s flight combat game H.A.W.X. 2 to come out for your console when you can play a fantastic 8-bit version of the game now on your computer, for free? Someone better be moving this over to the iPad stat! H.A.W.X. 2 Mini-Game
By Brian Crecente Published September 3, 2010 -
Need For Speed Recommends: Sun, Sand and Supercars
In this new video we get a chance to check out another “recommendation” from Need for Speed Hot Pursuit’s Autolog. I can’t remember the last time I anticipated a racing title this much. Can’t wait to take this Need for Speed meets Burnout driver for a ride.
By Brian Crecente Published September 3, 2010 -
Talibanned
To: Ash From: Crecente Re: So, iTunes 10, Huh Video Game Pulled Globally From Military Stores Over Taliban Inclusion“>We broke a pretty big story today, speaking with the commanding general of the Army and Air Force Exchange Services about his decision to effectively ban the sale of Medal of Honor at all Army and Air…
By Brian Crecente Published September 2, 2010 -
PX Commanding General Explains Global Ban on Medal of Honor Game
The commanding general of the Army and Air Force Exchange Services told Kotaku today that his decision to have Medal of Honor pulled from U.S. military bases worldwide was spurred by “well-documented reports of depictions of Taliban fighters engaging American troops” in the game. “Out of respect to those we serve, we will not be…
By Brian Crecente Published September 2, 2010 -
RZA Joins The Ranks of DJ Hero 2 Playable Characters
Wu-Tang Clan founder and world-famous DK RZA will be a playable character in upcoming game DJ Hero 2, Activision said today. “I’m very excited to be involved with DJ Hero 2. As both a DJ and gamer from an early age, the game combines two of my passions,” said RZA. “I loved working with the…
By Brian Crecente Published September 2, 2010 -
Video Game Pulled Globally From Military Stores Over Taliban Inclusion
All stores located on Army and Air Force bases will no longer be allowed to sell Electronic Arts’ upcoming military shooter Medal of Honor because an aspect of the game includes playable Taliban characters. The Army and Air Force Exchange Services has confirmed to Kotaku that they requested the game pulled from the 49 GameStop’s…
By Brian Crecente Published September 2, 2010 -
Checking out Shogun 2: Total War’s Flexible AI in Action
In this video The Creative Assembly’s Land Battle Programmer Ingimar Gudmunsson and Studio Communications Manager Kieran Brigden talk us through a night battle in Shogun 2: Total War. The battle has the Chosokabe clan attacking the Takeda clan as a storm rages in the distance. Ignore, if you can, those splendid graphics, and instead pay…
By Brian Crecente Published September 2, 2010 -
Capcom Brings the Dead, The Fight, The Stache to PAX
Capcom will be invading the Penny Arcade Expo later this week with a chance for you to go hands-on with eight of their upcoming games. There’s also some mighty fine swag to collect at Capcom’s huge booth. Here’s the game run down: • Marvel VS. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds • Dead Rising 2…
By Brian Crecente Published September 2, 2010 -
Denver Thieves Steal $1,200 Worth Of Video Games
Denver police are on the hunt for a duo of thieves who they say stole about $1,200 worth of video games from a local Ultimate Electronics store, according to 9News. Police say one of the two would distract employees as the other tucked away video games on the morning of Aug. 10. Man, that’s a…
By Brian Crecente Published September 2, 2010 -
Sheriff’s Deputy Accused of Choking Wife Over PS3 Argument
A Florida deputy sheriff is under investigation for allegedly choking his wife after she threated to take away his Playstation 3, the Orlando Sentinel reports. Lake County Deputy Gary French was not charged nor was he arrested, but was part of an internal investigation conducted by the sheriff’s office. Deputies say that French told him…
By Brian Crecente Published September 2, 2010