Mike Fahey

Kotaku ‘Shop Contest: Sexy Video Game Halloween Returns

It’s that time of year again, when the specialty shops are packed with “sexy” Halloween costumes aimed at titillating the gaming set. There’s sexy plumbers, sexy elves and sexy assassins all over the place, but they’re generally crap. Let’s show them how it’s done. Yes, we’re revisiting a theme created by my esteemed predecessor. Two…

The Week In Games: What’s Scarier, The Evil Within Or Duck Dynasty?

It’s refreshing to know that in these days of intense video game scrutiny, a major publisher like Activision can still find time to lift a cheek and let one slip out while no one is looking. I am assuming the Duck Dynasty game will be horrible, based purely on the fact that no one’s talked…

16 Things You Might Not Know About Killer Instinct

Did you know Donkey Kong Country was instrumental in the development of Rare fighting game Killer Instinct, or that female fighter Orchid was once simply called “Wanda”? You do now, and there’s more where that came from. It’s kind of uncanny, really. I was just flipping through my Xbox One games and decided to screw…

Destiny And Phantasy Star Online Have An Awful Lot In Common

While I wouldn’t go as far as calling Destiny and Phantasy Star Online the same game, this lovely chart from Redditor KytorIndustriesmakes a compelling argument that they pretty much are. Fans of Sega’s Phantasy Star Online series have been making the comparison since Destiny was initially announced, amused that the cool new game everyone was…

Mega Man Gets The Best Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Tie-Ins

It doesn’t get much better than a cat in a Mega Man costume. Not only does the Blue Bomberget the best action figures, he’s one of the most adorable reasons to pick up Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate for the 3DS when it hits North America next year. It’s not just a cat creature in a…

Kotaku ‘Shop Contest: Fine, We’ll Do Final Fantasy XV: Winners!

And with the results in fromlast week’s ‘Shop Contest, I officially declare the Final Fantasy XV car guys meme over. Let’s see if it went out with a whimper or a bang. It should have been over sooner, but Square Enix went and extended it by releasing high quality transparent PNG files so folks could…

Sunday Comics needs more comics. With the ending ofSunday Comics staple Brawl in the Family, we’re going to need something incredibly funny to fill the gap. Something that’s published on at least a weekly basis, is video game related and isn’t going to offend too many readers (sorry Hentai Hitler Gaming Squirrels). Have a suggestion?…

Sunday Comics: Can You Do A Barrel Roll?

Welcome to Kotaku‘s Sunday Comics, your weekly roundup of the best webcomics. The images enlarge if you click on the magnifying glass icon. Nerf NOW!! by Josué Pereira. Published October 10. Read more of Nerf NOW!! Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich. Published October 6. Read more of Awkward Zombie Penny Arcade by Jerry Holkins and…

Live from New York City’s lovely Nintendo World store, it’s the first Super Smash Bros. 3DS National Open Tournament. The tourney runs from 6 to 9 PM Eastern time, so we’re only 40 minutes late telling you about it. Watch extra hard to catch up!

LEGO Bionicle Triumphantly Returns In January

About damn time. After five years of sighing and shaking my head at the Hero Factory line that replaced it, LEGO’s Bionicle line of “Constraction” constructable action figures returns on January 1, with a new story and new cast of colorfully masked heroes. Launched in 2000 in Europe and 2001 in North America, Bionicle was…

Conan O’Brien? The Green Loontern? LEGO Batman 3 Keeps Getting Better

There’s only a month left before LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham hits store shelves, and developer Traveller’s Tales still has surprises up its sleeves. Today talk show host Conan O’Brien, Duck Dodgers as the Green Loontern and more crazy characters were added to the game’s already impressive roster. According to the lovely people at the…

Angry Birds Transformers Is Not What I Expected (Stream Complete)

When Rovio and Hasbro announced Angry Birds Transformers, I imagined sling-shotting helmet-wearing birds at stationary targets, just like Angry Birds Star Wars. The game I’m streaming this morning is not that. It’s more of an action game. The goal is still to knock down evil pigs perched on precarious platforms, but there is no standing…

Mega Man Gets The Best Toys

Mega Man fans might not be getting the games they want, but toys? They’re good on toys. Just look at this gorgeous thing. Revealed exclusively over at The Mega Man Network on Thursday, TruForce Collectibles‘ upcoming Mega Man X figure doesn’t need any paint to be beautiful. Look at those gorgeous lines. The shoulder pads,…

Do You Even Green Lantern, Bro? No.

That’s it, DC Comics needs to revoke Turbine’s license to create variant versions of iconic heroes for MOBA Infinite Crisis. I draw the line at popped-collar, sandals-with-socks “SoCal Hal” Green Lantern. I can handle “Lifeguard” Aquaman. I don’t mind “Track & Field” Robin and “Varsity” Supergirl. But a line must be drawn somewhere, and Southern…

Get To Know Digimon All-Star Rumble‘s Greatest Warriors

Oh Gatomon, you don’t need to be a Pokemonto win my heart. You’ve got your own game coming November 11 to Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, and in the latest trailer for Digimon All-Star Rumble, you’re the star. Well, you and your digivolved Angewoman form, which admittedly always struck me as a bit creepy. One…

Frozen Would Have Been An Excellent Super Nintendo Game

If only Frozen had come out during the 16-bit heyday of Disney video games. Then we’d have fond memories of this CineFix 16-bit interpretation, instead of Frozen Free Fall on the iPhone. Hasn’t Frozen fever died yet? Dammit, no. Now that the fourth season of the hit real-life fairy-tale series Once Upon A Time has…

Free Driveclub Delayed Until Paying Customers Can Connect

What happened to the free PlayStation Plus version of Driveclub that was supposed to be available to subscribers this week? According to game director Paul Rustchynsky it’s being held back until the retail game’s connectivity issues are ironed out. Players are having trouble connecting to Driveclub‘s servers, and while the game can be played offline…

Media Streaming App Plex Arrives On Xbox One

A popular program for streaming personal media libraries from computers to media boxes and mobile devices, Plex launches on Xbox One (and Xbox 360) today, which means I’ll be moving the console back into the living room. For ages I streamed music, movies and television shows from my PC to my Xbox 360, eventually moving…

Two Foot Tall Dr. Robotnik Statue Terrorizes Blue Hedgehog And Friends

After several years of pumping out statues based on classic Sonic the Hedgehog heroes and maybe one metallic henchman, First 4 Figures finally gives them a big baddie to stand up to. Towering over those fine furry friends, Dr. Ivo “Eggman” Robonik is here. I’m not eexaggerating about the towering bit either. First 4 Figures’…

Dr. House Joins The Cast Of The Fully-Voiced LittleBigPlanet 3

A first in franchise history, LittleBigPlanet 3 will feature a full voice cast for its adventure mode, and with English comedian Stephen Fry reprising his role as the narrator, there’s no better villain than his original partner in crime, Hugh Laurie. Though mainly known these days as Dr. House from the hit medical drama (and…