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Envisioning a World Without Racism With Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
It might be seven years old, but that doesn’t mean commenter Cheese Addict can’t find a positive racial statement lurking in the back alleys of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. It’s never too late to Speak Up on Kotaku. I’ve been thinking about racism in the media and racism in games, particularly since I finally…
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How Many Buttons Does a Pedal-Free PC Racing Controller Need? This Many
Getting the most out of a high-end PC racing game normally involves a bulky simulated steering wheel and a pair of foot pedals hidden under a computer desk. As you can see, the Simraceway SRW-S1 Steering Wheel is anything but normal. Created by SteelSeries in conjunction with Simraceway creators Ignite, the Simraceway SRW-S1 Steering Wheel…
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He-Man, G.I. Joe, and Transformers Collide in Saturday Morning RPG
Coming soon to iOS-powered devices from the wonderfully named and logo’d Mighty Rabbit Studios, Saturday Morning RPG might be the only turn-based role-playing game in which the protagonist can transform into a truck and ram faux Cobra troopers. Color me intrigued, but not the official colors so I don’t get sued. Noticing I am somewhat…
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Ship Spinning Triumphantly Returns to EVE Online November 29
Your long struggle is now over, EVE Online players, as CCP gears up for the November 29 release of its 15th free expansion, Crucible, returning your beloved spaceships to spinning in stations status following a brief period of madness. Having been playing EVE Online myself while no one was looking, I can attest to the…
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The Unsung Hero of Skyrim: Super Horse
Where would the Dragonborn be without his or her faithful steed, carrying them up the steepest mountains, under the deepest lakes, and disappearing into thin air on a whim? Super Horse, we love you. It’s good to see our four-legged friend finally get his due. My own 1,000 gold piece Skyrim horse lasted all of…
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True Tales of Skyrim Adventure: Worst Housecarl Ever
Our week-long celebration of stories inspired by players’ journeys in the continent of Skyrim continues today, with Ronin the Jedi‘s account of the worst helper on the face of Nirn. “Lydia move,” Gavin Glass-beard roared, trying to fit through the door Lydia was standing in. “But look at this ruin we are in! I wonder…
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Free of Impulse, Stardock Visits the Sins of a Solar Empire on Steam
Now that they’ve offloaded that pesky digital distribution platform, Stardock is free to spread its catalog to greener pastures, starting with today’s release of Sins of a Solar Empire: Trinity on Steam. Stardock’s Impulse service became GameStop property earlier this year, and while the video game retail giant attempts to morph it into something rivaling…
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These Ninja Gaiden III Screens Were Probably Really Pretty Before Someone Poured Blood All Over Them
The next chapter in the story of dark Japanese hero Ryu Hayabusa will take a look at the man beneath the mask; a man that struggles internally over every life he takes. I’m guessing that’s after he showers off the gore. Once you wipe away the blood you’ll see these screenshots are depicting Ryu’s trip…
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In Which the Chrono Trigger Crew Meet a True Time Traveler
One of the reasons I enjoyed the twisted time travel plot of the Square classic Chrono Trigger so much was my deep abiding love for a certain British science fiction program. Why this hasn’t happened sooner is beyond me. You can contact Michael Fahey, the author of this post, at [email protected]. You can also find…
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Need for Speed: The Run Crashes Into a Wall of Criticism
In their constant quest to turn the Need for Speed franchise into something more than just a racing game, EA tapped it’s Black Box studio to create The Run, a game driven by equal parts speed and narrative. How’d that turn out? See for yourself. Remember the Cannonball Run movies? Burt Reynolds at his cheesy…
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Maybe the Secret to Making Your Games Last Longer is Not Playing Them So Damn Much
Why do we burn through our video games so fast? Because we play them too fast. Commenter Urfe suggests the key to enjoying video games more is pacing your play in today’s Speak Up on Kotaku. Let’s prolong some magic! I realized another aspect of recreating the magic of childhood wonderment in video games. Actually,…
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Should You Buy Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3? Yes.
Didn’t we just buy this game back in February? No sir and / or ma’am, this is Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3, a re-release of the recent release packed with a dozen new fighters from both sides of the battle and enough gameplay tweaks and extras to keep fans fighting until Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom…
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Frank West is the World’s Shittiest Cosplayer
With an entire shopping plaza / casino / amusement park at his disposal, one would think Dead Rising 2 Off the Record‘s Frank West could come up with something better than a cardboard helmet. That’s exactly what he’s come up with in today’s Cosplay Warrior Skills DLC for the semi-sequel to Capcom’s sequel to Dead…
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The Most Beautiful Place in My Skyrim
While it only takes a half hour to run from one end to another, Bethesda has packed an extraordinary world inside Skyrim‘s tiny space, filled with visuals sure to strike a chord in anyone that’s ever contemplated the majesty of nature. Here’s my favorite spot. What’s yours? I was wandering about aimlessly in an attempt…
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True Tales of Skyrim Adventure: A Dragon Raid and Gauntlets Unmade
Our week-long celebration of the stories The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim hatches in our heads continues today with a bawdy tale of blacksmithing and berserker rage, courtesy of commenter Isangrim. Stay awhile and listen! “Thrice damn this bastard Orcish steel!!” I cursed as the hot sweat dripped down from my brow to sting my eyes…
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Mobile Gaming’s Diablo Gets a Threequel with Dungeon Hunter III
While PC and potentially console gamers wait patiently for the biggest name in hack-and-slash dungeon crawlers to deliver its number three, Gameloft announces the third installment of one of the smallest: Dungeon Hunter III Some of my fondest gaming moments on the iPhone have been spent with Gameloft’s Dungeon Hunter series, and now that my…
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These The King of Fighters XIII Combos Go Great With Your Opponent’s Entire Health Bar
Due out November 22 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, the console version of The King of Fighters XIII seeks to address many concerns fans have voiced about the franchise. Concerns like lengthy matches, addressed in the video by massive combos that take out an entire life bar. Yes, it does take a great…
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How Do Game Reviewers Feel About Playing Halo: Combat Evolved All Over Again?
Before the folks at 343 Industries can prove to us they are a worthy successor to the Halo development throne, they must first show us that they respect the franchise’s roots. This has been accomplished by dying those roots to make them a little less gray. Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary has just hit store shelves,…
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Just When You Thought Sly Cooper Couldn’t Get Any Better — Playable Ninja Raccoon
In the original Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus, Sucker Punch’s masked bandit hunts for pages from a special book that teach him the techniques of his ancestors. In the upcoming Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time you’ll get to play those ancestors, including master ninja Rioichi Cooper. The inventor of sushi who uses his famous…
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Only One Character Could Possibly Pull Off Space Golf
Our daily Speak Up on Kotaku feature does not have to be a long-winded essay on some vaguely game-related topic. Sometimes it’s just a really great idea, like the one commenter Deuxhero had regarding everyone’s favorite plumber. Mario Golf+Mario Galaxy WHY HAS THIS NOT BEEN DONE!? About Speak Up on Kotaku: Our readers have a…
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