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The Best, Brightest, Sexiest, and Strangest Selected as IndieCade 2011 Finalists
From a bowling game controlled by kissing to a four-year-old’s Ponycorn epic, every one of IndieCade 2011’s 36 finalist fully deserves their moment in the spotlight, except for maybe The Bridge Next month from October 6 through October 9 the annual IndieCade festival transforms downtown Culver City, California into the mecca of indie game development,…
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Ah, So That’s What’s Happening in Anarchy Reigns
The Tokyo Game Show trailer for Platinum Games’ Anarchy Reigns neatly summarizes the game’s story before jumping back into footage of people beating each other up. I’m guessing that’s exactly how players will approach the game as well, skimming over the story and getting right on with the kicking and the punching. It’s like it’s…
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Surely Someone Wants To See Virtual Felicia Day Splattered With Lizard Blood
Ripped from the trailer for Dragon Age II’s Mark of the Assassin downloadable content, two screenshots of a blood-splattered Felicia Day in action and a picture of a courtyard. Man, courtyards are so hot. Of course I’d rather show you some screenshots that aren’t pulled directly from a trailer, but BioWare is a busy company…
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Insane Unreal Tournament 3 Modders Weaponize Nyan Cat
Modder Scott Coxhead lives up to his Cr4zyB4st4rd handle by merging Unreal Tournament 3‘s player-guided Redeemer with that scourge of the internet, Nyan Cat. This isn’t some half-assed overlay. Coxhead (along with Bi()ha2ard and Azurescorch) went all out for this mod, adding Nyan Cat’s signature trail, custom suicide and death messages, and even a special…
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NIS America Readies Disgaea for the Vita and Android
Along with the second installment of the Hyperdimension Neptunia for the PlayStation 3 and the Western release of Acquire’s multiplayer action game Clan of Champions, NIS America today announced two new-ish entries in the Disgaea series for the PlayStation Vita and Android devices. What’s getting ported this time? The PlayStation Vita game, due out in…
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An Eloquent Apology for Geek Misogyny to a Woman That Doesn’t Exist (Yet)
Geek men like to believe that we’re the sensitive, thoughtful, and caring men that attractive women often pass over for asshole alpha male types. Recently male geek culture as a whole proved that not to be the case. Late last month a Gizmodo story about an OkCupid encounter with a champion Magic: The Gathering player…
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Is the Awesome Power of the Weather Lost on Game Developers?
Waking up to find his town enshrouded with thick fog, commenter Nimzy wonders if game developers have fully harnessed the power of the weather in today’s Speak Up on Kotaku. I left my house this morning to find my entire town engulfed in fog. It’s the first time I’ve ever had to walk through fog,…
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Monsters Ate My Condo is Colorful Candy-Coated Kaiju Madness
Some folks might say that all a game has to do to make my Gaming App of the Day pick is contain at least one colorful cartoon unicorn. While that’s probably true, Monsters Ate My Condo doesn’t just feature a giant cartoon unicorn. It’s also got a puppy-controlled robot, a killer crab, and a leder-hosen…
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Let’s Pretend This Week’s Nintendo Download Was Worth Waiting For
Another week has passed, and once more Nintendo has brought us an amazing lineup of downloadable goodies! Mega Man for the Game Boy! Bridge! That other game! Excitement! And I’m spent. No real excitement this week. Mega Man: Dr. Wily’s Revenge is nice if you like recycled NES content, and Hearts is a game I…
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The Gears of War Timeline Leads Right Up to Midnight Monday
Need a refresher course on Gears of War history on the eve of the release of the third installment? Epic Games has posted a handy timeline that takes you from the Pendulum Wars to when you slip that puppy in your Xbox 360 next week. It’s been awhile since the original Gears of War came…
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Has Your World of Warcraft Account Been Hacked? Remain Calm and Watch This
Having your World of Warcraft account compromised is a terrible thing which, upon discovery, might seem like the end of the world. Do not despair. Instead, press play and let the soothing British narrators of Blizzard customer service lull you gently to sleep. Blizzard has launched its customer service YouTube channel, recruiting some reassuring Brits…
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How Three Genesis-Era Sonic Levels Look in Generations
Remember the Green Hill, Chemical Plant, and Sky Sanctuary zones from the Genesis-era Sonic the Hedgehog games? This is what they look like with a Sonic Generations makeover. Do you like what you see? I’m definitely digging the new life Sega is bringing to these iconic levels from the good old days. Seeing those familiar…
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Gears of Wars 3 Decimates the Game Reviewing Hordes
Go ahead. Look the grizzled, battle-scarred Marcus Michael Fenix in the face and tell him his third game sucks. You can’t do it, but don’t feel bad. Even the most battle-hardened video game critics are humbled by his majesty. Marcus and his meaty Gears compatriots have been kicking Locust ass up and down the planet…
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It’s a Sin Only Europe Gets This Persona 2 Collector’s Edition
Are you seeing red, North American Persona fans? That’s because this European collector’s edition of the PSP redux of Persona 2: Innocent Sin comes with so much more than the skimpy mini-soundtrack we’re getting over here. Ghostlight, the company handling Innocent Sin’s European release, is pulling out several of the stops to please fans of…
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The Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD Remake is Filled With Gorgeous Bugs
Can you spot the bugs in this trailer for the HD remake of Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath for the PlayStation 3? That’s right, they’re hanging out in the ammo slots for Stranger’s critter-launching crossbow, one of the greatest first-person shooter weapons of all time. It shoots insects, chipmunks, small fuzzy ball creatures, and more, and it’s…
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How Do You Clean Your Horribly Filthy Gaming Equipment?
In today’s disgustingly dirty edition of Speak Up on Kotaku, commenter Dracosummoner wonders what everyone does to keep their controllers and portable game devices from cultivating new forms of bacterial life. I was wondering, Kotaku, do you guys have any special tips or tricks for keeping your controllers and handhelds clean? I typically use a…
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New PlayStation Network Terms of Service Include a No Suing Sony Clause
Have you agreed to the new PlayStation Network terms of service yet? If you have, then you’ve agreed not to take Sony to court or participate in a class action lawsuit against the company. You really should read things before you sign them, even digitally. Today Sony Network Entertainment America transfers its online services to…
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The Most Painful Falcon Punch You’ll Ever See
You can’t go blasting your best friend through a wall and not expect a little payback. Remember kids: The Falcon Punch is not a toy. Yes, it’s another video from the creator of “Elemental Kombat”, and this time around it’s even bloodier. It’s bad enough the poor filmmaker gets splattered against a brick wall, but…
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The Truly Dedicated Gamer Plans Their Diablo III Character In Advance
All of the active skills, passive skills, and runestone modifications available for the five character classes of Diablo III add up to millions of possible character builds. Get a head start on setting up your own with the Diablo III Skill Calculator. A recent addition to the Diablo III community website, the skill calculator lets…
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