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That’s One Enthusiastic Video Game Mascot
PlayStation Eye martial arts game Kung-Fu Live hit the PlayStation Network today, forever cementing the grinning face of Sensei Oskari in our brains. See more of Oskari in action and learn how to win his bandana at the PlayStation Blog. Gameface is a photographic celebration of the people who make, play and love video games.
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Which Free Doritos Xbox Game Is The Cheesiest?
This year’s Unlock Xbox contest has come down to two Doritos brand-inspired Xbox Live Arcade games: Doritos Crash Course and Harms Way. Which should win? Download the games for free today and cast your vote. The Unlock Xbox competition started with a whole slew of Doritos game concepts. Those were narrowed down to ten, judges…
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Magical Box Streams PC Games To My Television
Onlive’s streaming game service made the leap from the PC to the TV with the release of the Microconsole TV adapter earlier this month. How well does it work? See for yourself. Setting up the Microconsole TV Adapter was simple. Just plug in the unit, attach ethernet and HDMI cables, and you’re set. The rest…
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Japan Nearly Puts A Satellite In Venus’ Orbit
Launched earlier this year, Japan’s Akatsuki spacecraft was supposed to enter equatorial orbit of the planet Venus yesterday, using a combination of specialized cameras to track clouds and watch for Venusian lightning for two years. Whoops. The Akatsuki was an ambitious project for JAXA, the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency. Dubbed the world’s first planetary meteorological…
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Dead Space 2 Demo Terrifies In Time For Christmas
Is Dead Space 2 really “scarier” than the original? Find out later this month, when a demo of the scary sci-fi sequel drops for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. If everything works out as it should, the only thing more terrifying than Dead Space 2 will be the idea of spending a week cooped…
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Would You Call This An Assassin’s Creed TV Show?
Today on Speak-Up on Kotaku, Mr. Nose says a new television program from Showtime could be the “first successful video game drama ever.” There’s a new video game tv show coming out! …Not really, but Showtime did greenlight a show called “The Borgias”, which is based on the notoriously evil family from renaissance Italy that…
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Final Fantasy VIII’s Other Main Character Joins Dissidia Duodecim
Some people forget that Final Fantasy VIII had a second main character to complement Squall Leonhart. Square Enix reminds them by adding Laguna Loire to the fighting roster of Dissidia 012[Duodecim]. When I say some people, I include myself. I replayed Final Fantasy VIII on the PSP earlier this year and found myself completely surprised…
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One Angry Bird Questions The Meaning Of It All
Something’s been bothering me ever since I started playing Angry Birds on the iPhone. Apparently I’m not alone. Video game humor website Dorkly asks the hard-hitting question we were all afraid to ask: Why can’t the Angry Birds just fly? The game wouldn’t be anywhere near as fun without the giant slingshot, but it would…
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It’s Time To Pay Tribute To Mega Man
After creating a pair of gorgeous tribute books for Street Fighter and Darkstalkers, it’s finally time for the Blue Bomber to shine. Udon Publishing has started compiling Mega Man Tribute, and they want your fan art. In 2008 Udon released Street Fighter Tribute, a wonderful collection of Street Fighter artwork featuring pieces from professional artists…
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Who Is Hunting Batman In Arkham City?
In Arkham Asylum Batman hunted down an assortment of Gotham City’s most violent criminals. In Arkham City, someone is hunting Batman. Or at least they’re trying to hunt Batman. As this new teaser trailer for Arkham City demonstrates, hunting the Dark Knight is never a good idea, and generally leads to high-velocity fists in places…
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The Tester 2: Episode 6: “Turn ‘Em Loose” Liveblog: Driver’s Test
Kotaku’s reviews editor Michael McWhertor failed to get rid of Big Fazeek last week, giving birth to new villain: The vengeful Scooter. Will Fazeek feel Scooter’s wrath in the sixth episode of The Tester 2? I may be getting way too into this now. After last week’s upset, I’m not sure who I am rooting…
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It’s Like Super Mario Bros, But With A Condom
I always figured practicing safe sex in 8-bit was as easy as defeating Condom Man and stealing his powers. Not so says the Leicestershire Teenage Pregnancy Partnership. There’s also jumping involved. And let’s not forget avoiding those dreaded sexually transmitted infections. That’s why I always hop three times before having sex and always, without exception,…
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Lucky There’s A New Family Guy Game On The iPhone
There’s a new platforming shooter starring Stewie and Brian of Fox comedy Family Guy travelling through time battling twisted versions of the show’s regulars? That reminds me of the time I realized I can’t summon irreverent pop-culture flashbacks on command. Glu Mobile and Fox Digital Entertainment team up to deliver Family Guy: Time Warped to…
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In Germany They Have To Hire Cataclysm Cosplayers
While there was a costume contest at the German launch of the World of Warcraft: Cataclysm expansion, these event company employees were brought in to ensure wacky photo ops were available to all. Gameface is a photographic celebration of the people who make, play and love video games.
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Hate Will Bring Us Together
A ridiculous study conducted by a group of stupid Slovenian and British researchers has scientifically proven that the more negative a discussion thread is the more active it will be. What a load of bullshit. Pardon my negativity; I was merely trying to stimulate conversation in today’s science post. Researchers used a process called “sentiment…
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Speak-Up On Kotaku: Massively Multiplayer Strategy Role-Playing
In our first installment of the new daily Speak-Up on Kotaku, [ZTF]The Power shares his idea for an entirely new sort of massively multiplayer online role-playing game. You know what I would like to see? An online SRPG (strategy role-playing game) in the vein of FFT (Final Fantasy Tactics) or DnD (Dungeons and Dragons) 4th…
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Ghostbusters: Sanctum Of Slime Trades Character For Action
Atari has released the first trailer and new screens for Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime,the downloadable follow-up to last year’s Ghostbusters: The Video Game. Can four nameless rookies bust ghosts as well as the originals? Developed by Behavior Studios for Xbox Live Arcade, the PlayStation Network, and PC, Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime pits up to four…
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The First PlayStation Rewards Program Quest Guide
Yesterday Sony revealed the Questing system for the PlayStation Rewards program, which will give PlayStation 3 owners fun ways to upgrade their status in the program’s eyes. We’ve got the first nine quests right here. The PlayStation Rewards program isn’t only about earning free avatars, themes, and PlayStation Home items. It’s about proving your loyalty…
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The Midnight Launch Of The World Of Warcraft: Cataclysm Strategy Guide
Late last night I got bundled up in my warmest clothes, kicked my Nissan Pathfinder until it started moving, and braved extensive imaginary lines, all in the name of picking up World of Warcraft’s Cataclysm expansion…strategy guide. Anyone else that already had the expansion pack downloaded and couldn’t get their car started would have given…
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