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What if LittleBigPlanet Had Been Free To Play?
We could have had Sackboy for free at one point. Turns out that this was an early suggestion from Sony to the fledgling group of devs that would become Media Molecule, the studio revealed at the Develop 2011 conference. “Phil said all sorts of buzzwords that hadn’t really hit yet. He said it should be…
By Joshua Rivera Published July 20, 2011 -
Talk Amongst Yourselves
Welcome to the new week. We’re sure you have plenty of concerns and responsibilities to attend to, but stop for a minute. Take a breather. And do what you really want for a bit. Which is talk about all things video games, right here, with the Kotaku faithful. Have at it! And in, case you…
By Joshua Rivera Published July 18, 2011 -
Talk Amongst Yourselves
If you were to ask me what I do on Thursdays, I would, at the drop of a hat, say “Why, I talk about video games, of course! Don’t you?”. I know you would too, so please, share! What in the world of video games tickles your fancy today? Special thanks to our very own,…
By Joshua Rivera Published July 14, 2011 -
When Dance Central Is the First Step On the Slippery Slope of Obsession
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then some gamers are downright obsessed. Or at least this guy seems to be in this British TV spot. Watch what happens when this gamer uses Dance Central to fuel his dedication towards his idol, Australian pop star (and pitchwoman for the world’s gaudiest Kinect sensor) Kylie…
By Joshua Rivera Published July 13, 2011 -
Talk Amongst Yourselves
It’s been so long since we’ve taken time out to talk here about video games. A full day! Can you believe it? Neither can I. We should get right back to it then! Please, converse and be merry. A big thank you to Brian H. May for today’s TAYpic. To get your TAYpic featured here,…
By Joshua Rivera Published July 13, 2011 -
The Rollicking Pulp Magazine Covers of Trenched
The loading screens for Double Fine’s triple-fine Xbox Live Arcade mech game Trenched are spot-on parodies of early 20th-century pulp magazine covers. Unfortunately (or fortunately), they go by too quickly to be properly enjoyed. Double Fine kindly provided all but one cover—that one had a spoiler—so that you can chuckle at their overt manliness at…
By Joshua Rivera Published July 12, 2011 -
Video Games Improve Marijuana Performance 43%
There aren’t many things that marijuana users say weed can’t make better. Take this guy I used to know. His name was Mike. Every once in a while we’d hang out with a few other guys and play ridiculous amounts of Halo 2. Occasionally Mike would light up during our fragfests. I could never beat…
By Joshua Rivera Published July 8, 2011 -
Watch Retro Game Master with Others at Japan Benefit in Philly
The Philadelphia Japan Arts Matsui, an art festival being held for Japan relief efforts July 7-9, will be screening select episodes of Retro Game Master as part of the festivities—check it out if you’re in the area. [Phillyjam.org]
By Joshua Rivera Published July 7, 2011 -
Talk Amongst Yourselves
It’s Thursday, and if you’re anything like me you’re suffering from a sudden irrepressible urge to talk about video games with your community. This is perfectly normal. We even have a post just for sudden onsets of such conditions. It’s called Talk Amongst Yourselves, and you’re already here. Please, converse! Also, a great big Internet…
By Joshua Rivera Published July 7, 2011 -
Tinkatolli May Be the First Video Game that Gives Your Kids Points for Leaving the Game to Go Outside
Most browser-based online games desperately want you to keep playing as much as you can—there’s always another level to gain, more of your friends that need persuading to join, items to unlock and buy that will keep you in front of the screen clicking away even longer. The four-person team behind the in-development Tinkatolli seek…
By Joshua Rivera Published July 6, 2011 -
Talk Amongst Yourselves
So it’s Independance Day in the U.S., and we really think you should celebrate by talking about video games—because the World needs you to. Really. The World called and asked me to tell you. So have at it! Special thanks to skitzogreg who will be remembered in history as the first person to shop up…
By Joshua Rivera Published July 4, 2011 -
The State (and Stats) of the Portal 2 Gamer
If you ask us, Portal 2 is a great game. However, a few weeks after its release we took a look at its Steam Achievements and discovered that only half of its players had actually finished the game—and we also found that even less had played any of the game’s co-op campaign. We decided to…
By Joshua Rivera Published July 1, 2011 -
The Best Way to Play Co-Op in Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D
So we here at Kotaku (and by “we” I mean “the Interns”) were going to briefly demo Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D‘s Co-Op gameplay for you-but being the forward-thinking young professionals that we are, we thought, why not kick it up a notch? What ensued we have christened “Extreme Co-Op”— and it involves playing the…
By Joshua Rivera Published June 30, 2011 -
The Time of Year When Steam Gives You Lots of Game for Little Money
Steam’s annual Summer Sale begins today and runs until July 10th. These tend to be good-and you can also unlock achievements in games that can also net you prizes. Check it out! [Steam Store]
By Joshua Rivera Published June 30, 2011 -
Talk Amongst Yourselves
Did you know that talking about video games can make the world a better place? No? Or that you could do that on the internet, right here? Because you can. As a matter of fact, we encourage it! What in the world of gaming is on your mind today? Today’s TAYpic is courtesy of Rictor…
By Joshua Rivera Published June 30, 2011 -
Buddy Up in the Uncharted 3 Beta
Now that the Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception multiplayer beta is underway, the Playstation Blog has a post up with a video from the developers along detailing what features you can look forward to. In addition to a new set of boosters, the beta will prominently feature a new buddy system-one that will pair you with…
By Joshua Rivera Published June 29, 2011 -
Video Games Make Lots of Money – But is That a Good Thing?
With juggernauts like the Call of Duty franchise set to make their annual sales record breaking splashes this fall, we don’t have to look far to be reminded that video games make heaps of money. However, SuperFLI wonders if this causes more harm than good to the industry as a whole. Have been thinking on…
By Joshua Rivera Published June 29, 2011 -
Talk Amongst Yourselves
It’s Monday! Happy Monday everyone! It’s a brand new week where we can talk about games! So come, post, and be merry! Think anything particularly exciting is gonna happen this week in the gaming world? A big thanks to frequent TAYpic contributor Incursor for today’s image. Wanna get your TAYpic on Kotaku? Submit your pic…
By Joshua Rivera Published June 27, 2011
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