Jason Schreier

Don’t unplug your Wii U while downloading system updates, Nintendo says

If The Dark Knight Were A Teen Comedy

It would probably look like Gotham High, created by these brilliant YouTubers at movieclipsTRAILERS Can you spot all the movie references? Post your favorites below.

You Can Help Decide What Games Tim Schafer And Double Fine Make Next (If You Pay)

This year, as Tim Schafer and his Kickstarter-loaded team at Double Fine do their regular game jam Amnesia Fortnight—during which they throw everything out the window and experiment with crazy game ideas (like the ones that would eventually become Costume Quest and Stacking)—they’re making the whole thing public. And you get to vote which games…

Good News: Vita Is Getting A New Uncharted This December. Bad News: It’s A Card Game.

Now this could very well be an excellent card game, but it’s still a card game. Clearly not the action-adventure experience you might think of when you hear the name Uncharted For more on this upcoming Vita game—called Uncharted: Fight For Fortune—head on over to the PlayStation Blog

Two Things You Should Know About Madden 13 For Wii U

I’ve been playing around with Madden 13 for Wii U, which is a Madden game for the Wii U. If you have played a Madden game, you probably know what you are getting (football). But! There are two big things you should know if you are considering playing this version of EA’s massive concussion-simulation series.…

Hey Wii U Owners, Share Your Nintendo Network ID Right Here

New Wii U owners unite! If you’ve got your hands on Nintendo’s new console and you want some new friends for your Miiverse, get in here and post your Nintendo Network ID below.

If Your Wii U Won’t Connect To Your WiFi Router, Here’s What To Do

Last night, after attending the midnight Wii U launch event in New York City (which was a lot of fun!), I went home to download the big day-one firmware patch. But. When I tried to connect the Internet, the Wii U told me it couldn’t find my WiFi router. I played around with all the…

This Is One Of The First Indie Games You Can Buy On Your Wii U

It’s called Chasing Aurora, and it’ll be out Sunday when the Wii U launches. It’s a multiplayer game with a handful of different modes. Seems pretty interesting! Check out their website for more

We’ll Answer Your Questions About The Wii U [UPDATE: Q&A Over]

The next generation of consoles is finally upon us. On Sunday, the Wii U will launch in the United States, and although some might snark that it’s not really a “next-gen” machine, it is the first new console we’ve seen since 2006. That’s exciting. We at Kotaku have played the Wii U. We’ve got two…

Why We Love Persona 4

Ask ten people why they play video games and you’ll get twenty different answers. Some will say they like taking out their anger on a military battlefield, shooting up friends and enemies for better ranks on a virtual scorecard. Others might want to go on surreal, dreamy adventures through deserts and mountains and rivers of…

Mass Effect 3 Wii U Shows Off Some Of The Console’s Potential

Mass Effect 3 is coming to Wii U when the new console launches next week. We’ve got the upcoming port in our office. Here’s a quick look. If you’ve already played Mass Effect 3, don’t worry about buying it again. The new features are interesting, but the game has not changed very much. (This edition…

Reviewer Apologizes For Factual Inaccuracies In Pulled GameSpot Review

The freelance reviewer who wrote a video game review that was pulled by GameSpot—and kept on Metacritic nonetheless—says he’s sorry for the mistakes in his piece. “I apologize to the readers and the fans for the factual errors in the Natural Selection 2 review and in any other reviews that I’ve done that had factual…

We Didn’t Ask For This: Sinister Director To Helm Deus Ex: Human Revolution Movie

The movie based on the third Deus Ex game, announced this summer, now has a director: Deadline reports that it’ll be Scott Derrickson, the guy who directed… the supernatural horror movie Sinister (62% on RottenTomatoes). And… the supernatural horror movie The Exorcism Of Emily Rose (44% on RottenTomatoes). I guess someone must have asked for…

New Super Mario Bros. U: The Kotaku Review

New Super Mario Bros. U is an extraordinarily important game. It’s the flagship title for a new piece of gaming hardware. It’s the first-ever high-definition Mario. And it’s the Wii U’s first system-seller, one of the big games that Nintendo hopes will convince people to buy their innovative, unusual new console. It’s also just another…

Metacritic Refuses To Pull Negative Review That GameSpot Admits Was Factually Inaccurate

If you head on over to the Metacritic page for Natural Selection 2, you might notice something strange. Of the seven reviews listed, only one is scored below an 80. Also, it doesn’t actually exist. Last week, GameSpot reviews editor Kevin VanOrd pulled his site’s review of Natural Selection 2. The review, scored 60/100 and…

Nintendo (Finally) Explains How The Wii U’s Online Will Work

Phew, they made it. The Wii U comes out in five days, and now we finally know how its Internet functionality will work. Here’s Nintendo’s Bill Trinen talking about the Nintendo Network, user IDs, the eShop, and more. There’s also a lot of info on Miiverse, the system’s web browser, and even some footage from…

Wii U Could Be The Perfect Console For People Like Me

I am a multi-tasker. I habitually bounce between screens and activities with the twitch of a speeding driver glancing at his rearview window to check for cops. I keep an obscene number of browser tabs open. I am addicted to doing tons of things at once. It’s awful, I know. I’m part of the generation…

One Of The Best Indie RPGs Ever Made Is Getting A Sequel

If you haven’t played Tales of Game’s Studios Presents Chef Boyardee’s Barkley, Shut Up and Jam: Gaiden, Chapter 1 of the Hoopz Barkley SaGa, you really should. It’s funny, awesome, and 100% free. (Download here.) If you have played Barkley, you will undoubtedly be psyched to know that the creators are developing a sequel, called…

Devil May Cry DLC Will Let You Play Dante’s Twin Brother

Some might say it’s a little strange to announce downloadable content before your game is out. Some might call it rude, obnoxious, greedy, money-hungry, whatever. Not Capcom! They want you to know all about the first piece of Devil May Cry DLC, called “Vergil’s Downfall,” which will cost $8.99/720 Microsoft Points—unless you pre-order the game,…

The People Who Make Half-Minute Hero Want To Know If You Want The Sequel

Are you insane with envy that Japan got Half-Minute Hero 2, the sequel to Marvelous Entertainment’s lovely satirical PSP role-playing game, but we never did? Well, don’t get your hopes up too much, but the folks at Marvelous have been tweeting up a storm for the past week or so, asking Westerners to fill out…