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Helicopters and Artillery Fire Fly In Arma 3‘s E3 Demo Video
Bohemia Interactive’s Arma 3 has been looking good for a long while. This video demonstrates the aspects of the game that BI will be showing at E3, from general navigation to vehicle combat to underwater sequences. We get to see a tank, but… not the grenade launcher. Sigh. Such a tease, Bohemia Interactive. Then, the…
By Kirk Hamilton Published June 1, 2012 -
The FUS1ON Pro Gaming Controller Makes My Tiny Xbox Thumbsticks Feel Sad and Insignificant
I’m a big fan of the Xbox 360 controller. Just recently, when Jason and I did our whole spiel about controllers, I noted my preference for Microsoft’s controller, and even opined that the company had perfected the ergonomics of their not-so-great original Xbox controller. As it turns out, those ergonomics could still stand to be…
By Kirk Hamilton Published June 1, 2012 -
The Correct Answer Was ‘Pastrami Sandwich’
Good God, I love pastrami sandwiches. They are, all things considered, my favorite kind of sandwich—I like pastrami sandwiches even better than BLTs with avocado, which is saying something. E3 madness has precluded our usual link-list for tonight’s open thread, so instead I put a question to you: What kind of sandwich is best? Do…
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 31, 2012 -
Turns Out Max Payne is a Decent Piano Player. Who Knew?
One of my favorite things about Remedy’s first two Max Payne games was their winking, self-aware style. That vibe was perhaps best encapsulated by the scene in which Max has a drug hallucination and realizes that he’s the protagonist of a video game. Rockstar’s take on the character is much more gritty and dark, and…
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 31, 2012 -
The Game Music Bundle Returns with Ilomilo, Plants vs. Zombies and More
Not only have we got an outstanding Humble Indie Bundle on right now, the Game Music Bundle is also going on. Pay what you want for a ton of great soundtracks. Worth it for Plants vs. Zombies alone!
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 31, 2012 -
Bastion Gets The Hip-Hop Treatment
One of Bastion‘s defining aspects is its music. A combination of digging folk guitar and trippy beats, Darren Korb’s soundtrack was one of the very best of 2011. What better way to pay tribute to it than mixing it together and throwing down some rhymes? Rapper Adam WarRock has done just that—you can hear his…
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 31, 2012 -
From The Creators of Cowboy Bebop, a Dreamlike Ode to Youth, Love and Jazz
I was a band kid in high school. (This is probably not a surprise to readers of Kotaku Melodic.) I tried on a lot of hats in middle school—I tried being an athlete, tried being a brain, tried being involved in student government. But it was in the jazz band that I found a home.…
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 31, 2012 -
An Unsettling Rock ‘n Roll Sprint Through One Technology-Addled Life
In this life, only a few things are certain: You are born. You have a Facebook page. You die. This video for the song “Brittle Crystal” by Everything Is Made in China is a seriously cool (and unsettling) riff on our technologized, brand-drowned lifestyles, from our iPod births to worship of the Tetris-cross to our…
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 31, 2012 -
Help Kotaku Choose Which Video Game Anthem The London Philharmonic Records For Their Next Album
Last fall, we were honored to premiere the London Philharmonic’s album of video game music here at Kotaku. The esteemed ensemble is planning a follow-up album, and they’ve asked us to ask you to help them pick one of the songs that they’ll record. We’ve been running this poll all week, and it seemed worth…
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 31, 2012 -
EA Weighs in on Activision Settlement in Delightfully Catty Fashion
Not one to sit on the sidelines of a good fight, EA has issued a wonderfully catty, short statement regarding the just-resolved lawsuit between Modern Warfare makers Jason West and Vince Zampella and EA’s rival Activision. In an email to Kotaku, an EA spokesperson relayed the following: “Activision’s refusal to pay their talent and attempt…
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 31, 2012 -
Ex-Modern Warfare Makers’ Lawsuit Against Activision Has Been Resolved [UPDATE]
According to Polygon‘s Michael McWhertor, Modern Warfare creators Jason West and Vince Zampella lawsuit against Activision has been resolved. The L.A. Times‘ Ben Fritz reports confirmation from both parties” lawyers Kotaku has reached out to both parties for comment and will update once we hear more. Update: West and Zampella’s Lawyer has told Kotaku the…
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 31, 2012 -
That Amazing Post-Apocalyptic Dance Dance Revolution Movie Now Has An Amazing(ly Ridiculous) iPhone Game
You guys all remember The FP, right? A ridiculous, campy sports/action/post-apocalyptic movie centering around gang wars fought with Dance Dance Revolution? Well now, it’s got its own video game. Which seems like some sort of full-circle-type-thing—the movie about playing a game now has a game that is mostly about promoting the movie. The free game,…
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 31, 2012 -
There’s a New Humble Bundle Containing All The Great Games You Should Have Already Played
Even by Humble Bundle standards, the Humble Bundle V contains some fantastic-ass games. Lookit that! Wow. They’re all so great, in fact, that I’d be surprised if you haven’t played pretty much all of them. But still: Pay whatever you want for the terrifying and amazing Amnesia: Dark Descent, the hilarious and wildly creative Psychonauts,…
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 31, 2012 -
PC Load-Letter??
Hello, Kotaku! Can it really be Wednesday already? I guess it can be. Taking Monday off will really make your week fly by, as will crazy E3 preparations. Hope you guys are as excited as we are. Here now, some things for you to read in your open thread: The analytics behind Star Trek’s ‘Redshirt’…
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 30, 2012 -
5 Things Rockstar Should Leave Out of Grand Theft Auto V
Yesterday, I listed 5 things that Rockstar should carry over from Max Payne 3 into Grand Theft Auto V. Today, I’ll list 5 things that I hope they leave behind forever. Some of these things are new to Max Payne 3, some are bad habits that have developed over time. A couple are story-related, a…
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 30, 2012 -
BioWare To Make Fan-Designed Mass Effect Hoodies a Reality
A little while ago, we caught wind of some excellent Mass Effect hoodie designs by Deviant artist ludodirosso, a.k.a. Christine Schott. Now, according to the artist, BioWare is actually going to manufacture the hoodies in an official capacity. On her DeviantART page, Schott shares that she talked with BioWare about a trial hoodie-run, with BioWare…
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 30, 2012 -
Shin Megami Tensei IV Is Coming to 3DS, Gets a Couple Teaser Images
There is a new Shin Megami Tensei game coming, and it looks to be coming only to the Nintendo 3DS. This confirms last night’s rumor The game’s teaser site is now live, depicting a couple of people overlooking a distant city, with the streets of the city covered in fog. NeoGAFer SolidSnakeex has cleared the…
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 30, 2012 -
Persona 4: The Golden‘s Intro Movie Drips With Style and Harmonica Riffs
If you want to get excited about the fall’s release of Persona 4: The Golden on the PS Vita, there are few better ways than watching its opening cinematic, which features a style-drenched, poppy run through the cast of characters, all accompanied by “Pursuing My True Self” by Shihoko Hirata. Man. If you are a…
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 29, 2012 -
5 Things Grand Theft Auto V Should Lift From Max Payne 3
It can be difficult to view Max Payne 3 on its own terms. It’s a fine game in its own right, but it will always exist at least partly in the shadow of Rockstar’s other, much bigger looming release—Grand Theft Auto V Since Rockstar released GTA IV four years ago, both Red Dead Redemption and…
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 29, 2012
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