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So That’s What a Persona Fighting Game Looks Like… Wow
A Persona fighting game? It’s really happening, thanks to the people at Atlus and BlazBlue creators Arc System Works. This is what it looks like—lovely!—and this is who will be beating each other up in Persona 4 The Ultimate in Mayonaka Arena The Persona fighting game, coming first to arcades later this year, then to…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 31, 2011 -
‘Special’ Edition
Greetings, Kotaku readers. I thought I recognized your foul stench. Wait, I didn’t mean it like that. Sorry, I might be a touch grumpy in tonight’s open thread—where you’re free to talk about whatevs—because my Star Wars stubbornness is flaring up again. What can I say? I’m a little bummed out that it appears that…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 30, 2011 -
Naughty Schoolgirl Shooter Gal Gun is Coming to PS3
Gal Gun, the upskirt-action-packed shooter released in Japan for Xbox 360 earlier this year, is also coming to PS3 this winter—with PlayStation Move support. Expect a new character, a new “Doki Doki Carnival” mode and improved graphics. [Andriasang]
By Michael McWhertor Published August 30, 2011 -
AirMech Looks Amazing, Like the Sequel to Proto-RTS Masterpiece Herzog Zwei We’ve Always Wanted
Tucked away at this weekend’s Penny Arcade Expo was indie game AirMech, a real-time strategy title that looks a hell of a lot like a spiritual sequel to Herzog Zwei. Don’t know it? It’s not only of the earliest real-time strategy games, it’s one of the best multiplayer experiences on the Sega Genesis. So, yeah,…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 30, 2011 -
Now That’s How You Make a Game of Super Smash Bros. Melee Interesting
What may be the greatest variation on the log flume photo gag—you know, the one in which log riders are engaged in the most casual or precise of activities, like playing Jenga or Monopoly during an intense drop—manages to work in a Smash Bros. reference. Log fluming while playing a one-on-one game of Super Smash…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 30, 2011 -
EA Finds It ‘Hard to Conceive What You Would Do On a PlayStation 4’
Electronic Arts, like Sony and Microsoft, seem perfectly content to ride out the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 for as long as possible, downplaying the need for a next generation of consoles any time soon. “Why would you even need one?,” wonders EA’s Frank Gibeau. Gibeau tells CVG that “It’s hard for me to conceive…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 30, 2011 -
There’s A Persona 4 for PlayStation Vita… and a Persona Fighting Game Too?!
Atlus is giving future PlayStation Vita owners something to get excited about: a portable port of the PlayStation 2 game Persona 4, reportedly due for release in Japan in 2012 and packing lots of enhancements. Japanese retailer blog Sinobi reports that Persona 4: The Golden, as it’s supposedly called, adds new animation, at least one…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 30, 2011 -
Here’s How You Nintendo 3DS Ambassadors Can Download Your Free NES Games [Update]
This week, starting September 1, early Nintendo 3DS adopters will be to download classic NES games like Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda for free—as long as they hopped on the Nintendo eShop in time and achieved “Nintendo 3DS Ambassador” status. Turns out, downloading those games might be just a little bit… tricky.…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 30, 2011 -
Prize Winning ‘Something Unreal’ Mod The Haunted Snapped Up By THQ
Grisly Unreal mod The Haunted, winner of the 2010 “Make Something Unreal” contest, has been snapped up by THQ and will be released as an honest-to-goodness commercial game featuring gore-splattering hellspawn later this year. Meet The Haunted: Hells Reach The “third-person survival horror shooter” hits the PC in October, with releases for the PlayStation Network…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 30, 2011 -
Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection and The Baconing Are New on PSN
It’s a big week for the North American PlayStation Store, with an impressive collection of new downloadable games for PlayStation 3 and PSP owners. Not only is Deathspank sequel The Baconing here, so is a three-way Mortal Kombat combo. Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection already has my money, but you may be more interested in downloading…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 30, 2011 -
Why Minecraft and Steam Don’t Mix… Yet
Much ado was made about one of the year’s biggest games, Battlefield 3, skipping Valve’s Steam platform. Publisher EA has its reasons. Minecraft creator Notch has a similar-sounding explanation for not releasing his game, which “officially” releases in November, on Steam. Now, Notch (aka Marcus Persson) does write that he thinks Steam is “awesome” and…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 29, 2011 -
The Art of Trolling
Woah, Kotaku readers! Long time no speak. How about we remedy that with a little off-topic conversation, as we’re wont to do semi-nightly… when I’m not traveling internationally… and I’m not on vacation. How about an open thread, is what I’m sayin’? It was a relaxing week for yours truly, full of relaxed video game…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 29, 2011 -
Another Round of Super Monday Night Combat Teasing, Now With More Gameplay
Here’s just a little bit more of Super Monday Night Combat, the recently announced, free-to-play sort-of-sequel to Uber Entertainment’s Xbox 360 and PC game that (this time) draws a lot more influence from DotA-style gameplay. There’s more actual gameplay in this clip than Super Monday Night Combat‘s debut teaser. There’s also some concept artwork strewn…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 29, 2011 -
The New SSX Has A Familiar Groove and Some Amazing New Tricks
I was as worried as any SSX fan when Electronic Arts unveiled the darker, grittier SSX: Deadly Descents late last year. I like my outlandish snowboarding video games to be, well, outlandish, silly, colorful. So I’m happy to have played SSX with my own two hands, walking away from the experience more excited than ever.…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 29, 2011 -
Mari0 Is What Happens When Mario Gets a Portal Gun
Saving the Princess looks almost too easy armed with an Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device. But that doesn’t mean we’re not overly excited to play Mari0, a side-scrolling that jams Valve’s brand of teleportation into Nintendo’s NES classic. Developers at the ominous sounding Stabyourself.net are responsible for Mari0, a mash-up of Super Mario Bros. and…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 29, 2011 -
Chaotic Indie Shoot ’em Up Super Crate Box Hits iPhone, iPad Soon
Vlambeer’s Super Crate Box—which you can play now, for free—is coming to Apple’s iPhone, iPod touch and iPad next month, thanks to the porting prowess of Halfbot (developer of The Blocks Cometh, FYI). Watch and see why it might be worth your dollar(s). News of the iOS port of the very challenging Super Crate Box…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 29, 2011 -
Resistance 3‘s Alternate Cover is for People Who Adore Box Art, Not Logos
Insomniac Games’ PlayStation 3 shooter Resistance 3 has some of the best, some of the classiest box art of the year, thanks to beloved British graphic designer Olly Moss. Better still? You won’t have a visually wade through a sea of logos to enjoy Moss’ work. In a welcome move for box art enthusiasts, Insomniac…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 29, 2011 -
Get A Taste of God of War: Origins for PS3 This Week (Or Next Week)
The high-definition remakes of PSP God of War games Chains of Olympus and Ghost of Sparta get a PlayStation 3 demo starting tomorrow, August 30 (for PlayStation Plus subscribers). Non-subscribers can sample God of War: Origins starting September 6.
By Michael McWhertor Published August 29, 2011 -
Metroid Travel Posters Make Zebes Look Like A Lovely Vacation Destination
Metroid lifeforms (Chozo, Etecoon & Dachora) from planet Zebes come to life in these rad travel posters created by artist Andrew Kolb. Created for Planet-Pulp‘s current “Fictional Travel Poster Show” theme. Metroid Travel Posters by Andrew Kolb (Tumblr) (Flickr) (Twitter) Via: kolbisneat Need your daily fill of geek eye candy? If so, head over to…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 29, 2011 -
Spy Mouse Infuses Metal Gear Stealth with Flight Control Control
The stealth of Metal Gear, from its top-down days, meets the path-drawing mechanics of Flight Control in Spy Mouse for iPhone and iPod touch. How well do stealth and touchscreen controls go together? Spy Mouse is the latest effort from Firemint, the people who make Flight Control and Real Racing games for iPhones and iPads.…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 29, 2011
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