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The Last Rocket Makes A Sweet Science of 8-Bit Puzzle Platforming for iOS
Take off on a tiny thrilling space adventure with The Last Rocket for iOS, a touchscreen puzzle game that infuses retro visuals with a delightful mixture of old-school gameplay… and the spikes that bring the instant death of a Mega Man or VVVVVV As iPhone/iPad games go, The Last Rocket plays like one that might…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 15, 2011 -
Are We Doin’ This Or What?
Kotaku, readers. Give yourselves a hand. Against insurmountable odds, we’ve made it through another workweek. Tonight, the open thread’s on me. No cover charge, but there is a two conversation minimum. Please have your IDs ready. I’ll leave you to it, talkers. Go ahead and talk amongst yourselves. And if you haven’t done so already,…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 12, 2011 -
Real Details on the New Counter-Strike from Pros Who’ve Played It
Valve Software revealed the existence of the newest Counter-Strike today, but the company seemed a bit shy on specifics, saying that next year’s Counter-Strike: Global Offensive would bring new weapons, gameplay modes and maps to the extremely popular competitive shooter. Thankfully, some of Counter-Strike‘s most dedicated players, the professionally competitive type, are going hands-on with…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 12, 2011 -
What Are You Playing This Weekend?
This Kotaku editor has some serious gaming to do… next week. We’re departing for Cologne, Germany and Gamescom 2011 on Monday, so I’d better warm up the old thumbs. Maybe with a little Toy Soldiers: Cold War? Perhaps! I’m still catching up on (and completing) many of the Xbox Live Arcade “Summer of Arcade” titles.…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 12, 2011 -
Octorok Roomba Party
Good evening, Kotaku readers. As you read this post, I am most likely once again visiting the SUPER iam8bit show in Los Angeles. Since I’m indisposed, would you mind keep an eye on tonight’s open thread post, please? Thanks! I’ll leave the off-topic discussion in your capable hands. And since I didn’t find too many…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 11, 2011 -
Kirby Explains, Without Words, The Appeal of Kirby Mass Attack
Kirby has been kind to the Nintendo DS. He’s been a good ambassador for the platform with Kirby Canvas Curse, Kirby: Squeak Squad and Kirby Super Star Ultra. His next DS game, Kirby Mass Attack, looks to continue the streak of good, dual-screen portable Kirby games. Watch as Kirby, with a little help from Kirby,…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 11, 2011 -
The Beauty of a Super Mario World Sunrise
Enjoy the morning sunrise while Mario and Yoshi rush to the aid of Princess. Ben Hickling created this great piece for the latest Super Sketch Squad theme. You can follow Ben and his work here on Tumblr Super Mario World by Ben Hickling (CGHUB) (RedBubble) (Twitter) Via: sketchyfun Need your daily fill of geek eye…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 11, 2011 -
To-Do In Los Angeles: See Art and Games Collide at SUPER iam8bit
Reminder! Tonight’s the tonight. The iam8bit art show returns to Los Angeles, California as SUPER iam8bit, opening its doors at 7 p.m. to the public in sunny, spotlessly clean Echo Park. You may want to line up hours ago, Angelenos. That’s because in addition to having swell fine arts and crafts for sale, iam8bit will…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 11, 2011 -
Google+ Adds Games, Minus the Social Games Annoyances
Google’s latest stab at building a social network, Google+, has (as expected) added games to its ever-growing list of services. And while it may boast many of the usual social games suspects, Google+ Games aims for more privacy and less pestering. “Today we’re adding games to Google+,” the search giant writes on its official blog.…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 11, 2011 -
Long Rumored Syndicate Reboot Now Rumored for Gamescom
Starbreeze Studios, maker of The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay and The Darkness, have been working on the secretive “Project Redlime” for years, a game frequently rumored to revive Bullfrog Productions Syndicate. After years of speculation, we may finally see that game next week. Or so goes the latest Syndicate/Project Redlime rumor. According…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 10, 2011 -
Let The Wookiee Win
In tonight’s open thread, we can talk about getting stoned and porn, if you’d like. This is the place for off-topic discussion after all. And it’s relevant to tonight’s links! So, yes, Kotaku is posting porn today (update your blog) or at least a teaser for the Star Wars-themed porn coming from Vivid Entertainment. To…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 10, 2011 -
Feel the Parental Fury of the Super Nintendo Launch, As Told By Local News
You may have fond memories of the 1991 launch of Nintendo’s SNES, but according to a recently unearthed local news broadcast, some parents were steaming at the notion of the new 16-bit console. The segment “Video Mania,” via NeoGAF, from Los Angeles affiliate KNBC features Rogue from the X-Men and the upper torso of newsman…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 10, 2011 -
Epic Mickey Lands In Japan, But Is Less Epic Than Kirby
Disney’s Epic Mickey made its (rather late) to the Wii in Japan last week, debuting in the top ten, but not in the top five. Another adorable mascot, Nintendo’s Kirby, fared much better overseas. The week’s real winner, however, was Sega’s J-League Pro Soccer Club o Tsukurou! 7 Euro Plus for PSP. The soccer sim…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 10, 2011 -
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Komes to Blu-ray This November
The nine episode web series Mortal Kombat: Legacy will come to a Blu-ray near you this November, courtesy of Warner Bros. and director Kevin Tancharoen, delivering live action Jax, Sonya, Scorpion, Sub-Zero and more onto one high-def disc. Hi-Def Digest has details on the Mortal Kombat: Legacy Blu-ray, hitting November 8 for $19.98 USD, revealing…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 10, 2011 -
Rock Band 3 Has A New Publisherā€”Mad Catz!
Harmonix’s rock solid 2010 rock ‘n’ roll game Rock Band 3 will be re-released later this year under the guidance of a new publisher, Mad Catz. That’s right. The people who make Rock Band guitar and keyboard controllers are now publishing the game. Mad Catz, better known for its joysticks, gamepads and expensive flight sim…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 10, 2011 -
What Are You Reading?
‘Sup, Kotaku. You want to talk about things that aren’t necessarily video game related? Cool. Because we have a Themed Tuesday open thread, the kind that’s perfect for off-topic talkin’ noobs. Today, I ask “What are you reading?” I’ll start, revealing that I’m reading Ernest Cline’s Ready Player One, a sci-fi novel about a massively…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 9, 2011 -
PS3 Firmware Update Adds Cool New Features (For Some)
The newest PS3 firmware update (v3.70) adds auto-syncing trophies and an auto-upload function for online save data… but only for PlayStation Plus subscribers. A PlayStation Store “recommendations” feature, a “TV/Video Services” XMB section and Blu-ray 3D enhancements are for everybody.
By Michael McWhertor Published August 9, 2011 -
Angry Birds Go MAD, Crush Alfred E. Neuman
Some 300 million downloads later, Rovio’s mobile hit Angry Birds has reached a very important milestone. Like recent-ish pop culture sensations Harry Potter, Justin Bieber and Mark Zuckerburg, Angry Birds graces the cover of a new issue of MAD Magazine. In addition to taking a poke at Lady Gaga, Kim Kardashian and TV show Parks…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 9, 2011 -
THQ Cuts 200 Jobs, MX vs. ATV Series, de Blob Studio and More
Saints Row and Red Faction publisher THQ is cutting jobs, studios and games in a major way today, “strategically realigning” hundreds out of work and putting an end to the MX vs. ATV franchise. THQ announced today that the company will increase “emphasis on high potential categories” at its five internal development studios and reduce…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 9, 2011 -
Now You Can Trade Team Fortress 2 Hats for Actual Video Games
Does your Team Fortress 2 backpack runneth over? With the newly launched Steam Trading Beta, you can turn your excess in-game TF2 items into other in-game items or, more importantly, a gifted copy of Left 4 Dead How does it work? Well, first, Steam users must first opt-in to the Steam Trading Beta. Then, should…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 9, 2011
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