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Hands On with the Diablo III Beta
I have defeated Diablo III‘s Skeleton King and, in doing so, also bested the upcoming Blizzard game’s multiplayer beta. Soon, many of us will have the privilege to do so, hacking and slashing our way through an early portion of the next Diablo, over and over again, seeing its randomness and testing its new improvements.…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 1, 2011 -
Is That You, Captain America?
It is! Well, it’s Chris Evans, playing The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, but that’s not really important right now. What is is this currently open thread, where you can discuss anything and everything, video game related or not. I’ll leave you to your devices, then, as I’m heading to Blizzard in the…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 26, 2011 -
The King of the Iron Fist Series on the Future of Tekken, From Vita to Cell Phones to Tekken X Street Fighter
The people who make Tekken are extremely busy. They have Tekken Tag Tournament 2 for arcades (and console(s)!), Tekken for Nintendo 3DS, Tekken for Wii U and Tekken X Street Fighter on their plate. But the developers running the 16-year-old fighting game franchise aren’t stopping there, believe it or not. Katsuhiro Harada, overseer of all…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 26, 2011 -
Duke Nukem Forever Lives On to Parody Call of Duty, Team Fortress & More This Fall
We’re not done with Duke Nukem Forever. Gearbox Software has revealed the “Hail to the Icons Parody Pack,” an add-on for the recently released Duke Nukem game, downloadable content that takes a few shots at games like Doom, Call of Duty and Team Fortress 2 Continuing the tradition of mocking games to which it is…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 26, 2011 -
Relive the Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception Comic-Con Panel via YouTube
Didn’t make it to this year’s San Diego Comic-Con? You can still catch some of the panels, specifically the Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception rap session in which the game’s creators and its acting talent talk about the upcoming PlayStation 3 blockbuster. GameSpot has uploaded all 46 minutes of the Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception panel (“The…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 26, 2011 -
The Taxidermy Art of Super Mario Bros.
The Mushroom Kingdom has just made its way into the real world thanks to artist Darick Maasen. He created this custom Koopa Paratroopa Trophy for the August 11th “SUPER IAM8BIT” show in Los Angeles, CA (7PM to 11PM). – 15.5″ x 7″ x 7″ (9″ with wings) – Antique Taxidermied Turtle, Chicken Wings, Wire, and…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 26, 2011 -
My, Phantasy Star Online 2, Don’t You Look Nice
Sega’s online action role-playing game Phantasy Star Online 2 is, currently, only confirmed for Japan and only for Windows PCs. And although we may have been burned by past Phantasy Star games, the next PSO has me extremely hopeful. Sega recently showed off the latest from Phantasy Star Online 2 at an event in Japan,…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 26, 2011 -
PlayStation Store Update: Legends and Legacy
What new digital treasures await North American PlayStation 3 owners? Let’s take a look at the latest additions to the PlayStation Store, shall we? Notable, but not necessarily playable, is the release of Move.me via the PlayStation Store. What does this mysterious $100 app do? According to Sony, it’s “a software server application for the…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 26, 2011 -
GamePro Magazine No Longer Monthly, Undergoing Major Changes
GamePro, the 20-plus-years-old games mag, is no longer a monthly concern. The magazine will go quarterly as of November, changing to “a visually stunning, tactile experience” with “rich, engaging editorial” and bumping up its price. More details at IndustryGamers
By Michael McWhertor Published July 26, 2011 -
Double Dragon II Coming to Xbox Live Arcade, Doesn’t Look Like Double Dragon
Side-scrolling beat ’em up Double Dragon II: The Revenge, the arcade version is being remade for Xbox Live Arcade. Good news so far, right? What may be less exciting is the 3D remake of the arcade original, which looks… well… Based on Co-optimus‘ preview of the game now known as Double Dragon II: Wander of…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 26, 2011 -
A Family’s Miis Aid in Return of One Stolen Wii
A Jacksonville, Florida family’s Wii is back in their possession after being stolen and pawned, thanks to a handful of Miis. According to a report from FOX 30 from Jacksonville, the Witherspoon’s Wii was stolen, alongside several televisions, during a burglary in May. Police tracked a stolen television to a local pawn shop, where the…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 25, 2011 -
Just A Couple Slimes
Welcome back to the workweek, Kotaku readers. I know. Bummer. But we’re back from Comic-Con, better rested and in possession of two new Slimes. That, ladies and gentlemen, represents the entirety of my Comic-Con haul. Did you fare any better? Granted, I did walk away with a free book and one free Team Fortress 2…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 25, 2011 -
Take Some Friends With You to Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet
Beautiful adventure game Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet comes to Xbox Live Arcade next week. It is a mysterious, quiet game—Dimmu Borgir music notwithstanding—that is Metroid-like, full of exploration, power ups and re-exploration, at least on the single-player side. But there is a multiplayer side to Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet as well. This 10-minute-long video of…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 25, 2011 -
New Screens For Silent Hill HD Collection and Silent Hill: Downpour Come to Light
Silent Hill fans will be soaking in terrifying blackness this fall with the release of the Silent Hill HD Collection and Silent Hill: Downpour, two titles shooting for release by October. Konami has released new screen shots of both titles, Silent Hill HD Collection‘s version of Silent Hill 2 for the PlayStation 3 and Silent…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 25, 2011 -
Twisted Metal Goes For the Gore and the ‘Mature’ Rating, Passing on Public Beta
Most Twisted Metal games, despite their carnage, have been rated T for Teen. The lone exceptions are Twisted Metal: Black, the 10-year-old PlayStation 2 game with a darker bent, and this fall’s equally grisly PlayStation 3 reboot. Eat Sleep Play co-founder and Twisted Metal creator David Jaffe told Comic-Con attendees this weekend that the PS3…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 25, 2011 -
See the PS3 Exclusive Tekken Hybrid in Glorious Three-way Action
What’s Tekken Hybrid? Well, as we learned at Comic-Con this weekend, it’s now three Tekken things on one Blu-ray disc: Tekken: Blood Vengeance, Tekken Tag Tournament HD and Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Prologue. Still confused? Maybe this trailer will help! Tekken Hybrid is due this fall, exclusively on the PlayStation 3, bringing one CG animated…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 25, 2011 -
Taki’s ‘Not Dead’ and Ivy’s All Grown Up in Soulcalibur V
A 46-year-old female ninja with a preference for revealing red tights may still have a place in the next Soulcalibur game, according to its creators—the same creators that found a way to make Soulcalibur‘s Ivy look remarkably young in her advancing years. At Comic-Con last week, the people making Soulcalibur V, a development team named…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 25, 2011 -
The Kiss of The Legend of Zelda
Inspired by The Legend of Zelda and Gustav Klimt‘s work, Rich Pellegrino created this amazing painting for the August 11th “SUPER IAM8BIT” show in Los Angeles, Ca (7PM to 11PM). Check out the design process at his blog – 16″ x 20″ Acrylic and Gouache on Hardboard – Also available through Etsy on August 11…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 25, 2011 -
In Risk: Metal Gear Solid, You Can Nuke Australia, Occupy Outer Haven
Metal Gear Solid is getting its very own version of Risk, “the game of strategic conquest,” adding Private Military Contractors, a movable continent, the cast of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and the option to launch a nuke from Metal Gear Rex. Konami and USAopoly semi-officially revealed Risk: Metal Gear Solid at…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 24, 2011 -
See Soulcalibur V‘s Ivy, Natsu and Zwei Take To the Stage of History
See Soulcalibur V‘s newest confirmed souls—Zwei, Natsu and, looking pretty spry for a 49-year-old, Ivy—do battle in the game’s latest trailer, which made its debut at the San Diego Comic-Con. We’ve shakycam-captured it for your squint-filled enjoyment. In it, you’ll see Ms. Valentine perform one of those new Critical Edge attacks, realize that Natsu sure…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 24, 2011
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