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Artist Wants to Make a Life-Size Replica of Counter-Strike‘s ‘Dust’ for Us to Play In
Aram Bartholl has a habit of bringing the most recognizable things from our virtual worlds into reality. He created the first-person shooter glasses. He installed replicas of Need for Speed Underground 2‘s flashing neon arrows and Counter-Strike‘s crates in public spaces. Now he wants to construct one of the world’s most played multiplayer maps, “de_dust”…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 1, 2011 -
Professor Layton Anime Coming Stateside This Fall
Level 5’s puzzle adventure series Professor Layton spawned a film in 2009, Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva. Anime distributor Viz Media now plans to bring the Japanese movie to America this fall, reports Anime News Network. Another puzzle solved.
By Michael McWhertor Published July 1, 2011 -
Even Team Fortress 2‘s Mann Co. Store is Having a Sale
Now that Team Fortress 2 is free-to-play, what will you spend your disposable income on? Perhaps newly price-slashed items in the game’s Mann Co. store! Many of those virtual items are on sale, just like tons of other Steam stuff. Some of those virtual goods, which one could argue carry price tags too hefty, are…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 1, 2011 -
LittleBigPlanet Creators ‘Stepping Away’ from Series to Pursue ‘New Ideas’
Media Molecule, the UK studio behind LittleBigPlanets big and small are taking a break from the PlayStation series that has spawned two PlayStation 3 games and one PSP game. They’re moving on to “new ideas,” according to the studio’s director. Edge reports from Gamelab 2011 in Barcelona, citing Siobhan Reddy, who says the developer is…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 1, 2011 -
Left 4 Dead 2 Campaign Opens A Portal to Portal 2
Spoiler alert? Only if you planned to play community made campaign “Suicide Blitz 2” in Left 4 Dead 2, currently the officially featured fan-created add-on for Valve’s zombie horror first-person shooter, the game that has a very neat Portal 2 Easter Egg buried within. Watch as two Left 4 Dead 2-loving ladies discover the existence…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 1, 2011 -
Bye Bye Games for Windows Marketplace, Hello Xbox.com
In what does not seem like a positive sign for Microsoft’s Games For Windows efforts, the Games For Windows Marketplace is merging with Xbox.com, a move that the Xbox 360 maker says is for convenience and ease.
By Michael McWhertor Published July 1, 2011 -
Ex-Sonic the Hedgehog, NiGHTS Creator Now Has His Own Fishing Game
Yuji Naka, former head of Sonic Team where he was responsible for many Sonic the Hedgehog games, hasn’t given up on the Wii. He has a new fishing game, Family Fishing, in the works, complete with its own unique controller. In development at Naka’s new studio Prope, Family Fishing is more than just a fishing…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 1, 2011 -
Drawn to the Warming Glow of the Triforce
Artist Fergus Robinson brings the beautiful Triforce and adventurous Link to life in his top notch Zelda fan art illustration. Related Rampage: Link The Triforce by Fergus Robinson / Fergus (Twitter) Need your daily fill of geek eye candy? If so, head over to Justin Page’s Rampaged Reality and get your fix. Republished with permission.…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 1, 2011 -
What Are You Playing This Weekend?
It’s a perfect time to catch up on new releases and backlogged titles, now that the video game industry is going on what amounts to summer break. Perfect time for me to play Shadows of the Damned, I say. And so I shall, finally taking the shrinkwrap off Grasshopper Manufacture’s game this weekend for a…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 1, 2011 -
Videodome
Kotaku readers of the night, please talk amongst yourselves in this, our sleepier, more casual open thread of the day. We have a few things for you to watch and read, non-video game related, if you’re looking for a diversion. I’ll leave you to it. I’ve got hot dogs to cook as we gear up…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 30, 2011 -
Ubisoft Unveils ‘Ubicollectibles’ for the Discriminating Assassin’s Creed and Might & Magic Fan
Publisher Ubisoft is continuing its pursuit into higher end, limited edition merch with the arrival of Ubicollectibles, things you may want to invest in if you’re a die hard Assassin’s Creed or Ghost Recon fan. And you live in Europe. The folks at UbiWorkshop bring word of the premium line of goods, which launches with…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 30, 2011 -
See Two Minutes of BioShock Infinite‘s Award-winning E3 Demo, the Whole Thing Next Week on Spike TV
Irrational Games has been slowly drip-feeding us portions of its behind closed doors, 14-minute-long E3 2011 demonstration of BioShock Infinite, a preview that helped the game secure the Game Critics’ “Best of Show” and “Best Action/Adventure Game” awards. Soon, you’ll be able to see it in its entirety. Spike TV will air the full preview…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 30, 2011 -
An Obscure Board Game Stands Between European Gamers and Double Fine’s Trenched
We’ve been enjoying Double Fine’s lovable, downloadable mech game Trenched for more than a week now, but our European Xbox 360 owning compatriots have been denied its delicious blend of tower defense and shoot ’em up fun. What gives? Well, according to a report from Eurogamer, Double Fine and Microsoft have hit a legal snag…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 30, 2011 -
A Mario Made of Meat, A Luigi Made of Vegetables, Both Suitable for Framing
The beef and veggie Mario Brothers are now part of a well balanced meal thanks to artist Jason Fischer. Both tasty illustrations are now available as prints over at Kill Screen Magazine (Mario | Luigi). Eat up! >Mario Meat & Luigi Vegetables by Jason Fischer (Tumblr) (Twitter) Via: studiojfishart Need your daily fill of geek…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 30, 2011 -
Hex-Based Hand Holding Happiness is Key in iPhone Puzzler Joining Hands
A different brand of hex-based strategic gameplay, the slick and charming puzzler Joining Hands, is now available for your iPhone or iPad. It’s a game about holding hands, a game about connecting cute creatures to achieve total happiness. 10Tons Ltd.’s Joining Hands, a $2.99 USD game available from Apple’s iTunes store, challenges you with arranging…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 30, 2011 -
Of Course A Bear Grylls RPG Would Include Copious Piss Drinking
Being an 8-bit RPG interpretation, this sendup of Bear Grylls’ survivalist television program lacks only a voice for the lengthy narrative bits. That’s OK. Just read them to yourself, imagining the Death Star commander telling ghost stories at a campfire. Bingo, perfect Bear Grylls voice! Man vs. Wild RPG [College Humor. Thanks Dr. Octoroc!]]
By Michael McWhertor Published June 29, 2011 -
Risky! Risky! Risky!
Kotaku readers, we’re halfway there. This week is almost over! And don’t forget, if you’re a red-blooded American, you probably have Monday off. Three day weekend and fireworks, here we come!! You can pass the time with some non-video game related discussion in the comments below. You can watch a few trailers that popped up…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 29, 2011 -
Nintendo of America Hears You, Disgruntled Wii Owners! (But You’re Still Not Getting Those Games You Want)
Last week, Wii owners in North America desperate to play games like Xenoblade, The Last Story and Pandora’s Tower, games already released in Japan, pleaded with Nintendo of America to bring those games stateside. Today, Nintendo has responded with a resounding, “Eh, probably not gonna happen.” Those passionate, motivated Nintendo fans showed their support for…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 29, 2011 -
Japan’s Bestsellers Highlight Our Gaming Cultural Divide, One More Time
What’s selling well in Japan these days? The likes of Meruru no Atelier: Arland no Renkinjutsushi 3, Steins;Gate and a new Gundam game for the PlayStation Portable. I know. Exciting, right? Well, maybe not to you. You might not know what the hell a Meruru no Atelier: Arland no Renkinjutsushi 3 is. It’s the latest…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 29, 2011
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