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Sony’s New Phone Lets You Stream Media From Your PS3
Sony may not yet be ready to dive in feet first with a PlayStation branded phone, but the new Sony Ericsson Aino brings some of that “gadget to gadget” magic Sony bossman Howard Stringer teased. The Aino will let users control their PlayStation 3s using “Remote Play,” allowing for across-the-internet streaming of media from your…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 28, 2009 -
The E3 2009 Kotaku Fantasy Betting Pool
Next week, all eyes will be on E3, as the video game industry blows the doors off the Los Angeles Convention Center with megaton-caliber announcements. There will be short shorts, there will be news. And we already know what some of that news might be, as prophesied by our sometimes precise E3 2009 predictions. Some…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 28, 2009 -
Army of Two: The 40th Day Preview: Total Fistbump Destruction
We got a chance to go hands-on with EA Montreal‘s follow up to the original Army of Two a few weeks prior to E3, a chance to strap on the Kevlar vest again. The two private military contractors players controlled in the first are back in Army of Two: The 40th Day, a game that…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 27, 2009 -
Ubisoft’s Killing Day Still Alive?
One of the titles that appeared in Sony’s first PlayStation 3 “sizzle” trailer at E3 2005 was a first-person shooter named Killing Day. Heavy on destruction, light on details, Killing Day soon disappeared. Until now. Based on a newly filed trademark from Ubisoft, the game may not be dead after all, as someone at the…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 27, 2009 -
EA’s E3 2009 Lineup Is Huge
Electronic Arts has announced its “final” E3 2009 lineup, a list of games it plans to showcase at next week’s video game expo. EA’s list is expansive, making the more profitable competition’s showing look minuscule. Some of the titles, like EA Sports Active and The Sims 3 aren’t exactly new, nor are they necessarily worth…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 27, 2009 -
Raving Rabbids Leave Obama Pantsless In New Trailer
The newest trailer for Ubisoft’s Rayman-free Wii exclusive Rabbids Go Home features a brief cameo by what appears to be President Barack Obama and Barack Obama’s man panties. Oh, it’s zany alright. The newest trailer for Rabbids Go Home explains what the upcoming Wii game is all about: collecting anything and everything the bucktoothed rabbit…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 27, 2009 -
Rumor: Mass Layoffs Hit Bionic Commando Developer GRIN
Sweden-based developer GRIN is said to be the latest game studio hit by cutbacks, as multiple sources have told Kotaku that the Bionic Commando and Terminator: Salvation dev has laid off more than 100 staffers. GRIN, which has development offices in Sweden, Spain and Indonesia, is rumored to be in the process of shuttering its…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 27, 2009 -
More Raiden Coming To North American Xbox 360s
No, not that Raiden. Raiden IV, the top down scrolling shmup released in Japan for the Xbox 360 last year year is headed to North America, courtesy of publisher UFO Interactive. The publisher has confirmed to 1UP (and does a new ESRB rating) that the most recent entry in the long-running Raiden shooter series will…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 27, 2009 -
Kotaku’s E3 2009 Predictions
With just four days left until E3 2009 kicks off, Microsoft’s press conference first out of the gate, speculation runs rampant, fanboy bunkers are being built, and countdown clocks come ever closer to death. So too must Kotaku post its annual E3 predictions, a mix of truth, rumor and thinly veiled mockery. Will Sony announce…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 27, 2009 -
GameTrailers TV Reveals Bethesda’s Next Game Thursday
Keep your internal E3 hype-generating engine running smoothly, by tuning in to this week’s GameTrailers TV. Especially if you want your first look at Fallout 3 developer Bethesda Softworks’ next game. The show will air the first trailer of whatever Bethesda has up its sleeve, giving fans ample reason to tune in. Of course, if…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 27, 2009 -
Activision Reveals Its E3 2009 Lineup
It’s official. Activision is headed to E3 and it’s bringing with it a bunch of games, including the highly anticipated Modern Warfare 2 and the nervously anticipated Tony Hawk: Ride. It’s a blend of sequels, spin-offs and original product, as new properties like Bizarre Creations’ Blur and Raven Software’s Singularity compete for attention against Guitar…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 27, 2009 -
Ex-Team Ninja Lead Itagaki Speaks About What’s Next
Former Team Ninja lead Tomonobu Itagaki is in the catbird’s seat, having moved on from Tecmo and on to things not Ninja Gaiden or Dead Or Alive related. It’s even better for us. That’s because Itagaki can now trashtalk Tekken and whatever happens next in the Dead or Alive series, given his new position at…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 26, 2009 -
Afrika Is Finally Coming To American PS3s
Sony Computer Entertainment and Rhino Studios’ safari and photography sim Afrika is finally coming to North America, publisher Natsume has announced, giving PlayStation 3 owners a chance to experience the gorgeous game on Western shores. According to IGN, Natsume has picked up publishing duties where National Geographic Games and Sony Computer Entertainment America appear to…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 26, 2009 -
Reviews
Rock Band Unplugged Review: It’s The Frequency, Kenneth
MTV Games‘ Rock Band series shrinks down and drops the plastic instruments for the PlayStation Portable release Rock Band Unplugged, which turns the band video game series into a break out solo effort. There’s no singing or plastic drum controller to smack in Rock Band Unplugged, as players use the PSP’s default controls to beat…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 26, 2009 -
The Kid Stays In These Army of Two: The 40th Day Screens
Who doesn’t love the introduction of a pint-sized sidekick who cracks wise in established franchises? I know I do. So I hope these new screens of Army of Two: The 40th Day are telling. When I played the Army of Two sequel a few weeks back—more about that later—I certainly don’t remember any precocious kids…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 26, 2009 -
Swine Flu Fears Won’t Affect Nintendo’s E3 Appearance
Worries about being bitten by infected pigs at E3 2009 may have put a damper on the giant video game expo, but those fears haven’t affected Nintendo’s plans to exhibit its wares next week. The company told Kotaku today it has not restricted international travel for key Nintendo employees due to concerns over swine flu,…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 26, 2009 -
Is This Aliens: Colonial Marines For Nintendo DS?
Gearbox Software’s first-person shooter Aliens: Colonial Marines is apparently still alive and kicking in some capacity, but who knows when it will be released. The same is true for the… Nintendo DS version?! A very official looking trailer for Aliens: Colonial Marines DS, one that requires a great deal of squinting, was uploaded to YouTube…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 26, 2009 -
Red Dead Redemption, Mafia II To Come After The Fall
Take-Two Interactive announced delays for two of its upcoming open-world games today, pushing back the release dates of Rockstar San Diego’s Red Dead Redemption and 2K Czech’s Mafia II. Both titles were slated for a somewhat vague Fall release, but have been delayed today to, at the earliest, November 1, 2009. Take-Two has re-scheduled the…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 26, 2009 -
GTA IV Fabulously Expands With The Ballad of Gay Tony
Your Liberty City adventures will continue this Fall on the Xbox 360, as Rockstar Games has announced Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony as the game’s second downloadable episode. In contrast to Grand Theft Auto IV‘s seedy biker gang expansion The Lost and Damned, The Ballad of Gay Tony is said to focus…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 26, 2009 -
Who’s Keynoting For Nintendo At E3?
This year, Nintendo’s E3 media briefing will be all “about the games,” with promises from the Wii maker that we won’t be subjected to tales of Mother’s Day cards and on-stage snowboarding. Yes, Nintendo of America executive vice president of Sales & Marketing Cammie Dunaway will be there. Also appearing will be Nintendo president Satoru…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 26, 2009
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