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The Double Fire Hadouken-OMGWTFBBQ Combo
Street Fighter’s Ryu and Team Fortress’ Pyro face off in this epic mash up battle by Robert Kim. As they always say, fight fire WITH fire! Related Rampage: Calm After Storm – MM Tribute Fire x Fire by Robert Kim (deviantART) Need your daily fill of geek eye candy? If so, head over to Justin…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 10, 2011 -
Tekken Brings the Iron Fist Tournament Direct to Blu-ray and DVD in July
The live action Tekken movie adaptation is bringing its version of the long-running fighting game series to a disc format near you this summer. Starting July 19, you can own Tekken on DVD, Blu-ray or some combination of the two. This is director Dwight Little’s take on Namco’s fighting game franchise, a movie with a…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 10, 2011 -
New Dark Souls Trailer Shows Even More Punishing Difficulty, October Release
Video game masochists, steel yourselves for Dark Souls, the closest thing that you’re going to get to a Demon’s Souls sequel. A game that will come to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 this October, according to this brand new trailer. In addition to nailing down a release window for the fall, this new look…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 10, 2011 -
The Tags, Pandas and Yoshimitsus of Tekken Tag Tournament 2
If new media of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 makes you feel like doing a jig with your panda pals, this is the gallery for you, Kotaku reader. Namco Bandai gives us a visual update on the next Tekken right here, right now. Feast your eyes on King and Marduk tag teaming Armor King; Yoshimitsu working…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 9, 2011 -
A Couple Of Wavy Lines
Let’s get this workweek rolling with some stimulating conversation between you, me and your fellow Kotaku readers. Yeah. You! It doesn’t even have to be about video games. Watch! How was your weekend? Mine was spent feeling unusually busy, but with little tangible to show for it, other than some much needed beauty rest. The…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 9, 2011 -
Don’t Expect To See Bungie’s Next Project At E3 2011
Halo and Marathon fans looking forward to Bungie’s all-new universe can set aside their hype and hope until sometime after E3 2011. Bungie and publisher Activision have both said the developer will not have an official presence at this year’s E3 show which is just weeks away. [Bungie.net]
By Michael McWhertor Published May 9, 2011 -
‘Brawl’ Art Contest Spawns Expertly Redesigned Cammy, Chun-li and Haggar Piledriving a Shark
When the CG artists who inhabit the Polycount forums direct their creative juices at redesigning the famous fighters of video games like Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, Killer Instinct, Tekken and more, we’re the real winners. That’s because we get to see the polygonal fruit of their labors, which range from radical takes on Mario from…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 9, 2011 -
GameStop Knocks $100 Off The PlayStation 3, Just Not For Everybody
Retailer GameStop has a surprisingly sweet deal on PlayStation 3 hardware right now, offering customers a $100 USD discount when they purchase a new console in either 160GB or 320GB flavors. The catch? Not everyone is getting that deal. GameStop has e-mailed select members of its subscription-based PowerUp Rewards program with details on how to…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 9, 2011 -
Leaked Splinter Cell 6 Details Point to Night Vision Goggles and Nukes on the Loose
The existence of a brand new entry in Ubisoft and Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell series is no surprise—Ubisoft Toronto managing director Jade Raymond has already confirmed she’s leading the development team. What’s new are apparently leaked details on the forthcoming sixth Splinter Cell According to a report from Gamerzines, audio equipment maker Blue Sky posted…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 9, 2011 -
Gameloft Finally Gets Around to Cloning Farmville for iPhone
Gameloft, pioneers of exploiting hit games for thinly veiled clones for Apple’s iPhone and iPad, have reached an important milestone. The company has finally released its take on Farmville for iOS. Gameloft’s Green Farm is the Farmville clone you’ve been asking for—that is, if you were unaware that Farmville creators Zynga have already released a…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 9, 2011 -
Programming Note: National Geographic Tackles Video Game Addict Boot Camps Tonight
National Geographic’s Taboo series looks at gaming and internet addiction in South Korea in tonight’s episode, focusing on a “15-year-old South Korean boy in rehab because he’s hooked on video games.” The National Geographic Channel touches on the struggle of teenager Hung Gu, who attends the Internet Rescue School’s rehab program. NatGeo’s story on South…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 9, 2011 -
Take It From The Big Mouth!
Well, kids, we did it. We survived another work week, watched another seven days of our lives slip away. Hooray! Wait, that sounded pretty grim, didn’t it? Well, this is the place to cheer each other up! In our last semi-nightly open thread for the week, we’ll just take it easy. Have a drink. Have…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 6, 2011 -
Sony’s Latest Update on PlayStation Network Status Doesn’t Sound Good
If you we’re expecting to go online with your PlayStation 3 or PSP this weekend, you might want to make other plans. In the latest update from Sony Computer Entertainment on the status of its currently offline PlayStation Network, it sounds like we’re in for a longer wait than we (or Sony) expected. Sony said…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 6, 2011 -
With PSP Sales Like These in Japan, Who Needs the NGP?
Yes, yes, it was a Nintendo DS game that managed to outsell everything else in Japan this week—Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 2 Professional—but it was the continued strength of PSP hardware in Japan that seemed most impressive. Square Enix’s latest Dragon Quest spin-off managed to reclaim the top spot this week against new competition like…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 6, 2011 -
Stephen Colbert Slams Madden‘s New Concussion Rules and the Dangers of Realism in Video Games
The Colbert Report tackled the latest innovation in Madden NFL 12 last night, with pseudo-conservative host Stephen Colbert—no stranger to video games—blasting EA Sports’ “horrifying new feature” that sidelines Madden players suffering from concussions. EA calls the new feature “another opportunity to create awareness” about the impact of head injuries on players, but Colbert has…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 6, 2011 -
These Pokémon Starters Look Super Effective, Totally Awesome
Artist Drake Tsui delivers a stunning triptych of Pokémon starters three ways—fire, grass and water. Head to Tsui’s deviantArt account to grab the desktop-worthy full-sized version or catch ’em all individually: Fire Blast, Solar Beam and Hydro Pump While you’re there, check out Tsui’s other video game, comic book and anime-inspired works, including pieces based…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 6, 2011 -
Burnout Crash! Finally Adds Lobster Monsters and UFOs to Explosive Pileups
Already outed by Australian’s ratings board, the ESRB details the next game in the Burnout series, a PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 game that sounds… well, really different. According to the game’s official extended rating, Burnout Crash! is an action game that involves creating spectacular crashes and traffic pileups with “cartoony” vehicles. Players will also…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 6, 2011 -
What Are You Playing This Weekend?
This weekend, I may revisit an old friend, Counter-Strike: Source, for some mindless, getting-shot-in-the-head fun. It’s just the what the doctor ordered—the one who prescribes video games—after what I’ve recently been playing. See, earlier this week, I finally nabbed that Platinum Trophy in Demon’s Souls. It only took a few hundred hours, five playthroughs, multiple…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 6, 2011 -
Report: Next-Gen Xbox Already at EA; EA: That’s a ‘Total Fabrication’
Now that Nintendo has revealed its plans to jump into the next-generation with a successor to the Wii, will Microsoft and Sony follow suit? A report earlier today from Develop says that not only is Microsoft working on the next Xbox console, it’s already in the hands of developer Electronic Arts. The hitch? EA says…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 6, 2011 -
Sony Europe Plans to Make Good on PSN Downtime with Free PS3 and PSP Games
Sony will apologize to its PlayStation Network account holders in Europe by handing out free games, the company announced on its official blog today, while it sorts out the logistics of its identity theft protection program. So, what will you get, Europe? “We will be offering PSN users the opportunity to select two PS3 games…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 6, 2011
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