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“Become Legendary” Mode Unveiled For NBA Elite 11
As tipped last week by a preorder bonus on GameStop’s site, the “Become Legendary” mode for NBA Elite 11 is indeed the game’s singleplayer career, the first for the series. This video gives a taste of what to expect. NBA Elite 11 Become Legendary Mode Introduced [Pasta Padre]
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Does “Net Neutrality” Mean a Golden Highway Paved By Gamers?
Though today’s much-discussed proposal was long on talk of transparency, there are two loopholes in Google and Verizon’s plan for “Net Neutrality” rules, and, yep, one of them covers “gaming options.” The Google/Verizon statement is long on airy principles and does a good job genuflecting to the idea that all consumers have access that isn’t…
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Sixteen Fighters Make Up EA Sports MMA’s Heavyweight Division
Madden launch week is probably not the best time to drop pre-release hype for your sports game, unless you’re EA Sports MMA. Those guys will take on anyone, anywhere, anytime. EA’s mixed martial arts title, also developed by EA Sports Tiburon, will include sixteen fighters in its heavyweight division. By comparison. UFC Undisputed 2010 had…
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Pac-Man Is Speechless At His Hall Of Fame Ceremony
The first class of inductees of the International Video Game Hall of Fame, at Ottumwa, Iowa included 28 real people – and one video game character. Here is Pac-Man’s enshrinement during Saturday’s ceremony, with a Namco representative accepting the award. Good thing Pac got a plaque and not something like a sportscoat; I’d hate to…
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ReviewsMadden NFL 11 Review: A Run For Your Money
Madden NFL 11 arrives tomorrow to the marketing drumbeat of simpler, quicker and deeper. Laudable design goals, but for a game that’s been a living room ritual for a quarter of a century, let’s also ask, is it more fun? Yes. Though we’ve heard all spring and summer about Madden’s new play-calling, faster game times…
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A Diversion From A Diversion
To: Bash From: Owen Re: Do Not Dwell On Tongue-Eating Parasite I have done nothing but play football this week. Well, OK, I’ve played Borderlands, just as a diversion, rather than get started or continue anything big that I haven’t finished yet. Anybody else have a go-to game they’ve already beaten twice, just for letting…
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Split/Second DLC Wheels In Later This Month
The Facebook page for Split/Second promises three packs of new cars – one of them free – later this month, and a “major DLC pack” that includes a new environment in September. Black Rock Studios, the game’s maker, says the first DLC pack offers more cars “to really make your turbo-powered Elite vehicles stand out…
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Monday Night Combat Provides Athletic Support
As just mentioned in TWiG, Monday Night Combat arrives on Xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday. This developer’s diary gives a 14-minute look at gameplay, all of it under the Support class, who brings plenty of neat toys to the game. He can overheal turrets, hack them to increase their rate of fire, dispense health to…
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The Week In Games: Monday Night Madden
The second Tuesday in August has always been Madden’s, and EA Sports’ NFL behemoth will release with midnight parties. But on Wednesday, don’t overlook downloadable contenders Monday Night Combat on XBLA and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World on PSN. Monday, Aug. 9 Enjoy Your Massage! (WiiWare) Tuesday, Aug. 10 Madden NFL 11 (PS2, PS3, PSP,…
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Kotaku’s Top Five List of Top Ten Lists
Each week throws off several new video game lists ranging from the humorous to the trivial. What’s better? A list of those. Here’s a roundup of the rundowns out there. •Starcraft 2’s 10 Coolest Secrets, Stories, and Easter Eggs [Bitmob] Probably goes without saying that this one carries a spoiler alert. I’d reference my favorites,…
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Mom Busted, Accused Of Luring Teens With Xbox-For-Sex
A married mom of three discovered the surest way into a 15-year-old’s pants is with video games. After lavishing two teens with consoles and gifts and getting sex over two years, Stacy’s mom now has it going on behind bars. Christine Shreeve Hubbs, of Livermore, Calif. faces 67 counts of sexual assault and allegedly had…
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Monday Night Combat: The Game So Nice They Certified It Twice
Insiders noted that Monday Night Combat had yet to send out review codes, giving rise to bad-news theories about the game’s release. All that’s going on, says Uber Entertainment, is some post-release support pre-release. What raised the semi-stink? Titles under Xbox Live’s Summer of Arcade typically had review copies a week before their release. And…
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Civilization V PC Specs Released
Triple-A games have standards, you know, and Civilization V has made its clear. Not just anything can run 400 turns of this game. So check ’em out to see if your PC measures up when the game hits Sept. 21. The minimum system requirements are: Operating System: Windows® XP SP3/ Windows® Vista SP2/ Windows® 7…
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Kotaku ‘Shop Contest: The Munchies
A week ago Friday I reviewed the Madden NFL Doritos – in summary, Nacho Stadium Good; Barbecued Tailgater bad. Most everyone thinks Frito-Lay could have done a better job with the flavors. Let’s give them some tips! Because if there’s one thing gamers know, its calorie-loaded junk food, amirite? Your task today, create a new…
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Culture
Sunday Comics
Penny Arcade published Aug. 4. PvPonline published Aug. 2. ActionTrip published Aug. 2. EXTRALIFE published Aug. 2. Ctrl+Alt+Del published July 30. Dueling Analogs published Aug. 2. Nerf NOW published Aug. 3. Rooster Teeth published Aug. 3. Monday Night Crew published Aug. 4. Virtual Shackles published Aug. 4. Little Gamers published Aug. 2.
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Weekend Talk Amongst Yourselves
What the hell is Cliff Robertson singing and why is it germane to games? Well, it’s a song in Fallout: New Vegas. Today’s winner in the #taypics derby is GenocidalTeddy. Enjoy, while you talk about video games! Submit your TAY pic to #TAYpics Want to know more about commenting on Kotaku? Read our FAQ
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Kotaku ‘Shop Contest: The Big Box
Shopping met ‘shoppin in last week’s contest, challenging our artful dodgers to imagine virtual retail as a brick-and-mortar storefront. We had some outstanding visual one-liners. Zinger314, Metallipod, STiX and, most especially, NecroMerlin and Vespene, take a bow. Salari and Quest both went the Valve menu route at Costco. I still prefer the churros. Mr. S.,…
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Looking For A Piece On Craigslist
A loveless gamer on Craigslist defines compatibility in terms of Tetris. This witty personal ad is still up: You know how in Tetris you keep getting all these pieces you don’t want and you keep piling them up on right side of the screen, wondering how many squares you can get in a row when…
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