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Best Final Fantasy XIII Glitch So Far
It doesn’t matter how many years Square-Enix spent making Final Fantasy XIII. They still wound up with glitches. Either that or they secretly programmed the character Hope to have the jumping ability of Super Mario and the indecision of Hamlet. Bonus second-best glitch so far:
By Stephen Totilo Published April 20, 2010 -
What The New iPhone Could Mean For Gaming
The new iPhone 4 that our colleagues at Gizmodo have been showing the world adds a second camera to what is one of the world’s fastest-growing gaming platforms. Think a second camera could change iPhone gaming? The addition of a front-facing camera makes the iPhone that much closer to a Nintendo DSi, the latest in…
By Stephen Totilo Published April 19, 2010 -
These Moms Not Spending Much Money On Games For Their Kids
A U.K. newspaper asked three married moms to track how much money they spend on their kids each month. Gaming proved to be a very small part of it. The Mirror doesn’t make it clear which month was tracked nor whether the moms, who were asked to log every penny they spent, were taking into…
By Stephen Totilo Published April 19, 2010 -
Video Game Art That Can Kill
Large, light package arrived at our New York office via Electronic Arts today. It contained a limited-edition (destined for charity) Crysis 2 art printed on aluminum. You could slice someone with this thing. One other notable detail: In the past two weeks, two people, Crysis 2 creative chief Cevat Yerli, and now whoever at EA…
By Stephen Totilo Published April 19, 2010 -
How A Wii Game Looks On The Xbox 360
Video comparison of a Wii game (on the right), that was ported to the Xbox 360. This is No More Heroes: Heroes Paradise, a game with intentionally low-fidelity “punk” visuals. Looked good enough on the Wii for me. This might be the originating site. Whether it is or isn’t, it also has a comparison of…
By Stephen Totilo Published April 19, 2010 -
Please Sing Us A Modern Warfare Song
On Friday, amidst much commentary and schadenfreude about the troubled state of Modern Warfare development studio Infinity Ward there was one attempt to turn the drama into song. Now, we just need someone to sing it. Lyrics by Kotaku commenter Blood Eden Step One you hold our royalties We ask and beg on broken knees…
By Stephen Totilo Published April 19, 2010 -
This Week In Comics
I’ve written before that I don’t care much for adaptations. If I love a game, I don’t need to see a movie about it. If I like a movie, I don’t need to read the graphic novel. My bias changes, however, when the Right People are involved. In the case of the Prince of Persia…
By Stephen Totilo Published April 16, 2010 -
Reviews
Espgaluda II iPhone Review: When Will My Phone Explode?
For me to review Espgaluda II, this thing, this manic greatest-grandchild of the Galagas and Space Invaders with odd soundtrack and as many bullets as there are water droplets in a fire hose, might be like a vegetarian reviewing meat. It is clear as day that Espgaluda II has appeal, but… what in the world?…
By Stephen Totilo Published April 16, 2010 -
The Studio Behind Modern Warfare Is “Dead,” Insider Says [UPDATE]
The mood at Infinity Ward, the studio behind 2009’s biggest game, is terrible and corporate parent Activision is unsure how to fix it, a source close to the development studio tells Kotaku. Infinity Ward, they said, “will continue to crumble.” The source is privy to the goings on in Infinity Ward this week, an eventful…
By Stephen Totilo Published April 16, 2010 -
Dick Cheney, Video Game Villain?
The president of the United States featured in this week’s newest Tom Clancy game, Splinter Cell: Conviction, looks like no real U.S. president. She’s a woman. The possibly nefarious vice president, however, looks familiar. Without giving too much away about how good or bad the video game v.p. turns out to be, let’s just say…
By Stephen Totilo Published April 16, 2010 -
Red Steel 2 U.S. Sales At 50,000, Expert Says [UPDATE]
The Wii-only and well-reviewed samurai Western Red Steel 2 sold about 50,000 copies in the U.S. in March, its first month of release, according to financial analyst Michael Pachter. [UPDATE: Ubisoft comments.] That follows a halving by publisher Ubisoft of its sales projections for the game. The previous Red Steel, a first-person shooter/sword-fighting game like…
By Stephen Totilo Published April 16, 2010 -
2010: The Year of Empire Strikes Back Nostalgia
I’ve finally caught on. The Hoth-themed recruiting booth at Game Developers Conference last month was a clue. The e-mail about rare movie set photos seals it. It’s the 30th anniversary of the Empire Strikes Back this year. Nostalgia time. Well, not nostalgia time here. Not yet. The movie premiered in the U.S. on May 21,…
By Stephen Totilo Published April 16, 2010 -
The Most Astounding Sim City, Population Six Million
YouTube user Thelmperar claims to have maxed out Sim City 3000 with the creation of Magnasanti, a metropolis a few years in the making. Some facts about the city, from the video: -Magnasanti has zero abandoned buildings. -100% of all zoned structures are historical -Zero water pollution -Zero congestion -No crime -Utilities all done through…
By Stephen Totilo Published April 16, 2010 -
Derek Jeter Loses Boxing Match, U.S. Stymied In Xbox 360 Tournament
Four American gamers lost to non-Americans in the second annual Gillette EA Sports Champions of Gaming Tournament in New York City last night. But then, in a twist, two pro athletes beat two of the tournament-winning gamers. In round-robin competitions of FIFA 10, Fight Night Round 4, Madden NFL 10 and NHL 10, a handful…
By Stephen Totilo Published April 15, 2010
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