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UncategorizedMy Daily Dose Of Bullet Hell Shooter
Sometime I just need to dodge some bullets and blow up some spaceships. Lately sometime has been every moment I’ve had alone with my iPhone, thanks to Firi Games’ bite-sized shooter Phoenix II. A free-to-play bullet hell shooter that’s obviously the sequel to something, I picked up Phoenix II when it popped up on the…
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UncategorizedThe Floor Is Lava In Klei’s First 3D Game
Chances are you’ve already played Hot Lava, the first 3D game from Klei Entertainment of Don’t Starve and Invisible, Inc. fame. It’s the video game version of the perennial children’s imagination game with only one rule: don’t touch the floor. Having been a precocious young lad with little regard for my parents’ furniture, I played…
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Well, that’s all from me! Peter and I would like to thank the Kotaku staff and readers for letting us share our personal thoughts on recent and classic games this weekend. Here’s hoping we’ll see you again soon. You can follow Ben and Peter on Twitter at @SuperBentendo and @TieryasXu respectively.
By Ben Bertoli - Culture
The Week In Games: Turn The Beat Around
You probably weren’t aware that there are already nine Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA titles in existence. That’s ok, we forgive you. It’s been almost two years since digital popstar Hatsune Miku graced a home console here in the states, so rhythm gaming fans are sure to be dancing in the streets this coming week. Or…
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CultureWhat Game Has The Best Original Soundtrack?
Most of gaming greatest titles have one thing in common – a fantastic musical score. But with so many classic melodies and signature tracks it can be hard for fans to pin down just which game has the best overall soundtrack. As anyone who knows me can attest, I am a huge fan of the…
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Vita ‘Exclusives’ Are My Favorite Part Of The PlayStation 4
I was two years late to the PlayStation 4 party. It’s always hard for me to justify buying a new console, especially one that’s marketed to more “hard-core” gamers. Luckily I’ve found plenty of gems to play with my lovely matte parallelogram. While I’m finally down with the PS4 crowd, I’ve never touched a PlayStation…
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It’s Time We Got A Super Wario Bros. Game
Nintendo is notorious for surprising players with games that fall on both sides of the fan service spectrum. Whether we’ll ever get a title starring the beloved anti-hero duo that is Wario and Waluigi is unknown, but it would sure make for a wonderfully bizarre outing. For years now Nintendo has featured Wario and Waluigi,…
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Ko Takeuchi Is The Master Of Nerd Culture Doodles
You may not know his name, but chances are you’ve seen some of Ko Takeuchi’s art. Best known for his simple designs and bold lines, Takeuchi has helped shape the look of both the WarioWare and Rhythm Heaven series. He also draws a lot of nerdy icons, memes, and adorable characters in his spare time.…
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The Best (And Worst) Console Redesigns
It’s not uncommon for home and handheld consoles to get a drastic makeover in the years after their launch. Sometimes even after they’ve begun playing second fiddle to a new more powerful sibling. With the Xbox One S fresh in our memories and a thinner version of the PlayStation 4 all but confirmed, it’s the…
By Ben Bertoli