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Microsoft Sells Two Million Xbox Ones, Which Is Good News For Everyone
Microsoft announced this morning that they’ve sold two million shiny new Xbox Ones, and if your immediate reaction, dear Kotaku reader, is to say something about the PS4, please stop. Forget asinine console wars and nonsensical company loyalties for a second—both current-next-gen consoles are selling quite well, and that’s good news for anyone who likes…
By Jason Schreier Published December 11, 2013 - Uncategorized
Here’s what’s going on Talk Amongst Yourselves, our reader-written blog: Comnting shares personal memories of Doom, in celebration of the classic FPS’ 20th anniversary. And DexOmega talks about the anime marathon he’s been doing Don’t forget that you can always go join the voices talking about video games and life in TAY Classic and in…
By Evan Narcisse Published December 11, 2013 -
UncategorizedElder Scrolls Online Arrives April 4 for PC, June for PS4, Xbox One
The Elder Scrolls Online will release on April 4 for the PC and Mac, Bethesda Softworks revealed this morning in a new trailer for the MMO set in the Elder Scrolls continuity. PS4 and Xbox One gamers will have to wait until June. “War in Cyrodiil,” is the title of the gameplay trailer, which is…
By Owen Good Published December 11, 2013 -
UncategorizedThe One-Man Hobbit Band Returns to Sing the Latest Soundtrack
he next The Hobbit film premieres on Friday, and that means Peter Hollens and his a capella clones have returned to sing us a song from it. You may remember his performance of “Misty Mountain” back in January. Well, here he is with “I See Fire.” If you want to compare this to the original…
By Owen Good Published December 11, 2013 -
UncategorizedAngry Birds Go! Starts Its Engines
Now that fans of mobile gaming’s most furious fowl have had time to collect all of Hasbro’s Angry Birds Go! Telepods figures, Rovio has finally released the 3D kart racing game that goes along with them. The free-to-play Angry Birds Go! is out today for Android and iOS. While I was wary of the free-to-play…
By Mike Fahey Published December 11, 2013 -
UncategorizedLightning Returns‘ Collector’s Edition Is So Fancy It Gets A Trailer
Not only is the collector’s edition trailer-fancy, the $90 box set is also exclusive to theSquare Enix store, so if you want a silver-embossed pocket watch, and art book and an Aerith costume, it’s your only hope.
By Mike Fahey Published December 11, 2013 -
ReviewsPeggle 2: The Kotaku Review
Peggle is a puzzle game that involves clearing colored pegs from a board by shooting balls from the top of the screen, but that’s not what the game is about. It’s about getting to the explosively colorful celebration at the end of each level, and Peggle 2‘s celebrations are the most satisfying yet. It could…
By Mike Fahey Published December 11, 2013 - Uncategorized
Let’s all give a warm welcome to Kapp’n, freshly revealed background character of Super Smash Bros 3DS, whom you might know as the singing sailor-slash-driver from Animal Crossing. Here’s hoping he brings his shanties along for the ride. Dayshot is an image-based feature that runs every morning, showcasing some of the prettiest, funniest game-related screenshots…
By András Neltz Published December 11, 2013 - Uncategorized
Peggle 2 is getting multiplayer via free DLC. A recently published Facebook post by Popcap’s Jared Neuss outlines their post-release plans for Peggle 2, which include a free piece of DLC adding the multi-player Duel mode from the first Peggle, along with regular updates to “expand and add to” the game’s world.
By András Neltz Published December 11, 2013 - Kotaku East
The Attack on Titan Porn Looks Absolutely Mental
You know the rule: If it exists, there’s porn of it. And typically, adult video adaptions of games or anime look rather whatever. Who cares! This Attack on Titan porno, however, looks totally bonkers. Note: This article contains content some readers might find objectionable. First of all, the costumes—pics courtesy of Asagawo Blog—seem true to…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 11, 2013 - Uncategorized
Why John Carmack Isn’t Eager for Next Gen
You might be thrilled with next gen—er, current gen. But John Carmack, ex-id Software star programmer and Oculus Rift guru, isn’t yet. He thinks we can still do more with last gen. “The 360 and PS3 are far from tapped out in terms of what a developer could do with them,” he said, speaking to…
By András Neltz Published December 11, 2013 - Kotaku East
Japan Reacts to the Godzilla Trailer
Finally! The world gets its first trailer for Hollywood’s upcoming Godzilla film. What did you think? You might have an opinion. I might. Japan definitely does. Internet users on Japan’s largest bulletin board 2ch have chimed in with their opinions regarding the teaser. This isn’t the first time Japanese net users have given their two…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 11, 2013 - Kotaku East
The Witch and the Hundred Knight lands in the West next March. Per the company’s announcement, Nippon Ichi Software’s quirky monster-devouring hack n’ slash game is hitting European PS3s on March 21, and North American ones four days later, on the 25th. You can read our impressions on the Japanese version here
By András Neltz Published December 11, 2013 - Kotaku East
A Dark Souls Cafe Is Coming to Japan. Yes, an Actual Cafe.
You’ve played Dark Souls the game. And next January in Tokyo, you can patron Dark Souls the cafe! From Software, the game’s creator, says the goal is to recreate the game’s mood in the form of an eatery. And on January 6, Australian themed bar OZ Cafe in Tokyo’s Nishi-Azabu will be reborn as Dark…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 11, 2013 -
UncategorizedIt’s the Smash Club Match of the Century: Mario VS. Princess Peach
Mario’s Fight Club-esque escapades continue in the very much gritty and very much violent Mario Warfare’s fifth episode, in which he goes up against a desperate and very pissed off Peach, fleeing her kingdom and hiding from Bowser in the Smash Club Who shall emerge victorious? When will the refugees of the Mushroom Kingdom finally…
By András Neltz Published December 11, 2013 -
Kotaku EastJon Stewart Claims Responsibility for Perverted Anime
On The Daily Show, Jon Stewart ridiculed the octopus logo for the recently launched spy satellite NROL-39. He quipped that the logo was one scared schoolgirl away form being a popular comic in Tokyo. And voilà, the show added just that. “Yes, yes, I invented that type of porn. Yes, that was me.” No, Stewart…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 11, 2013 - Kotaku East
Want These Limited 3DS XL Handhelds? There’s a Catch.
These two very rare 3DS XL units can you yours! If, that is, you sign up for Flets Hikari internet service in Japan. Inside Games reports that new Flets Hikari customers have the chance to purchase a limited edition “Mario White” or “Mario Silver” 3DS XL. Each is limited to a hundred units and priced…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 11, 2013 - Kotaku East
The Most Realistic Sailor Moon Lingerie Money Can Buy [Update]
By definition, Sailor Moon underwear isn’t going to be realistic. The Sailor Moon characters wear sailor suits, not lingerie. But these satin threads are officially licensed, so that counts for something! According to website Natalie, Japanese lingerie company Peach John is teaming up with the famed anime and manga series for a line of Sailor…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 11, 2013 - Uncategorized
We’re So Close To A Wooden PS4, People
The controller looks awful, because it’s half-assed. The rest? Somebody hold me. It’s beautiful. Just when I thought I knew the meaning of excitement after seeingan Atari PS4 skinwith some wood-panelling, along comes this. Dbrand’s wood finish vinyl skin for the PS4. Like I said, the controller gets a pass. But the rest? Very tempting.…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 11, 2013
