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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is going mobile next month. iOS, Android, Amazon, and Windows Mobile gamers will soon be able to dive into an enhanced version of early 90s Los Santos, where protagonist CJ will have another chance to follow the damn train. Expect enhanced graphics, controller support (woot), and a distinct lack of…
By Mike Fahey Published November 26, 2013 - Uncategorized
Curt Schilling Says Amalur Could Still Be a ‘Billion Dollar Franchise’
The collapse of 38 Studios—the game development company founded by all-star pitcher Curt Schilling—became one of the most colossal video game development flameouts ever. But, in a tweet this morning, the former Red Sox player says that the fantasy creation would still be innovative if someone ponied up the cash to put the dev team…
By Evan Narcisse Published November 26, 2013 - Esports
Aw, Hel — Hi-Rez Studios‘ Smite is officially releasing on March. Having accrued some 2.5 million worshippers during open beta, the god-on-god MOBA will undergo a baptism-by-fire following its March 25 release, with a $100,000 launch tournament held in scenic Atlanta, Georgia. Still waiting for them to add Jesus.
By Mike Fahey Published November 26, 2013 -
UncategorizedThe Vita Gets A Slick New JRPG Today
The PlayStation Vita needs more games like Ys: Memories of Celceta, a Falcom-developed action-RPG that comes out today for Sony’s portable system. Ports of games like Borderlands 2 and Spelunky are great and all, but this is the type of game that the Vita really deserves: a sharp, solid JRPG that you can only play…
By Jason Schreier Published November 26, 2013 - Uncategorized
Here’s what’s going on Talk Amongst Yourselves, our reader-written blog: JJtheTexan has a holiday gift review, Aikage shares a touching experience with The Walking Dead, and Cimeas makes a case for why Dragon Age II is actually one of the best games of the generation Don’t forget that you can always go join the voices…
By Tina Amini Published November 26, 2013 -
UncategorizedHow To Talk To Your Children About The New Angry Birds Update
There’s a new update for Angry Birds available today, transforming the Bomb Bird’s explosions into highly-destructive electrical pulses. Your children will have questions about this update, and the accompanying trailer. We’ve got answers. How many updates are Rovio going to make? All of them. How does a Bomb Bird become an Electrified Bomb Bird? When…
By Mike Fahey Published November 26, 2013 -
UncategorizedThe Best-Hidden Doctor Who Easter Eggs in Gaming
It’s not just the 50th anniversary Doctor Who special that’s packed with easter eggs and references; apparently, video game developers are also in love with Daleks and the TARDIS. The fine folks at DYKGaming collected the 11 best Doctor Who-related easter eggs and wrapped them up in the video above. My favorite ones are these…
By Gergo Vas Published November 26, 2013 - Uncategorized
Wii U 2013 Holiday Buyer’s Guide
It’s that time of year again, folks. The time where everyone scrambles to buy their loved ones a gift in time for the holiday season. Well, don’t be that procrastinator. We’re here to help. (At least in the games department.) Here are some DOs and DON’Ts when it comes to shopping for the Wii U.…
By Tina Amini Published November 26, 2013 - Uncategorized
It’s Easy To Cross The Line With Skyrim Mods
Once you’ve installed a few, there’s no going back. Eventually, you might end up with a setup like this, breaking the game’s lore and theme as badly as possible. Even Sven, one of the NPC followers, realizes that something’s not right. Dayshot is an image-based feature, that runs every morning, showcasing some of the prettiest,…
By Gergo Vas Published November 26, 2013 - Kotaku East
The Persona 3 Movie Will Leave You Wanting More
This last weekend saw the release of Persona 3: Birth of Spring, the first movie based on the excellent JRPG Persona 3. But while it is an excellent adaptation of the game, its limited scope keeps it away from much of what made the game so great. Good – Overcoming Ambivalence Makoto Yuki (the official…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published November 26, 2013 - Kotaku East
Yes, Anime Style Electric Car Charging Stations Exist in Japan
Of course they do! Well, at least in one town. Hakone, Japan, which is located outside Tokyo, has Neon Genesis Evangelion electric car changers. Evangelion is set in Hakone, which is renamed “Tokyo-3” for the anime. In Hakone, as part of an Eva campaign and environmental promotion, IT Media reports that Evangelion branded Panasonic Elseev…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 26, 2013 - Kotaku East
Bitcoin Mining Is Getting Out of Control
Bitcoins are digital currency that can be mined by computers solving mathematical puzzles. Over the years, they’ve shot up in value. They might make you rich! Maybe not! It’s a Bitcoin rush, and the mining operations are getting large, complex, and bonkers As website Hong Wrong points out, the puzzles are getting increasingly difficult. And…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 26, 2013 -
UncategorizedIt Takes Over Two Hours To Blow Up Minecraft’s Indestructible Blocks
Indeed. To destroy a whole room full of invincible Bedrock/Adminium blocks in Minecraft, all you need is a massive fireball and about two hours, thirty minutes, and fifty-nine seconds of calculations. And patience, obviously. In Minecraft, all blocks have a blast resistance value associated with them; Wood, for example, has a blast resistance value of…
By András Neltz Published November 26, 2013 -
Kotaku EastPocketStation on the Vita is Nostalgic, But Nothing More
Back in 1999, Sony released the PocketStation in Japan. Like the Dreamcast’s VMU, the PocketStation allows you play various minigames from compatible PS1 titles on its small black and white screen. And now that it’s available for the Vita, I decided to see what America missed out on. In reality, PocketStation for PlayStation Vita isn’t…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published November 26, 2013 - Kotaku East
There Are Three Words for This Ridiculous Final Fantasy Costume
One of them is bad. But that’s okay, I guess? Behold some of the latest Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII downloadable content. Today, Square Enix launched the first round of DLC for the game. The outfits, which come with weapons, are The Divine World’s Saint Clothing Style, The Final Liberation Clothing Style, and, wait for…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 26, 2013 - Kotaku East
Japanese Cats that Look Like Yakuza Are Frighteningly Cute
Some cats are cute. Some are ugly, but still cute. These cats look like Japanese gangsters. They are scary in the most adorable way possible. If you’ve ever seen any Japanese yakuza movies or have played any of Sega’s Yakuza games, then you probably know what the gangsters of the Japanese popular imagination look like.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 26, 2013 - Kotaku East
Studio Ghibli’s Newest is a Beautiful, Heart-Wrenching Film
It was only four months ago that The Wind Rises, Studio Ghibli’s previous film, hit theaters across Japan. But Hayao Miyazaki is not the only director over at the studio to have a movie out this year. Isao Takahata (of Grave of the Fireflies fame) released his own film, The Tale of Princess Kaguya, this…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published November 26, 2013 -
Kotaku EastKorean Gaming Pros Appeared on SNL in Counter-Strike Parody
This past weekend SNL Korea parodied Counter-Strike and featured appearances from top StarCraft players. Gaming giants Hong Jin-Ho (aka “YellOw”) and Lim Yohwan (aka “BoxeR”) made special guest appearances on SNL Korea Tipster Landon points out that there’s a reason why Hong and Lim are appearing together in this faux Counter-Strike set against the Imjin…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 26, 2013