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GeForce GTX 770 Review: Adding Value to High-End GFX?
Having taken the covers off the GeForce GTX 780 a week ago, Nvidia is ready to release their next part in the GeForce 700 series. Giving us our first look at the GeForce GTX 770 is Gainward, with their special Phantom edition card featuring an upgraded cooling solution, factory overclocking, and 8-phase PWM. But let’s…
By Steven Walton Published May 30, 2013 - Uncategorized
Chart: How Microsoft Confused Everyone With the Xbox One
For the past week or so, we’ve all been a tad confused about how Microsoft will be handling used games, online requirements and indie developers on its new Xbox One console. So many official Microsoft comments about these things! Not all of them backwards-compatible with each other. Friend-of-the-site Superannuation suggested that someone make a chart…
By Stephen Totilo Published May 30, 2013 - Uncategorized
The Moneysaver: Wii U Deluxe, Amazon Mayhem Last Days, PSN Money, DMC
Moneysaver is like a box of chocolates, you never know what deals you’re gonna get. Let’s crack on. TigerDirect has the Wii U Deluxe (the one you want) for $289 plus shipping. Use code NXL90940 to activate that price. Sure, the console is floundering at the moment, but we’ve got Pikmin 3, a new Smash…
By Shane Roberts Published May 30, 2013 - Uncategorized
I’d Collect The Hell Out Of These Game of Thrones Magic Cards
What’s remarkable about these Game of Thrones characters re-imagined at JermTube as Magic: The Gathering cards isn’t so much how convincing they look, it’s how much thought was put into making them read like functional Magic cards. Here are two more sets of ten, click to embiggen: You can download them individually here, here and…
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 30, 2013 - Uncategorized
Wow, Double Fine’s New Strategy Game Sounds Amazing
The studio that started the video game Kickstarter revolution is going back to Kickstarter for their next game—and it sounds bloody fantastic. Described as a strategy game inspired by X-COM, Final Fantasy Tactics, Fire Emblem, and Game of Thrones (wow!), the new title is called Massive Chalice, and the folks at Double Fine are looking…
By Jason Schreier Published May 30, 2013 - Uncategorized
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Returns To Sell You An iPad
It’s the 10th anniversary of one of the greatest Star Wars video games ever made, and BioWare has teamed up with Aspyr Media to bring Knights of the Old Republic to the iPad, a gift to the series’ devoted fans. Well, a gift to the series’ most devoted fans who also own an iPad —…
By Mike Fahey Published May 30, 2013 -
UncategorizedMSNBC Host Calls Men in Their Twenties Weak, Unmarriable Gamers
In the middle of a dated metaphor about cavemen killing dinosaurs to make ends meet Joe Scarborough, host of MSNBC’s Morning Joe, called men in their twenties weak, unmarriable gamers. Speaking on the topic of shifting gender roles and female breadwinners, Joe stated the following about my generation: “Men in their twenties, who unfortunately I…
By Chris Person Published May 30, 2013 - Uncategorized
Sony Won’t Answer All of These Questions About PS4 DRM and Used Games… Yet [UPDATE]
Used games. Love’em or hate’em, you’ve probably got some opinion on the furor surrounding how we’ll buy, sell, and borrow video games in the future. Microsoft has already revealed plans to restrict used games in some way for Xbox One, and Sony has been murky about how the PS4 will handle them. Tons and tons…
By Jason Schreier Published May 30, 2013 -
UncategorizedThis BBC Report on Video Games Is Surprisingly Nerve-Wracking
The BBC surely meant well in profiling Sophia George, first game designer in residence at the Victoria & Albert Museum. Opening the public’s minds to gaming, yes, yes. Good stuff. But… …am I the only one who was worried she was going to bump into all that nice art while walking and gaming simultaneously amid…
By Stephen Totilo Published May 30, 2013 -
UncategorizedLondon Comic Con Rocked By Musical Borderlands Cosplay Explosion
The Borderlands cosplay group hit up the London Comic Con earlier this month, andmusical cosplayarchivists SneakyZebra were on hand to capture the epic gathering of Gearbox Software’s biggest fans in motion. I love cosplay groups, because I always feel sad for the one guy or girl showing up at the convention as the only person…
By Mike Fahey Published May 30, 2013 - Uncategorized
Moneysaver One-Shot: The Last Great Playstation 3 Bundle?
It only does crazy bundles. Update 2: The bundle is back in stock, albeit for $27 more. Update: The Bundle is now sold out, but you can sign up to be notified when it’s back in stock. Click here for the current Moneysaver roundup Oh Sony, you’ve given us so much. From ads like the…
By Shane Roberts Published May 30, 2013 -
UncategorizedSuper Mario Bros. 3 Was Kind Of Different In Japan
You might have already known that Nintendo changed a few things when bringing NES platformer Super Mario Bros. 3 to North America—mostly to make it easier—but it’s still fascinating to see the changes presented side-by-side. This video, created by YouTuber Master0fHyrule, does a nice job displaying the differences between the Western and Japanese versions of…
By Jason Schreier Published May 30, 2013 - Uncategorized
Here’s what’s going on at Talk Amongst Yourselves, Kotaku’s reader-written blog: DanimalCart eloquently discusses Anita Sarkeesian’s sexism in gaming videos, DamsonRhee refuses to let Ghost Writer die (again), and SylverFyst shares some reader-friendly comics of the DC variety And you can always go join the voices talking about video games and life in TAY Classic…
By Mike Fahey Published May 30, 2013 - Uncategorized
Crysis 3’s new DLC is pretty. Nothing substantial, though: just a few maps and modes for multiplayer mode. Out on June 4 for $15. Full press release below. Grab your passports and get ready to suit up again outside of the New York City Liberty Dome, as EA™ and Crytek send the hunt for Rebel…
By Jason Schreier Published May 30, 2013 -
UncategorizedWhen 30 Helicopters Take Off At The Same Time, Bad Things Happen
30 helicopters in close proximity taking off simultaneously in the open-world tactical shooter Arma III does not end well. The game is still in development, which means you can expect a great manyfunny glitches, but YouTube user klusps’ video proves that you don’t need a glitch to have fun with the game — just good…
By Gergo Vas Published May 30, 2013 -
UncategorizedThere Is Nowhere To Hide When World War Z Goes Mobile
One minute you’re relaxing in an upscale coffee shop in the heart of the big city, the next you’re in the back of a moving truck, holding on for dear life as a sea of hungry humanity surges against you. This is World War Z for iOS and Android, and the situation isn’t pretty. Based…
By Mike Fahey Published May 30, 2013 - Kotaku East
Belgian Man Made His Own Samurai Armor
When Danny was sixteen, he started collecting Japanese swords. But after he saw The Last Samurai as an adult, he knew swords weren’t enough. He wanted his own suit of samurai armor. So, he spent two years of his life making one. Danny, now 42, is getting a great deal of attention online in Japan…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 30, 2013 -
Kotaku EastThe Lineup for This Tactical Simulation Is Insane
Banpresto’s Super Robot Wars games are famous for having a mish-mash of characters from all kinds of different mecha games and anime. Not only are multiple different series placed in the same game together with an amalgamated storyline that can be surprisingly cohesive, but the characters will interact and share events in a way that…
By Toshi Nakamura Published May 30, 2013