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  Green Day And Angry Birds Might Be The Most Awkward Pairing In Video Game History

  Here, I’ll let Green Day handle this one: I want to be the minority I don’t need your authority Down with the moral majority ‘Cause I want to be the minority Thanks, Green Day! Enjoy your partnership with Angry Birds

  By Jason Schreier Published August 20, 2012
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  BioShock Immortalized In This Catchy, Darned Funny Song

  Oh, man. There’s tribute songs, and then there’s tribute songs. This one, by New York singer/comedian Brent Black, who performs as Brentalfloss, falls into the italicized camp—not only did it make me laugh, I can’t get it out of my head. There are some lyrical turns in here that I can’t believe no one’s come…

  By Kirk Hamilton Published August 20, 2012
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  Here’s The Exclusive First Look at The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia in Glorious English

  People really want the Hyrule Historia. They want it more than light bondage sexual hijinks. It’s true. Take a look at Amazon for proof. Pre-orders for Nintendo’s officially sanctioned Legend of Zelda encyclopedia on the book-selling mega-site have dislodged the dirty sexytimes publishing phenomenon 50 Shades of Grey from the #1 best-seller spot. And the…

  By Evan Narcisse Published August 20, 2012
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  The Little Games We Play Every Day Of Our Lives

  Sometimes we create games out of nothing. They can be as simple and universal as “the floor is lava,” or unique and even complex ideas we let out imaginations run with. I’ve certainly spent car rides staring out the window imagining scenarios with random hero characters and villains. What games do you play in your…

  By Tina Amini Published August 20, 2012
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  I’m Liking Tekken Tag Tournament 2‘s Old-Favorite Feel and Neat New Tricks

  Tekken Tag Tournament 2 feels a bit like a best-of album. Almost everything likeable about Namco’s fighting game franchise is on prominent display in the sequel. Dancing pandas, overdone intra-family fisticuffs and deep, varied movesets all unfold beautifully animated backdrops. There’s a huge cast of playable characters, too—with cult favorites returning and new warriors debuting…

  By Evan Narcisse Published August 20, 2012
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  Diablo III Adds 100 Levels In New ‘Paragon’ System

  Diablo III‘s endgame is about to change in a big way: characters in Blizzard’s action-RPG will soon be able to gain 100 more levels. The next Diablo III patch will implement what’s called the “Paragon” system, a mechanic that will reward players with stat bonuses and extra Magic Find, a stat that makes enemies drop…

  By Jason Schreier Published August 20, 2012
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  Tokyo Jungle, One Of Japan’s Weirdest Games, Is Coming To North America September 25

  This bizarre PS3 game will be out on September 25 for $15, Sony said today Here’s the concept: there are no humans left in Tokyo, just animals. You get to play as them. You have to survive. The game comes packaged with stealth, hunting, and, of course, pomeranians. Sony’s description: Tokyo Jungle puts you in…

  By Jason Schreier Published August 20, 2012
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  Here We Go, an App of the Day Made of Felt

  I don’t think I’ve ever played an app made from felt. Have I? Hrm, nope! But that’s exactly what Brownie: Spirt of the Woods is—an iOS game made from felt. In this motion controlled game, you are a bear, a felt bear, riding a broomstick. A storm is coming, and you must fly into the…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published August 20, 2012
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  The Guy Who Made Planescape: Torment Tells Us What A Spiritual Successor Would Look Like

  Perhaps you remember Planescape: Torment, a wonderful role-playing game that set a new bar for video game narrative when it was released back in the late 90s. Even today, very few games weave stories as intricate and fascinating as Black Isle’s masterpiece. So when I read designer Chris Avellone say he was “very tempted” to…

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  Hey Sexy Lady, Gundam Style!

  After PSY’s dance ditto “Gangnam Style” went viral, the juggernaut video spawned a slew of parodies, including a stop motion Gundam Style send up. This latest “Gundam Style” isn’t stop motion, but it sure ups the ante, complete with RX-78 Gundam and endless Zaku II helmets. PSY is experiencing one of the biggest crossovers for…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published August 20, 2012
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  Here’s Proof That Grand Theft Auto V Has Planes, Bikes, And Cars

  Here are new screenshots from Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto V, the hotly anticipated open-world game that still has no release date or even platform info. In a stunning move for the series, it appears that you will be able to drive vehicles this time. Transport [Rockstar] Click here to visit our Grand Theft Auto V…

  By Jason Schreier Published August 20, 2012
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  Plants Vs. Zombies Sequel Coming Next Spring

  The dead will rise and the vines will writhe come spring 2013, when Popcap Games finally gets around to releasing a sequel to the popular lawn defense game Plants. Vs. Zombies. It’s about damn time. Other than the fact that the sequel will bring new features, situations and settings to the missions of champions of…

  By Mike Fahey Published August 20, 2012
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  Price to Performance, Nvidia’s Latest is the Best Video Card Value Going

  Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 680 may have swiped the performance crown away from AMD’s Radeon HD 7970 earlier this year, but at $500, the initial Kepler offering was inaccessible to most system builders. That situation improved slightly in May with the GTX 670, a popular choice among enthusiasts for delivering an incredible value. In our testing,…

  by Steven Walton | TechSpot Published August 20, 2012
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  Retired School Principal Inspires Other Retirees To Save Internet-Addicted Youth

  Playing hooky is pretty common. I did it, and I’m sure some of you have too. Interestingly enough in China, one 84 year-old retired middle school principal has actually made a hobby out of catching students cutting class. Retired junior high school teacher and principal Xu Dezheng has been visiting internet cafes over the last…

  By Eric Jou Published August 20, 2012
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  This Awesome Robot Art Was Built With Broken Toys and Old Electronics

  Andrea Petrachi is a sculptor. He doesn’t use clay or marble. Instead, he creates with broken toys and discarded electronics, from electric shavers and audio connectors to old doll heads and figurine parts. His work is a mishmash of plastic and metal, joined in their common bond: they’ve been tossed aside for trash. His work…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published August 20, 2012
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  Report: More Dragon Age III Info, Possible Names, and Concept Art Leak [Update]

  Several gamers on BioWare’s social forum are reporting that they recently took a survey for Dragon Age III. Above is the game’s rumored logo supposedly revealed by a BioWare character artist’s Linked In page. So, what about possible names? According to the rumored survey, those taking the survey were supposed to select their favorite title…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published August 20, 2012
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  China, You Are Allowed To Make TV Shows Based On Video Games.

  Earlier this month, we reported that the Chinese State Administration for Film, Radio and Television (SARFT) came out with six guidelines that could affect the future of Chinese television. Those six guidelines included a ban on the creation of TV dramas based on online video games. Now it appears that SARFT has come out and…

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  And Now, Sleeping Dogs Will Perform a Magic Trick

  Kotaku likes Sleeping Dogs very much. Kotaku also likes magic. You, hopefully, like Sleeping Dogs and magic, too. Have you seen the trick that Sleeping Dogs protagonist Wei Shen can pull off? Watch and marvel. Wei the MagiShen Debuts His Newest Trick! [YouTube Thanks, Praxic!] Kotaku East is your slice of Asian internet culture, bringing…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published August 20, 2012
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  Why Video Game Gambling Machines Were Destroyed In China

  Last week, we posted some pictures that appeared on WIRED of Chinese cops burning and destroying gambling machines that look like arcade cabinets. Gambling is illegal in China, and it is constantly being cracked down on. Video game arcades as well as internet cafes are often covers for gambling. Just this weekend, 30-plus people were…

  By Eric Jou Published August 20, 2012
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  New Japanese Manga Allegedly Rips Off Super Popular Anime [Update]

  K-On! originally debuted as a manga, and it then went on to spawn an anime, a feature film, and a video game. It’s a pretty popular series, so when it’s copied, people tend to notice! The latest issue of Jump Next features up and coming manga. New comic “Ooedo Punk”, which did get some good…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published August 20, 2012