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  The NFL’s Most Badass Facemask will be in Madden 13

  Justin Tuck, the defensive lineman for the New York Giants, got sick of getting jerked around by the facemask last year, so he had the helmet maker Schutt fashion … that, which practically assures he won’t get facemasked in the coming year. Madden NFL 13 released a screenshot today showing that, yep, it’s in the…

  By Owen Good Published July 12, 2012
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  FIFA 13 Gives a First Glimpse of Arsenal’s New Away Kit in Action

  Last year, when Manchester City elected to reissue the red-and-black striped design it last wore in 1967, it revealed the new shirts through FIFA 12. Arsenal’s new purple-and-black alternate kit likewise debuted with some assistance from the EA Sports football title. You may see for yourself in the video above. The upsell to preorder the…

  By Owen Good Published July 12, 2012
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  The Curious Case of One All-Time Great in Madden‘s “Connected Careers”

  This screenshot isn’t new but it is revealing. Kurt Warner last played in the NFL in the 2009-2010 season. Of the 24 players on Madden NFL 13‘s “Canton Greats” roster of throwback stars, he was the last to retire. And here we see his return to the league touted in the game’s new “Connected Careers”…

  By Owen Good Published July 12, 2012
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  The Sports Authority is Sportaku

  From the Worldwide Leader in Sports … Video Games, your 6 p.m. Sportaku begins now.

  By Owen Good Published July 12, 2012
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  Official Live-Action Street Fighter Series Coming From Some Very Talented People

  The fans who made the terrific live-action Street Fighter: Legacy short film (see above!) have been tapped by Capcom to make an official live-action series called Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist. The series will debut next year. Here are some official details from a press release that hit as this was announced at Comic-Con: “this thrilling,…

  By Stephen Totilo Published July 12, 2012
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  The Next Xbox Should Embrace Microsoft’s PC Roots

  For today’s edition of Speak Up on Kotaku, we continue the discussion of future consoles with commenter Leaufai, who advises Microsoft to embrace their PC roots and give us a console that truly takes console gaming to the next level. Things have changed since the last generation of consoles were launched. PC gaming has changed.…

  Featuring Leaufai Published July 12, 2012
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  The Nintendo Download is All About Playing Cards and Finding Love

  I don’t know who is responsible for deciding which games make it onto the weekly Nintendo Download list, but whoever it is deserves a raise, as long as they keep packing it with games like Kirby’s Pinball Land, Frogger: Hyper Arcade Edition and Sweet Memories – Blackjack, a game about playing cards and discovering true…

  By Mike Fahey Published July 12, 2012
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  Nintendo Sells Five Million 3DS Systems In The U.S.

  According to NPD data, the 3DS has sold five million systems in the U.S. since it launched in March, 2011, Nintendo said today. Nintendo will release a new version of the system, the 3DS XL, on August 19.

  By Jason Schreier Published July 12, 2012
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  The Musical Intro To Disney Epic Mickey 2 Is Absolutely Amazing

  This is the intro to Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two, slated for a November 18 release on Xbox 360, PC, PlayStation 3, and Wii. I think I’ve watched it like ten times already. I hope all of the game’s musical productions are this good.

  By Jason Schreier Published July 12, 2012
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  In A World Full Of Guns, The Dude With A Knife Is King

  Knives are dangerous, there’s no doubt about it. If a person with a knife gets close enough to you, he can really mess your stuff up. And yet in the world of video games, knives have become a bit too deadly. They’re far more deadly than guns—in everything from Call of Duty to the recently…

  By Kirk Hamilton Published July 12, 2012
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  Good News and Bad News For Those Concerned About the Wii U’s Power

  The Wii U is significantly more powerful than the Wii or the GameCube before it, but Nintendo’s next console doesn’t appear to radically surpass the PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360, according to conversations we’ve had with people familiar with the Wii U and the forthcoming consoles from Sony and Microsoft. But horsepower alone never won…

  By Stephen Totilo Published July 12, 2012
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  You’re Going to Love Our Unlimited San Diego Cosplay Coverage

  You know how hard it is to get cosplay shots from San Diego’s annual comic-frenzy when you’re schlepping your gear? I do. Back when I used to live-blog for Jalopnik, I’d normally be lugging around a 15″ FruitBook Pro, multi-lens DSLR, WiFi hotspot, and a bunch of other crap. That means instead of nerding out…

  By Ray Wert Published July 12, 2012
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  The Time Mario Was Knocked Out, Thrown In A Sack And Eaten

  I bet you always thought that when Mario died in a Mario game, he simply magically jumped towards the screen. Little did you know that there were many grizzlier fates that could have befallen him. This excerpt from the choose-your-own-adventure book Mario Brothers in: Double Trouble: Nintendo Adventure Book #1 posted to the Tumblr You…

  By Kirk Hamilton Published July 12, 2012
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  10 Games You Should Buy During The Steam Summer Sale

  Get your wallets out. Valve’s annual Steam Summer Sale is here, and with it comes a deluge of ridiculous sales on excellent games. But the wilderness of wonderful discounts can be tough to navigate. Don’t worry: we’re here to help. The staff of Kotaku has put together a list of 10 games you should totally…

  By Jason Schreier Published July 12, 2012
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  Comic-Con 2012: The Swag So Far

  The 2012 San Diego Comic-Con officially starts today, following a preview night filled with the sweating of backs and the exchanging of cash for pretty things. Let’s see what I’ve picked up so far. I’ve tried to follow my wish list closely, but some items weren’t available last night, and some were unexpected goodness. In…

  By Mike Fahey Published July 12, 2012
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  New Super Mario Bros. 2 Trailer Proves That It’s Definitely A Mario Game

  Coins. Costumes. Collections. Yep, this new trailer proves that New Super Mario Bros. 2 sure is a Mario game. Looks cool. And Mario-like. New Super Mario Bros. 2 is out for 3DS on August 19.

  By Jason Schreier Published July 12, 2012
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  Mortal Kombat Designer Says Jax and Cyborg Are Not the Same Guy, Okay?

  All the black man-machine heroes do NOT know each other. After playing a few rounds of Injustice: Gods Among Us at Comic-Con last night, I asked Ed Boon whether I was just imagining some similarity between Mortal Kombat’s Jax and the newly unveiled Cyborg. Boon said some of the developers back at Netherrealm have said…

  By Evan Narcisse Published July 12, 2012
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  Epic’s Fortnite Will Be The First Unreal Engine 4 Game [UPDATE 2]

  Epic Games’ Fortnite will be the first game from the Gears of War studio made on the company’s Unreal Engine 4. So said Epic people at the Fortnite panel at San Diego Comic-Con. The game is PC-exclusive. The Unreal Engine 4 is Epic’s new graphics engine, targeted to next-gen consoles and PCs, though the engine…

  By Stephen Totilo Published July 12, 2012
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  An RPG Classic, In Glorious Minecraft Form

  Here’s a confession: I’m a sucker for awesome Minecraft projects. Particularly the ones that recreate great RPGs or stunning worlds So I got a serious kick out of this blocky version of Chrono Trigger‘s Millennial Fair, created by Kotaku reader DarkScryPrime. DarkScryPrime says he used mods like RedPower 2 to construct the project, which even…

  By Jason Schreier Published July 12, 2012
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  The Steam Summer Sale Is Finally Here

  Finally! Valve’s Steam summer sale has begun. Current discounts include Portal 2 for $5 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 for $30. There are also some ridiculously cheap company packages, including a Bethesda pack for $50 (featuring Skyrim, Fallout: New Vegas, and more) and a $50 Ubisoft collection that will give you Assassin’s Creed:…

  By Jason Schreier Published July 12, 2012