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  When “Sexy” Meant “Fully-Clothed With Expensive Race Cars”

  I remember when I was 8, and my important bits still didn’t quite know what they were doing, I thought this was the single greatest image on the planet. A sexy European lady and a McLaren F1 car? It was heaven. Twenty-four years later, my bits know exactly what they’re doing, and…this is still pretty…

  By Luke Plunkett Published April 12, 2012
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  Nintendo Won’t be Going to GamesCom

  We had a blast at Nintendo’s comfy GamesCom booth last year. We won’t this year, though, as the company has announced it won’t be attending. Suit yourself, Nintendo. More currywurst for us. [Develop]

  By Luke Plunkett Published April 12, 2012
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  The Sad Story of a Japanese Gaming Legend who Pretends War Crimes Never Happened

  Here at Total Recall, we deal in history. Partly because I love my video games, but also because as a graduate in the field I love my history as well. So it saddens me deeply when I see people involved in video games trying to mess with real, actual history. Which leads me to something…

  By Luke Plunkett Published April 12, 2012
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  Disappointment Dog is Disappointed In You

  Aww. I feel so bad when I let down Disappointment Dog. But I don’t feel bad to be here, and I hope that you don’t either. Welcome, Kotaku, to your Thursday night Open Thread. I hope your weeks have been going well! Here, assembled from around the internet, are some things to read and maybe…

  By Kirk Hamilton Published April 12, 2012
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  Video Game Sex Drive Ends in “Cougar’s” Busted Marriage

  There’s this German browser game called WAR2 Glory. You’ve probably never heard of it. “Alleged Cougar” Lisa Carroll, 39 (pictured), and her 16 year-old “fiancee” have, though, because it’s where they met, and it’s how they started knocking boots. After growing closer through the game, the pair actually got engaged – via Skype – and…

  By Luke Plunkett Published April 12, 2012
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  Star Wars: The Old Republic Manages to Piss Off Players By Handing Out Free Game Time

  After all the trouble Star Wars: The Old Republic has seen since its launch late last year, BioWare today decided to reward its “most valued players” that stuck with the game a free month of game time. How could that possibly go wrong? It’s all about the definition of “most valued players”. BioWare apparently defines…

  By Mike Fahey Published April 12, 2012
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  How That One Deus Ex: Human Revolution Track Made It On My “Repeat” Playlist

  Kirk has already highlighted the soundtrack from last year’s Deus Ex: Human Revolution, but I think it’s worth reiterating just how amazing one particular track was. I first heard “Icarus,” Michael McCann’s main theme from Human Revolution, when it was revealed for the game’s E3 trailer. It fit the trailer so well, making the dramatic…

  By Tina Amini Published April 12, 2012
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  The Jazziest JRPG Battle Music. It’s So Jazzy.

  Thanks to our resident JRPG columnist Jason Schreier, I have been playing The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky on my Vita. (When I’m not playing Persona 3 Portable that is.) Have you played this game? I’m thinking the answer to that may well be “no,” but if you’re a Vita owner looking to…

  By Kirk Hamilton Published April 12, 2012
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  Rocking Your Face With Nothing But Audio From Mass Effect 3

  Many video game remixes combine tracks from a game’s soundtrack into a new-sounding creation. That’s all well and good, but with “Space Effect,” remixers Reverse Enginears take it one step further, creating an entire tune out of nothing but music and sound effects from Mass Effect 3. It’s a neat bit of mixing that combines…

  By Kirk Hamilton Published April 12, 2012
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  Keeping an Open Mind About the Halo 4 Soundtrack

  Yesterday, we finally found out the identity of Halo‘s new composer—Neil Davidge, best known for his work with Massive Attack, will be filling original Halo composer Martin O’Donnell’s shoes for the upcoming game. They’re big shoes to fill. If you had told me back when I played the first Halo that the soundtrack for that…

  By Kirk Hamilton Published April 12, 2012
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  Check Out The Plague Sequence’s Brand of Broody, Video-Game Inspired Rock

  For a band that makes its music out of re-designed versions of classic video game music, The Plague Sequence takes itself very seriously. From their website, a manifesto: Working to create a voice of dissent in a culture poisoned by corporate occupation and a vacuous society lacking sincerity or substance. The taint of commerce has…

  By Kirk Hamilton Published April 12, 2012
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  Square Enix Has Their Own Radio Channel

  Square Enix fans rejoice: the publisher has opened up a streaming radio channel that plays music from many of their games for free. There aren’t a huge number of games yet, but hey, Xenogears is on here, which should make many people happy, judging by the zealous comments I regularly hear about that game’s soundtrack.…

  By Kirk Hamilton Published April 12, 2012
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  Kick Back With My Favorite Track From The Witcher 2

  Next week, Xbox 360 owners are finally going to have the opportunity to play The Witcher 2. I really liked that game a whole lot, and so I thought that tonight would be a good time to share my favorite musical track from the game. Titled “Vergen by Night,” it’s the music that plays when……

  By Kirk Hamilton Published April 12, 2012
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  Fez‘s Beautiful Soundtrack Lives and Breathes Video Game Dreaminess

  Fez is a very cool game. Tina’s review neatly sums up many of the things that make it so good. In addition to being a smart, enjoyable platformer that revels in a deep and mysterious energy, Fez is an aesthetic triumph. We tend to throw around terms like that a lot—”aesthetic triumph.” But what does…

  By Kirk Hamilton Published April 12, 2012
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  Kotaku Melodic Starts Now

  Greetings, and welcome to Kotaku Melodic, your Thursday night spot for music, video games, and video game music. Sit back, relax, and enjoy.

  By Kirk Hamilton Published April 12, 2012
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  There’s More to the Sonic 2 Keylogger Story Than Meets the Eye

  In case you missed the updates, there have been some interesting developments in the Sonic 2 HD keylogger story. Namely, that the original source allegation has since been withdrawn, and that it’s come to light that one developer involved may well be holding the entire project hostage. [Original Story]

  By Luke Plunkett Published April 12, 2012
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  Developer Hopes Microsoft and Sony “Go Nuclear,” Destroy Used Game Sales

  Many, many rumors continue to fly around the internet concerning the future of Microsoft and Sony’s game consoles. One of the most contentious and repeated assertions about the next iterations of both the PlayStation and the Xbox is that neither will easily support used, rented, or secondhand games. Gamers and developers have gone back and…

  By Kate Cox Published April 12, 2012
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  The Easter Bunny Is Watching

  This is not an article about sports video games. It should be. Our regularly, scheduled Sportaku section runs in the spot this Easter Bunny animated GIF is going in. But our Sportaku writer is getting on an airplane. So enjoy the bunny. Or be scared. Or both. The Bunny was filmed by me on Easter…

  By Stephen Totilo Published April 12, 2012
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  He’s Incredibly Reasonable for a Nintendo Fanboy

  In today’s special cartridge-based edition of Speak Up on Kotaku, commenter Paradox Me realizes that he is a low-down, dirty, stinking Nintendo fanboy. Only not low-down. Or dirty. He probably smells quite pleasant. I’ve just come to the realization that.. I’m a fanboy! D: A fanboy of what, you ask? Nintendo. Yes, I am perhaps…

  Speak Up Published April 12, 2012
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  Ghost Recon Future Solider’s Multiplayer Trailer Unleashes Invisible Soldiers Everywhere

  The trailer for Ubisoft’s in-bound squad shooter promises all sort of invisible mayhem. And turrets and drones. What happens if everyone’s cloaked at once, though? What happens, then?! In GRFS‘ online portion, up to 12 players can play in 6 Vs 6 matches. Game modes include Conflict, Saboteur, Decoy and Siege, where players will need…

  By Evan Narcisse Published April 12, 2012