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The Sony Building Might Be The-For-Sale Building
Sony needs money! And what better way to get money than to sell things. First up, Sony is considering whether or not to sell its New York skyscraper. According to The Post, the Japanese electronics giant is supposedly stewing on whether to sell the entire building, which its US headquarters occupies, and move to another…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 13, 2012 - Kotaku East
Nintendo Isn’t Making a New 3DS. It’s Making a New Handheld Generation.
Remember all those rumors about a 3DS redesign? According to Nintendo, the company isn’t concentrating on a tweaked 3DS. Instead, it’s working on what will probably be a totally new handheld. Earlier this month, respected Japanese newspaper the Nikkei ran a story, which stated that Nintendo was going to reveal a new 3DS at E3.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 13, 2012 - Kotaku East
Stalk a Japanese Game Developer
Platinum Games, the folks behind Bayonetta and that new Metal Gear Rising game, have a web cam turned on its studio, which offers a peek behind the curtain. As of posting, the camera is facing an Anarchy Reigns poster, so you might want to check back later. You know, after they move the camera. Platinum…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 13, 2012 - Kotaku East
The Difference Between Boys and Girls, as Explained by TV Programs
As a thirty-something year-old man in a Dragon Ball Z kame shirt with two young sons currently watching Dragon Ball Z Kai, I gotta say that this comparison is not only incorrect, but also absurd. 7 Years Old [loldaddy]
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 13, 2012 -
Kotaku EastWatch Two Scared Girls Play a Horror Game for Six Minutes
Those Fatal Frame games sure are frightening. Don’t believe me? Check out this six minute clip of the new Wii remake of Fatal Frame II, known as Fatal Frame: Deep Crimson Butterfly. The clip is in Japanese, but the language of scary is universal. The game is out in Japan and Europe this month. It…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 13, 2012 - Uncategorized
Be Afraid, There’s a “New” Valve Indie Bundle
Last year, Valve released a bundle of indie titles on Steam called the Potato Sack. It was a great deal, sure, but another main purpose was for it to set off a chain of marketing and hype that led to the early release of Portal 2 This year, the idea returns, with the Potato Sack…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 13, 2012 - Kotaku East
Wrong About Japan’s Coolness
A recent issue of the Japanese edition of Newsweek poses this question: Is Cool Japan going cold? The cover reads “Cool Japan Is Running Out of Steam” (息切れクールジャパン). The article centers on “Cool Japan”, which was adopted by the Japanese government and trade organizations that hoped to tap into the country’s soft power status. Cool…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 13, 2012 - Uncategorized
Now Anyone Can Cosplay in This “Armoured” Hoodie
Cosplay normally requires, at least in theory, a ton of design and manufacturing work. Followed by modelling and photography. That’s even more work. If you want to look like something fancy and dressed up, it’s way easier to just buy one of these hoodies. Then you can say you’re cosplaying Dragon Age, or Skyrim, or…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 13, 2012 - Uncategorized
That Left 4 Dead Prequel Rumour Was, Sadly, a Bust
That rumour last week that there was a Left 4 Dead prequel in development? Yeah, not true. “We’re trying to be a little coy and a little fun because we want the communities to discover it,” Valve’ Chet Falisek told PCGamesN, “but those guys are still making Payday: The Heist, we’re still making Left 4…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 13, 2012 - Culture
Thundercats, and Concept Art, Ho!
Tyler Breon is an artist who has previously worked on properties such as Spider Man, Uncharted and God of War, including the most recent title in the series, the upcoming Ascension He’s currently employed at Big Red Button Entertainment, who are working on unannounced projects. If you like what you see here, you can check…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 13, 2012 -
UncategorizedThe Best of Old and New Gaming Collide in Mercenary Kings
The latest title from Tribute Games, the developers of the wonderful Wizorb, is Mercenary Kings. At first glance, it looks like a homage to old side-scrollers like Metal Slug. And, in some ways, it is! But it also involves something a little more contemporary, at least in its scope: crafting. The levels will be littered…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 13, 2012 -
UncategorizedThis Game Might Actually Get “Force Powers” Right
While it’s still very early in development – hence the rough edges – there’s still a ton of promise to be found in Stillalive Studio’s Son of Nor Looking like an Avatar game in everything but the, um, official license, players use the terrain and the elements as their weapons, shifting the landscape and creating…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 13, 2012 - Uncategorized
For Cheaters in Max Payne 3, Hell is Other Cheaters
Max Payne 3 developers Rockstar have come up with a tidy solution to the problem of dealing with online cheaters: throw them in the same room together and let them kill (or at least annoy) each other. Here’s Rockstar’s explanation: Anyone found to have used hacked saves, modded games, or other exploits to gain an…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 13, 2012 - Uncategorized
Blizzard Limits the Number of Diablo III Games You Can Create
In an effort to “help reduce server strain and improve overall game stability”, Blizzard has placed an undisclosed limit on the number of new Diablo III games a player may create in quick succession. While this will annoy those “farming” for rare items, who will create a game, quickly check stuff, leave then create another…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 13, 2012 - Uncategorized
When PC Games Look Like Complete Shit
As the current generation of consoles get older and older, we’re seeing PC games like Battlefield 3, Crysis 2 and even Max Payne 3 already start to look decidedly next-gen. At least, they do if you’ve got a decent rig. If you don’t, then your games won’t look as good as they do in official…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 13, 2012 -
CultureTotal RecallSee How Tron’s Original Arcade Looks Today
In the 1982 film Tron, nearly everything takes place, in one way or another, inside a joint called Flynn’s Arcade. While at E3 last week, video game historian Scott Patterson decided to skip the noise and light and go and see how the building used for filming is looking today. It’s…not bad! It’s still clearly…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 12, 2012 - CultureTotal Recall
Nintendo’s Early DRM Was Simple (And Didn’t Work)
DRM, or Digital Rights Management, is in many ways the great scourge of modern gaming. Designed to limit the effects of piracy, it’s often more of a pain in the ass for paying customers than it is a hindrance to pirates. It’s usually associated with PC games, but Nintendo is no stranger to it either.…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 12, 2012 -
UncategorizedHoly Crap, It’s a Dog With Perfect Pitch
Look at this little guy, matching notes like a pro! How does he do it? Well… okay, so maybe he’s just trained to follow his owner’s visual cues and hit the right keys. Regardless, I’m going to pretend this is real, because ignorance is bliss. And my god, I want this to be real. Also,…
By Kirk Hamilton Published June 12, 2012 - Uncategorized
This Video Game is a “Paedophile Haven”, Apparently
Being neither a small child or, it turns out, a paedophile, I had no idea, but according to a documentary put together by Britain’s Channel 4, kid’s online game Habbo is the place to go if you want someone to ” licky your v a g i n a”. The report collects a ton of…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 12, 2012