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UncategorizedMeet Some Of The New Civilizations In Civ V‘s First Expansion
Watch a whole bunch of new civilizations take over the world in this new trailer for Civilization V: Gods & Kings, the upcoming Civ V expansion pack that will be out for PC on June 19. New additions to the game include Austria, the Netherlands, and Ethiopia, among others.
By Jason Schreier Published June 13, 2012 - Uncategorized
Aisha Tyler Rants “I’ve Been a Gamer Since Before You Could Read.”
For people who care, the consensus seems to be that Ubisoft won E3 this year. Part of that was owed to a NSFW Far Cry 3 trailer, the surprise spectacle of Watch Dogs and the hosting of Aisha Tyler. But the MCing of comedian and co-star of best-thing-ever Archer didn’t win over everybody. Need some…
By Evan Narcisse Published June 13, 2012 - Uncategorized
Nintendo Has a Plan to Deal With Its Wii U Calibration Problem
The most significant flaw I found with the otherwise-sturdy Wii U last week was the new screen controller’s inability to “remember” its position vis a vis your TV. This proved to be a problem for games that required the GamePad to be aimed at the TV, since the GamePad’s internal motion sensors would gradually lose…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 13, 2012 - Uncategorized
Talk Amongst Yourselves
Welcome to Kotaku’s official forum, known affectionately as Talk Amongst Yourselves. This is the place where we gather on a daily basis to discuss all things video game and existential. Want to talk about new games, old games, games that aren’t even out yet? Knock yourselves out! How dedicated is Suda51’s new cheerleading zombie-killer? Dedicated…
By Evan Narcisse Published June 13, 2012 -
UncategorizedHitman Director Says Controversial Trailer ‘Wasn’t Supposed To Be’ Sexist
The director of upcoming stealth game Hitman: Absolution says the team didn’t mean to cause controversy with their most recent trailer, which features protagonist Agent 47 slaughtering his way through a squad of scantily-dressed nuns In fact, he says the ensuing Internet firestorm caught them all off-guard. “[The controversy] was a big surprise to us,”…
By Jason Schreier Published June 13, 2012 - Uncategorized
Indian Teen Murders Elderly Neighbor to Buy a Video Game Console
A 14-year-old Indian boy staying with his aunt and uncle in the Tamil Nadu village of Ekkadu couldn’t afford the 8,000 rupees (roughly $150) to purchase a video game system, so he strangled a 69-year-old neighbor. According to local authorities, the teen and his aunt hatched a plan to murder their neighbor, a 69-year-old retired…
By Mike Fahey Published June 13, 2012 -
UncategorizedThis Game’s Your Chance to Get Revenge on Stupid Kids and Their Stupid Rock ‘n Roll
What happens when you mix the old Hollywood cool of the Rat Pack with a Scooby Doo plot? You get a game like The Moonlighters. Produced by two young developers who make up RadDragon Games, it’s a action/RPG hybrid that has players controlling a group of washed-up actors when rock ‘n roll renders their high-flying…
By Evan Narcisse Published June 13, 2012 -
UncategorizedWerewolves, Zombies and Fairies Run Amok in The Sims 3 Supernatural
After EA added vampires to the mix in 2010’s Late Night expansion, The Sims 3‘s fans have been clamoring for a way to faithfully recreate scenes from the Twilight Saga without having to resort to user-created mods. The Sims 3 Supernatural heeds their moody metaphysical call. Due out in September, The Sims 3 Supernatural not…
By Mike Fahey Published June 13, 2012 - Uncategorized
These Lighting Bolt Outfits Will Slice You in Half
Walk quietly and carry a very sharp sword. Oh, and wear a Cyborg Ninja suit. Raiden is one of Metal Gear‘s most iconic characters—and the star of the upcoming Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Recently, Kotaku had a chance to check out Revengeance, and the game is looking good. Know what else is looking good? All…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 13, 2012 - Kotaku East
Hacker? Cracker? Who Cares, She’s Only 11!
A sixth grader from Osaka is in protective juvenille custody after accessing an online game site with somebody else’s password. The 11 year-old Osaka girl is accused of violating Japan’s Unauthorized Computer Access Law after figuring out the name, birthday, and password of a 12 year-old middle school girl in Yamanashi Prefecture. The game in…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 13, 2012 - Kotaku East
Duped Shopper Gets HDD Filled with Stupid Glue and Other Worthless Crap
The box said Samsung. The HDD casing said Samsung. Inside, it said rip-off. Via China’s largest online retail platform Taobao, a shopper bought what he thought was a 160GB Samsung hard disk for 220 yuan (US$35). It was anything but a HDD. Inside the casing, there was a USB flash drive and bolts—bolts that were…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 13, 2012 - Uncategorized
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