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UncategorizedAn Unsettling Rock ‘n Roll Sprint Through One Technology-Addled Life
In this life, only a few things are certain: You are born. You have a Facebook page. You die. This video for the song “Brittle Crystal” by Everything Is Made in China is a seriously cool (and unsettling) riff on our technologized, brand-drowned lifestyles, from our iPod births to worship of the Tetris-cross to our…
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 31, 2012 -
UncategorizedHelp Kotaku Choose Which Video Game Anthem The London Philharmonic Records For Their Next Album
Last fall, we were honored to premiere the London Philharmonic’s album of video game music here at Kotaku. The esteemed ensemble is planning a follow-up album, and they’ve asked us to ask you to help them pick one of the songs that they’ll record. We’ve been running this poll all week, and it seemed worth…
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 31, 2012 - Uncategorized
Another Retirement Marks the Slow Sunset of Sports Video Games’ Greatest Roster
Today, the four-time Stanley Cup champion and seven-time Norris Trophy winner Nicklas Lidstrom retired. All of Lidstrom’s 1,564 games were played for a single team, the Detroit Red Wings, and all but one of his 20 seasons were spent on EA Sports’ NHL series, whose NHL ’94 is one of the greatest console sports video…
By Owen Good Published May 31, 2012 - Uncategorized
Even Heisman Winners Have Video Game Fantasies, and That’s NCAA Football 13‘s New Mode
Last year, as he was waiting to film a promotional spot for Nissan, Eddie George, Ohio State’s 1995 Heisman Trophy winner, chatted with Troy Smith, the Buckeyes’ 2006 Heisman winner. You know the NCAA Football video game? George said to Smith. I create myself in that, and then I put myself on SMU. Nissan and…
By Owen Good Published May 31, 2012 - Uncategorized
EA Weighs in on Activision Settlement in Delightfully Catty Fashion
Not one to sit on the sidelines of a good fight, EA has issued a wonderfully catty, short statement regarding the just-resolved lawsuit between Modern Warfare makers Jason West and Vince Zampella and EA’s rival Activision. In an email to Kotaku, an EA spokesperson relayed the following: “Activision’s refusal to pay their talent and attempt…
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 31, 2012 - Uncategorized
A Modern-Day Game Genie for the PS3 Will Debut at E3, Offer ‘Maximum Lives’
Back in the day, the Game Genie was the thing you plugged into your Nintendo Entertainment System to get infinite ammo or unlimited lives, a fairly cheap add-on for proud and ashamed cheaters alike. The Game Genie died, but now it’s back. It’s actually been back since earlier in the year for DS, through a…
By Stephen Totilo Published May 31, 2012 - Uncategorized
Rockstar’s Behind-the-Scenes Look at Making Max Payne‘s Moves
Max does a lot, in Max Payne 3. He shoots guys, tries not to be shot by guys, shoots other guys… you know, like you do. But behind all of the action, making Max Payne tick, are dedicated voice and motion capture actors whose performances, with digital skins on, make the game. Rockstar has posted…
By Kate Cox Published May 31, 2012 - Uncategorized
Ex-Modern Warfare Makers’ Lawsuit Against Activision Has Been Resolved [UPDATE]
According to Polygon‘s Michael McWhertor, Modern Warfare creators Jason West and Vince Zampella lawsuit against Activision has been resolved. The L.A. Times‘ Ben Fritz reports confirmation from both parties” lawyers Kotaku has reached out to both parties for comment and will update once we hear more. Update: West and Zampella’s Lawyer has told Kotaku the…
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 31, 2012 - Uncategorized
There’s No Question. This Is The Best Master Chief Cosplay There Is.
Don’t argue with it. Just let the beauty of this amazingly hilarious Master Chief cosplay sink in to your memory, to be recalled at a really inappropriate moment when you should not be laughing. The professor/your boss will understand. The dog might, too. Photographer David Ngo stumbled on this lovely being on Sunday of this…
By Tina Amini Published May 31, 2012 - Uncategorized
How to Keep Up with E3’s Biggest News Right Here on Kotaku
Electronic Entertainment Expo. E3. Say it with me. It’s going to be one hell of a week for us here at Kotaku, as we’ll be scrambling to cover every corner of the convention center bringing you news, impressions and possibly some silly pictures. I don’t know yet. It’s not E3 time yet, stop asking me…
By Tina Amini Published May 31, 2012 -
UncategorizedThat Amazing Post-Apocalyptic Dance Dance Revolution Movie Now Has An Amazing(ly Ridiculous) iPhone Game
You guys all remember The FP, right? A ridiculous, campy sports/action/post-apocalyptic movie centering around gang wars fought with Dance Dance Revolution? Well now, it’s got its own video game. Which seems like some sort of full-circle-type-thing—the movie about playing a game now has a game that is mostly about promoting the movie. The free game,…
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 31, 2012 - Uncategorized
Unreal Engine 4 Leads Kotaku‘s May Power 40 Update
Scan the column to the right of the Kotaku.com/Power 40 list and you’ll find our reorganized list updated for May, complete with individual updates where relevant. The most impactful update to this month’s news follows a first look at Epic’s Unreal Engine 4, and the revelation that we are close to a reveal. But we…
By Tina Amini Published May 31, 2012 - Uncategorized
The Must-Have Collector’s Edition of 2013 Award Goes to Aliens: Colonial Marines
Don’t think of Aliens: Colonial Marines February 2013 release date as a painfully long waiting period. Think of it as eight months to save up $99 for this freaking amazing collector’s edition package. It comes with a resin Powerloader statue in a limited edition Xeno Hive box. I could probably just stop writing here and…
By Mike Fahey Published May 31, 2012 -
UncategorizedThere’s a New Humble Bundle Containing All The Great Games You Should Have Already Played
Even by Humble Bundle standards, the Humble Bundle V contains some fantastic-ass games. Lookit that! Wow. They’re all so great, in fact, that I’d be surprised if you haven’t played pretty much all of them. But still: Pay whatever you want for the terrifying and amazing Amnesia: Dark Descent, the hilarious and wildly creative Psychonauts,…
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 31, 2012 -
UncategorizedThe Biggest Name in Teddy Bear Horror Returns This Fall
When the bears of Perfect Island neglect to invite Naughty Bear to their island resort vacation, amazing advertising ensues. Oh, and a new Naughty Bear game coming to Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network this fall. But man, that advertising. Seriously, browse through our coverage of the original Naughty Bear and you’ll find some…
By Mike Fahey Published May 31, 2012 - Uncategorized
One Year Later, Did Microsoft Keep Their E3 2011 Promises?
For the fourth year in a row, we’re comparing E3 hype to gaming reality. On Tuesday, we looked at Sony. Yesterday, we investigated Nintendo. Today, we wrap up with a look at Microsoft’s E3 2011 promises. Last year, Microsoft may as well have called their press presentation the Kinect Hour. While the Xbox 360 itself…
By Kate Cox Published May 31, 2012