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UncategorizedThis Holographic Star Wars LEGO Toy Display is Better Than All Three Prequels Combined
A pair of LEGO Star Wars sets become the state for a holographic interstellar war in what could be the most amazing store window advertising I’ve ever seen. I could watch this for hours, which is more than I can say for a good half of the actual Star Wars films. YouTube user H1tmonchan caught…
By Mike Fahey Published May 17, 2012 -
UncategorizedDiablo III Would Make One Mean Girl
If Diablo III were a girl, she’d probably act something like this. While this video is hilarious, I really hope we don’t run “Error 37” into the ground like we did “arrow to the knee.” There’s nothing less funny than the same thing repeated ad infinitum. I’m looking at you, Reddit. IF DIABLO 3 WERE…
By Jason Schreier Published May 17, 2012 - Uncategorized
Give Your Modern Electronics a Handmade, 8-Bit Boost
Does your PC need a power-up? Perhaps a little boost in speed, power, and size? Or maybe it just needs more magic, or a certain sword. Or maybe your iPhone will charge better if you plug it into a pipe! You never know, it might just come back full of coins. Or you could give…
By Kate Cox Published May 17, 2012 - Uncategorized
Unreal Engine 4 Will Make the Next Generation of Games Look Utterly Mind-Blowing
If you’ve loved the look of a big-budget game in the recent years, there’s a really good chance that it was built on Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 3. Titles like Batman: Arkham City to Infinity Blade II all relied on the software suite to create astounding visuals. As good as current-generation Unreal 3 games look,…
By Evan Narcisse Published May 17, 2012 - Uncategorized
Talk Amongst Yourselves
Game over, man! Game over! 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! Both Angry Impoverished…
By Evan Narcisse Published May 17, 2012 - Uncategorized
The Avengers Deserves Earth’s Mightiest Video Game
If there’s one thing the video game industry is really bad at (other than not ripping off customers), it’s making movie tie-ins. From E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial to Superman Returns, movie-spawned video games have traditionally only existed to serve as punchlines to jokes ending in “as bad as.” While there are a few exceptions (like GoldenEye…
By Jason Schreier Published May 17, 2012 - Uncategorized
A Girl and Her Dog Walk Across America, End Up in Guild Wars 2
Every day millions of gamers log into online role-playing games and embark on continent-spanning adventure. Inspired by these virtual adventures, Guild Wars player Kelly Wells gathered her canine companion Anna and traveled across America, from Maine to California. On foot. Now her adventure continues in Guild Wars 2 An avid video game and comics enthusiast,…
By Mike Fahey Published May 17, 2012 - Uncategorized
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Developers’ Next Game is Multiplayer-Focused Because “The World Changed”
What people loved most about GSC Game World’s S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise were the lonely, post-apocalyptic landscapes that the game let you wander through. But S.T.A.L.K.E.R.‘s dead now and things are going to be different in the world being built by the former developers of that franchise won’t be quite as sparsely populated. As previously reported, members…
By Evan Narcisse Published May 17, 2012 - Uncategorized
My, My, You Certainly Look Different, Ellie
Just as people change, so do game characters. Over the course of development, their appearance is tweaked and altered. Just look how vastly different The Last of Us heroine Ellie looks in the latest trailer The official reason for the change? As Last of Us game designer Neil Druckmann told website IGN, “We decided to…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 17, 2012 - Uncategorized
Three Teens Arrested for Stealing $400 Worth of Pokemons
On May 11 at a Walmart in Massachusetts, staff apparently saw three men shoplift packs of Pokémon cards and exit the store. Police searched one of the suspects’ vehicle and discovered a large stash of Pokémon cards worth US$442. According to The Sun Chronicle, the three men—David Danforth (19), James J. Davis (18), and Sean…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 17, 2012 - Kotaku East
The Top Ten Xbox 360 Games in Japan (That Were Never Released There)
Multi-national releases are a difficult process. Not only are there linguistic and cultural barriers to overcome, but very often content or simple monetary reasons can keep a game from entering one country or another. Even so, some games are desired despite their limited availability no matter where you are. That being said, here are the…
By Toshi Nakamura Published May 17, 2012 - Kotaku East
The Face of Underage Diablo III Heartbreak
At a recent StarCraft II match, there was a Diablo III limited edition raffle. The winner was jazzed to get the game. The guy in the white shirt is not that winner on a technicality. A heartbreaking one: his age. Apparently, the guy received a gift card instead of Diablo III due the game’s rating…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 17, 2012 - Kotaku East
The Final Fantasy VII That Could’ve Been
Most modern-day gamers know or at least know ofFinal Fantasy 7. The monster hit that single-handedly brought the Playstation into the fore-ground and secured its place for years to come. Now, 15 years after its initial release, director Yoshinori Kitase has released some of the few remaining development notes to the Weekly Famitsu. Among the…
By Toshi Nakamura Published May 17, 2012 - Kotaku East
In Japan, Crap Times Means $12,000 Melons
Dark times, I tell you! Just look at what the best Japanese melons in Japan are going for. Dark times. See, every year, top grade Yubari melons fetch astounding prices. The melons are lovingly grown in Hokkaido greenhouses. This year, the prices were somewhat less astounding (but still bonkers). In 2008, two Yubari melons commanded…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 17, 2012 - Kotaku East
New Tales Looks To Be Darker Than Predecessors
The Tales series is one of the most popular JRPG series in existence, with 13 main titles (not including remakes) and a ton of spin-off games. Recently, producer Hideo Baba spoke in an interview with Weekly Famitsu how Namco Bandai is planning on their next in the series with a new and more modern look…
By Toshi Nakamura Published May 17, 2012 - Kotaku East
Negative Online Retail Review Leads to Threats Shrouded in Death
Think game critics have it bad? A female college student in Wuhan bought a skirt via China’s largest online retail platform Tabao. It didn’t fit, and she wrote a negative review for a seller on China’s largest online retailer Taobao. The college student received a package with a note that read: “You don’t like our…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 17, 2012 - Kotaku East
Let’s Check Out North Korea’s Brand New Website!
Hey, internet people! Did you know that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (aka North Korea) has a brand new website. It’s pretty slick, based on a $15 design, and it replaces North Korea’s previous site, which can be best summed up in one word: medieval. But I guess the same thing can be said…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 17, 2012 -
Kotaku EastThe Opening of Persona 2 Eternal Punishment Is Not Punishment
Remake Persona 2 Eternal Punishment is coming to the PSP. It follows Persona 2: Innocent Sin and was originally released in 2000. The PSP version is out this week in Japan. Persona [Atlus]
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 17, 2012 -
Kotaku EastX-Ray iPad, 40-inch Luxury iPad, Oh China!
This viral video introduces the iCam, iCutfruit, iRay, and iShoot as well as the long overdue 40-inch iPad. That 40-inch iPad doesn’t only offer a crystal clear display, but a handy helper to catch elevators. How useful. This Knockoff New iPad Commercial Would Want To Make us Laugh [M.I.C. Gadget]
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 17, 2012