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Armored Core V Has Reviewers Scratching Their Massive Metal Heads
I’ve been staring at this chart for hours, and I just can’t make sense of it. Isn’t Armored Core V about giant robots shooting at each other? I don’t know what ancient and mysterious review scale these other outlets are using; the review outlet in my head subscribes to the ‘giant robots = base score…
By Mike Fahey Published March 21, 2012 -
UncategorizedNvidia’s New Video Card Leaks, Looks Mighty
This video is almost certainly the launch video for Nvidia’s new GPU, the GeForce GTX680, leaked ahead of schedule. In the video, Nvidia’s VP of corporate marketing Ujesh Desai walks us through the new features of the superpowered GPU, focusing on a new feature called “GPU Boost,” which takes unused power and reroutes it to…
By Kirk Hamilton Published March 21, 2012 - Uncategorized
We Should All Be Ashamed That Draw Something Players Don’t Know What Metroids Look Like
Zynga’s acquisition of OMGPOP today revealed some other interesting tidbits of news. Did you know, for instance, that “starfish” is one of the most popular words drawn in Draw Something? I have never even encountered the word myself. True story. Amongst the least guessed words is “pounce.” I’ve always successfully gone with the cat pounce:…
By Tina Amini Published March 21, 2012 - Uncategorized
Why I’m Glad BioWare Might Change Mass Effect 3‘s Ending For the Fans
Today people got angry about Mass Effect 3—for a new reason Today, people said that the people making the game were doing something “dangerous.” “Respect lost,” one fan said. “This is dumb” another complained. “Backpedalling” “This is absurd” “You think we could work in porn?” Oh, that last one wasn’t about Mass Effect 3. It…
By Stephen Totilo Published March 21, 2012 - Uncategorized
Freak Blizzard Cancels Today’s Sportaku
Our ace sports reporter Owen Good is without electricity right now thanks to a blizzard at Sportaku HQ in Oregon. Because of that we’re canceling today’s Sportaku run of sports gaming news and delaying a promised Madden cover contest interview to later this week. Sorry, folks. Blame mother nature.
By Stephen Totilo Published March 21, 2012 - Uncategorized
Gamers Shouldn’t Upgrade To The New iPad Just Yet
Apple’s newest iPad came out last week, and, as expected, it’s a gorgeous device. With more RAM, a beefier processor, and that super-shiny Retina Display, the third-gen iPad is certainly a powerful tablet. And a great gaming system. But for gamers, all that glitz and glamour isn’t worth the entry fee. Not yet. Today I…
By Jason Schreier Published March 21, 2012 - Uncategorized
Video Games Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Mean Something
You know why everyone’s up in arms about Mass Effect 3‘s ending? Because it doesn’t mean what they want it to. But, whether you liked the ending, hated it or lobbied to have it changed, BioWare’s sci-fi franchise does means something because it aims to be a metaphor. And I wish more games would do…
By Evan Narcisse Published March 21, 2012 -
UncategorizedHere’s Your First Look At Tim Tebow As A New York Jet
As a hopeless Jets fan and Tebow-fearing human, I was not too pleased at this afternoon’s news that the Denver Broncos have traded divine quarterback Timothy Richard Tebow to the New York Jets. Current starter Mark Sanchez has enough of a media circus on his hands already. But hey, it’s TEBOW! Assuming you don’t care…
By Jason Schreier Published March 21, 2012 - Uncategorized
The FarmVille People Just Bought the Draw Something People For a Reported $200 Million
A conference call with Zynga’s David Ko today confirmed rumors that the social game development company has acquired OMGPOP, the creators of mobile pictionary game Draw Something. Dan Porter, CEO of OMGPOP, will now be the Vice President and General Manager at Zynga Mobile NY. Zynga would not comment on the monetary value of the…
By Tina Amini Published March 21, 2012 - Uncategorized
Ask a Game Developer Anything: Your Excellent Questions Answered.
Hey, Kotaku readers! Welcome to my very first column. I’m now officially a game journalist as well as a game developer! Unfortunately, I don’t think they’ll let me review my own games… [Editor’s note: Correct!] I always get a lot of questions from people outside of the industry on how to break in, what the…
Jeremiah Slaczka, Creative Director, 5TH Cell Published March 21, 2012 - Uncategorized
Is Windows 8 the Biggest Threat to the Future of PC Gaming?
Stardock is now best known s the publisher of the Sins of a Solar Empire and Elemental franchises, after selling online distribution service Impulse last year. They have just released their annual customer report, talking not only about their experiences in 2011 but also looking into the crystal ball of PC gaming in 2012 and…
By Kate Cox Published March 21, 2012 -
UncategorizedRide a Musical Beam of Light Through the Solar System in Waveform
A single beam of light must travel through a solar system plunged into darkness in Waveform, a musical arcade adventure that places the hopes of entire galaxy on a single mouse button. As a wave of light coursing through the solar system from Pluto to the Sun, one need not worry about jumping, or shooting,…
By Mike Fahey Published March 21, 2012 - Uncategorized
Who Wants to Be a World of Warcraft Beta Panda?
Blizzard is gearing up for the beta test of World of Warcraft‘s next expansion, so it’s time to opt-in or be left out. Or you could just purchase a World of Warcraft annual pass for guaranteed beta access and a free copy of Diablo III. With a new playable race and a new class coming…
By Mike Fahey Published March 21, 2012 - Uncategorized
This Sci-Fi Sexy Custom PC is Nothing But Love
Swedish artist Love Hultén triumphantly returns to our PC Case Mod of the Week feature with his latest creation, 4M, a computer that answers the question “Does this HAL 9000 unit come in walnut?” How much more menacing is 2001‘s mechanical menace with his signature glowing red eye encased in natural walnut? Would his dying…
By Mike Fahey Published March 21, 2012 -
UncategorizedA Magical Hour With Ys: The Oath In Felghana
Republished from Rock, Paper Shotgun Currently doing rather well for itself on the Steam bestsellers chart, XSEED’s milk-eyed JRPG Ys: The Oath In Felghana has been recommended to me by various corners of the internet. If you can stand to hear me harp on for a moment, I can tell you a little about it.…
Alec Meer | Rock Paper Shotgun Published March 21, 2012 - Uncategorized
The Life-Size Portal 2 Inflatable Sentry Turret is Now Available for All Your Home Security Needs
Damn society, always trying to put the safety of the many above the enjoyment of a few. That’s why we can’t have real Portal 2 turrets scattered about our homes, monitoring and usually protecting our valuables and loved ones. Thanks the amazing things retailer ThinkGeek we can now at least own an inflatable facsimile. Revealed…
By Mike Fahey Published March 21, 2012 - Uncategorized
Razer’s Mass Effect 3 Gear Provides a Satisfying Conclusion to the PC Accessory Saga
Whether you are fine with Mass Effect 3‘s original ending or plan on waiting until BioWare fixes up a fresh finale, this trio of branded Razer PC peripherals add comfort and coolness to your conclusion. Revealed last month as part of a large line of Mass Effect 3 products that also enhance the experience on…
By Mike Fahey Published March 21, 2012 -
UncategorizedFar Cry 3’s Drug-Crazed Pharmacist Will Make Sure You Do Lots of ‘Shrooms
We already know that there’s going to be guns and violence and binge-drinking in Far Cry 3. In this new trailer for Ubisoft’s open-island shooter, you meet Dr. Earnhardt, who’ll be supplying you with a variety of nature’s finest mood enhancers. Appropriately creepy, no?
By Evan Narcisse Published March 21, 2012