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UncategorizedThe LittleBigPlanet Karting Game We Didn’t Ask For Actually Looks … Good?
Take a look at the first trailer for LittleBigPlanet Karting the PlayStation 3 game whose very existence is something of en eye-roller, except… that trailer actually looks pretty good. The people behind ModNation Racers, United Front Games, are making this one (in collaboration with LBP dev studio Media Molecule), which is both fitting and weird.…
By Stephen Totilo Published March 22, 2012 - Uncategorized
Draw Something Is Drawing Huge Piles of Money
I only started playing OMGPOP’s Draw Something a couple days ago. I already can’t stop playing. It’s irresistible—I’m playing games with damn near everyone I know on Facebook; people I never play games with, not even Words With Friends So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the game is raking in money. Particularly not…
By Kirk Hamilton Published March 22, 2012 -
ReviewsNinja Gaiden 3: The Kotaku Review
I admit it: I may well be the world’s worst ninja. My sense of timing is less than exemplary, my coordination is not always great, and sometimes I just plain lose track of what’s going on. If Ninja Gaiden 3 had needed me to learn any actual skills or to provide any creative input into…
By Kate Cox Published March 22, 2012 - Uncategorized
Final Fantasy XIII-2‘s Goofy Octopus DLC Is Straight Outta Final Fantasy VI
This is Ultros. And his buddy, Typhon. Be careful. They’ll blow you away. Ultros and Typhon are part of a new downloadable content pack for Final Fantasy XIII-2, the role-playing game that Square Enix released earlier this year for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. You might recognize the two goofy villains from Final Fantasy VI,…
By Jason Schreier Published March 22, 2012 - Uncategorized
Where To Find Angry Birds Space‘s Golden Eggs
They’re called eggsteroids now, okay? Like lots of other things in the latest version of Rovio’s hit mobile franchise, the shiny collectibles in Angry Birds Space have changed. The golden orbs open up black holes that teleport you to secret levels that contain tributes to old-school games like Space Invaders, Breakout and Super Mario Brothers…
By Evan Narcisse Published March 22, 2012 - Uncategorized
$20 Minecraft, New Fable Hit Xbox Live This May [UPDATE]
Indie smash hit Minecraft will mine its way to Xbox 360 on May 9, Microsoft’s Major Nelson said today on his blog. It will be 1600 Microsoft Points, or a whopping $20. You’ll be able to play the sandbox game using Microsoft’s controller-free Kinect interface—in other words, you’ll finally be able to dig things with…
By Jason Schreier Published March 22, 2012 -
UncategorizedBefore You Watch The Movie, Play Hunger Games: Girl On Fire
Hunger Games: Girl On Fire is like Canabalt, but more interactive and based on Lions Gate Films’ action drama that comes out tomorrow. The star of the film (and this iOS game), Katniss, ventures outside the bounds of District 12 where she faces menacing Tracker Jackers. On a never-ending run, Katniss has a surprising resistance…
By Tina Amini Published March 22, 2012 -
UncategorizedAngry Birds Space Slingshots Its Way Into Gaming App of the Day
You’ve read all about Angry Birds Space in our explainer article, now watch me play it as we officially give Rovio’s latest and greatest a nod as our Gaming App of the Day. Note that I did not have time to edit out my numerous misses in the middle of the video, so please feel…
By Mike Fahey Published March 22, 2012 -
UncategorizedWhen Transformers Attack Grand Theft Auto IV‘s Liberty City
Here’s one of the best Grand Theft Auto IV mods I’ve ever seen: a look at what happens when Transformers hero Optimus Prime invades Liberty City. Optimus fits right in. You could almost call it… Grand Theft Autobots GTA IV – Optimus Prime (Transformers Mod) HD [YouTube — thanks, Shashwat!]
By Jason Schreier Published March 22, 2012 -
UncategorizedYou Haven’t Lived Until You’ve Successfully Performed A Cabbage Trick Shot In Skyrim
It’s a lot more fun—or maybe just funny—than it sounds. Rooster Teeth’s “Achievement Hunter” duo set out to find yet another random and quirky pastime in Skyrim. Because you have probably exhausted all quests, side quests, and hoarding possibilities in the latest Elder Scrolls title from publisher Bethesda, now is the perfect time to trick…
By Tina Amini Published March 22, 2012 -
UncategorizedWho Knew Mass Effect 3 Was So Well-Suited To Rap?
I’m not sure if it’s the beat or the cinematics that lend itself so well to the music, but this Mass Effect rap by JT Machinima is definitely one of the best I’ve seen. I’m still working through a second playthrough of Mass Effect 2 before I even touch Mass Effect 3, but if I…
By Tina Amini Published March 22, 2012 - Uncategorized
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Watch! Awesome Mass Effect 3 rap. Watch! Tossing cabbages into buckets? Pure genius. Play! Fahey plays Angry Birds Space for us. Watch! Run the streets of Grand Theft Auto as Optimus Prime. Play! The Hunger Games iOS game is out today, and it’s surprisingly fun.
By Tina Amini Published March 22, 2012 - Uncategorized
Mobile Games Get Played More On the Couch Than On the Go
Mobile games, conventional wisdom holds, are for playing on the go. The point of a mobile device is that it’s unplugged, wireless, and travels everywhere with us. For many who have transitioned to a smartphone, to leave the house without it feels almost like leaving the house naked. So surely we play mobile games everywhere…
By Kate Cox Published March 22, 2012 -
UncategorizedWhy You Should Play Angry Birds Space, The Game Everyone’s Talking About
The fourth Angry Birds game is upon us. It’s called Angry Birds Space and it’s actually a far more impressive and interesting game of Angry Birds than we’ve ever seen before. It’s different. It’s harder. And it’s more expensive. Here’s what you need to know. It’s not Angry Birds 2, but it might as well…
By Stephen Totilo Published March 22, 2012 - Uncategorized
How Would You Prefer the World End?
Nothing lasts forever; not even the Earth. With Mass Effect 3 raining doom upon our pretty little planet, commenter nicp1112 ponders how we’d all like the world to end in today’s Speak Up on Kotaku. It’s the end of the world as you know it. I just got to thinking, what with it being the…
By Mike Fahey Published March 22, 2012 - Uncategorized
Talk Amongst Yourselves
Welcome, wanderers, 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, game where you draw things? Knock yourselves out! The extra effects, the uniform tweaks and the…
By Evan Narcisse Published March 22, 2012 - Uncategorized
This Could Be The Most Realistic Foosball Game Ever
There’s a question that has been passed around the gaming industry for decades now. It’s been debated on blogs and message boards, discussed in countless GameStops and Best Buys. It’s what we’re all asking. “When are we going to get a more realistic foosball game?” Today, we have the answer. Developer Grip Games is bringing…
By Jason Schreier Published March 22, 2012 - Uncategorized
One in Three Nintendo Downloads Are Worth Checking Out This Week
Which of this week’s three downloadable Nintendo games is worth a second glance? I’ll give you a hint: It’s not Carmen Sandiego’s latest math adventure or the poker game. That’s right, it’s… oh damn, you’ve fallen asleep. You look so peaceful when you’re sleeping. I’ll just let you rest there. Maybe tuck a blanket around…
By Mike Fahey Published March 22, 2012 - Uncategorized
That Final Fantasy Music Game Is Coming To The U.S.
The bizarrely titled Theatrhythm Final Fantasy will make its way to North America for Nintendo 3DS this summer, publisher Square Enix said today. For the uninitiated, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy is a rhythm game not unlike Elite Beat Agents or Guitar Hero. You’ll tap the touchscreen to the electric beat of Final Fantasy, rocking out to…
By Jason Schreier Published March 22, 2012 -
UncategorizedThe Mists of Pandaria Beta is Live, and I’ve Got the Panda to Prove It
Remember that Mists of Pandaria beta test I told you all about yesterday? My invite came last night, and this morning I got a chance to create my first female Pandaren Monk. Watch her come to life before your very eyes! Of course this is a beta test, so anything you see in the video…
By Mike Fahey Published March 22, 2012