-
UncategorizedA Revolutionary Hero Takes to the Trees in the First Assassin’s Creed III Trailer
What kind of setting would Revolutionary War-era America make for an Assassin’s Creed game? See for yourself as the latest in a long line of professional killers does the tomahawk chop in the wintry war-torn Northeastern woods. When the setting was revealed for Assassin’s Creed III some fans thought it was a terrible choice, mainly…
By Mike Fahey Published March 5, 2012 - Uncategorized
You Will Believe Four Young Boys Can Save the World from Redheads
Kenny, Kyle, Cartman, and Stan join forces to defeat Tenorman’s Ginger Army in South Park: Tenorman’s Revenge. How? Perhaps these latest screens can shed some light. Don’t worry, redheads. I realize cartoons are cartoons, and I still love all of you. Except for you, Frank. You’re a bit of a jerk. Sorry, had to be…
By Mike Fahey Published March 5, 2012 - Uncategorized
Dust 514 Will Be Free to Play, No Cover Required
Upcoming shooter Dust 514 is doing a lot of unusual things. It’s a PlayStation 3-exclusive first person shooter that ties into and relies on events in the world of PC MMO Eve Online It’s also a free-to-play game, except that last summer developers CCP confused many by saying that the supposedly free-to-play FPS wasn’t actually…
By Kate Cox Published March 5, 2012 - Uncategorized
Iran Overturns Game Developer’s Death Sentence
There is new hope for the survival of an American sentenced to death in Iran for spying today, as Iran has overturned the death sentence for Amir Hekmati. Judges have said the case was “not complete”, according to a BBC report and have ordered a retrial. “There were objections to the verdict by the Supreme…
By Stephen Totilo Published March 5, 2012 - Uncategorized
The Quest for Worthwhile Facebook Games
Hardcore gamers like to point and laugh at Facebook games, but sometimes they’re all we’ve got. Commenter Faux Bravo wants to know if there are any Facebook games worth his valuable supposed-to-be-working time. I know this is blasphemy, but are there any Facebook games out there that are worthwhile? Do you guys play anything that…
By Mike Fahey Published March 5, 2012 -
UncategorizedHere Are The Five Maps In Gears of War 3‘s Next DLC Pack
There are five maps in Gears of War 3’s “Forces of Nature,” the game’s fifth downloadable content pack, which publisher Microsoft will release on March 27. You’ll be able to shoot your way through three brand new maps — Aftermath, Artillery, and Cove — and two remakes — Jacinto and Raven Down. Above you can…
By Jason Schreier Published March 5, 2012 - Uncategorized
Talk Amongst Yourselves
Let’s all gather around the campfire, the only place it’s safe to spend the day discussing video games in Kotaku‘s official forum. Today’s TAYpic comes from Halfbeast, who figured this was the obvious ‘shopping choice, given the subject matter. You too can manipulate the hell out of “The Hunters at Rest”! Post your masterpieces in…
By Mike Fahey Published March 5, 2012 -
UncategorizedSlaughter All The Things In Bloodforge
Mythology-based revenge thriller Bloodforge, from UK-based developer Climax Studios, is slated to hit Xbox Live Arcade this spring. Bloodforge promises to tell the tale of Crom, a warrior who gives up fighting for the sake of his family but then finds himself unwillingly pulled back in and then devoting the rest of his life and…
By Kate Cox Published March 5, 2012 - Uncategorized
Xbox 360 Split-Screen Offers a New Way To Play Minecraft
Saying the word “change” in the same sentence as “Minecraft” can really set off a lot of alarms. Mojang’s open-world crafting phenomenon has been tweaked, rearranged, expanded, and adjusted many times since its rise to popularity in the fall of 2010. But with each new version number comes some grumbles and complaints—after all, the game…
By Kirk Hamilton Published March 5, 2012 -
UncategorizedThe Dragon In Dragon’s Dogma Is Really Big
Publisher Capcom sent us this new video today to show off one of the battles in Dragon’s Dogma, an action-roleplaying open-world game that it will release on May 22 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Capcom is marketing this video as “The Dragon’s Dogma Drake Fight,” which got me really excited because I thought you’d…
By Jason Schreier Published March 5, 2012 -
UncategorizedThe Colorful Cartoon Hack-and-Slash Adventure of Fable Heroes in Action
Xbox.com leaked the images last night, and now we’ve got the video of Fable Heroes, Lionhead’s candy-coated four-player co-op journey through the lands of Albion. What do we know about Xbox Live Arcade’s Fable Heroes? It’s a competitive / co-op adventure that sees up to four players exploring a reimagined Albion. Series fans will recognize…
By Mike Fahey Published March 5, 2012 -
UncategorizedControl the Ultimate Weapon in Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City‘s Xbox Exclusive Nemesis Mode
Launching exclusively with the Xbox 360 version of Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City on March 20, the online multiplayer Nemesis Mode sees the USS fighting against the Spec Ops for control of one of the series’ most powerful enemies. It’s just a normal fight-for-points multiplayer battle until one side activates Nemesis. After that it’s all…
By Mike Fahey Published March 5, 2012 -
UncategorizedYour First Look at Halo 4
Last week at Microsoft’s Spring Showcase, I and a whole bunch of other reporters got our first look at this fall’s Halo 4. The fourth proper entry in the franchise (not counting ODST and Reach) will be released this fall, and will feature longtime series star Master Chief in an all-new adventure. Halo 4 will…
By Kirk Hamilton Published March 5, 2012 - Uncategorized
Jinx Supplies Both Sides of the The Old Republic War with Fresh T-Shirts
Quick, what class do you play in Star Wars: The Old Republic? What faction? If it took you a moment to answer, you could probably do with one of Jinx’s new line of SWTOR-inspired chest coverings. So one of the guys I know at Jinx emails me the other day and asks me if I…
By Mike Fahey Published March 5, 2012 - Kotaku East
Playing Kinect on Panasonic’s 103-Inch Television
Panasonic makes a 103-inch TV—it’s apparently the biggest plasma in the world. It’s on display at electronics shops throughout Japan. Seeing one isn’t a big deal. Playing Kinect on it just might be. Xbox Japan has been stepping up in-store demos throughout the country in hopes of at the very least introducing folks to Kinect.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 5, 2012 - Kotaku East
Pouring Booze on an Ice Logo
ChinaJoy, China’s largest video game and gaming culture expo, is set to get bigger this year as it prepares for its tenth outing. In a press conference in Beijing on Friday, the organizers of ChinaJoy, the General Administration of Press and Publication, the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Industrial and Information Technology,…
By Eric Jou Published March 5, 2012 -
Kotaku EastHow’s Dead or Alive 5 Coming Along?
Like this! The game is featured in the latest OXM report on Inside Xbox. You can either watch the above clip or access it yourself via Xbox Live. Dead or Alive 5 is slated for release sometime this year for the Xbox 360 and PS3. DEAD OR ALIVE 5 OXM PREVIEW [YouTube]
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 5, 2012 - Kotaku East
Elderly Communist Lady Wants to Kill the Internet
For many who live in Beijing, the first week of March is hell. Traffic is at its worst: random roads are cleared for black Audis with police escorts. This is all done for the National People’s Congress (NPC) and National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) sessions—commonly known as the two sessions.…
By Eric Jou Published March 5, 2012