And This is What High-Definition Rereleases Are All About

Some people view high-definition rereleases of older games as nothing more that an attempt to cash in on nostalgia. Others, like commenter Uncle Jesse here, see them as an opportunity to discover the gems they might have missed. Confession time! I have never played Shadow of the Colossus. Phew. There I said it. Yes, I…

This Man Has Played Through Mass Effect 3, And He Likes It A Lot

I talked to a guy named Ray a couple of weeks ago. He was with his buddy Greg. Ray said he had played BioWare’s Mass Effect 3 end to end already. I believe him. He told me what it was like to play through the whole thing. Ray is, I should note, really into BioWare…

Dillon’s Rolling Western Pops Up On 3DS eShop Today

Surprise! Nintendo has released the action slash tower-defense game a day early, it said during a video conference this morning. You’ll find Dillon’s Rolling Western in the 3DS eShop for $10 right now. [Nintendo]

Talk Amongst Yourselves

Here is where you can speak your mind, wanderers. Welcome to Kotaku’s official forum, known affectionately as Talk Amongst Yourselves, where we gather on a daily basis to discuss the joys and wonders of gaming all rolled up into one. It’s a celestial JRPG battle in this TAYpic, where the work of Yankton, the Circus…

Marvel: Avengers Alliance Lets You Assemble Your Own Oddball Avengers Team on Facebook

Cyclops! Black Cat! Invisible Woman! Facebook Avengers Assemble! Facebook’s Marvel: Avengers Alliance cares not for comic book continuity, focusing instead on giving players some sweet choices, and then making them pay for them. Coming soon to a major social network near you that doesn’t start with the letter Google, Avenger’s Alliance lets you slip into…

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Watch Super Smash Bros Creator Masahiro Sakurai Talk About Kid Icarus: Uprising’s Multiplayer

Expectations have to be running high for the multiplayer component of Kid Icarus: Uprising. After all, it’s the designer beloved for pitting Nintendo’s all-stars and B-listers against each other in crazy free-for-all battles who’s in charge of the game. In the video above, Sakurai details the weapons and modes that you’ll find in the upcoming…

Final Fantasy Creator’s Wii RPG Finally Headed to North America

Nintendo is partnering with publisher Xseed Games to bring Wii RPG The Last Story to North America this summer, it said today during an online broadcast The Last Story, directed by Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, has received rave reviews in Japan. Though the game will make its way to European shores this week, Nintendo…

Tribes: Ascend Beta Goes Wide This Friday

If you’re not one of the more than 300,000 players that participated in the closed beta test for Tribes: Ascend, your time has come. On February 24 you get to stop reading about what Hi-Rez Studios has done with your beloved Tribes franchise and experience it first-hand. Oh I can’t wait to see the looks…

New Borderlands 2 Trailer Promises Lots, Game Hits This September

Would you like to play Borderlands 2? You can do it on September 18 this year, on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. (September 21 for international audiences, Gearbox tells us, meaning those of you not in North America.) You can even play it in splitscreen. Four-player co-op, too. With more guns and skills…

Wario Wants You to Gas It!

Gas It | LOS ANGELES: Back in 2008, Nintendo promoted Wario at gas stations. (Photo: Bob Riha, Jr. | AP) The New Brain Age Features a Satanic Doctor If you thought Brain Age was easy, get ready for Nintendo’s new spin on the series: Oni Tore (鬼トレ) or “Demon Training”. The game aims to increase…

Handsome Manga Artist Injured Himself During *Coughs* Masturbation

As far as male manga artists go, Pikupikun is considered a dreamboat. Pikupikun, who draws erotic manga, plays up his looks, frequently uploading photos of himself in the shower, in revealing outfits, or just cosplaying in dresses. No wonder he’s developed a sizable following with female readers. But sorry ladies, Pikupikun’s work won’t appear in…

Researcher: Not Wanting a Girlfriend Is an Illness

Do you not care if you have a girlfriend? Or a boyfriend? According to Waseda University Tomonori Morikawa, who specializes in relationships, you could be suffering from a type of illness. As Morikawa pointed out, having a girlfriend (he specifically mentioned “girlfriend”) is not about being handsome or rich, it’s a time and energy investment.…

Sega, Capcom, Bandai Namco, and Banpresto Working on a 3DS Game

Together! As revealed by Nintendo today, these Japanese game makers are collaborating on a mysterious project. It is for the Nintendo 3DS. No other details were given and more will be shared at a later date.

The New Brain Age Features a Satanic Doctor

If you thought Brain Age was easy, get ready for Nintendo’s new spin on the series: Oni Tore (鬼トレ) or “Demon Training”. The game aims to increase player’s concentration and working memory, and it features a ogre Dr. Ryuta Kawashima, and attempts to push players as they exercise their brains. According to Nintendo president Satoru…

Sega Game Gear Coming to Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console

Starting the middle of March, Sega Game Gear titles are headed to the 3DS Virtual Console in Japan.

New Fatal Frame Gets Japanese Release Date

The Wii remake of 2003’s Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly has a release date for Japan: June 28. It is priced at ¥6,800 or US$85.

Mario Tennis Open Dated for Japan

Upcoming 3DS title, Mario Tennis Open, will be out May 25 in Japan for ¥4,800 (US$60). It features button and touch controls, as well as up to four player play for online and local multiplayer.

First DLC for New Fire Emblem Is Free

Upcoming Fire Emblem: Kakusei, a tactical role-playing game for the 3DS, is getting DLC. This was first revealed last December. Today, Nintendo confirmed that the game is getting downloadable content, such as new maps and new episodic content. Between April 19 and May 31, the first round of DLC will be available as a free…

Real Life Bowser Jr. Trolls South Korea

The foreign policy of the Koopa Kingdom toward its neighbor has always been unpredictable in timing and method. Although the Koopa Kingdom and the Mushroom Kingdom have engaged and cooperated with each other in friendly international competitions, critics have pointed out that relations between the two nations remained tense. While the Mushroom Kingdom and the…