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Skyrim‘s Official High Resolution Texture Pack Makes Your Dovahkiin Sexier Than Ever
Your Dragonborn might be able to tear massive dragons out of the heavens with the power of his voice, but does he have back pimples? He can now, as Bethesda releases the free official high resolution texture pack for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Yes, along with today’s release of the Skyrim Creation Kit and…
By Mike Fahey Published February 7, 2012 -
UncategorizedChrono Trigger‘s Hidden Playa Character Has an Important Message About Drug Use
When Lavos is in the timestream, drop him like it’s hot. I believe that’s what Snoop Dogg would say if he were alive today. We’ll check back with him tomorrow to see if anything’s changed. See, it’s Chronic Trigger! Instead of Chrono Trigger? Get it? Yes, I’m aware that this video is completely stupid. I’m…
By Mike Fahey Published February 7, 2012 - Uncategorized
Psychonauts Creator Seems Confused By Surprise Sequel Benefactor [Update]
Double Fine head Tim Schafer is just as baffled as the rest of us at news that Markus “Notch” Persson wants to fund a Psychonauts sequel “I just woke up,” Schafer told me when I asked what he thought. “Is something strange going on?” The legendary designer responsible for games like Grim Fandango and Day…
By Jason Schreier Published February 7, 2012 - Uncategorized
The Correct Video Card Settings Make a Marked Difference in the Razer Blade’s Performance
After posting my initial impressions of gameplay on the Razer Blade yesterday, company reps contacted me to make sure my video card was working properly. It was not. Now it is, and my impressions have been updated
By Mike Fahey Published February 7, 2012 - Uncategorized
These Guys Are Paid To See The Slightly Scary Future of Video Gaming
N’Gai Croal and Andre Vrignaud have seen the future of video games. They don’t want you to be scared even though things are about to be very different. The former Newsweek reporter and the former Xbox platform strategist and PC gaming strategy director for Intel are now video game consultants, which means they fly around…
By Stephen Totilo Published February 7, 2012 -
UncategorizedThis Skylanders Giants Trailer Teases a Tiny Bit of Gameplay
Most of this buzz clip that accompanied today’s Skylanders Giants announcement is Activision beating its brawny chest about the success of their new toy-and-video-game franchise. But, you’ll see a snippet of gameplay featuring new larger-than-normal character Tree Rex towards the end of the video. He’s doing big things.
By Evan Narcisse Published February 7, 2012 - Uncategorized
Not a Jedi Mind Trick: Kinect Star Wars Xbox 360 Bundle Out on April 3rd
Those rumors about an April debut for the Kinect Star Wars game—and the fancy console associated with it—have turned out to be true. Xbox exec Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb confirmed an April 3rd date on Twitter and an official press release cites a $450 price for a console + Kinect + game bundle.
By Evan Narcisse Published February 7, 2012 - Uncategorized
Hey Final Fantasy, Why So Serious?
Remember back when the Final Fantasy franchise had room for silly jokes and random frivolity? Commenter Balmung certainly does, and he wonders we’ll ever go back there in today’s Speak Up on Kotaku. So I was just wondering about this. When did the Final Fantasy games get so serious? Back through Final Fantasies III-VII the…
By Mike Fahey Published February 7, 2012 -
ReviewsKingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning: The Kotaku Review
The lead designer of The Elder Scrolls III and IV, a New York Times bestselling fantasy author, and one of comics’ most notable creators walk into a development studio to create an action role-playing game based on an entirely original fantasy world. Stop me if you’ve heard this one. Former major league baseball pitcher Curt…
By Mike Fahey Published February 7, 2012 - Uncategorized
Talk Amongst Yourselves
Welcome to Kotaku’s official forum, Talk Amongst Yourselves, where we gather on a daily basis to discuss the joys and wonders of gaming all rolled up into one. Mischievous monkey time-travel makes today’s TimeSplitters TAYpic by commenter Pan1da7 a devilish, cross-species submission. That primate looks like he’s having a grand ol’ time, eh? Want to…
By Evan Narcisse Published February 7, 2012 - Uncategorized
These Are Your New, Super-Sized Skylanders Giants Toys
Activision mashed up collectible toys and video games last year to create an surprise hit last year in its Skylanders franchise. Last year’s Toy Fair was when they announced Skylanders and this year’s Toy Fair sees the reveal of a new franchise expansion after a flurry of rumors. Skylanders Giants introduces a total of 16…
By Evan Narcisse Published February 7, 2012 - Uncategorized
Final Fantasy XIII-2 DLC Lets Players Fight With and Against Lightning
Today’s the day for Final Fantasy XIII-2 fans to start throwing down in the Coliseum. As we reported last week, the “Lightning and Master Sergeant Amodar” DLC is now available for download both on XBox Live and PlayStation Network. Coliseum fights allow FFXIII-2 players to fight creatures from past Final Fantasy games and, once defeated,…
By Kate Cox Published February 7, 2012 - Uncategorized
Spice Invaders is a Delightful Little Defense Game Until You Crash Into the Pay Wall
Creating a successful ‘freemium’ game is an exercise in enticement and restraint. You need to slowly but surely gain the player’s interest, building excitement to a fever pitch before introducing the idea of laying out a little cash to enhance their enjoyment. Or you could just give the player seven levels and demand they pay…
By Mike Fahey Published February 7, 2012 - Uncategorized
Minecraft‘s Creator Wants to Put Up Money to Make Psychonauts 2 a Reality
Tim Schafer’s Psychonauts is practically synonymous with the phenomenon of great, under-appreciated games. It didn’t set the world on fire with massive sales when it came out years ago but has gone one to become a cult favorite, with a Mac release happening late last year. So, what about a sequel? Well, you may have…
By Evan Narcisse Published February 7, 2012 - Uncategorized
Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland Isn’t Like Those Other Atelier Games
Aw look, I’ve upset pretty pink-haired princess Meruru by being slightly deceptive in the headline. Don’t worry, Meruru, I’m sure you have your distinctive elements, probably! The thirteenth game in Gust’s alchemy-driven role-playing series is a great deal like the previous two, bringing the Arland trilogy to a close in North America later this year.…
By Mike Fahey Published February 7, 2012 - Uncategorized
R2-D2. A Girl on a Pink Bike. Ray-Bans. Where To Start?
Force It | TAIPEI, TAIWAN: This photo cuts quite the tableau. What’s with that glum Gus in the background? (Photo: Game Watch Impress) The Video Game Humans of the Future Should Look This Awesome A new console generation is almost upon us, not to mention a new era in PC gaming fidelity. We know better…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 7, 2012 - Uncategorized
Do You Want More Lollipop Chainsaw Violence? There’s a Switch!
In the Japanese “Premium Edition” of Lollipop Chainsaw, players can switch between a “D-rated” version a “Z-rated” (think Mature) version. The standard version is D-rated. Watch the game’s trailer here, complete with sparkles and vivisections. [ゲーム情報！ゲームのはなし]
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 7, 2012 - Uncategorized
Virtual Idol’s Snow Sculpture Injured Elderly Lady for Real
Every winter, the Sapporo Snow Festival amazes visitors with snow sculptures. This year, a “Snow Miku” of virtual idol Hatsune Miku was erected. Today, it was destroyed after injuring a senior citizen. According to the Yomiuri Shimbun, a 61 year-old woman from Tochigi Prefecture was sightseeing, visiting the festival, when the 3-meter (nearly 10-foot) statue…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 7, 2012 - Uncategorized
Sword-Swinging Heroine Totally Ripped Off
Saber, the protagonist of the Fate visual novel series, seems to be a bit of a bookworm. An unauthorized version of the character apparently popped up in this French language textbook. The internet sleuths got to work and were able to pinpoint the exact Saber photo the books supposedly swiped. See how they match up…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 7, 2012