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UncategorizedTime Travel Opens Up Worlds of Possibility in Final Fantasy XIII-2
One of my favorite features of Final Fantasy XIII-2, time travel allows the player and their party to jump back and forth between different eras in the game’s history, small self-contained ‘What If?’ scenarios filled with stories to experience and items to collect. For fans of the Final Fantasy XIII setting, XIII-2‘s different time periods…
By Mike Fahey Published January 18, 2012 - Uncategorized
3G or Not 3G? That is the PlayStation Vita Question
With the North American release of Sony’s next generation handheld a mere month away, commenter Yoshi Salcedo is wondering who is going with 3G and who is opting to purchase the less expensive Wifi-only version. We’re kinda curious too. So we’re getting close to the PS Vita launch and I’ve always been wondering. Which of…
By Mike Fahey Published January 18, 2012 -
UncategorizedWhy We’re Not Protesting SOPA Today
Some of our readers hoped that we would be offline today. Some are upset to see Kotaku online and updating. They—perhaps, you—wanted Kotaku to join a widespread online protest against SOPA and PIPA, two anti-piracy bills that are making their way through Congress. Critics consider these things Internet censorship bills and have cheered Reddit, Wikipedia…
By Stephen Totilo Published January 18, 2012 - Uncategorized
Talk Amongst Yourselves
It’s time for Talk Amongst Yourselves, Kotaku‘s official forum where you can talk about video games until the referee expels you from the game. Damn referee. Today’s TAYpic is brought to you by the incomparable Mr Marsu. Thank you, fine sir! Join in the fun and submit your own TAYpic. Please do your best—or your…
By Mike Fahey Published January 18, 2012 -
UncategorizedThe Colorful Chaos of Super Crossfire Turns the Tables on Invaders From Space
Last October I was excited to announce that former Xbox Live Indie Games developer Radiangames was getting into iOS gaming business with the frantic 2D shooter Super Crossfire. Then my iPad screen cracked. And my iPhone got dropped out of a speeding car. Someone did not want me playing this game. So I spent a…
By Mike Fahey Published January 18, 2012 - Uncategorized
A Chunk of Resident Evil Revelations Will Be the 3DS’ First Playable Demo
Nintendo announced a while back that they’d be rolling out playable demos to their stereoscopic handheld. So where are they? When are they coming? It all starts tomorrow with a downloadable slice of Resident Evil Revelations, according to Gamasutra. Following the sample of Capcom’s survival action game—which is out in full next month—demos for Metal…
By Evan Narcisse Published January 18, 2012 -
UncategorizedCome for SoulCalibur V‘s Story, Stay For the Screenshots
With 17 years separating SoulCalibur V from SoulCalibur IV, Project Soul has near two decades’ worth of explaining to do. Could this be the most story-driven SoulCalibur yet? I swear there’s more plot and dialog going on in this short video than I recall seeing in any other game in the Soul series. Not that…
By Mike Fahey Published January 18, 2012 -
UncategorizedIs This a Viral Teaser for Resident Evil 6?
Resident Evil 6 could be set in China. It might not be. The game, however, is apparently on its way—something Capcom previously confirmed to Kotaku Last Dec., a voice actress listed “Chinese Villager/Zombie” for “Video Game: Resident Evil 6” on her resume. A viral video, in which a woman is frantically speaking Chinese, throws fuel…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 18, 2012 - Uncategorized
Game Discs Before You Get To Play with Them
Skyward | NORTH BEND, WA: Wii games at a Nintendo of America distribution center. (Photo: Ted S. Warren | AP) Is This a Viral Teaser for Resident Evil 6? Resident Evil 6 could be set in China. It might not be. The game, however, is apparently on its way-something Capcom previously confirmed to Kotaku. More »…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 18, 2012 - Uncategorized
Catherine Pin-Up Flick Shelved. Needs Another Take.
Studio Happy Chicken today revealed it would be shelving Another Take on Catherine, the live-action pin-up take on the game Catherine, for the time being. More info in the NSFW link. [HCKblog]
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 18, 2012 - Uncategorized
First Image of the PS3 Doctor Who Game
With Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock, the long running British sci-fi series is coming to the PlayStation 3 later this year. The Doctor Who Facebook page released this screenshot for you to peruse. So do that. Peruse. As the UK PlayStation.com summarized, “Take control of the Timelord and his feisty companion River Song on a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 18, 2012 - Uncategorized
Konami Is Keeping the Hudson “Brand” Around
Even though Konami dissolved game maker Hudson and even though Takashi Meijin left and Momotaro Dentetsu‘s creator quit, Konami said today it’s keeping the Hudson brand around. What for? Hudson’s dead, baby, Hudson’s dead. [Inside]
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 18, 2012 -
UncategorizedWhose Promoting Google Chrome in Japan? Why, a Virtual Idol.
While North America got home-grown popstar got Justin Bieber for Google Chrome commercials, Japan got a homegrown star of its own for Google Chrome ads. Make that, a virtual homegrown star. That’s right, Hatsune Miku appears in a Google Chrome spot. Other Japanese Google Chrome spots do feature the likes of Lady Gaga, who is…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 18, 2012 - Uncategorized
This Cosplay Photographer Is a Hero
Cosplay isn’t only about the costumes. It isn’t only about the cosplayers. The photographers are key. Cosplay is a photo-based medium. That’s why many well-known cosplayers are reluctant to have their photos snapped out of costume or even why many always work with the same photographer. Today, Kotaku is looking at Singapore-based photographer Shiro Ang…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 18, 2012 - Uncategorized
Report: Metal Gear Rising Playable at E3
After being M.I.A., Metal Gear Solid: Rising was reborn as Metal Gear Rising. In a leaked Famitsu interview with Hideo Kojima, it was apparently revealed the game would be playable this summer at E3 in Los Angeles. [ゲーム情報！ゲームのはなし]
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 18, 2012 - Uncategorized
Akihabara, Shop Till You Drop?
Spotted at Tokyo’s Akihabara Station, this fellow is apparently passed out on the railing near the escalators. Never have metal rails looked so comfy. It looks like the individual has a bag of something; it is difficult to make out. In the background, a train speeds by, and an individual in a purple coat snaps…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 18, 2012 - Uncategorized
What’s Going On with Final Fantasy Versus XIII? Well…
This summer, six years will have passed since Final Fantasy Versus XIII was first shown in trailer form. Talk about a long time. As previously mentioned in Aug. 2011, Square Enix actually did not begin work then. By 2009, Square Enix showed gameplay footage, and now in early 2012, the game’s designer, Tetsuya Nomura, is…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 18, 2012 -
UncategorizedWhere Can You Watch More Retro Game Master?
Our short but beautiful run of Retro Game Master episodes is now over. So sad. You may not know, however, that there are way more episodes out there our broadcast deal didn’t cover, many of which you can watch right now, for free. Sure, they’re not dubbed, so those who don’t like to read and…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 18, 2012 -
UncategorizedJapanese Maids Busting Nintendo Blocks in This Digital Wonderland
Most maid cafes aren’t exactly visually striking. The decor lacks pizzazz. Japanese maid cafe chain Maidreamin has pizzazz out the wahzoo. The cafe is Mario meets maids, while guzzling electric Kool-Aid. It’s a trip. Maidreamin has locations throughout Tokyo’s Akihabara, but its Shibuya establishment and its new Osaka locale are stunners. They aren’t your standard…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 18, 2012