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UncategorizedMechs, Jets and Beam Cannons Shine in the Starhawk Beta
I finally got around to playing Starhawk‘s beta, and while I am terrible at the game I do enjoy it a lot . During the beta you play 8v8 matches of Capture the Flag on two different maps. Constructing different buildings allows you to access everything from Starhawks (a transforming mech/fighter jet suit) to anti-air…
By Chris Carolan Published December 16, 2011 -
UncategorizedJedi vs. Ninjas On the Deadliest Battleground of All
There’s a disappointing lack of people being cut in half and the lightsaber impact effects could use more oomph, but this video featuring a Jedi Ninja showdown by Team 2X is worth a look. Now, the question of how/why ninjas, Jedi and Sith would all be in a warehouse on Earth are not answered. But…
By Evan Narcisse Published December 16, 2011 - Uncategorized
Hating the VGAs Is Boring
Last Saturday, I purposefully hurt myself. I tuned to Spike TV, a network I never watch, to check out the Spike Video Game Awards. I knew what I was getting into, but rather than rage against the banality of television, I decided to try to take the high road. Just before the live show aired…
Gus Mastrapa Published December 16, 2011 - Uncategorized
Star Wars Xbox 360 Spotted on TV Set, Rumored April Release
The Star Wars Themed Xbox 360 that quietly went on hiatus after a splashy unveiling may be prepping for a spring release, a source tells Kotaku The console, which features a R2D2 inspired look and boot-up sound, is being used on the set of a popular network television show. The episode, we’re told, will air…
By Brian Crecente Published December 16, 2011 -
UncategorizedWatch This Guy Utterly Destroy an Arcade Basketball Machine
This dude takes arcade basketball to the next level. He went through the effort of hijacking all of the extra basketballs in the arcade, and then proceeds to hurl rocks like a champion. Also, what’s the deal with the lady who just walks by without taking a second look? This is the stuff legends are…
By Chris Carolan Published December 16, 2011 -
UncategorizedActivision Stretches Another Franchise Even More with Skylanders Universe
Activision notched an unexpected hit this year when they mashed up collectible toys and video games to create Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure. The idea of static toys that you could bring to life inside of a playable world appealed to kids and adults alike, including Kotakuites Brian Crecente, his son Tristan and Mike Fahey. Sales for…
By Evan Narcisse Published December 16, 2011 - Uncategorized
Person Buys New Final Fantasy. Won’t Leave Home for a Week.
Final Fantasy XIII-2 is on sale in Japan. On the Japanese internet, one commenter posted the above photo, noting that he (or she) stocked up on enough food to last a week in order to avoid leaving the house. Nothing says prepared like a half-eaten strawberry cake. Or healthy, for that matter. 1週間引きこもって「FF13-2」を遊ぶために買い込んだ食料がカオスｗｗｗｗ [はちま機構]
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 16, 2011 -
UncategorizedThis Guy Unboxes his PS Vita, Plays It, Seems Happy
The PlayStation Vita is on the verge of release in Japan, and this guy has one. What’s it like to get your own Vita and start playing games on it? Watch this video, and pretend you’re this guy. He spends 9 cheerful minutes with the machine. The Vita will be officially released in Japan on…
By Stephen Totilo Published December 16, 2011 - Uncategorized
Let’s Look at New Zone of the Enders Figures!
A new Revoltech figure of Z.O.E. character Anubis went on sale in Japan. Website Moeyo got up and close with the figure, manhandling the box and taking some snaps of the figure. Zone of the Enders is a mecha game from Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima. A sequel is long overdue and not coming…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 16, 2011 - Uncategorized
Talk Amongst Yourselves
Oh man, wouldn’t life be so much better if we could live like characters in action movies? We could all be jumping onto trucks, punching bad guys, and getting the girls. Unfortunately in reality I think that would just lead to me getting horribly injured. While I go search out some bad dudes to punch,…
By Chris Carolan Published December 16, 2011 - Uncategorized
Nerds and Male Privilege
I want to tell you a story. A few years ago, I was dating a girl who was decidedly not nerd curious. She tolerated my geeky interests with a certain bemused air but definitely didn’t participate in ‘em… not even setting foot inside a comic store on new comic day. She’d wait outside until I…
Harris O'Malley Published December 16, 2011 - Uncategorized
A Physics Puzzle to Stretch Your Mind—and Your Patience
Stretched is a physics puzzle for the iOS that explores slingshot physics in ways we’ve seen before, and a few ways we haven’t yet. Packing 80 levels for a buck, Stretched will definitely stretch your dollar, but it may also stretch your patience. Happily, there’s a “skip level” feature to get you past some of…
By Owen Good Published December 16, 2011 - Uncategorized
Farmville’s Ringing NASDAQ’s Opening Bell in Billion-Dollar IPO
The company most responsible for making Facebook a gaming destination will start to have their stock traded on Wall Street today, with shares going for $10 each. The initial public offering will likely make Zynga the second most valuable video game company after Activision but ahead of Electronic Arts. Company CEO Mark Pincus and other…
By Evan Narcisse Published December 16, 2011 - Uncategorized
There’s a Man in that Bag
Comedy | TOKYO, JAPAN: Comedian Esper Ito arrives in a bag at a recent game event. (Photo: Game Watch Impress) Skyrim Now Has Multiplayer (Sort Of) While modders have been working tirelessly since Skyrim’s release to improve things like the game’s graphics and inventory, one mod has set its sights a little higher: More » Kicking…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 16, 2011 -
UncategorizedHow Badass Is This Life-Sized Anime Motorcycle? Totally Badass.
Japanese figure maker Good Smile doesn’t only make figures. It’s also sponsoring race cars—and showcasing this. This is a life-sized version of Motored Cuirassier, the motorcycle Fate/stay character Saber rides in the new anime Fate/Zero Fate/stay night was originally a 2004 PC visual novel. It has since spun off anime, manga, and other video games,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 16, 2011 - Uncategorized
Nope, the Vita Only Supports One Account at a Time
Confusing! First the PlayStation only supports one PlayStation Network account per handheld, then it doesn’t. Now, it does again. What? Sony told Wired that, contrary to reports that were contrary to reports, the PlayStation Vita will indeed only permit one PlayStation Network account per unit. If you want to change accounts you’ll have to reset…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 16, 2011 - Uncategorized
From Concept Costume to Cosplay
Idol Yuko Oshima didn’t only work as the “official” Final Fantasy XIII-2 tester, she also designed outfits for the game. Above, you can see her original concept art and how Square Enix cleaned it up. Oshima, a member of the popular group ABK48, wore the outfit to the game’s promotional launch event at the Bic…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 16, 2011 - Uncategorized
Report: The PS Vita Is Killing Off the Instruction Booklet
In years past, gamers poured over instructional manuals. The booklets gave a story synopsis, tips, and a rundown on how to play the game. Recently, the manuals have gotten skimpier and skimpier. For PS Vita, the manual vanished. Poof! Japanese website IT Media got its hands on PS Vita packaging a day before the new…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 16, 2011 - Uncategorized
Modern Warfare 3 Getting New Modes, Tweaks
In response to player behaviour, and also a desire to just add new stuff, Infinity Ward and co. will later today be adding a new game mode (Drop Zone) to Modern Warfare 3, among other things. [Call of Duty]
By Luke Plunkett Published December 16, 2011
