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Microsoft Stores Becoming Competitive Multiplayer Hubs for Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Launch
If you’re like me, you’ve yet to step into one of Microsoft’s fine, fine retail emporiums. Nothing against ‘em, it’s just that you can get everything online nowadays. Pizza. Liquid refreshment. That goes from online competition, too, but, Microsoft’s going to be stocking its stores full of all three to commemorate the impending release of…
By Evan Narcisse Published November 9, 2011 -
CultureHalo Anniversary Edition Pizza Unboxed, Eaten, and Unappreciated
Why thank you, internet, for bridging the gap between two countries and giving those of us confined to the states a delicious look at the UK-exclusive Halo Anniversary Edition pizza from Pizza Hut. YouTube user Shadders1 spices up this pepperoni chicken monstrosity of a pizza with some appropriate music to create an unboxing far more…
By Mike Fahey Published November 9, 2011 - Uncategorized
These Are the Most Interesting New Comic Books This Week, $125 Fantastic Four Included
The most expensive comic collection I’ll buy this year is out today, plus a batch of other new comic books that you can buy in shops or (legally!) for download. As always, I have recommendations. This time, our own Evan Narcisse lends a hand, too… Comics You Should Consider Buying (from comics shops) Avenging Spider-Man…
By Stephen Totilo Published November 9, 2011 -
UncategorizedMinecraft Gets the FreddieW Treatment on YouTube
Filmmaker extraordinaire Freddie Wong’s managed to capture a devoted following on YouTube, thanks to the hilarious, high-quality video game-centric shorts he’s been behind. FreddieW’s done spoofs of franchises like Splinter Cell, Katamari Damacy and Medal of Honor, among others. Now he and his production crew have turned their eyes to Minecraft, delivering a fantasy that…
By Evan Narcisse Published November 9, 2011 - Uncategorized
Take the Black in the First Screens from the Game of Thrones Action RPG
Winter is coming. A Lannister always pays his debts. Incest kills the little children. Whichever Game of Thrones catchphrases you prefer, it’s hard to not get excited about Cyanide Studios’ upcoming action role-playing game, especially after seeing the first screens. In development for years at Cyanide and due to be published in early 2012 by…
By Mike Fahey Published November 9, 2011 - Uncategorized
Super Mario 3D Land Has Game Reviewers Loving the Extra Dimension
Up until now the best first-party Nintendo game on the 3DS was a remake of a 13-year-old Zelda game. If anyone can steal Link’s place at the top of the charts, it’s a fat Italian plumber. Super Mario 3D Land is almost here, an amalgamation of decades of Mario fun in one tiny package, ready…
By Mike Fahey Published November 9, 2011 -
UncategorizedLet’s Compare Modern Warfare 3 on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC
Last time a big war game hit store shelves, we ran YouTube user Robbaz’ Battlefield 3 comparison video. For this week’s release of Modern Warfare 3, there’s another, helpful companion reel courtesy yet again of Robbaz. Which version looks best to you, readers? You can contact Evan Narcisse, the author of this post, at [email protected].…
By Evan Narcisse Published November 9, 2011 - Uncategorized
Man Threatens to Blow-Up the Best Buy That Ran Out of Modern Warfare 3
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my years as a video game consumer, it’s that terrorists threats don’t speed up restock. It’s a lesson Colorado’s Loromin Sar missed, allegedly threatening to bomb a Best Buy and shoot its employees for not having his copy of Modern Warfare 3 in stock. According to authorities in…
By Mike Fahey Published November 9, 2011 -
UncategorizedThe History of Call of Duty in 45 Minutes
As with Battlefield, Call of Duty has a long history of games. The first in the series came out back in 2003. This excellent video from GamerSpawn takes us from that first Call of Duty, through the launch of Modern Warfare up to this month’s release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Sit back…
By Brian Crecente Published November 9, 2011 - Uncategorized
The Life Cycle of the Minecraft Gamer
The different eras of Minecreaft range from the early period of “Discovery”, when you are first feeling out and exploring the world, to the late “Age of Obsession”, where you create huge, detailed projects for hours on end, according to the folks over at Adventures In Poor Taste They explain each stage that every player…
By Matthew Buzzi Published November 9, 2011 - Uncategorized
The Problem with War Video Games
On Monday night I attended a Modern Warfare 3 launch party at a national video game retailer. I was particularly pleased with the diversity of the crowd. I was not the only lady in the house! I spoke with students, an investment banker, a librarian, a building manager, moms, dads, kids, etc. As Kotaku readers…
Nina Huntemann, Ph.D. Published November 9, 2011 -
UncategorizedWatch Skyrim’s Masterful Movements in This New Video
The latest in Bethesda’s making-of videos for Skyrim show off how the game’s animation brings its various races and creatures to life. It’s one thing to mo-cap humans but how does one imagine the movements of a giant dragon? Go to the latest Elder Scrolls blog post linked below and find out how the animation…
By Evan Narcisse Published November 9, 2011 - Uncategorized
Which of These 27 Gamer Classifications Do You Fall Under?
In today’s extremely lengthy yet entertaining edition of Speak Up on Kotaku, commenter Nightram details 27 different types of gamers he’s observed over the years, and wonders where you fall in the list. I’ve been observing my real-life gaming friends for some time now and have drawn some conclusions. When gamers spot another gamer, most…
By Mike Fahey Published November 9, 2011 -
UncategorizedThis is Super Mario 3D Land‘s Zelda Tribute Level, 5-2
The new Super Mario 3D Land for the 3DS celebrates the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda with a tribute level. The Nintendo creators working on the game showed a glimpse of the level in June. We just played it today. Take a look. It’s world 5-2, and while this may spoil it a…
By Stephen Totilo Published November 9, 2011 - Uncategorized
Talk Amongst Yourselves
Hello Kotaku! Enjoying your week so far? I hope so, and I bet Modern Warfare 3 is contributing to that for a lot of you. How many hours have you played so far? Enjoying it more or less than Battlefield 3? Let us know below, and talk amongst yourselves! I would like to thank Xeriel…
By Matthew Buzzi Published November 9, 2011 -
UncategorizedHere’s the Tube Terror in Modern Warfare 3 That’s Freaking Out the Brits
Depictions of terrorist attacks on London’s Tube are just one of the ways military shooter Call of Duty courts controversy in this year’s blockbuster Modern Warfare 3 game. Decried for being in “incredibly bad taste” by the UK’s Mediawatch campaign, the Call of Duty series has for years depicted graphic and shocking moments in fictionalized…
By Brian Crecente Published November 9, 2011 -
Uncategorized“This Is Bowling. There Are Rules.” Gutterball Golden Pin Bowling HD Blows Those Rules Up
So, I’ve got a roundabout complicated relationship with bowling in real life and in video games. Despite an adolescence spent in the suburbs (what up, Hempstead, Long Island!), I only first picked up a bowling ball a few years ago. I’m not very good at it, but I think I can be. Video games are…
By Evan Narcisse Published November 9, 2011 - Uncategorized
Nintendo Turning Times Square Into Mushroom Kingdom for Super Mario 3D Land Launch
Mario’s coming to a handheld in an all-new game. That’s always cause for celebration and Nintendo’s going to be mounting some rather athletic festivities this coming weekend. To commemorate the release of Super Mario 3D Land on Sunday, Nintendo will be setting up an obstacle course in New York City’s Times Square on the Saturday…
By Evan Narcisse Published November 9, 2011 - Uncategorized
Another Silly Headset!
Teh Future | TOKYO, JAPAN: Epson showed off its new Android powered Moverio player and headset. (Photo: PhileWeb) Is the Recession the Next Big Video Game Bad Guy? Would you shoot someone responsible for America’s horrible housing market? Would you like to? What if you met his wife and kid first? How did we get…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 9, 2011