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It’s True. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is Worth the Price of a Wii
Yeah, we think you’d like the new Zelda game and you should buy it. But what if you don’t have a Wii? What if you had one and sold it, chucked or simply don’t know whether it’s behind your Ab Roller, in a box next to the Ark of the Covenant or otherwise lost? You…
By Stephen Totilo Published November 11, 2011 - Uncategorized
Surely, This is the Most Insightful, Visionary Round-Up of Video Game Accolades of All Time
It’s Game of the Year season. You know what that means. All the AAA games that you’ve been waiting for are jockeying to break into your saving account. It also means that various commentators and outlets on the video game medium—Kotaku, included—are stumbling over themselves to add even more hype to games like Arkham City,…
By Evan Narcisse Published November 11, 2011 - Uncategorized
Talk Amongst Yourselves
Happy Friday Kotaku! There’s a lovely weekend just off the horizon, so full steam ahead through our last work or school day for the week. How’s Skyrim treating you folks? I’m sure there are a lot of sleep deprived people out there today. Last night I downloaded and installed the game on my PC, stared…
By Matthew Buzzi Published November 11, 2011 -
UncategorizedFive Disappointing Things About The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
You’ve heard the buzz, read the reviews, and consulted the stars; all signs point to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim being the second coming of Oblivion, only bigger, better, and bolder than its beloved predecessor. And for the most part it is, but there are some definite flaws on this shiny dragon-clutched diamond. Now keep…
By Mike Fahey Published November 11, 2011 - Uncategorized
Unable to Get Past First Base with Flick Home Run
I’ll never forget the only time I hit one out of the park, a 1-0 fastball that arrived letters high on a March afternoon in 1991, my senior year of high school. At the time all my efforts were directed at two objectives: Hitting a home run and consolidating my position with a sophomore cheerleader…
By Owen Good Published November 11, 2011 -
UncategorizedSimogo Unveils a Funky Little Beat Sneak Bandit
When you think about it, there’s always been a rhythm to stealth video games. The start-stop-start of hiding, moving and hiding again. Darting in and out enemies’ fields of vision. If you move out of time, then the whole sequence gets messed up, just like playing a song. Or a music game. The smart lads…
By Evan Narcisse Published November 11, 2011 - Uncategorized
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Shatters All Sales Records, Nears Half a Billion Dollars in Day One Sales
More than 6.5 million people bought copies of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 in North America and the United Kingdom in the first 24 hours of its release pulling in more than $400 million, Activision said today That makes it one of the largest entertainment launch in history, with sales of more than $400…
By Brian Crecente Published November 11, 2011 - Uncategorized
Talk About Getting into It
G-Star | SOUTH KOREA: An online FPS press conference, complete with fake weapons. (Photo: Game Watch Impress) What We Know About the Steam Hack and What You Should Do Today Valve told us that their cloud-based Steam service has been compromised, and that users’ personal information and credit card information could be at risk. Here…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 11, 2011 -
UncategorizedSpend Twelve Minutes with Milla Jovovich. Look at Resident Evil Movie Sets
They’re making another Resident Evil movie, and it’s called Retribution. Star Milla Jovovich, who’s been showing behind-the-scenes footage, gives a tour of the sets. Together, both clips are nearly twelve minutes long. Jovovich introduces crew members, shows off trailers, diggers, and even the soundstage where they are shooting. For fans, it’s a neat peek at…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 11, 2011 -
UncategorizedIs This the Internet’s Sexiest Skyrim Unboxing?
Well, is it? YouTube user KevinWK returns yet again, showing off way more more than the latest hit game. KevinWK puts you through the paces as he tears into the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Collectors Edition. He’s wearing a Skyrim leather helmet and wielding a box cutter. Informative as always! Though, I do think that…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 11, 2011 - Uncategorized
A Rare Glimpse at Steam Sales Figures
Sadly, Valve never releases sales figures for its Steam digital shopfront on the PC. So we never get an overall idea of how popular the platform is. Sometimes, though, figures slip out, and today is one of those days. Guillaume Rambourg, from competing service Good Old Games, has revealed sales figures from a single title,…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 11, 2011 - Uncategorized
It’s Harder for Microsoft to “Accidentally” Take Your Money Now
One of the more unpopular aspects of Xbox Live has been the fact that, should you subscribe via credit card, Microsoft liked to automatically renew your membership. Well, the new Xbox.com makes opting-out easier! [WinRumors]
By Luke Plunkett Published November 11, 2011 - Uncategorized
Amazing Drawings Aren’t Needed To Design Final Fantasy Costumes
You just need to be famous. Really famous. Like this lady, Yuko Oshima. Not only is pop idol Yuko Oshima testing Final Fantasy XIII-2, she’s also designing costumes. One of these outfits will be selected by fans as DLC for the game. One of them looks like Little Red Riding Hood. The other does not.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 11, 2011 - Culture
The Explosive Art of Modern Warfare 3
Like its predecessor, Black Ops, don’t assume that because Modern Warfare 3 is a game starring explosions and ruined buildings that it doesn’t have gorgeous concept art. Because like its predecessor, its art is moody, vibrant and, most surprising of all, colourful. These images are all the work of concept artist Robin Chyo and are…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 11, 2011 - Uncategorized
Get a Look at This Skyrim 360 Console
You can’t buy this puppy, sadly, you can only enter a competition to win it. Well, that and just sit here and look at it, and wish you could buy it. Or win it. Unleash the Power of the Voice [Facebook, via Gamefreaks] You can contact Luke Plunkett, the author of this post, at [email protected].…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 11, 2011 - Uncategorized
They Want to Turn a League of Legends Character Into a Playboy Bunny
There’s a campaign going down over on League of Legends’ forums to try and have one of the game’s heroes reimagined as a…Playboy bunny. Artist tsuaii has taken it a little more seriously than expected and come up with this awesome piece of art depicting Riven, the character in question, in her intended outfit. This…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 11, 2011 - Uncategorized
Metal Gear‘s Iconic Mecha Will Dominate Your Desk
If you populate your desk with figurines and models, no doubt you choose your plastic and resin statues carefully. What you choose, says much about you. And if, next January, you select this Metal Gear Rex, it will say this: You have excellent taste. Going on sale next January, this Metal Gear Rex is being…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 11, 2011 - Uncategorized
This is the Transformers Toy of My Dreams
MakeToys are a Japanese outfit that makes, well, I don’t want to say bootleg Transformers, so I’ll just say custom Transformers. I introduce them because their new Devastator is incredible It ignores the recent film interpretation of the character, as one should, and instead looks to recreate the original animated version, only with the level…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 11, 2011 - Uncategorized
Here Is Sony’s UMD Solution for PS Vita Owners
The PS Vita does not use UMDs. Instead, it uses cartridges and digital downloads. The UMD is going extinct, putting current PSP owners in a bind should they want to play their PSP titles on the Vita. Today, Sony announced its solution: UMD Passport. Starting Dec. 6, the UMD Passport service will start in Japan.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 11, 2011 - Uncategorized
Did the New Snow White Movie Rip Off a Video Game Trailer?
Earlier this year, Obsidian and Square Enix released Dungeon Siege III. The game had a big reveal trailer involving a raven flying towards the camera then exploding into a bunch of other ravens. Fast forward to November, and the debut trailer for the new Snow White movie is shown. And…it features the exact same shot!…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 11, 2011