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UncategorizedIsn’t It Too Early for a Battlefield 4 Trailer?
Not if you are Freddie Wong, it ain’t. The Internet nerd hero is back with another video. This time, it’s Battlefield 4. Due out in 2017. Or not. The trailer, which of course isn’t the actual BF4 trailer, was shot on the set of reality series The Controller. You can watch that, here. If you…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 24, 2011 - Uncategorized
These Aren’t Video Game Screenshots, They’re Postcards
Iain Andrews’ site Steam Postcards has long been my wallpaper supplier of choice. Why? Because he plays games and takes screenshots that aren’t the kind of thing you’d find in a magazine or popular internet video game website. He instead takes, well, postcards. Scenic shots of the background, or the walls, or the sky, or…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 24, 2011 - Uncategorized
How the Vita Might Bite You in the Ass
When Sony revealed the PS Vita’s pricing earlier this year, the WiFi only model was announced for US$249.99 and the 3G/WiFi model was announced at $299.99. That’s true. That’s how much the hardware costs. But if you want to play some great games, then ready your wallet and pony up cash. As previously posted, some…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 24, 2011 - Uncategorized
Three More Screenshots of the new Shadowrun Game
Shadowrun Online, the upcoming browser-based interpretation of the classic role-playing game, launched with a single, rather nondescript screenshot. So here’s three more to pad things out. OK, so one of them is an art shot of a shotgun, but the other two are most helpful, showing things like corpses, combat and the briefest hint of…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 24, 2011 -
UncategorizedFrom Computer Games to No Bras
Everybody’s got to start somewhere. Sayaka Nagashima started promoting Korean computer games. Now, she’s telling jokes and not wearing a bra. Progress? In the world of Japanese entertainment, yes, I guess. Along with Shihono Itoh, Nagashima is one part of comedy idol group Majokko. Before she started telling jokes, she hawked games. Back in 2006,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 24, 2011 -
UncategorizedI am Enjoying a World War II Game Again
It’s been a while since World War II games were much good. Been a long time since they were “the thing”. In recent years only series like Il-2, Red Orchestra and Men at War have been keeping the Nazi-killing dream alive. Yet it was with a little excitement I sat down with Unity of Command,…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 24, 2011 - Uncategorized
For Some Game Saves, the Vita Needs Help
Help comes in the shape of a memory card. According to sister site Kotaku Japan, a handful of PlayStation Vita games can save onto the game cards directly. Some games will need a memory card for game saves, meaning that so will you. Kotaku Japan received the following information from Sony Computer Entertainment. To data,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 24, 2011 -
UncategorizedComparing Battlefield 3 On 360 With HD Textures and Without
To recap, Battlefield 3 on Xbox 360 and PS3 has an optional HD texture install. The game’s developers DICE have said that without this, the game looks “standard def”. But why take their word for it when you can see the difference yourself? The video above compares the game running first with the pack installed…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 24, 2011 -
UncategorizedKinect’s 3D Ball Game is Like Something From the Future
Now, granted, this gimmick doesn’t just use Kinect. It uses a fancy clear display and Kinect to achieve the effect. But what an effect it is. This clip from Microsoft’s research wing shows a user gently fondling and cupping some balls in a 3D space. Even though he’s looking through a 2D screen and his…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 24, 2011 - Uncategorized
I Just Bought a New PC for Battlefield 3. What About You?
Some people think this year’s big PC releases, particularly the “next gen” Battlefield 3, will spur around $1 billion in sales of PC hardware. Having just spent $1300 on PC hardware, I can see why. The last all-new PC I bought was in April 2008. There wasn’t a big game on the horizon then or…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 24, 2011 - Uncategorized
A Night at the Symphony
A Night at the Symphony | A 70-piece symphony and choir perform selections from The Legend of Zelda’s 25 year history at The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Symphony Concert in Los Angeles on Oct. 21, 2011. (Photo by Nintendo of America) A Guide to Batman’s Arkham City Wardrobe By our count, there are 14…
By Owen Good Published October 23, 2011 - Uncategorized
Original Sonic the Hedgehog Unlockable in Sonic Generations
From Paris Games Week comes news that Sonic Generations will include the original Sonic the Hedgehog as an unlockable game, according to Destructoid. Takashi Iizuka of Sonic Team made the announcement. [Destructoid]
By Owen Good Published October 23, 2011 - Culture
Love is a Battlefield
Battlefield 3 releases on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 on Tuesday. Other titles include Kinect Sports Season Two for the 360 and Kirby’s Return to Dreamland on the Wii. Downloadables this week include Daytona USA on XBLA and PSN, a free table for Pinball FX 2 and The War of the Worlds on Xbox 360.…
By Owen Good Published October 23, 2011 - Uncategorized
Arkham City‘s Official Map App Gives Aid to Trophy Hunters
One of the more frustrating aspects of Batman: Arkham Asylum, for me, was the lack of a minimap in the hud. I appreciated the clean view afforded by a minimalist HUD, but it made hunting up Riddler Trophies and clues, with the aid of a GameFAQ, of course, a chore marked by constant pausing. While…
By Owen Good Published October 23, 2011 - Uncategorized
Pumpkinheads
Each week throws off several new video game lists ranging from the humorous to the trivial. What’s better? A list of those. Here’s a roundup of the rundowns out there. •The Most Epic Halloween Gaming Pumpkins of All Time [Ranker] The fact Ranker included 10 links to Kotaku has absolutely noooooo bearing on my choice…
By Owen Good Published October 23, 2011 - Uncategorized
A Guide to Getting Batman’s Arkham City Many Downloadable Add-Ons
By our count, there are 14 alternate costumes or characters you may play as in Batman: Arkham City, through a variety of promotions, pre-order bonuses, and timed-exclusive downloadable content available now. The “good” news, I suppose, is that all of this stuff will be available at some point—for a price. So if you’re intent on…
By Owen Good Published October 23, 2011 - Uncategorized
Man Gets 27 Years for Killing Crying Baby Who Interrupted His Game
William Johnston was on this Earth for only one month. Andrew Keith Johnston, for 19 years. And he’ll be spending the next 27 in a Tennessee prison, whose population generally doesn’t look favorably upon child killers. Andrew Johnston, of Normandy, Tenn., pleaded guilty on Monday and was sentenced on Thursday. In October 2010, he was…
By Owen Good Published October 23, 2011 - Uncategorized
How StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm‘s New Units Will Balance Multiplayer
The huge multiplayer update coming to StarCraft II with the second installment, Heart of the Swarm, gives Blizzard an excellent opportunity to balance the three races and take advantage of missed opportunities. Let’s see what holes the new multiplayer units plug. It’s not that the balance in StarCraft II is currently completely ruined, but it…
By Mike Fahey Published October 23, 2011 - Uncategorized
Wild Card Weekend
So, yeah, the infamous wheelbarrow picture from Friday gave a lot of you premature ‘shopulation. I figure this is as good a time as any to try something I’ve been saving for a rainy day: the wild card weekend. In the more than 18 months we’ve had the ‘Shop Contest I’ve refrained from making Kotaku…
By Owen Good Published October 23, 2011 - Uncategorized
Weekend Talk Amongst Yourselves
I hate to be a scrooge, but let’s get on with standard time. This waking up in total pitch darkness at 6:30 a.m. is for the birds. I’ve been ready to fall back for about a month. Thanks to Shadoroch for this morning’s TAYpic. Thanks to ‘Shop Contest all-star pan1da7 for his numerous submissions too;…
By Owen Good Published October 23, 2011