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Modern Technology Brings Us Computer-Controlled, Passive-Aggressive “Friends”
In gaming vernacular the consequences of one’s actions are usually marked in body count, or regime changes, or city destruction. So I’m not expecting the consequences that I see unfold in a gunfight in the middle of a future Tokyo: Hurt feelings, obstructionism and… sulking? Don’t worry, Binary Domain, Sega’s upcoming squad-based, third-person shooter, isn’t…
By Brian Crecente Published October 20, 2011 -
UncategorizedMilla Jovovich Captures “Sick” Resident Evil 5 Car Crash, Almost Cusses, Then Does
You might think it’s not every day that a Hollywood star shoots behind-the-scenes footage with a cell phone. You must not read Milla Jovovich’s Twitter, because that’s exactly what she’s been doing. In this clip, a car flips over for a stunt in the upcoming Resident Evil: Retribution. Then Jovovich flips out, saying, “Oh mother”,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
Hey, Ken Levine, I Think This is the Best New Comics Week of the Year
Ken Levine, lead creator of BioShock, recently thanked me for running a weekly comics column here at Kotaku. He said it helps him keep up. (He told me this last week, the same week I had to skip writing my column. I CAN TAKE A HINT.) Anyway, Mr. Levine, if you can take a few…
By Stephen Totilo Published October 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
Missing Catwoman Codes Impacted Half a Percent of Batman: Arkham City Gamers, Here’s the Fix
If you’re one of the people who popped open their brand new copy of Batman: Arkham City only to discover that the Catwoman DLC card was missing or the code didn’t work, Warner Bros. wants you to give them a ring or drop them an email. “All who are experiencing any issues with the game…
By Brian Crecente Published October 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
Your PC Can Probably Run Arkham City
The requirements for the PC version of Batman: Arkham City have shown up on Steam, and according to the game’s information page, they’re not too steep! Take a look at what you’ll need to bring justice to Arkham City as the Dark Knight: Requirements OS: Windows XP, Vista, 7 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4…
By Matthew Buzzi Published October 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
Talk Amongst Yourselves
Hello Kotaku readership! I was enjoying some competitive FIFA 12 last night, and it got me thinking. Do you prefer multiplayer, or single player? What about co-op multiplayer as opposed to competitive? I’m torn, personally. I love competing, but it’s satisfying to complete something with a friend or stranger while working together. Single player, though,…
By Matthew Buzzi Published October 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
Gears of War Expansion Adds Three Hours to Campaign and Chocolate Guns
For $15 on December 13, you’ll be able to add three hours to Gears of War 3‘s storyline campaign by downloading a new expansion to the game called RAAM’s Shadow. You’ll also be able to play as a bad guy in it. The creators of Gears of War 3 spilled details on the second big…
By Stephen Totilo Published October 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
Fruit Ninja Fans, Can You Really Say No to This Face?
No offense to Halfbrick, but I already developed the Puss in Boots mobile game. My cat wanders into the office, stares at me with big, sad eyes, and then gets a cat treat or five. “You have acquired mah servicesssss,” I say, to my little honey bunny baby bear the cat, mimicking Antonio Banderas’ voice…
By Owen Good Published October 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
That’s a Fancy Outfit
Nice Duds | TOKYO, JAPAN: Cave producer Makoto Asada cosplays as he shows off his latest game, Instant Brain. (Photo: Game Watch Impress) Report: Sony Pictures Closing in on Assassin’s Creed Movie Deal That Could Make Gamers Happy Sony Pictures is close to signing a deal with Ubisoft to turn period-piece adventure game Assassin’s Creed…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition Hits Consoles Next Month
L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition is coming to the Playstation 3 and Xboxz 360 next month, Rockstar said this morning. Like the already announced PC version of L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition, the console version will come with all of the previously released downloadable content for L.A. Noire, including the “Nicholson Electroplating” Arson case, “Reefer…
By Brian Crecente Published October 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
Report: Sony Pictures Closing in on Assassin’s Creed Movie Deal That Could Make Gamers Happy
Sony Pictures is close to signing a deal with Ubisoft to turn period-piece adventure game Assassin’s Creed into a movie, Variety reports. More importantly, it sounds like the deal could actually result in a movie you’d want to watch. The deal comes after a reported bidding war between several studios including Sony and Universal. Last…
By Brian Crecente Published October 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
She’s a Nun. An Evil Nun. With a Machine Gun.
Fashion model turned famous lady Nozomi Sasaki has a new habit: She’s appearing in upcoming television series based on a social networking game as a boss character. The game is Kaito Royale, a popular cell phone title. Sasaki is a machine gun-packing nun named “Sister Snake”. The drama centers around a group of thieves. The…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
Giant Swords and Silly Cleavage? Ah, This is Code of Princess
Mass-market appeal, family-friendly mascots and fluffy animals be damned. Code of Princess is a 3DS game that wants to sell itself on giant swords and barely-clothed women. Which sounds awfully crass, but then, those barely-clothed women have been designed by Capcom legend Kinu Nishimura, who is working on both the characters and the world of…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
Red Dead Redemption Designer Now Making a Movie
And it’s not Red Dead Redemption. Christian Cantamessa, who designed and co-wrote the wonderful Red Dead Redemption, is going Hollywood. Cantamessa sold a script he co-wrote called Wake Cycle. According to Variety, the movie is set in an underground hyperbaric facility after a nuclear fallout. Every six months, two custodial workers can take care of…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 20, 2011 - Culture
This Beautiful Art is From…Call of Duty: Black Ops? Huh?
Yup. And don’t look so surprised. There’s more to the Call of Duty series than military hardware, moustaches and door hinges The environments in which the games take place are rarely 100% authentic, which means someone had to dream them up. In this case, it’s artist Michael Zimmerman, who takes us on a tour of…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 20, 2011 -
UncategorizedAdorable Zelda Cosplay is Breaking my Heart
Not all Halloween costumes need to be scary. These parents dressed their son as Link and it’s having the opposite effect of scary. Call them stage parents if you want, but they’ve really gone the extra mile here. Not only is the costume great, but they took some slick photos and, to top it all…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 20, 2011 -
UncategorizedMan Sings Tribute to Mario’s Creator. No, It’s Not Creepy.
Well not that creepy (kidding! sorta!). YouTube user WyldStallynsGames really likes Shigeru Miyamoto. He likes him so much that he wrote a ballad for him. No, he wrote a power ballad. On YouTube, WyldStallynsGames explains why he wrote this tune. “It was through the work of Shigeru Miyamoto that I discovered my own passion: creating…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
A Dead Sega Mascot is Even Deader Now
Forget his flirtation with Nintendo on the Wii. Monkey maraca simulation Samba de Amigo was, is and always will be a Sega icon, a reminder that the Dreamcast was cool, quirky and now very, very dead. Something this neat shirt captures perfectly. Samba de los Muertos is a new shirt from Meat Bun that takes…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
Does This Lady Love Final Fantasy XI More Than You?
Emiri Kato doesn’t just play Final Fantasy XI, she lives there. The voice actress has an impressive resume of anime and game titles she’s worked on, but that’s nothing compared to her FFXI playtime. As pointed out on website 4Gamer, Kato has played FFXI for 557 days and 18 hours. That’s 13,386 hours. Before you…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 20, 2011 -
UncategorizedBleep a Few Words and Suddenly Zelda is Very NSFW
While getting a genuine laugh out of the Zelda cartoon series is tough, it’s not impossible. Provided you cut a few words out which turn innocent encounters into tawdry tales. While this clip’s joke wears thin pretty quick, while it’s still wearing it’s good for a chuckle or two. Especially when she’s only three inches…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 20, 2011