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UncategorizedYou Can Play As Galactus in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
Capcom’s fighting game guru Seth Killian says it’s kind of cheap, but you can play as Galactus in Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3. He showed off that feature today in a trailer that showed the devourer of worlds giving Wolverine (and Nova) a beatdown. We caught this at the New York Comic-Con and, as you…
By Stephen Totilo Published October 15, 2011 -
UncategorizedThis is the Amazing Trailer for the Amazing Spider-Man Video Game, and It’s All Gameplay
We got a treat at New York Comic-Con today. We got the world’s first look at the trailer for next summer’s The Amazing Spider-Man game. You should watch this one. Just about a minute long, it’s enough to make you forget there’s a brand-new Spider-Man game out this month. That one’s dead to me, as…
By Stephen Totilo Published October 15, 2011 -
UncategorizedMarvel Pinball Brings the X-Men and Magneto to Its Newest Table
Today Zen Studios revealed that X-Men will be the latest entry in its Vengeance & Virtue series of Marvel-themed tables for Pinball FX2, joining Ghost Rider Pinball wizards will be tasked with assembling the X-Men, teaching them their powers, and overcoming the threat posed by Magneto—who tears up the floor of the machine, destroys ramps…
By Owen Good Published October 15, 2011 - Uncategorized
Death Cannot Stop This Outstanding Princess Bride Reunion
Entertainment Weekly brought back the cast of The Princess Bride, which turns 25 next year, for a gaze-worthy image that—just like the film— is equal parts charming, funny, and touching. That’s Wallace Shawn (Vizzini), Billy Crystal (Miracle Max), Carol Kane (Valerie), Chris Sarandon (Prince Humperdinck), Cary Elwes (Westley), Robin Wright (Buttercup), Mandy Patinkin (the immortal…
By Owen Good Published October 15, 2011 -
UncategorizedScream For Asura’s Wrath
Capcom set up a sound booth in the middle of their New York Comic-Con booth this weekend not to keep the noise out, but to keep it in. Conferences goers were asked to step inside and scream as loudly as they could for a chance to win something… besides a weekend-long scratchy throat. I happened…
By Brian Crecente Published October 15, 2011 - Uncategorized
You Didn’t Think Battlefield 3 Wouldn’t Require the Online Pass, Did You?
DICE confirmed, via designer Alan Kertz on Twitter, that Battlefield 3 on Xbox 360 and PS3 would require the one-use “Online Pass” code included free in retail copies, but costs $10 for those who have a copy of the game without a code—i.e. those who buy it used. Multiplayer for all EA Sports games have…
By Owen Good Published October 15, 2011 - Uncategorized
NYCC 2011 Day Two in Pictures
And lo, the hordes have come. Yesterday was the first public day of New York City’s annual nerd prom and fandoms of every stripe showed up in force, even though it was a work day. Gaze upon these costumes in awe, gentle readers. Special props to the young woman doing New Lara Croft. Way to…
By Evan Narcisse Published October 15, 2011 - Uncategorized
FIFA-Loving Hackers Strike Xbox Live Accounts
Xbox Live users should keep an eye on their accounts, and any credit card associated with that account, and especially take notice of any strange activity involving FIFA 11 or 12. Several users have complained, through multiple gaming publications, of hackers recovering their accounts to a different machine and using them for purchases associated with…
By Owen Good Published October 15, 2011 - Uncategorized
Aw, Dammit Man, The Doobie Brothers Broke Up …
Look, bullethead. If they’re hiking through the jungle there’s nothing I can do about it. I have a car. I am not Tarzan. I have been through every one-horse shithole for a two-hundred mile radius. You should have seen the river I had to traverse this morning. So don’t give me any of your crap,…
By Owen Good Published October 15, 2011 -
UncategorizedVita Pre-Orders Start in Japan. Was It Complete Chaos?
Actually, no. The pre-orders were orderly, and thankfully, not chaotic—like when the PS3 launched. At some stores, the lines were insane. At other stores, they were manageable. Combine the two, and you have a solid start for the PS Vita. The above gallery breaks down stores in both Tokyo and Osaka. Things to keep in…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 15, 2011 - Uncategorized
Seaward and Onward
Well, folks. It’s been fun, but this is my last Open Thread on Kotaku forever. You’ve been a pleasure to chat with on a semi-nightly basis about things video game related and not. I hope you get the chance to continue doing so. Forgive me. I don’t have any interesting links to share with you…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 14, 2011 - Uncategorized
EA: Hey, If Herman Cain Gets Elected, Don’t Blame His Tax Plan on SimCity
Did Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain get his “999” tax plan from SimCity 4? Well, probably not, but if he did look to a 2003 urban planning simulation game, don’t go blaming developer Maxis if that economic policy fails. While enjoying the publicity, it sounds like Maxis Studios’ Kip Katsarelis is also hoping that Cain’s…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 14, 2011 - Uncategorized
Enjoy A Ton Of Tiny, Cute Screens from Cave Story 3D
I continue to find myself looking forward to Cave Story 3D on the 3DS—something about the game’s look seems like it will really lend itself to both portable play and to the 3DS’s screen (and hopefully, controls). In fact, I might just be looking forward to this game more than any other upcoming 3DS title…
By Kirk Hamilton Published October 14, 2011 - Uncategorized
How Making Fitness Into a Role-Playing Game Makes Us All Look and Feel Great
About four months ago I profiled Fitocracy, the social networking/fitness site that seeks to motivate gamers to hit the gym by incorporating role-playing game aspects into their workout plan. Today, Fitocracy and its founding duo received a huge profile courtesy of CNN, and it’s making all gamers look better as a result. Brian Wang and…
By Owen Good Published October 14, 2011 - Uncategorized
Costume Quest At Long Last Comes to PC—Like, Right Now
Costume Quest last year’s children’s crusade to save Halloween by Double Fine, has been ported to PC and, in fact, is available now on Steam for $14.99. “We have always said that if it were up to us, we’d release our games for the PC,” Double Fine’s Tim Schafer said in a statement. “Well, now……
By Owen Good Published October 14, 2011 - Uncategorized
Hooray, a Rubicon Video Game! Oh, Different Rubicon
I got an email today from a PR firm that said that they were excited to tell me about a new transmedia project called “Rubicon.” “Neat!” I thought. “I really liked Rubicon!” See, Rubicon was a cool AMC show about codebreakers and conspiracies. It never did live up to its potential (and got cancelled after…
By Kirk Hamilton Published October 14, 2011 - Culture
The Taste of Modern Warfare in a 12 Ounce Can
Me and Johnson crept through the underbrush like we’d be born there, natural predators in our element, the scent of blood luring us further into enemy territory. Further into a trap. One minute the jungle was quiet, the next it erupted in the roar of gunfire and the triumphant shouts of the enemy platoon as…
By Mike Fahey Published October 14, 2011 - Uncategorized
Street Fighter x Tekken Comes Out March 2012, Brings Fighting Game Viagra With It
Fighting games have traditionally been one arena of player-vs-player engagement where pyre skill wins the day. Sure, characters like Street Fighter‘s Dhalsim throw off the balance with his long reach, but generally the genre’s big titles are tuned to the point where reflexes and training can equal things out. Street Fighter x Tekken might be…
By Evan Narcisse Published October 14, 2011 -
UncategorizedThe DC Superhero Statues of New York Comic-Con
Our own Stephen Totilo spent some time at New York’s Comic Con today, and among his activities he’s put together this video of some cases of super hero statues from the DC Comics booth. Many of the old favorites are in the beginning, but afterwards he moves on to some really cool and more out-there…
By Kirk Hamilton Published October 14, 2011