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NBA’s 2011 Alternate Uniforms — If They’re Ever Worn — Are Leaked by NBA 2K12
Hooray for PC versions of sports games! Some enterprising hackers have picked apart the code for NBA 2K12 and found the secret alternate jerseys that should be revealed this year if, you know, the NBA and its players get their act together and solve this lockout mess. That right there (at right in the above…
By Owen Good Published October 12, 2011 - Uncategorized
This is What the Official Transformers MMO Will Look Like (Sort of)
We’re getting a massively multiplayer Transformers game next year—a free one—and now we finally have a hint of what it’ll look like. After eating some free sushi and looking at some tiny Star Wars figurines at a fancy hotel in midtown New York tonight, I was told that the developers of Transformers Universe were finally…
By Stephen Totilo Published October 12, 2011 - Uncategorized
The Week In Dangerous Games: He’s Worn Banana Hammocks, Ya Know
Each week, we take a look at the new and creative ways that video games are offending us. Well, not us. We’ve developed a thick skin to alcohol references, partial nudity and comic mischief. Other people, however, may be disgusted by what video games are doing. Without further ado, let’s look at the most dangerous…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 12, 2011 - Uncategorized
The PlayStation 3 Says Barry Bonds Wouldn’t Come Close to This Year’s True MVP
Detroit’s ace pitcher Justin Verlander registered a once-in-a-generation performance this year. Still, even that magnificence may not be enough to overcome some baseball writers’ biases against awarding the Most Valuable Player award to a pitcher. But a video game—Sony’s acclaimed MLB 11 The Show simulation—suggests anyone who votes against him is flat wrong. Verlander, scheduled…
By Owen Good Published October 12, 2011 - Uncategorized
Game Developers’ Choice Online Awards Honor Rift, Minecraft, and Everquest
Tonight at the second annual Game Developers’ Choice Online Awards in Austin, the GDC honored the best in online gaming. Three Rings Design’s won Best Online Game Design with their charming MMO Spiral Knights. KingsIsle Entertainment’s Wizard 101 won the Audience Award, and Minecraft won both of the categories in which it was nominated, Best…
By Kirk Hamilton Published October 12, 2011 - Uncategorized
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Review Scores Steadily Gain Altitude
For nearly two decades fans of arcade-simulation jet combat have found safe haven in Namco Bandai’s Ace Combat series, so the developers decided to change everything. Yay? While Ace Combat‘s quirky storylines and fictional setting kept fans happy for years, there were those out there that didn’t want to fight over the skies of fictional…
By Mike Fahey Published October 12, 2011 - Uncategorized
Sweet Relief
Minecraft X Cake – An opportunity to post about Minecraft and video game cakes? Sounds like a Kotaku trap! (Seen at Gourmet Gaming) NBA 2K12: The Kotaku Review Midway through an early season Hornets-Heat contest the screen cuts to a promotion telling me Friday night, Kobe Bryant and the Lakers take on the Denver Nuggets…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 12, 2011 - Uncategorized
You Don’t Need a Badge to Play With Nintendo’s Pokémans at the 2011 New York Comic Con
While you will need a badge to check out Nintendo’s holiday line-up on the show floor, down the street on Saturday the Pokémon Gaming Lounge will be servicing the public’s pocket monster-related entertainment needs. While con-goers flood booth 1538 on Saturday afternoon to get their hands on Super Mario 3D Land, Mario Kart 7, and…
By Mike Fahey Published October 12, 2011 -
UncategorizedDaytona USA Rolling to Xbox Live, PlayStation Network on October 26
Sega’s classic arcade racer Daytona USA is just coming to consoles with a high-def visual overhaul, steering wheel support and online multiplayer. And it’s coming in just two weeks! For ten bucks!! Rolling staaaaaarrrrt!!! The downloadable Daytona USA for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, as you can see in the video above, has been given…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 12, 2011 - Uncategorized
Kotaku Game Club‘s Last Gears 3 Meeting is Tomorrow!
Remember to come join the Kotaku Game Club for our discussion of Gears of War 3‘s Horde and Beast modes tomorrow at 4pm Eastern. It’s the last meeting for Gears 3 so bring your idea for our next game too.
By Mike Epstein Published October 12, 2011 - Reviews
NBA 2K12: The Kotaku Review
Midway through an early season Hornets-Heat contest the screen cuts to a promotion telling me Friday night, Kobe Bryant and the Lakers take on the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center. Sounds like a good game, I think to myself. What time is that on? 7:30 p.m., the screen tells me. Two days ago in real…
By Owen Good Published October 12, 2011 - Uncategorized
It’s Time To Get Your Xbox Dashboard Fall Preview On
Xbox Live’s Major Nelson has the details on how you can sign up to test the next version of the Xbox 360 dashboard, complete with new boxy interface and magical new features of magic and wonder. [Major Nelson]
By Mike Fahey Published October 12, 2011 - Uncategorized
The Vita’s Super Monkey Ball: Banana Splits Is Still in its Experimental Stage
I think the people at Sega are proud that Super Monkey Ball has joined Ridge Racer as a series that is essentially a lock to get a new game when new gaming hardware comes out. But what new stuff is there to do with each Monkey Ball roll-out? On the 3DS, they put the series…
By Stephen Totilo Published October 12, 2011 - Uncategorized
Tilting, Swiping and Tapping My Way Through A Bit Of Rhythm Thief
Sega’s upcoming 3DS rhythm game, Rhythm Thief, is a fun mash-up of music, mini games and colorful animation. It’s a little bit Elite Beat Agent, a little bit Rhythm Heaven.You play as the Rhythm Thief as you dance fight your way through Paris stealing treasures and fighting enemies with your cool moves. The whole game…
By Brian Crecente Published October 12, 2011 - Uncategorized
Finally, A Game For Girls!
Oh, those pretty little dears. Are you a lady? Then finally there’s a game for you! While too many games are pretending that ladies enjoy the same things as men, like shooting, building cities or exploring alien worlds, Lady Popular properly recognises what it is that makes a true, strong, independent lady: shopping, hairstyles, and…
John Walker | Rock Paper Shotgun Published October 12, 2011 - Uncategorized
How PopCap “Acquired” EA
At GDC online this morning, PopCap co-founder John Vechey gave a keynote in which he discussed PopCap evolution from a PC game company into a social game company, and how embracing change has allowed them to grow and thrive in a shifting industry. The largest change, he said, came from PopCap’s acquisition by EA earlier…
By Kirk Hamilton Published October 12, 2011 - Uncategorized
Burnout Crash for iOS Lets You Touch the Carnage
Released as a downloadable for PlayStation Network and Xbox Live, Burnout Crash took the popular destructive mode from the racing series and spun it out into a pinball-style explosion orgy. Now EA’s rolling out a portable version of Crash for iPad, iPad 2 and iPhone 4. You’ll get finger-friendly automotive action and Autolog social networking…
By Evan Narcisse Published October 12, 2011 -
UncategorizedUgly, Brutal, and Strangely Satisfying, The Cursed Crusade Hits Me Where It Hurts
Necessary roughness A little-known title from an unproven developer being released at the budget price of $39.99, The Cursed Crusade doesn’t seem to have a lot going for it, but in the ringing of an iron mace against an enemy’s plate-covered head, I found promise. Set in the time of the fourth crusade, The Cursed…
By Mike Fahey Published October 12, 2011