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Duke Nukem, Pokémon and Reviews of the The Final Wave of DC’s New 52
Here are our weekly new-comics recommendations. Plus! You’ve heard about DC Comics New 52? The reboot of the company’s entire line? This week, I’ve got capsule reviews of the final 25 books. I’m tired, and you’ve got some reading to do. There are some gems in there. Dare I suggest you buy a comic called…
By Stephen Totilo Published September 28, 2011 -
UncategorizedAttention Pimps and Hustlers, the Saints Row: The Third Clothing Line Is Now Available
Don’t just play Saints Row: The Third this November, wear Saints Row: The Third all over your person with the Crooks & Castles capsule collection. It’s the perfect real-world complement to your in-game pimping, hustling and mayhem making. THQ, streetwear label Crooks and Castles and Complex have collaborated on a line of Saints Row-inspired fashions—stadium…
By Michael McWhertor Published September 28, 2011 -
UncategorizedThe King of Fighters XIII Set to Rule in November
SNK Playmore’s latest entry in the long-running King of Fighters series won’t make its previously scheduled October release. Publisher Atlus, no stranger to minor delays, has pushed The King of Fighters XIII to November 22. Yes, that means you’ll be waiting another month to get your hands on Mai, King, Saiki, Vice, K’, Yuri, Maxima,…
By Michael McWhertor Published September 28, 2011 -
UncategorizedRift Rises Above Its Level Cap With Ashes of History
Is it alternative advancement time already? Trion Worlds’ Rift got its 1.5 Ashes of History update on today, giving level 50 players the ability to fill a honeycomb-shaped board with powerful new abilities. What else does 1.5 have in store? How about a master dungeon version Darkening Deeps, promising powerful rewards for elite groups of…
By Mike Fahey Published September 28, 2011 -
UncategorizedA Riotous Beginning for the New Mutants of X-Men: Destiny
How does one go from being a displaced teenager with a dickhead father one moment to being an unofficial member of the world’s greatest mutant fighting force the next? Let’s ask X-Men: Destiny Whatever may happen later in the game, at least X-Men: Destiny starts strong. Professor Xavier is dead, humans and mutants are on…
By Mike Fahey Published September 28, 2011 - Uncategorized
Dark Souls Slays the Competition in Japan
More than a quarter million masochists in Japan have snapped up a copy of Dark Souls for the PlayStation 3 , making From Software’s punishing role-playing game the country’s bestselling game. That’s a big improvement over the Japanese debut of its predecessor, Demon’s Souls, which bowed with about 40,000 in sales in early 2009. Japan’s…
By Michael McWhertor Published September 28, 2011 - Uncategorized
We Shall Call This Hero… Sausage Link?
It has been a long while since Link took part in a good adventure. Artist Sebastien Gallego needs to dust off the old Nintendo Game Boy. Link by Sebastien Gallego (Facebook) Via: Super Punch Need your daily fill of geek eye candy? If so, head over to Justin Page’s Rampaged Reality and get your fix.…
By Michael McWhertor Published September 28, 2011 - Uncategorized
Can You Spot the Mistake This Man Made While Stealing 54 Copies of Madden 12?
The man in the video below almost pulled off the perfect crime, walking out of a Walmart in Fleming Island, Florida with 54 copies of Madden 12 stuffed in his pants. His only misstep? Being the man in the video below. Police in Fleming Island are currently looking for this man, who stood in front…
By Mike Fahey Published September 28, 2011 -
UncategorizedAnother Look at the Only Guitar-Controlled, Backwards Space-Shooter
Totilo sat down with game dev Matt Gilgenbach back in August to talk about his forward thinking, backwards playing shooter Retro/Grade Here’s another look at the game from its appearance at Fantastic Fest 2011.
By Brian Crecente Published September 28, 2011 -
UncategorizedBehold the Power of Blood in Might & Magic Heroes VI
Might & Magic Heroes VI‘s unique faction system asks players to spend points in either Tears of Blood, unlocking special powers and abilities for their dedication. Here’s a glimpse at the awesome power awaiting the devotees of Blood. Might & Magic Heroes VI hits Windows October 11. You can contact Michael Fahey, the author of…
By Mike Fahey Published September 28, 2011 - Uncategorized
Four Swords Anniversary Edition Now Celebrating Zelda‘s 25th on a DS Near You
Tipped by commenter Mountanderson and verified by our own 3DS units, Zelda‘s 25th anniversary celebration is now in full swing four times over, as The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition is now available free in Nintendo’s eShop and DSiWare. A freshened-up version of the classic multiplayer Zelda game with cross-platform compatibility between 3DS…
By Mike Fahey Published September 28, 2011 -
UncategorizedIn the Case of the Inferior New Tetris Game, I Declare the 3DS: Not Guilty
How do you mess up Tetris? The answer, clever reader, is not: “Put it on the Nintendo 3DS.” The 3DS isn’t the problem. I bring you news (opinion, actually) that the new Tetris, made specially for the Nintendo 3DS is inferior, vastly, to the Tetris made for the Nintendo DS—five years ago. Yet I will…
By Stephen Totilo Published September 28, 2011 -
UncategorizedA Better Look at the PlayStation 3’s Disorienting Descendant of Super Mario Bros.
I thought I was going to dislike Sideway New York, despite our previous impressions. The title screen looked bad. I was afraid the music would get on my nerves, but I found myself enjoying it, as it fit perfectly with the game. As I played on, all I could think was “This is why you…
By Chris Carolan Published September 28, 2011 - Uncategorized
Reminder: The Kotaku Game Club is Meeting Tomorrow
If you haven’t heard, the Kotaku Game Club will be discussing the second half of the Gears of War 3 campaign at Kotaku tomorrow at 4pm Eastern here on the site. If you’ve been playing Gears 3, check it out!
By Mike Epstein Published September 28, 2011 - Uncategorized
This Isn’t My Cave Story, But I Could Learn to Love It
Fan’s of Studio Pixel’s original sprite-based indie PC hit Cave Story might be put off by the polygon graphics of the 3DS remake. Perhaps the game’s 2D sprite mode will make the transition easier. In Cave Story 3D‘s 2D sprite mode, the weapons and main character of the platform shooter adventure retain their original sprite-based…
By Mike Fahey Published September 28, 2011 - Uncategorized
The Foo Fighters Face Their Greatest Challenge Yet: BlizzCon 2011
After taking the stage as Tenacious D’s drummer at BlizzCon 2010, Dave Grohl returns with his own damn band to play out BlizzCon 2011. Blizzard has a way with securing exciting musical acts to close out its yearly celebration of all things it. In 2009 Ozzy found the convention to be fucking amazing, and last…
By Mike Fahey Published September 28, 2011 -
UncategorizedWatch Someone Kick Ass in FIFA Using Just Their Eyes
Maybe what drew you here is the chance to watch someone play a video game using technology that tracks eye movement. But make sure you stick around to hear about the people who make that possible. The SpecialEffect Charity is dedicated to helping everyone play video games no matter how severely disabled they are. Video…
By Brian Crecente Published September 28, 2011 -
UncategorizedA Somewhat Laggy Visit To Battlefield 3‘s Massive Caspian Border
The second map being unlocked for Battlefield 3‘s open beta is Caspian Border, a massive 64-player conquest map filled with planes, jeeps, and if you get the right server, tons of lag. The Caspian Border servers (in the PC version, at least) are currently password protected, but the nice folks at DICE are rather free…
By Mike Fahey Published September 28, 2011
