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Resistance 3‘s Alternate Cover is for People Who Adore Box Art, Not Logos
Insomniac Games’ PlayStation 3 shooter Resistance 3 has some of the best, some of the classiest box art of the year, thanks to beloved British graphic designer Olly Moss. Better still? You won’t have a visually wade through a sea of logos to enjoy Moss’ work. In a welcome move for box art enthusiasts, Insomniac…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 29, 2011 - Uncategorized
Get A Taste of God of War: Origins for PS3 This Week (Or Next Week)
The high-definition remakes of PSP God of War games Chains of Olympus and Ghost of Sparta get a PlayStation 3 demo starting tomorrow, August 30 (for PlayStation Plus subscribers). Non-subscribers can sample God of War: Origins starting September 6.
By Michael McWhertor Published August 29, 2011 -
UncategorizedLet’s See How the Co-Op Gears of War Board Game Works
There are bullet holes on the dice, Marcus and Dom figurines on the board and up to four people around the table, playing co-operatively in Gears of War: The Board Game Think you can’t make a game out of a hit Xbox 360 cover-based shooter? You can, and Fantasy Flight Games was at the Penny…
By Stephen Totilo Published August 29, 2011 - Uncategorized
You Need A New Profile Picture
That over-exposed, half-faced, self portrait is not even Top Eight-worthy. It’s time for you to get over 2005 and get a new damn photo of yourself. And what better way to go about it then by taking this short survey and possibly winning a Fuji Instax Mini camera. Now just try and avoid making the…
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Metroid Travel Posters Make Zebes Look Like A Lovely Vacation Destination
Metroid lifeforms (Chozo, Etecoon & Dachora) from planet Zebes come to life in these rad travel posters created by artist Andrew Kolb. Created for Planet-Pulp‘s current “Fictional Travel Poster Show” theme. Metroid Travel Posters by Andrew Kolb (Tumblr) (Flickr) (Twitter) Via: kolbisneat Need your daily fill of geek eye candy? If so, head over to…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 29, 2011 - Uncategorized
Video Game Version of Twister Offers Fewer Flirting Opportunities
In the old days, playing Twister involved a group of (hopefully drunk) friends of mixed sex, a plastic play mat, and a spinner. In November, thanks to the video game magicians at Majesco, all you’ll need it a $200 to $300 video game console, a $150 add-on, and a $50 video game. Apparently EA didn’t…
By Mike Fahey Published August 29, 2011 - Uncategorized
Universe Sandbox Getting Stellar Update (Not a Pun) Next Year, Mac Compatibility Too
Dan Dixon, escaped former This is Vegas producer now working on improving his galaxy and planet-smashing sim, Universe Sandbox, told me at PAX that he’s working on a significant update to his terrific not-quite-a-game. He expects will be out next year. The new version, built for the Unity engine, will expand Universe Sandbox to Macs…
By Stephen Totilo Published August 29, 2011 -
UncategorizedThe Voice of Spider-Man 2099 is a Real Prince
To a generation of Spidey fans, Christopher Daniel Barnes is the voice of Peter Parker. To a generation of Disney fans, he’s better known as Prince Eric from The Little Mermaid Back when Disney made The Little Mermaid, voice actors in animated films didn’t need to be big-name actors from television and movies. All they…
By Mike Fahey Published August 29, 2011 - Uncategorized
Yes, Modern Warfare 3 Is Coming To Steam
Valve today confirmed that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 will indeed be using Steamworks and sold on Steam. Taken in light of the franchise’s history of being sold on Steam, this isn’t exactly surprising news, but with Battlefield 3 giving the service a pass, it’s probably worth noting. The game’s availability on the service…
By Brian Crecente Published August 29, 2011 -
Uncategorized8 1/2 Minutes of Antichamber My Favorite Game of PAX 2011. It’s ‘First-Person Escher.’
Formerly known as Hazard: The Journey of Life, Alexander Bruce’s extraordinary game Antichamber will hereby known as Oh My God, My Favorite Game of PAX. It’s a first-person puzzle game, made for people who like Portal or salivate for The Witness. Or for people who want to play a game that doesn’t play by other…
By Stephen Totilo Published August 29, 2011 -
UncategorizedIn Crystal Meth Wonderland You Can Play Rage With a Light Gun
Dealing with the guilt of shooting someone in the head, Breaking Bad‘s Jesse Pinkman winds down with the special light gun version of id Software’s Rage AMC’s breaking bad is pulling in the gaming sponsors left and right, so Jesse and friends have developed quite the video game habit lately. First they talked Left 4…
By Mike Fahey Published August 29, 2011 - Uncategorized
The Most Unexpected Pokémon Cosplay, in Male and Female Poses
It was hard to miss the man cosplaying as female Pokémon trainer Misty at this year’s Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle. When I finally caught up to him, I asked to pose for our cosplay gallery. Alas, there was so little cosplay on day three that there will be no final gallery for the show.…
By Stephen Totilo Published August 29, 2011 - Uncategorized
Another Glimpse of Rockstar’s Max Payne 3
Things have been very quiet on the Max Payne 3 front, so quiet some people thought it was dead. Don’t worry, Rockstar says they’re about to unleash an avalanche of news about the upcoming game over the next few months. To kick things off, they’re showing us two new screen shots. Brown suits confirmed!
By Brian Crecente Published August 29, 2011 - Uncategorized
Skyward Sword‘s Golden Bundle, Tetris: Axis, and the Latest Layton Cushion Nintendo’s Fall
One does not simply walk into Wal-Mart and spend $50 on a brand-new Zelda game. Not when there’s a chance to spend $20 more for a gold-colored Wii Remote Plus! The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword limited edition bundle, Tetris: Axis for the 3DS and Professor Layton and the Last Specter were hot topics at…
By Mike Fahey Published August 29, 2011 - Uncategorized
Hard Reset Gets a Firm Release Date, Solid System Reqs, and Sharp New Screens
I’ve talked about how good Flying Wild Hog’s cyberpunk shooter Hard Reset is. I’ve shown you how good it is. All that’s left is for you to see for yourself when the game hits Steam on September 13. Can your PC handle it? The rapid-fire rollercoaster of Hard Reset‘s PR campaign is winding down as…
By Mike Fahey Published August 29, 2011 - Uncategorized
Get a 3DS for $149.99
The Nintendo 3DS took a notorious price cut, dropping to $169.99 at the beginning of the month. We’ve found them for $149.99, and free shipping. Get a 3DS, in Cosmo Black or Aqua Blue, from Mac Mall via eBay deals. No specific expiration date for this price, but it does say “limited quantity.” The deal…
By Owen Good Published August 29, 2011 - Uncategorized
And On the Seventh Day They Played Video Games
In today’s installment of Speak Up on Kotaku, commenter Uncle Jesse wants to know if there’s a special day that you set aside each week to partake in a little interactive entertainment, if you know what he means. Does anyone have a ‘gaming day’? One day of the week that no matter what is going…
By Mike Fahey Published August 29, 2011 - Uncategorized
Gears of War 3 Season Pass Available at Launch
Gears of War 3 comes out so soon we can almost see it. Yes on September 20 you’ll get back to chainsawing through Locusts and friends alike. But also available at launch will be the Gears of War 3 season pass. Priced at 2400 Microsoft points, the pass gives holders access to the first four…
By Max Abrams Published August 29, 2011 - Uncategorized
Free Tetris Is an Excellent Reason to Own an Android Device
With more than 132 million paid downloads on mobile phones, EA Mobile gives the Tetris sales a rest and just gives it away for Android devices. It can be found in the Android Market right now. Go play.
By Mike Fahey Published August 29, 2011 - Uncategorized
Talk Amongst Yourselves
We’re running a little low on TAYpics, again! If you’ve got a great idea, or a good idea, or even a kind of sort of maybe good idea, send it in! Today is a great day to talk about video games. What did you do during the hurricane? Get some long needed video gaming in?…
By Max Abrams Published August 29, 2011