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The Monstrous Art of Shadow of the Colossus
Enormous monsters. A haunting landscape. Mysterious figures. All hallmarks of classic PS2 game Shadow of the Colossus, all the stars of this batch of concept art for the game. While there’s been art floating around for a while now (the game was released in 2005, after all), courtesy of promotional material and books from Shadow’s…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 30, 2011 - Uncategorized
Crazy Expensive Evangelion Booze
Like Neon Genesis Evangelion? How about alcohol? If you’re ready to part with six hundred bucks, have I got a bottle of bubbly for you. These are bottles of “Evangelion Sparkling”. They are limited to only 333 numbered bottles. Produced by France’s Monts-Maleret, each 750ml bottle is priced at ¥50,000 or US$622. Have a look…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 30, 2011 - Uncategorized
“Sexist” Commentator Dumped From This Year’s FIFA
Earlier this year, British commentator Andy Gray found himself in hot water over some sexist remarks he made on-air. That normally wouldn’t be that big a deal for us, were it not for the fact he was half the commentary team for top-selling series FIFA At the time, asked whether the controversy would affect his…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 30, 2011 - Uncategorized
Yes, New Silent Hill Flick Will Have Nurses
Set photos already provided a look at the upcoming Hollywood movie’s carnival backdrop. Here is an assortment of set pics with movie producer Don Carmody. Carmody’s been producing movies forever, with credits on flicks like Porky’s, A Christmas Story, and Weekend at Bernie’s That being said, I wish he wasn’t in the way in the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 30, 2011 - Uncategorized
Former Nintendo Idol Now Treads the Sales Floor
In 2003, then 17-year-old Asami Abe was the face of Nintendo’s GameCube title Nintendo Puzzle Collection. It’s a big deal to appear in commercials in Japan, and Nintendo, like Toyota, is selective of who it picks. Then the unthinkable happened. A photograph of the underage Abe and a friend smoking appeared in tabloids, and within…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 30, 2011 - Uncategorized
World Champion Chess Program Banned For Cheating
The engine which has emerged victorious from the past four World Computer Chess Championships, Rybka, has been banned for cheating. But, uh, how can a computer cheat unless it’s programmed to? The answer lies not in its programming, but in its construction. The International Computer Games Association, which has both an awesome name and which…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 30, 2011 - Uncategorized
Real World Modern Warfare 2 Maps Highlight of Call of Duty Convention
This fall Call of Duty fans will be able to shoot up their friends in real-world, life-sized replicas of two of the game’s maps, grab a bite to eat at the game’s fictional burger joint and get their hands on Modern Warfare 3 months before its release as part of a video game convention designed…
By Brian Crecente Published June 30, 2011 -
UncategorizedGet Your First Look at Resident Evil 4 Running In High Definition
We’ve seen a few screenshots of the upcoming HD re-releases of Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil Code: Veronica for the PS3 and Xbox 360. Now let’s see a trailer! It’s…yeah, it’s Resident Evil 4. Again.
By Luke Plunkett Published June 30, 2011 - Uncategorized
Kinect is Better Than it Was a Year ago
At E3 in 2009 (and 2010), Microsoft’s Kinect camera was promising, but also glitchy. At E3 2011, it looked more responsive. And there’s a reason for that. Xbox senior product manager David Dennis has said in an interview with Eurogamer “I think like we showed at E3, like Kudo showed with Kinect Fun Labs –…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 30, 2011 - Uncategorized
Some Star Wars Galaxies Players Aren’t Taking the End of their Galaxy Very Well
Star Wars Galaxies, a game that’s probably more notable for how disappointing it was rather than its moderate success, is closing down later this year. For most, it elicits a shrug, but for some fans, it’s grounds for a lawsuit. According to a report on VentureBeat, a band of long-time players is putting together a…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 30, 2011 - Uncategorized
Utah Pol Throws In The Towel on Anti-Game Bill After Supreme Court Ruling
Most of the time, a Supreme Court ruling has its intended effect of being the final word on laws, be they good or bad. On some issues, you can count on the defeated side looking for a way around the decision. The Utah state legislator behind an anti-games bill says he won’t pursue it in…
By Owen Good Published June 29, 2011 - Uncategorized
Of Course A Bear Grylls RPG Would Include Copious Piss Drinking
Being an 8-bit RPG interpretation, this sendup of Bear Grylls’ survivalist television program lacks only a voice for the lengthy narrative bits. That’s OK. Just read them to yourself, imagining the Death Star commander telling ghost stories at a campfire. Bingo, perfect Bear Grylls voice! Man vs. Wild RPG [College Humor. Thanks Dr. Octoroc!]]
By Michael McWhertor Published June 29, 2011 - Uncategorized
Risky! Risky! Risky!
Kotaku readers, we’re halfway there. This week is almost over! And don’t forget, if you’re a red-blooded American, you probably have Monday off. Three day weekend and fireworks, here we come!! You can pass the time with some non-video game related discussion in the comments below. You can watch a few trailers that popped up…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 29, 2011 -
UncategorizedTeen Who Tore Modern Warfare Mom a New One is Embarrassed and Sorry [Updated]
[Updated] Last night, the fury took over. The first time in three weeks he fired up the Xbox 360, and some little shit was griefing him in Modern Warfare 2. Hell, he normally plays Battlefield. As the two yelled at each other across Xbox Live, Cody, 17, heard the voice of his antagonist’s mother coming…
By Owen Good Published June 29, 2011 - Uncategorized
Judge Tricks Child Burglar Into Surrendering Xbox 360
In Northern Ireland, a 13-year-old boy was hauled before a judge to answer for a string of burglaries. The judge asked to know what among the boy’s possessions matter most to him. The Xbox 360, the lad replied. Dumbass. When judges ask a thing like this, they mean to trick you, young criminal. And now…
By Owen Good Published June 29, 2011 - Uncategorized
Nintendo of America Hears You, Disgruntled Wii Owners! (But You’re Still Not Getting Those Games You Want)
Last week, Wii owners in North America desperate to play games like Xenoblade, The Last Story and Pandora’s Tower, games already released in Japan, pleaded with Nintendo of America to bring those games stateside. Today, Nintendo has responded with a resounding, “Eh, probably not gonna happen.” Those passionate, motivated Nintendo fans showed their support for…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 29, 2011 - Uncategorized
Japan’s Bestsellers Highlight Our Gaming Cultural Divide, One More Time
What’s selling well in Japan these days? The likes of Meruru no Atelier: Arland no Renkinjutsushi 3, Steins;Gate and a new Gundam game for the PlayStation Portable. I know. Exciting, right? Well, maybe not to you. You might not know what the hell a Meruru no Atelier: Arland no Renkinjutsushi 3 is. It’s the latest…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 29, 2011
