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UncategorizedRunning With Rifles is Cannon Fodder for the 21st Century
Few games before, or since, have been able to capture the simple, hectic majesty of arcade combat than 1993 classic Cannon Fodder. While that series languishes in (relative) obscurity, however, a new indie game is keeping its spirits alive. And then some. Running with Rifles is an upcoming game where you control a single soldier,…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 23, 2011 -
UncategorizedDuke Nukem Forever Seems More Fun With a Friend
I played Duke Nukem Forever by myself. Couldn’t stand it. Maybe I should have had some beers and played it with a friend instead. Seems like a lot more fun! For reference, this is from Machinama’s Two Best Friends Play series. Also for reference, this is NSFW [via Gabdar]
By Luke Plunkett Published June 23, 2011 -
UncategorizedThe Damn Dirty Apes Have Learned How to Play Video Games
This cute little clip for the upcoming Planet of the Apes reboot shows a chimp kicking ass and taking names at what looks like Far Cry 2 At least, it’s cute until he breaks out, kills all those people then knocks the Statue of Liberty over. Then he can go to hell.
By Luke Plunkett Published June 23, 2011 - Uncategorized
Crysis 2 is About to Look a Whole Lot Better
If you can handle it, that is. When first released earlier this year, Crysis 2 disappointed many hardcore PC gamers, who had hoped the game would, like the first Crysis, be something that could really make an expensive rig sing Instead, it shipped so pared back there were Xbox 360 and PS3 versions, and the…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 23, 2011 - Uncategorized
Eyes Deep In Rage‘s Lackluster Premiere Comic
I was a big fan of the opening Deus Ex comic that hit stands in February. Not so of the Rage comic that arrived today in retail stores. Where Deus Ex was smart, violent and edgy, Rage seems just violent.. and really there’s not that much of that in this first 22-page issue. The comic…
By Brian Crecente Published June 23, 2011 - Uncategorized
They Won’t Burn Your House Down, but These Portal 2 Lemons are the Bomb
With Portal 2‘s arrival, lemons replaced cake as the game’s edible meme. (If you don’t know what I’m talking about, read up here) So before this one is totally played out, let’s acknowledge one of its more creative applications: these prop lemon hand grenades, by flickr user ammnra. A creator of Portal-themed props, ammnra saw…
By Owen Good Published June 22, 2011 -
UncategorizedBackbreaker Sequel Gets Europe-Only PS3 Release
Backbreaker: Vengeance, the minigame sequel to the more popular elements of last year’s Backbreaker, will release on Xbox Live on June 29, but won’t be coming to PlayStation 3 outside of Europe. We reported back in April that Vengeance was getting only an Xbox 360 release. Apparently the terms of whatever deal 505 Games has…
By Owen Good Published June 22, 2011 - Uncategorized
I’d Hate To Drink Your Last Beer…
Kotaku readers, here we are at the hump of this workweek. Let’s get over it with some stimulating off topic but topical conversation about things new, amusing, entertaining and enlightening. Let’s shoot the shit. Pray for me, Kotaku readers, for I visit the DMV tomorrow morning. Who knows if I’ll make it back alive, so…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 22, 2011 - Uncategorized
NHL Cover Star Crowned at Tonight’s NHL Awards
At the NHL awards tonight, EA Sports revealed that Tampa Bay center Steven Stamkos will grace the cover of NHL 12 when the game releases Sept. 13. Stamkos was the NHL’s second-leading goal scorer this past season, and finished fifth in total points. He is the second Tampa Bay Lightning player to make the NHL…
By Owen Good Published June 22, 2011 - Uncategorized
“Old World Blues,” the Next New Vegas DLC, Arrives July 19
Bethesda Softworks said today that “Old World Blues,” the next downloadable extension of Fallout: New Vegas will arrive on all platforms on July 19. Pricing wasn’t discussed but past installments have run $10. These three screenshots are from the DLC.
By Owen Good Published June 22, 2011 -
UncategorizedMagicka‘s PVP Trailer Is Gaming’s Greatest PVP Trailer
The all wizard, all the time PC game Magicka got its promised dose of all-new player-versus-player combat this week, an event that demanded this trailer that demands your attention for its smart use of absolutely no gameplay whatsoever. We’ve already seen gameplay, after all. So what we needed was Tarantino-inspired live action comedy, somehow still…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 22, 2011 - Uncategorized
Team Fortress 2‘s Update Soldiers On
This is the third day in the preview rollout of features for Team Fortress 2‘s Uber Update and still no long (long) awaited “Meet the Medic.” Instead, check out Soldier’s new gear, which includes the “Market Gardener,” shovel, and a sweet Patton-esque riding crop.
By Owen Good Published June 22, 2011 - Uncategorized
Spider-Man Dies, I Think, but, hey, Warren Spector’s Writing DuckTales and there’s a Phoenix Wright Manga
There are new comics in the comics shops every Wednesday, but some of those comics are not worth your money. As always, I have recommendations about which comics—physical ones and digital ones—you should consider buying. You’re welcome! Plus, I’ve got a list of all the new video-game-related comics out this week. Comics You Should Consider…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 22, 2011 - Uncategorized
Facing a Season with No NFL, Madden‘s Ultimate Team Looks to the Legends
In any discussion of the greatest video game athletes, the Michael Vick of Madden NFL 2004 always makes the cut, and is usually the most recent name on the list. In the eight years since his appearance, sports simulations have fine-tuned their realism, closing the era of logic-defying performances by the likes of Griffey, Roenick,…
By Owen Good Published June 22, 2011 - Uncategorized
Grad-u-ation Time, Come on!
FALLOUT NEW YORK | A picture of the Fallout Shelter sign in my son’s now former elementary school. (Photo by Brian Crecente) 1-Bit Ninja is a Sublime Paper Mario, Super Mario Mash-Up At first blush 1-bit Ninja looks like another iPhone game knock-off, but spend ten seconds with the game and you’ll dismiss that notion.…
By Brian Crecente Published June 22, 2011 - Uncategorized
Valve Likes What It Sees in Nintendo’s Wii U
Could Valve’s future games finally come to a Nintendo platform? Thanks to the Wii U, a system that appears at least as powerful as an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3, it sounds like that’s a very real possibility. Gabe Newell, president and co-founder of the studio that makes Team Fortress, Half-Life, Portal and Left 4…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 22, 2011 - Uncategorized
Violent Video Games Contribute to Dropping Crime Rate, Study Suggests
As it turns out, all that warning that violence in video games is bad for your brain may be…well…wrong. According to a recent paper based on studies at the University of Texas,”Overall, violent video games lead to decreases in violent crime.” The paper was referenced in an article by the BBC which examines the drop…
By Jen Schiller Published June 22, 2011 - Uncategorized
Report: Someone’s Buying PopCap Games for a Cool Billion [Update]
The makers of Peggle, Plants vs. Zombies and Bejeweled are reportedly in the process of being snapped up by someone with very, very deep pockets. The rumored mystery buyer may be paying more than $1 billion USD for the right to PopCap’s brand of casual, commercially successful fun. TechCrunch names a few possible buyers in…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 22, 2011
