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Why You Should Be Excited About Duke Nukem Forever
Are you excited about the impeding release of Duke Nukem Forever? No? Well commenter Williagr thinks you should be, and he’s going to tell you why in today’s Speak Up on Kotaku. Why I’m excited for Duke Nukem Forever, and why you should be too… On a different forum someone has posed the question, “Do…
By Mike Fahey Published June 3, 2011 - Uncategorized
The Traveler’s Guide to E3
Once a year all things video game descend on Los Angeles for a nearly week-long celebration of gaming. The Electronic Enterainment Expo is three days of gaming, parties and news. But it’s also a lot of work, whether you’re there for business or just to take everything in. The show floor is packed wall-to-wall with…
By Brian Crecente Published June 3, 2011 - Uncategorized
The New Star Trek Game Boldly Goes Where No Star Trek Game Has Gone Before
Just as J.J. Abrams brought us a fresh new look at the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise in the 2009 theatrical revamp, Paramount Digital Entertainment’s 2012 Star Trek takes the series’ games in an exciting new direction, casting players in the role of Kirk and Spock in an epic co-op action adventure. Over the years…
By Mike Fahey Published June 3, 2011 - Uncategorized
Talk Amongst Yourselves
Welcome to Talk Amongst Yourselves. This is a place for our readers to talk about whatever they want… As long as it has to do with video games. Special Thanks toAikage The Skilled Furby for today’s image. Wanna get your TAYpic on Kotaku? Submit your pic to #TAYpics (Read this thread for directions on how…
By Mike Epstein Published June 3, 2011 - Uncategorized
Mage War Erupts on the Streets of Your Town in Shadow Cities
The magic that disappeared from our world centuries ago is back. It’s all around us, but we can’t see it. The only way to bring this magic into focus — the only way to fight for this power — is through Shadow Cities for the iPhone. Shadow Cities allows players around the country to join…
By Mike Fahey Published June 3, 2011 - Uncategorized
Xbox 360 Still Selling Strong, Says Press Release That Guarantees No Xbox 3 at E3
From a Microsoft press release: Microsoft has now sold 55 million Xbox 360 consoles across 38 countries and sales are accelerating. Xbox 360 maintains its lead in the U.S. as the top selling console in 2011, and ten of the past eleven months. In the first four months of 2011, Xbox 360 has seen a…
By Joel Johnson Published June 3, 2011 - Uncategorized
It’s Starting. Get Ready.
E3 | LOS ANGELES, CA: At last year’s E3, a gamer checks out Nintendo’s booth. (Photo: David McNew | Getty) The Queen of Pokémon In the West, when someone says Pokémon, you think about your favorite Pocket Monster, the cartoons, or the games themselves. The same goes for Japan, but there’s something else that comes…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 3, 2011 - Uncategorized
Have a Look at Anti-Venom!
The latest Spider-Man: Edge of Time trailer not only features some gameplay, but it also features boss character Anti-Venom The game looks okay! Though, I wish these Spider-Man games were a little more ballsy or inventive. Developed by the same studio responsible for Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions, Spider-Man: Edge of Time will be out later this…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 3, 2011 - Uncategorized
Caution. No, Really, Caution.
Dream Club Zero doesn’t beat around the bush. It is what it is. And what it is a bar hostess girl simulator game that lets you drink virtual booze, chat up hostesses, and have them sing you songs. And if you’re willing to part with 480 Microsoft Points later this month, you can dress them…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 3, 2011 -
UncategorizedXCOM Dated For March, Not Referred To as a First-Person Shooter
XCOM, The first-person sequel to classic strategy game X-Com, will be released on March 6, 2012, for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, that last platform being newly-confirmed by publisher Take Two. The game’s got a new E3 trailer, of course, but even more revealing are the lengths Take Two appear to be going to…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 3, 2011 - Culture
The Desolate Video Game Art of Nicolas Ferrand
Nicolas Ferrand is a French concept artist currently working on Thief 4 at Eidos Montreal. Previously, while at Ubisoft, he contributed to franchises like Assassin’s Creed, Splinter Cell and Prince of Persia Today we’re looking at his pieces from Far Cry 2, Assassin’s Creed and Assassin’s Creed II, all of which are great It’s a…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 3, 2011 -
UncategorizedI Can Abide This Jawa Sandcrawler
Marshal Banana is just the right name for the person responsible for this enormous custom LEGO Sandcrawler, because this shit is b-a-n-a-n-a-s. It’s made of over 10,000 LEGO bricks, weighs 10kg, rolls, lowers its door and even sucks up droids. All that for “only” nine months design and building time. [thanks everyone!]
By Luke Plunkett Published June 3, 2011 -
UncategorizedMetal Gear Solid and Flower Photography
The E3 trailer for Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D shows off the game’s new “Camouflage Photo System” and gyro features in action. There’s even a special guest star from Nintendo. While MGS Hideo Kojima won’t be attending this year’s E3, Snake Eater 3D will be playable.
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 3, 2011 - Uncategorized
Dark Souls Will Kick Japan’s Ass This September
Tough-as-nails Dark Souls will be released in Japan on September 15 for ¥7,800 (US$97). For those that pre-order, a copy of the game’s soundtrack and an in-game map are included. Quantities are limited. 「DARK SOULS」の発売日が2011年9月15日に決定！ 予告編第3弾となる最新トレイラーと数量限定の購入特典にも注目だ（DARK SOULS） [4Gamer.net]
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 3, 2011 -
UncategorizedThese Are the World’s Best Team Fortress 2 Short Videos
Valve’s competition to find the best short films based on Team Fortress 2 is now closed, and the finalists have been selected. As you would expect given the game’s talented fanbase, many of those chosen are incredible pieces of work. The one I’m highlighting above, by Sauctaliens, is nominated in the category of Best Cinematography,…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 3, 2011 -
UncategorizedIco and Shadow of the Colossus Get a New Trailer. This Is It!
Earlier today, Sony revealed that the HD versions of Ico and Shadow of the Colossus will be out this September. Sony’s already released footage of the game, but here’s the trailer Sony released today.
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 3, 2011
