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This Is as Classy as a Sonic the Hedgehog Tattoo Can Get
How, you must think, can a Sonic tattoo ever be classy? When someone uses their imagination, that’s how. A few years back, scientists got funny and named a protein that “enhances somite cell viability and the formation of primary slow muscle fibers” Sonic the Hedgehog Brian here has a tattoo not of the blue hedgehog,…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 24, 2011 - Uncategorized
This Video Game Was Made in the 1940s
Do you see that retro-looking device above? That’s a cathode ray tube amusement device, one of the one of the first interactive video games ever made. You can tell by the circular green display that this missile simulator game was inspired by the radar displays of World War II. It was created and patented by…
By Kelly Published May 24, 2011 - Uncategorized
Shiver Back Into Dead Space 2 With New Multiplayer Maps
With Dead Space 2’s multiplayer component suffering the same fate most of its peers—namely, being entirely forgotten shortly after release—EA reckons a couple of new maps might be enough to tempt you back into the game. The Academy and The Concourse are the maps, which will be available on Xbox Live on May 31 and…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 24, 2011 -
UncategorizedThe Young Girl Who Loves Old Games
After one of Japan’s most beloved gaming mascots Takahashi Meijin revealed that he was leaving Hudson Soft, 23-year-old pin-up model Haruna Anno took to Twitter and her blog. She knew that he was leaving beforehand and talked to Takahashi about his decision, revealing that the conversation made her weep. But there’s an upside. “I can’t…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 24, 2011 - Uncategorized
You Won’t Win Any Trophies With PSP Remaster Games
Later this year, the PlayStation Portable Remaster Series will become available (at least in Japan), offering HD versions of PSP games for your PS3. The games will come with a ton of extra content, but trophy support won’t be among them. While HD visuals, 3D compatibility, controller support and cross-platform saves will be included, the…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 24, 2011 -
UncategorizedGaming’s Best Musicians Unite For Charity Album
The Play For Japan initiative has done a lot to help raise funds for those affected by last month’s earthquake and tsunami, but Play For Japan: The Album will be giving a lot back to you in return. Due for release next month, the album gets together some of the greatest composers working in the…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 24, 2011 -
CultureTotal RecallWhat Do Warcraft, Optimus Prime and Zelda Have In Common?
Before its realm of Azeroth was brought to life in 2004’s World of Warcraft, Blizzard had tried once before to add a little depth to their fantasy franchise with a game that sadly never saw the light of day. That game was Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans In the late 1990’s, and seeking to…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 24, 2011 - Uncategorized
Green With Envy
Kotaku readers, I’ve got a good feeling about this week. And it’s not just because I’m about to clock out or I saw some really swell movie trailers today. Maybe it’s the exciting video game coverage coming… I saw some swell things last week, including the mind-blowing BioShock Infinite. Don’t underestimate this one. I hope…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 23, 2011 - Uncategorized
PSP Gets Its Post-PlayStation Network Hack Firmware Update
Sony will release PSP system software update 6.39 “soon,” an update that will let PlayStation Portable users update their PlayStation Network passwords. As a bonus, “system software stability during use of some features will be improved.” [PlayStation.blog]
By Michael McWhertor Published May 23, 2011 - Uncategorized
The Other Game Based on The Walking Dead Shambles to Your Kitchen Table this Fall
There’s another game coming based on zombie apocalypse of Robert Kirkman’s The Walking Dead, but this is one you can play when the electricity goes out. Unlike Telltale Games’ episodic video game spin on The Walking Dead comic book series, this one’s from Cryptozoic Entertainment, based on the AMC-adapted television series of the same name,…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 23, 2011 - Uncategorized
Kinect Googly Eyes, Crimson Alliance, Kinect Me and More Outed By Aussie Ratings
Microsoft may be running shorter on genuine new surprises for this year’s E3 expo, as Australia’s ratings classification board shines a light on new, unannounced Xbox 360 and Kinect games. That said, I’m dying to find out what Kinect Googly Eyes is. Kinect Googly Eyes is just one of a handful of new titles tied…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 23, 2011 - Uncategorized
Yes, Starhawk Will Have Space Battles and Other Welcome Answers
The long-awaited official reveal of Warhawk sequel Starhawk brought with it just as many questions as it did answers. For instance, where are those outer space battles we’ve been hoping for? Oh, they’re in there! Dylan Jobe, president of Starhawk dev Lightbox Interactive, takes to the official PlayStation blog to answer the most burning of…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 23, 2011 -
UncategorizedThe First Explosive Modern Warfare 3 Gameplay Trailer Is Here
The next big Call of Duty game, Modern Warfare 3, is a globetrotting tale of destruction, taking the fight to America, England, Germany and France, bringing with it huge destruction and battles more ambitious than ever. See for yourself in the game’s first trailer using Modern Warfare‘s new tech. There are some classic Call of…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 23, 2011 - Uncategorized
Body English
ENGLISH | Jeffrey Neumann puts some body english into a shot as he plays a pinball game at The Florida Arcade & Pinball Expo at the Dania Jai-Alai Sports Entertainment Complex on February 10, 2011 in Dania, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) The Undercurrent of Domestic Violence in Bioshock Infinite “I’m sorry. I never…
By Brian Crecente Published May 23, 2011 - Uncategorized
Grab Your Hellgate Beta Keys While They’re Hot
The closed beta test for the soon-to-be-revived Hellgate kicks off next month, and T3 Entertainment has your closed beta keys. Hit up the Hellgate website to secure one for yourself and relive the horror.
By Mike Fahey Published May 23, 2011 -
UncategorizedJoust: Legacy Explains Why Flying Ostrich Battles Are Inferior To Lightcycle Battles
It may be a little behind the curve, but Sam Macaroni‘s spin on Disney’s Tron: Legacy, filtered through the gladiatorial combat of Joust, is a super short burst of delightful parody. Or maybe I just like talking ostriches. Tron: Legacy soundtrackers Daft Punk did its own take on lance-on-lance combat in the Tron universe, which…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 23, 2011 - Uncategorized
Which Console Does L.A. Noire Better?
Multi-platform video game lovers sometimes face hard choices. But it appears that the decision to play Rockstar Games and Team Bondi’s L.A. Noire is a relatively easy one, based on a side-by-side analysis of the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 game. Many L.A. Noire buyers probably made up their mind to purchase one or the…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 23, 2011 -
UncategorizedWatch a Woman Strip Naked Using Only Magic!
I could tell there was a sex scene brewing in The Witcher 2 when Geralt of Rivia and his comely redheaded sorceress companion Triss stumbled upon this ancient Elven bathhouse, and I wasn’t planning on sharing the resulting NSFW video. Then Triss tapped into the vast mystical forces of the universe to remove her clothing.…
By Mike Fahey Published May 23, 2011 - Uncategorized
Another Sexbot Fails the Turing Test
Reporter Clive Thompson recently chatted with “babygurl01475”, an Instant Messenger persona developed by someone out there to get people like Thompson horny enough to part with his credit card number. Because Clive is supposed to think that babygurl01475 is a real person who wants him badly. Babygurl failed. Thompson wasn’t fooled. But he did manage…
By Stephen Totilo Published May 23, 2011 -
UncategorizedPaul Feig Is A Fan Of Vagina Blankets
Recently, Bridesmaids director Paul Feig stopped by and showed us how much he loves vaginas. Or at least, making movies with people who have them, and endorsing blankets that claim to be as soft as them. (Yes, we know the proper term is vulva). Bridesmaids showed exceptional momentum at the box office in its second…
By Irin Carmon Published May 23, 2011