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How Final Fantasy XIII‘s Heroine Became Homeless
In role-playing game Final Fantasy XIII, the protagonist Lightning didn’t have a house. She had one. That is, until Square Enix cut it. Lightning’s futuristic, peanut-shaped abode seems to be covered with a shiny, metallic coating (and a yellow racing stripe). A glass-covered staircase led up to the entry way. Inside, there was a bedroom…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 25, 2011 - Uncategorized
The Great Grand Theft Auto Megamix
Originally pieced together in 2008 but only released now, this “GTA Mix” by Neal Santos is over 70 minutes of music both from and inspired by the Grand Theft Auto series. It’s a franchise renowned for its excellent use of licensed and home-grown tracks, so yeah, if you’re in the mood to party this is…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 25, 2011 - Uncategorized
Nintendo Confirms Wii Successor. It’s On Sale In 2012.
Today in Japan, Nintendo confirmed the upcoming release of the Wii’s successor. The still-unnamed console will be revealed at this year’s E3 gaming expo in Los Angeles in June. The new console will go on sale in 2012, said Nintendo in an official statement. Sales of this new system have not been included in the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 25, 2011 - Uncategorized
Is There More Pokémon Incoming?
If this blurry magazine scan is to be believed, then a new Pokémon game is right around the corner. This scan is apparently from the upcoming issue of Dengeki Nintendo magazine and reads “the latest news on the newest Pokémon title”. So if this scan is the real deal, does that mean a new spin-off…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 25, 2011 - Uncategorized
Seems Even Nintendo Is Using The Word “Cafe”
This image can be found on Nintendo’s official, internal development support site. While it could mean anything – we’re not developers, so don’t know the insider lingo used – it is interesting that it uses the word “Cafe”, which is heavily rumoured to be the codename of Nintendo’s new console If you’d like to see…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 25, 2011 -
UncategorizedWho The Hell Is Silent Hill: Revelation‘s Director?
The first Silent Hill movie was written by Roger Avary of Pulp Fiction fame. We know Roger Avary. It was directed by Christophe Gans, who made that crazy click Brotherhood of the Wolf and who is making horror flick Fantomas with Jean Reno and Vincent Cassel. The upcoming Silent Hill movie is being written and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 25, 2011 - Uncategorized
Mass Effect’s Normandy Has A New Coat Of Paint
Now that Commander Shepard really has to save the galaxy, swanning about the outer reaches of space in a ship belonging to a shady group of thugs just isn’t going to cut it. As we can see in this new toy from Dark Horse, the Normandy from Mass Effect 3 is now sporting the livery…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 25, 2011 -
UncategorizedVideo Games Have Ruined These Men’s Ability To Punch Something
Once was a time men would punch things for kicks. And wouldn’t think twice about it. These days, video games seem to have damanged that ability. Or at least these two guy’s. [via Destructoid]
By Luke Plunkett Published April 25, 2011 - CultureTotal Recall
The Weird And Wonderful World Of The Sega Genesis
One of the great things about the Genesis (or Mega Drive, depending on where you’re from) is the fact that, unlike most other major consoles, Sega licensed out its technology, meaning a range of companies could , along with Sega itself, come up with their own wacky versions of the console. While some of these…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 25, 2011 - Uncategorized
Hay Days
Hay Days | Last Sunday I published a photo by Getty Images photographer Chris Hondros, a friend of mine going back nearly 20 years. Chris, a seasoned combat photojournalist, was killed Wednesday in Libya while documenting rebel fighting there against the Gaddafi regime. This picture is of us on March 3, 1997, on Hay Street,…
By Owen Good Published April 24, 2011 - Uncategorized
The Real Story of ‘Chickey Cantor’
Well, I blew it. Monday Night Combat and Uber Entertainment dropped a story with perfect Easter ties in everyone’s lap on Friday, and I missed the point. Chickey Cantor, the crazy clucker you can rodeo-ride for big buxx in the game’s new title update, is not in fact named for Monday Night Combat P.A. Mickey…
By Owen Good Published April 24, 2011 - Uncategorized
Going Dark
Holiday weekends in the U.S. typically foreshadow light weeks in game releases and the coming seven days is no different. Darkspore, for PC, is the top drop on Tuesday. There also is some DLC coming for Shift Unleashed and Outland, a downloadable title for PSN and XBLA. Tuesday Darkspore (PC) – ‘Diablo in Space’ is…
By Owen Good Published April 24, 2011 - Uncategorized
Xbox Live Reacts To PlayStation Network Outage
Some have noticed that PlayStation Network is down and out at the same time Microsoft is running a free-to-play weekend for all Xbox Live account holders, across all of Europe. Electronic Theatre asked an Xbox Live rep how the company felt about the timing of such events: “Of course it’s regretful that Sony is encountering…
By Owen Good Published April 24, 2011 - Uncategorized
Top 5 of 10: Game Show Games
Each week throws off several new video game lists ranging from the humorous to the trivial. What’s better? A list of those. Here’s a roundup of the rundowns out there. •TV Game Shows Ideal for Kinect/Move [Megabits of Gaming] Sort of a wildcard topic here, but I’ll play along. Hole in the Wall is a…
By Owen Good Published April 24, 2011 -
UncategorizedGears of War 3‘s Beta Asks: What’s Easter Without Easter Eggs?
Those lucky enough to be in on the Gears of War 3 beta today were treated to this, either cute or disturbing depending on your sensibilities. Pick a male character, COG or Locust, and voila, bunny hat. [h/t reader Hazel H.]
By Owen Good Published April 24, 2011 - Uncategorized
Advertisement Unlocked!
A couple weeks ago we were introduced to Kiip, at the forefront of an exciting new opportunity I’m sure you are all fascinated to participate in: Advertising. When you unlock achievements. Though Kiip seems to be focused on the mobile games sector for now, the prospect of getting a coupon for a free Jumbo Jack…
By Owen Good Published April 24, 2011 -
UncategorizedWhen Your Favorite Game Is Proposing Marriage, The Answer Is ‘Yes’
She said yes. You’re dying to know, and Kotaku can confirm that for you now. Even though her marriage proposal came from a smart-aleck robot and contained references to herpes and, well, the big A, last night Tora told Ben yes, she will marry him, The proposal, delivered by Borderlands’ comedy-reliefbot Claptrap in a video…
By Owen Good Published April 24, 2011 - Uncategorized
Weekend Talk Amongst Yourselves
Happy Easter, everyone. You know what I love about Easter? The premise of its secular observance proves children have no more intellect than that of an extremely drunk person. Think about it: “Hold on … now … OK … no, no hold on, wait a sec, so, you’re telling me – shut up … a…
By Owen Good Published April 24, 2011 - Culture
Sunday Comics
Welcome to your Sunday read of the week’s best in web comics. Make sure to click on the expand button in the bottom right to enlarge each comic. Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich published April 18. – Read more of Awkward Zombie Nerf NOW!! by Josué Pereira published April 18. – Read more of Nerf…
By Owen Good Published April 24, 2011 - Uncategorized
Sony Working Around the Clock To Restore Playstation Network and Online Gaming
Sony officials continue to work around the clock to bring the downed Playstation Network back online after an “external intrusion” forced the company to take the system down. A Saturday night update said that the company is rebuilding their system to “further strengthen our network infrastructure”, further delaying the return of PSN and ability of…
By Brian Crecente Published April 24, 2011