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UncategorizedWorld Exclusive First Look Under the Hood of the Next Unreal Engine
You’ve seen the sexed up trailer showing what games based on Epic’s Unreal Engine will look like in the coming generation. Now join Kotaku and Gizmodo for the world’s first peek at the tools and technology that will be used to create some of the biggest games on every platform from PC to iOS in…
By Joel Johnson Published April 5, 2011 -
UncategorizedAperture Science Introduces The Portal 2 Turret, Consumer Edition
When you’ve got a product that works as well as Portal’s Turrets, you can’t limit them to purely military use. Aperture Science boss Cave Johnson proudly presents the Turret consumer edition, now available in countless designer colors.
By Mike Fahey Published April 5, 2011 -
UncategorizedThe Past, Present, And Future Of Resident Evil
Has it really been fifteen years since the S.T.A.R.S. team took their first steps inside of a zombie-filled mansion on the outskirts of Raccoon City? This 15th Anniversary video celebrates the past decade and a half of Resident Evil, while giving us a taste of what’s still to come. Man, those original games haven’t aged…
By Mike Fahey Published April 5, 2011 -
UncategorizedSkulls of the Shogun Is The Wu-Tang Advance Wars We Didn’t Know We Needed
It helps if you can hear the soundtrack. It helps if you loved Advance Wars. It might even help if you liked listening to the Wu-Tang Clan or watched Kill Bill a decade ago and developed a love for an old martial arts movie like Shogun Assassin. These things will help, but if you don’t…
By Stephen Totilo Published April 5, 2011 -
UncategorizedBrink‘s Special Abilities Make Your Character Even More Special
Now that we’ve gotten to know Brink’s Medic, Soldier, Engineer, and Operative, let’s take a look the special abilities each class can unlock as they progress to make the game feel even more like Team Fortress 2. Brink is a team-based first-person shooter with a slightly exaggerated cartoony vibe and class-based multiplayer progression, so the…
By Mike Fahey Published April 5, 2011 - Uncategorized
Gamer Problems: Being Stalked By Children
In today’s very special episode of Speak-Up on Kotaku, commenter Hongo deals with an issue that every gamer faces at some point: Children think we’re pretty damn awesome. I have no problem with most little kids. My cousin’s cousin asked me for my PSN ID because he wanted to add me as a friend on…
By Mike Fahey Published April 5, 2011 - Uncategorized
UK Tabloid Reporting 3DS Backlash; Is Reality Next?
Squawker rag The Sun says a “refund row” is hitting the UK around Nintendo’s 3DS, with “record return levels were reported after thousands suffered headaches and dizziness.” Nintendo says returns “in single figures per retailer.” [The Sun]
By Joel Johnson Published April 5, 2011 - Uncategorized
It’s Not A Green Lantern Party Until The Giant Fist Shows Up
Give a man one of the most powerful weapons in the known universe, and he’ll create a giant version of his own hand. These latest screens for Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters summarize mankind’s contributions to the war on interstellar crime. Slated for release a week before the live action Green Lantern flick, Double…
By Mike Fahey Published April 5, 2011 - Uncategorized
Why Don’t I Lose Myself In Games Anymore?
You know when you’re going to finish a video game. It pushes its ethereal fist into your chest and seizes hold of your heart in a way you can almost feel-like being grabbed by the throat, a tightness in your chest that sets every nerve humming to the tune of the experience. That feeling gives…
Leigh Alexander Published April 5, 2011 -
UncategorizedCharlie Sheen Jokes Fill The Next Pocket God Update
The next update to the popular iPhone and iPad app Pocket God introduces a pygmy named Charlie who keeps talking about Tiger Blood. Witness the speed of a pop culture meme breaching an app used by millions. Pocket God’s creators at Bolt Interactive call the 38th episodic update to their app: Two and a Half…
By Stephen Totilo Published April 5, 2011 - Uncategorized
Talk Amongst Yourselves
Look closely and you’ll find the video game twist in today’s Talk Amongst Yourselves image. See it, and chat here about video games. Thanks to Mythos for today’s art. Submit your image to #TAYpics (Read this thread for directions on how to do a TAYpic.)
By Stephen Totilo Published April 5, 2011 - Uncategorized
Another Mass Effect Novel Enters Earth Orbit This Fall
“MASS EFFECT: DECEPTION will be written by author William C. Dietz and will release in Fall 2011,” says publisher Del Ray, continuing the story of the previous three novels, Revelation, Ascension, and Retribution
By Joel Johnson Published April 5, 2011 - Uncategorized
All The Tanuki Testicles You Can Handle
BIG BALLS | OSAKA, JAPAN: Tanuki statues available for purchase, complete with the required large nards. (Photo: Brian Ashcraft) PS3 Hackers Begin Targeting Sony Executive’s Personal Information Not content with attacking Sony’s commercial websites and the PlayStation Network itself, a group of activists has now turned its sights on obtaining the personal information of a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 5, 2011 - Uncategorized
A Limited Edition, Customized Xbox 360 Just For Japan
Japan’s DEZAEGG is like a car painting and body works shop for game consoles. They take consoles, handhelds and computers and make them look all purdy. Its latest effort is a limited edition Xbox 360 to mark the anime broadcast of visual novel Steins;Gate Steins;Gate debuted on the Xbox 360 in 2009, so DEZAEGG is…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 5, 2011 - Uncategorized
This Slime Isn’t Slimy
Nintendo DS title Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional is an upcoming expanded version of role-playing game Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2. Wonder how they’re different? The “pro” version has a “Diamond Slime”, which is a harder version of the iconic DQ character. [via オレ的ゲーム情報]
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 5, 2011 - Uncategorized
Can An Earthquake Cancel Some Lady’s Skimpy Photos?
The Tohoku Earthquake caused game after game to be delayed. One game, Disaster Report 4, was even canned. But it’s not only games that are being impacted. Pictures of voice actress Chiaki Takahashi in revealing clothing are, too. Takahashi, who voices Litchi Faye Ling in BlazBlue and Azusa in The Idolmaster, was supposed to release…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 5, 2011 - Uncategorized
From Cute Little Robots To Strange Cowboys And Puppets
You like Machinarium? Then you may like Osada, the newest game from Machinarium’s developers, Amanita Design. It’s free, and you can play it right now While we’re on the subject, Amanita have also recently done some amazing work on both the puppet film Kooky and its book. You can – and should – check that…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 5, 2011 - Uncategorized
Is The 3DS Going To Be Okay?
New product launches are rough. The launch for the Nintendo 3DS went off well, it seems. However, the weeks that’ve followed continue to raise concern. While some game consoles seem to be slow out of the gate, they later build up steam over time. Other consoles are firecrackers from the get go, but quickly burn…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 5, 2011 - Uncategorized
PS3 Hackers Begin Targeting Sony Executive’s Personal Information
Not content with attacking Sony’s commercial websites and the PlayStation Network itself, a group of activists has now turned its sights on obtaining the personal information of a number of Sony executives. A supposed “splinter group” of hacking outfit Anonymous, calling itself “SonyRecon”, has asked members to get “people to gather and contribute dox, and…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 5, 2011 - Uncategorized
Zelda’s Link Is Old, Ready For War And Running From Chickens
To help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the release of the Legend of Zelda, some artists have got together and run a little competition paying homage to the classic series. While influences predictably focus on Ocarina of Time (for nostalgia’s sake) and Twilight Princess (because Link looked so good in it), there’s still room for…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 5, 2011