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The Incredible Video Game Art Of Toshiaki Mori
Toshiaki Mori is a man you may not know by name, but you’ll definitely know him by his work. As an artist working in the video game industry for over twenty years now, he’s produced some of gaming’s most striking and iconic pieces of promotional and cover art. Whether it be working for SNK or…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 7, 2011 -
UncategorizedJapan’s Biggest PSP Games Get Cute (Again)
One of the game’s revealed in the wake of Japan’s quake, Monster Hunter spin-off Mon Hun Nikki: Poka-Poka Airu Mura G is headed to the PSP. Here’s a first look at the game in action. Mon Hun Nikki: Poka-Poka Airu Mura G is the follow up to, wait for it, Mon Hun Nikki: Poka-Poka Airu…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 7, 2011 - Uncategorized
What Happens When Activision Buys A Developer
Did a purchase by mega-publisher Activision have an adverse effect on the culture of Bizarre Creations, the developers of the Project Gotham series? “We weren’t an independent studio making ‘our’ games anymore – we were making games to fill slots”, Bizarre’s former creative director Martyn Chudley tells Edge. “Although we did all believe in them,…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 7, 2011 - Uncategorized
Do You Love Dirt Enough To Spend $300 On It?
You know, ridiculously expensive collectors editions have their place. There are certain franchises where there are enough loyal fans around who will spend hundreds on a box full of crap. I do not think Dirt is one of those franchises. That’s not to say I think it’s a bad franchise! Dirt 2 is one of…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 7, 2011 - Uncategorized
Of Course, The Professor Layton Studio Is Making A New Professor Layton Game
Akihiro Hino, who really needs some sleep, recently tweeted that his studio is currently working on the sixth Professor Layton title. Shocking! Hino did not specify the platform, but the other Layton games are DS or 3DS titles. So… [via @AkihiroHino via Eurogamer]
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 7, 2011 - Uncategorized
An Obsessive Look At Neon Evangelion Genesis Sweets And Treats
Whenever Japanese people go on vacation, they buy presents – snacks, usually – for other people. Part of it is the desire to share food or local treats that aren’t widely available with those who couldn’t make the trip. Part of the custom is expressing gratitude. And then there’s the fact that, well, it’s sort…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 7, 2011 -
UncategorizedPlease, Let This Be The Future Of Video Game Press Releases
You have no idea how many press releases we see on a daily basis. From big companies, small companies, people selling iPhone games, people selling things that (purport!) to make your dick grow bigger. I’ve never had one read to me before, though. And I wish I had. It makes all the CAPS and TMs…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 7, 2011 - Uncategorized
Delayed Yakuza Zombie Game Gets…Undelayed
After the Tohoku Earthquake struck, Sega decided it would be inappropriate to release Yakuza: Of The End and delayed it. The game is a zombie parody, setting in a ravaged urban center. The game finally has a new release date in Japan: June 9. A portion of the profits will go to the disaster relief…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 7, 2011 - Uncategorized
Because Nothing Says World Of Warcraft Like Hockey Jerseys
It speaks volumes for the popularity of World of Warcraft that you can see a thing like “Official Reebok Hockey Jersey” and know that not only is it a real thing, but that there’ll be plenty of people who will buy one. These are high-quality, actual hockey jerseys manufactured by sportswear giant Reebok (or at…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 7, 2011 -
UncategorizedIt’s Like Fallout, But With Bad Sunglasses
Hate the sunglasses, think the short film isn’t half bad! Titled “Temporary Status”, the short was inspired by Fallout. The flick was made from start to finish in under 48 hours, including all writing, filming, set and prop creation, special effects and editing. It’s an entry in this year’s Sci-Fi London Film Challenge.
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 7, 2011 - Uncategorized
The Father of the Game Boy Was Not Killed By Yakuza
It was apparently a contracted hit. Gunpei Yokoi, father of the Game Boy who failed with the Virtual Boy, left Nintendo and was working with a rival on a new portable game device. Yokoi had too many Nintendo secrets. He had to be out of the picture, say the conspiracy theories. He had to be…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 7, 2011 - Uncategorized
Sony Admits The PlayStation Network May Have Been Attacked
Earlier this week, activist group Anonymous threatened to go after Sony’s online presence in retaliation for the company’s legal actions against PS3 hackers. The next day, the PlayStation Network went down. Coincidence? It may be, but then, it doesn’t sound like it was, Sony today conceding the possibility of the obvious and in a statement…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 7, 2011 - Uncategorized
Oh, So The NGP Won’t Be Delayed Because Of Japan’s Earthquake
Earlier this week, SCEA’s Jack Tretton said his company may have to delay the release of its Next Generation Portable. Now his bosses in Japan say, uh, no, that’s not true. Everything’s fine. For now. “So far we see no impact from the quake on our launch plan,” Sony Computer Entertainment’s Satoshi Fukuoka told Nikkei.…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 7, 2011 -
CultureTotal RecallThis Place Was Like A Breeding Program For Awesome Games And Famous Developers
Aside from perhaps Nintendo, there are few video game studios that have ever been home to so many of the industry’s best and brightest as Looking Glass managed. Founded in 1990, Looking Glass was not only responsible for some of that decade’s most innovative and memorable games, but was also a place where people like…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 7, 2011 -
UncategorizedCustom Tron Light Cycles Board Game Glows With Brilliance
Physical design, gameplay design, either way this custom Tron Light Cycles Board Game is a straight-up winner. Built by a modder to play with his sons, this one-of-a-kind, laser-etched board with tinted acrylic jet walls is like a Franklin Mint Chess Set from a very, very awesome future. The pieces are die-cast Tron vehicles, which…
By Owen Good Published April 6, 2011 - Uncategorized
Brick Envy
Kotaku readers, please come into this open thread and join in the conversation, whether you want to talk about video games or not. If you do, I’ll tell you a shameful little secret. Here it is: as I find myself growing older, combined with access to seeing impressive things on the internet, I find myself…
By Michael McWhertor Published April 6, 2011
