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  The Nintendo Download: Punching Animals And Toasting Sandwiches

  This week’s Nintendo Download features a game called Doc Clock: The Toasted Sandwich of Time, and a DSiWare game that lets you punch anthropomorphic animals in the face. What more could you people possibly want? It gets better! In Stickmen Studios’ Doc Clock for WiiWare, the titular doctor travels through time, building inventions out of…

  By Mike Fahey Published January 17, 2011
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  Nintendo Download Gallery

  Doc Clock: The Toasted Sandwich of Time Publisher: Stickmen Studios Players: 1 ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief Price: 1,000 Wii Points Description: Have you fallen off a cliff? Are you burning in lava? Did your latest invention just get crushed by a frozen polar bear? Avoid these misfortunes with Doc Clock’s amazing Time…

  By Mike Fahey Published January 17, 2011
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  The Two Latest Marvel VS. Capcom Characters Take You To Task

  Marvel Vs. Capcom 3’s release is less than a month away, and Capcom keeps marching out the new combatants. Today we get our first look at Street Fighter’s Akuma and a new Marvel character that knows all of your moves. First up is Akuma, the younger brother of Gouken, the sensei of Street Fighter’s Ken…

  By Mike Fahey Published January 17, 2011
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  Bejeweled Blitz Comes To The Xbox 360

  PopCap is bringing the 60-second action of Facebook’s Bejeweled Blitz to Xbox Live Arcade later this year with all-new modes, including 16-player party play and head-to-head via Xbox Live.

  By Mike Fahey Published January 17, 2011
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  iTunes Chart Toppers: Angry Birds Dominate

  Not a whole lot new to see here. Angry Birds continues its dominance, while some classics like Plants Vs. Zombies and Cut the Ropes continue to linger. I’m thinking of killing this feature. What do you think? Do you find it worthwhile? iPhone Position Title Price Weeks Last Week 1 Angry Birds (Clickgamer.com) $0.99 34…

  By Brian Crecente Published January 17, 2011
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  How The Human Face Could Be the Future of Gaming

  Disgust, fear, surprise, anger, lies. The face is a canvas of microexpressions, twitches and “tells” that sweep across a visage in tenths of a second unveiling everything in a person’s heart. And if Rockstar Games, the makers of Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption, have their way, it will also be the future of…

  By Brian Crecente Published January 17, 2011
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  Talk Amongst Yourselves

  This is Kotaku’s official forum, the place where you can talk about Kratos and Dante, and how very much they don’t seem to get along. Thanks to Kolibri_ for today’s wonderful image. Submit yours to #TAYpics

  By Brian Crecente Published January 17, 2011
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  This Cereal Box Sure Looks Nice

  It’s Monday, and I’m already exhausted! Can’t wait for the rest of the week. What you missed last night Vintage Gaming Collection Washed Away In Aussie Floods 2 Years Later, Broken Xbox 360 Game Gets Fixed No Game Is This Scary Hacker Holds Video Game Hostage Japanese Youth Shunning Sex For…What, Exactly?! Sonic Looks Much…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published January 17, 2011
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  He’s Exorcised Satan, And Now Narrating A Hit Franchise

  Meet legendary actor Max von Sydow. He’s worked with directors like Ingmar Bergman, John Huston, Woody Allen and Steven Spielberg. He’s played Jesus and exorcised the devil. Next up, he’s narrating the forthcoming The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Von Sydow’s voice is clearly distinguishable on the game’s debut trailer. As website Rock, Paper, Shotgun points…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published January 17, 2011
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  Grand Theft Auto-Style Antics Wreak Havoc On Japanese Streets

  A 39-year-old man was arrested in Japan’s Fukuoka Prefecture after deciding to go on a rampage that can only be described as Grand Theft Auto-esque. Like in the popular games, 39-year-old Kaoru Koga went around Fukuoka City hopping from stolen car to stolen car, going on hit-and-runs and leaving six individuals with minor injuries. His…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published January 17, 2011
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  Pause Button Pressed For PS3 Hacker Case

  The PS3 hacker case has been pushed back to an unspecified later date. It was pushed back due to “jurisdictional confusion”, reports website GamesIndustry

  By Brian Ashcraft Published January 17, 2011
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  I Choose You, Mechanical Killing Machine Pikachu!

  Would Pokémon even need trainers if they could be summoned in gigantic mechanical battle suits? By Alexey “Karanak” Pyatov”

  By Luke Plunkett Published January 17, 2011
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  Vintage Gaming Collection Washed Away In Aussie Floods

  Over the past week, large areas of Australia’s eastern seaboard have been ravaged by floods. Billions of dollars worth of damage has been done, and sitting quietly amidst that tally is this man’s retro gaming hardware collection. Aussie collector NFG’s house in Queensland was among those affected, flood waters getting into his home and destroying…

  By Luke Plunkett Published January 17, 2011
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  2 Years Later, Broken Xbox 360 Game Gets Fixed

  One of the greatest arcade shooters ever got mangled to hell when it was brought to the Xbox 360. Two years later, the game is finally getting patched up. ‘Bout time. Bullet hell shooter DoDonPachi Dai Ou Jou stormed into Japanese arcades back in 2002. When the game’s developer, Tokyo-based Cave, was looking for one…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published January 17, 2011
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  Shooting Zombies Is Harder Than It Looks

  Those plucky survivors in zombie games always make killing zombies look easy. But just how easy is it to nail headshots against a wave of ravenous flesh-eaters when the guns are real? In this video, part of Rooster Teeth’s great Immersion series, two men with firearms experience show that if you already know how to…

  By Luke Plunkett Published January 17, 2011
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  A $2,000 Wetsuit Fit For Giant Mechas

  Neon Genesis Evangelion wetsuits aren’t only for nerdy Japanese celebrities. You too can take a dip in the ocean with one. That is, if you’ve got two grand to squander. Neon Genesis Evangelion is a hugely popular anime franchise that also consists of manga and video games. The series follows the adventures of young mecha…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published January 17, 2011
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  3DS Games Go Black For Grown Ups

  Nintendo kicked off a trend last year whereby “adult” games for the Wii — at least in Japan —- had not a white banner on the box, but a black one. Well, that goes for the new 3DS now, too. While it doesn’t change the fact the 3DS’ Japanese box art template is disappointingly plain,…

  By Luke Plunkett Published January 17, 2011
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  More Types Of Final Fantasy Incoming?

  Besides Final Fantasy Type-0, there are apparently European trademark filings for Type-1, Type-2 and Type-3. Square Enix is holding an event tomorrow in Tokyo.

  By Brian Ashcraft Published January 17, 2011
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  See Metal Gear Solid Sneak To Life Before Your Eyes

  For fans of stealth series Metal Gear Solid, the name of “Yoji Shinkawa” is nearly as important as MGS creator Hideo Kojima. It’s Shinkawa who’s responsible for the game’s visual look. Something he recreates right here. The artist is holding an exhibit at the Konami Style store in Tokyo and is doing a live painting…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published January 17, 2011
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  Sonic Looks Much Nicer When He’s Remade By His Fans

  Oh boy. Last time we saw the fan-made project looking to bring 1992’s classic Genesis title Sonic 2 kicking and screaming into the 21st century was in 2008. Things have improved since then. The game broke cover over the weekend for its full, proper reveal, complete with teaser trailer (below) and promise of an alpha…

  By Luke Plunkett Published January 17, 2011