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  Is Gamer A Dirty Word?

  In today’s Speak-Up on Kotaku, commenter EcksJay22 explores the negative connotations video game enthusiasts give to the word most often used to describe them. I hate the word “gamer.” I really got to thinking about that term, as opposed to parallel ones I could come up with like, say, movie buff. The difference seems to…

  By Mike Fahey Published January 14, 2011
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  What Were Your Greatest Gaming Moments of 2010?

  We’ve talked about failed assassinations, world domination and a surprisingly funny video game based on a kid’s movie. We’ve had our say about our own greatest gaming moments of 2010. Now it’s your turn. Here for your easy perusal are the seven stories about what the writers of Kotaku thought were their personal greatest moments…

  By Brian Crecente Published January 14, 2011
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  What If Pokémon Featured Real Animals And Tons Of Profanity

  The world of Pokémon is bright, colorful, and filled with joy and wonder, but what if we replaced those colorful pocket monsters with real animals, and the kind-spirited characters with foul-mouthed Brits? I think it would go something like this. Much of the ground covered by this short has been covered before. It is ridiculous…

  By Mike Fahey Published January 14, 2011
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  One Does Not Simply Tunnel Into GameStop

  One does not tunnel into GameStop, unless of course they plan on robbing the place blind. Then they just need to prepare to be charged with felony burglary, just like Steven Paul Archer of Chuckey, Tennessee. Archer was arrested by police yesterday for allegedly breaking into an empty store adjacent to a GameStop in Greeneville,…

  By Mike Fahey Published January 14, 2011
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  Dead Rising’s Shambling Descent From Thriller to FarmVille

  Blood spattered across his pants and canary-yellow racing jacket, Chuck Greene stands uncomfortably in front of the bathroom stall. He sighs, he groans, bloody bat clenched in his right hand. There are zombies to kill. There is a name to clear, a daughter to save. But not just yet. Right now it’s time for me…

  By Brian Crecente Published January 14, 2011
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  This LittleBigPlanet 2 Ad Takes The Hype Too Far

  Sony’s sexy spokesmodel Kevin Butler makes a fatal mistake in this new TV spot for LittleBigPlanet 2. I’m sorry, Mr. Butler, but nothing is better than bacon-wrapped cupcakes. “You don’t finish LittleBigPlanet 2.” That’s a valid statement. The tools Media Molecule has packed into the second installment of the series should insure that we’ll be…

  By Mike Fahey Published January 14, 2011
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  Where Do Star Wars: The Old Republic Starships Come From?

  While the starships players will inhabit in the massively multiplayer Star Wars: The Old Republic may look unfamiliar, the initial reference for those vessels is a vehicle Star Wars gamers are intimately familiar with. Star Wars: The Old Republic is an extension of the acclaimed Knights of the Old Republic role-playing game franchise BioWare introduced…

  By Mike Fahey Published January 14, 2011
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  The Secret, Terrifying Lives of Those Amazing Cosplayers

  Ever wonder what those amazing cosplayers you see at video game and anime shows get up to when the crowds of photographers aren’t around? Then I can blame you for this video! Be warned, this is 15 minutes of the parties, oil rubs, underwater shenanigans of full-on, unadulterated cosplay. It is more intervention than entertainment.…

  By Brian Crecente Published January 14, 2011
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  Somber Sasquatches, Awful Nudity And Other Great Video Game Moments of 2010

  The bodies of dead little boys, the impact of extinction, the vicious torture of two of video game’s least likable characters and hundreds of death by spike… these are, strangely, my most memorable video game moments of 2010. Some of them are even my favorites, despite how gloomy and violent they were. It’s a good…

  By Michael McWhertor Published January 14, 2011
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  Fight For Your Pixelated Life In The Fantasy-Horror World Of Minecraft

  Minecraft is a dream game for fantasy lovers. Not only is it a fully immersive, open-ended fantasy tale, but it’s a platform for speculative fiction communities. Here’s how to get into Minecraft and start worldbuilding. The Story First of all, the story of Minecraft is actually kind of a classic horror story. You wake up…

  By StephenGoldmeier Published January 14, 2011
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  Bulletstorm Demo Coming This Month

  Get an early taste of Bulletstorm‘s “Kill with Skill” gameplay on January 25, when Epic Games and EA release a demo on the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live that will unlock platform-specific upgrades in the full game’s Anarchy mode.

  By Mike Fahey Published January 14, 2011
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  Talk Amongst Yourselves

  This is Kotaku’s official forum, the place where you can talk about video games — and dance! Thanks to KindaGamey for today’s wonderful image. Submit yours to #TAYpics

  By Stephen Totilo Published January 14, 2011
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  Texas Burger Returns To My Mouth

  To: Crecente From: Bash It’s Friday! Yay! What you missed last night Japan’s Biggest Jackass Is Now A Video Game Zombie This Game Pits Its Jerk Players Against One Another The Rise Of The Nerd Princesses Sega’s Glorious Failure Makes Another (Disappointing) Comeback A New And Maybe Better Way To Stop People From Being Jerks…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published January 14, 2011
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  Hollywood Blockbuster King Ready To Sign Death Note

  The man responsible for Lethal Weapon and The Last Boy Scout is going to bring his Hollywood sensibilities to one of Japan’s most popular and darkest manga. Death Note follows the story of Kira, who acquires a “death note”. Writing someone’s name in the notebook causes that person to meet an untimely end. The manga…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published January 14, 2011
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  Japan’s Top Arcade Fighter Moves On From His Main Man

  For years, Daigo Umehara tore up arcades and tournaments with the character Ryu from Street Fighter. Not anymore. They’ve broken up. Daigo, who is best known for this clip, is still fighting and still winning. However, he’s traded the iconic Ryu for another character, Yun, for Super Street Fighter IV. The gamer recently broke the…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published January 14, 2011
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  Think Indiana Jones, Only With Puzzles And Giant Hats

  Fatshark, the developers behind the promising (and yet ultimately disappointing) Western shooter Lead & Gold, are back with a new title. And it’s got nothing to do with cowboys. Instead, it looks to the great adventurers for inspiration. Which adventurers? Well, with the fedora and jacket, a certain Henry Walton “Indiana” Jones, Jr. comes to…

  By Luke Plunkett Published January 14, 2011
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  Half-Life 2 Still Looks Pretty As A Postcard

  Just when the memory of how beautiful Half-Life 2 can be begins to fade, Reddit user Enjuaguese reminds us all with these panoramic shots of the game’s City 17. Included in this gallery is the original work, a massive picture spanning the first glimpse the player gets of the city and the looming threat of…

  By Luke Plunkett Published January 14, 2011
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  3,000 Mega Man Fans Got This Lady A Job

  Making decisions by yourself on who to hire is hard. It’s easier when you have 3,000 people do it for you, which is exactly what happened for this Mega Man Legends voice actress! The game’s studio Capcom had fans vote for their choice to voice in-game heroine Aero — hardly a standard practice — and…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published January 14, 2011
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  Remember When Box Art Gave You Nightmares?

  And yes, before you ask, it’s a real game

  By Luke Plunkett Published January 14, 2011
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  Have You Ever Stopped Gaming?

  It’s Friday! I like Friday. Know why? Because we can have our special time, talking Here’s how it works: We ask a question, you answer it. Simple and no strings attached! This isn’t some marketing survey or whatever. It’s an emotional investment in you. Yes, we’re interested in knowing you, Kotaku reader person. You probably…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published January 14, 2011