- Uncategorized
European Customs Seize PlayStation 3 Shipments
Tens of thousands of PS3s were seized by customs officers last week in the Netherlands as part of an ongoing contentious court battle between LG and Sony, the Guardian reports A ruling by the civil court of justice in the Hague surrounding patents related to the playback of Blu-Ray discs means that all new PS3s…
By Brian Crecente Published February 28, 2011 -
UncategorizedThe Bleak Despair Of Abject Poverty In Video Game Form
You’ve lost your job, your house, and your savings are completely gone. Can you survive for a month on $1,000? That’s the challenge put forth in the game Spent. Are you up to it? For many of us, poverty is something that happens to other people. We have comfortable jobs, reliable transportation, good health insurance,…
By Mike Fahey Published February 28, 2011 -
UncategorizedOur First Look At The Bloody Ninja Gaiden III In Action
See what it’s like to be stabbed repeatedly by Ninja Gaiden star Ryu Hayabusa in this, the first teaser video for Team Ninja’s next project, Ninja Gaiden III. The third Ninja Gaiden game, according to its creators “will take fans on an epic journey as they discover a side of their hero that has never…
By Michael McWhertor Published February 28, 2011 - Uncategorized
Steam Plans To Take Over Your Television
Not content to dominate digital downloads on the Mac and PC, Valve is heading to GDC 2011 with plans for a “big picture” mode, a controller-friendly version of Steam perfect for playing on your big-screen television. Steam is big, but Valve wants it bigger. With the digital download platform’s dominance on the PC growing every…
By Mike Fahey Published February 28, 2011 - Uncategorized
Suspect Compares British Shooting Spree To Grand Theft Auto
Qhuram Awan was either an unwilling hostage or a willing accomplice during Raoul Moat’s 2010 crime spree that left one dead and two seriously wounded. Speaking to Newcastle Crown Court, Awan recalls the event was “like a video game.” “It’s all getting too much now. It’s like a cross between GTA and Jason Bourne.” Those…
By Mike Fahey Published February 28, 2011 - Uncategorized
Yes, Really, The New Dragon Age Facebook Game Is Worth Playing
There are so many games on Facebook, and so few worth playing. But there’s a new one based on the acclaimed Dragon Age universe. And it’s made by a team led by EA2D’s Mark Spenner and Soren Johnson, a guy who made a mighty fine version of Civilization (and is pretty good at solving the…
By Stephen Totilo Published February 28, 2011 - Uncategorized
Flashback Designer Creates Survival Horror Babysitting Adventure
Paul Cuisset, the man behind the rotoscoped classic Flashback, takes a turn at survival horror with Amy, a tale of post-global warming horror that charges you with protecting one very special little girl. Developed by Cuisset’s VectorCell studio and published by Lexis Numérique for the PlayStation Network, Amy tells the tale of a near-future Earth…
By Mike Fahey Published February 28, 2011 - Uncategorized
Now That We’ve Mastered Modern Warfare, Bring On The Swords
In today’s installment of Speak-Up on Kotaku, commenter Nameloi craves a game that realistically depicts getting brained with a morningstar. We’ve got modern combat covered, why not medieval combat? She’s even made her own box art. How about a First Person Combat game set in the middle ages? replace assault rifles, bazookas and grenades for…
By Mike Fahey Published February 28, 2011 - Uncategorized
The Bit.Trip Saga Reaches Its Final Destination
After five wonderfully retro-tastic installments, the Bit.Trip series comes to a close with the release of Bit.Trip Flux in this week’s edition of the Nintendo Download. CommanderVideo’s final WiiWare adventure is a return to form, in this case, paddle-form. After spending the previous five games steadily evolving, the Commander is back in the ball-bouncing form…
By Mike Fahey Published February 28, 2011 - Uncategorized
How FarmVille’s Makers Missed the Boat On The Next Great Era of Gaming
Before there were virtual farmers in FarmVille and virtual shop owners in CityVille, there was Ultima Online. Considered to be one of the first successful massively multiplayer online computer games, Ultima Online changed the way many developers and players thought about gaming. While it was created to be a place where people could adventure; fighting…
By Brian Crecente Published February 28, 2011 - Uncategorized
Talk Amongst Yourselves
Welcome to Kotaku’s official forum, where you are invited to talk about video games. Thank you, Hisilarn, for today’s image. End-of-month notice!We need new art for March. Submit a nomination for your favorite public-domain paintings over at #TAYpics. I’ll choose something that’s 16×9 or at least close to it, so please only suggest landscape images.…
By Stephen Totilo Published February 28, 2011 - Reviews
The Nintendo 3DS’ Time Is Now
The 3DS isn’t just another Nintendo portable. It’s the successor to the Nintendo DS, one of the most successful gaming machines ever. A big act to follow. Next month the 3DS will go on sale in the West. Until then, there’s this guide to tide you over and tell you what to expect when it…
By Owen Good Published February 28, 2011 -
UncategorizedBring Your Daughter To Work Day
Last time I let a baby try and write a witty opening to a night note. The Nintendo 3DS Is Stylish, Grown-Up And Flawed. Following up the most successful game handheld in history is no easy task. That’s exactly what Nintendo is doing starting today. The future begins now. This Killzone “Movie” Is Short, Sweet…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 28, 2011 - Uncategorized
So, What Was The Most Popular 3DS Launch Game?
Japanese publishing giant (and sales trackers) Enterbrain have published some preliminary sales figures for the launch of the Nintendo 3DS over the weekend, outlining how many of the handhelds were sold, and what the most popular game was. While there were early reports that 400,000 units had been sold, Enterbrain’s figures (which may change slightly…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 28, 2011 - Uncategorized
Uncharted As A Platformer? That Could Work
Swedish artist junkboy, who we saw turning new games into old ones and is now on the development team at Minecraft developers Mojang, hasn’t let his new job interfere with the old one. He’s released two more great images “demaking” current games, one showing Super Mario Galaxy 2 as a SNES/GBA game, the other depicting…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 28, 2011 - Uncategorized
A VERY Close Look At The 3DS’ Fancy Screens
The new Nintendo 3DS is able to produce a 3D image without the need for glasses. How can it do this? By using a “parallax barrier”. Here’s what one looks like up close. A parallax barrier is basically a “screen” on top of a regular screen, which has tiny little blocks in it that allow…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 28, 2011 -
UncategorizedThe Grim, Scottish Future Of Role-Playing Games
Earlier this month, a second series of “Limmy’s Show” kicked off on BBC Scotland (and Sky 990 if elsewhere in the UK). How is this relevant to you? Because the first season contained the future of role-playing games. That future is Adventure Call. As video games begin to forsake the need for controllers, it’s not…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 28, 2011 - Uncategorized
Sony Ads Turn Up In The Darndest Places
This isn’t the first time Sony advertising has appeared in a football game on a Nintendo or Microsoft platform. It happens all the time. But there’s something delightfully poignant about this particular case. Pro Evolution Soccer 3D, freshly-released for the freshly-released Nintendo 3DS, has – like its console siblings – the full suite of actual…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 28, 2011