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UncategorizedRemi Kart 2 Offers More Real-World Mario Kart Madness
As promised, Mario Kart loving prankster Rémi Gaillard takes to the streets of France with kart, Mario costume and huge balls in tow, running from the cops and tossing banana peels and plush turtles at mini-vans. In the follow-up to Gaillard’s hugely popular original Remi Kart, the real-life Mario Karter takes the race indoors—and almost…
By Michael McWhertor Published February 11, 2011 -
UncategorizedBreaking Contraceptives Has Never Been So Entertaining
This week on Xbox Live Indie Clips we’re taking a look at Spermatozoon, a game that’s all about inferior products and making horrible, horrible mistakes. While I’m sure I mention it in the video, I feel I must reiterate that this is not how contraceptives are supposed to work. If your preferred method of contraceptive…
By Mike Fahey Published February 11, 2011 - Uncategorized
The Worst Games From The Best Big Game Makers of 2010
We’re in awards season, a time of year when the likes of Mass Effect 2 and Read Dead Redemption are praised for being the best the gaming industry had to offer. Of course, the gaming industry also gave their worst last year. The “first annual” game publisher round-up over at Metacritic makes it easy to…
By Stephen Totilo Published February 11, 2011 - Uncategorized
The ‘Mother of Video Games’ Yu Suzuki Gets His Due At GDC
Yu Suzuki, the man behind classic Sega video games Space Harrier, Out Run, Virtua Fighter and Shenmue, will be at this year’s Game Developers Conference to receive a prestigious accolade, this year’s Pioneer Award. That commendation, presented as part of the 2011 Game Developers Choice Awards, is just one of the reasons Suzuki will be…
By Michael McWhertor Published February 11, 2011 -
UncategorizedThis Is The Video Game Reinvention Of Toys, Or So The People Behind Call of Duty Hope
The next big thing in action figures is “interaction figures.” That’s the pitch we heard today during a showcase event in New York City for a revival of the video game hero Spyro the Dragon as part of a band of toys that interact with video games. Spyro will be one of at least 30…
By Stephen Totilo Published February 11, 2011 - Uncategorized
What Are You Playing This Weekend?
After a week spent playing Dead Space 2 and Demon’s Souls, I could use a little cheer. So I’ll be firing up some platforming games on the Wii this weekend. I plan to spend some time with New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Super Mario All-Stars and Super Mario Galaxy, three Wii games I’ve never spent…
By Michael McWhertor Published February 11, 2011 -
UncategorizedThe inFamous 2 Karma System Dramatically Changes The Way You Play
The Karma system in the original inFamous gave players a choice between being bad or being good, but for the most part the game didn’t change much depending on the path you took. inFamous 2 addresses that issue explosively. Rather than simply having Karma effect how you make certain choices in the game, in inFamous…
By Mike Fahey Published February 11, 2011 -
UncategorizedOne Small Step For Kinect, One Giant Leap Toward A New Robotic Operating Buddy
Most Kinect hacks don’t serve a societal good, right? Who needs the Xbox 360’s wonder sensor to detect your breasts or make beautiful art? But a Kinect hack that lets us control a robot arm brings us closer to a Kinect version of R.O.B., the ridiculous robot that was sold with the original Nintendo Entertainment…
By Stephen Totilo Published February 11, 2011 - Uncategorized
Cold War Drama, A Legend of Zelda Clone and More
This week’s look at gaming apps include a wonderful retro Cold War title, a knock-off of The Legend of Zelda and a very evil League. A Painting Puzzler That Can Hurt Your Head Glow Artisan was a downloadable game for DS, but that might as well mean it was black ops. One of the better-kept-secrets…
By Brian Crecente Published February 11, 2011 - Uncategorized
This Pokémon Was Too Controversial To Live
A recent interview in Best Buy’s official @Gamer Magazine reveals that plans for a Pokémon based on the lovable creature above were scrapped after being deemed too controversial. What’s controversial about Dolly the sheep? She’s a clone. Or she was a clone, at least. Dolly the sheep, often referred to as the world’s most famous…
By Mike Fahey Published February 11, 2011 -
UncategorizedA Painting Puzzler That Can Hurt Your Head
Glow Artisan was a downloadable game for DS, but that might as well mean it was black ops. One of the better-kept-secrets on Nintendo’s machine is now out for iPhone and iPad. It’s painting mixed with puzzles. As always, it’s easier to show then tell how a good video game works. Watch the clip as…
By Stephen Totilo Published February 11, 2011 -
UncategorizedEarthrealm’s Best Hope for Survival Isn’t Blowing Smoke
No, he’s blowing fire. This latest story trailer for the new Mortal Kombat tells the story of original MK champion Liu Kang, who is looking much better after a brief stint as a zombie. Liu Kang died in the beginning of Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance. In Mortal Kombat: Deception, his mentor Raiden raises him from…
By Mike Fahey Published February 11, 2011 -
UncategorizedThe Best Low Budget Video Game Movie Continues Next Month
Worlds collide once more in a festival of cheesy special effects and hilarious video game references next month, when Press Start 2: Continue (Press Start 4 in Japan) hits DVD. The original Press Start was like every poorly-made video game fan film ever made rolled up into one, with slightly better production values. You won’t…
By Mike Fahey Published February 11, 2011 - Uncategorized
Blizzard’s Goal is to Release Diablo III This Year
Blizzard tells Kotaku that they still hope to release Diablo III in 2011. The news comes just days after the chief operating officer of Activision Blizzard told investors that there was no release window for the game, so they decided to omit it from their 2011 financial outlook. Despite the crushing news, I couldn’t help…
By Brian Crecente Published February 11, 2011 -
UncategorizedIs This The Most Dedicated Doom Fan In The World?
I doubt even Johns Carmack and Romero sport a Doom collection quite as complete as this man’s shrine to that classic first-person shooter. “I’m Mahmut Saral. Doom is a very important series for me and Doom 4 will be amazing! I want to show you my Doom collection.” Doom is a very important series to…
By Mike Fahey Published February 11, 2011 - Uncategorized
Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure Brings Toys And Video Games Together
What if you could pick up a toy at Toys “R” Us, bring it home, and then upload it into a video game as a playable character? That’s the concept behind Activision’s Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure. It’s a new Spyro game, but Spyro the Dragon is just one of many characters Activision is bringing to life…
By Mike Fahey Published February 11, 2011 - Uncategorized
Duke Nukem Forever Gives Its Biggest Fans Balls Of Steel
You’ve waited 14 years for the game to come out; why not splurge a little? 2K Games punctuates the May release of Duke Nukem Forever with a special edition that’s as over-the-top and obnoxious as the game’s star himself. The Duke Nukem Forever Balls of Steel Edition for the Xbox 360, PC, and PlayStation 3…
By Mike Fahey Published February 11, 2011 - Uncategorized
Talk Amongst Yourselves
Gather ’round and talk about video games here in Kotaku’s official forum. Thanks to Yankton for today’s image. Submit your images to #TAYpics We could use some new images, aspiring TAY artists. Work off the base image, the wave, which you can find in a nice 640×360 size here. And then submit your work to…
By Stephen Totilo Published February 11, 2011 -
UncategorizedJay Mohr Serenades Kotaku, Jokes About Video Games, Activision and Nintendo
Jay Mohr took to the stage last night to host the 14th annual Interactive Achievement Awards and, as he has five times before, warmed up the audience with some biting comedy. Before he tore into the audience and industry with his jokes, Mohr took to the red carpet to, among other things, serenade Kotaku. After…
By Brian Crecente Published February 11, 2011