- Uncategorized
Smash Bros. Creator Tells Tales Of Game Development Hell
The man behind Nintendo’s insanely popular fighting game series, Super Smash Bros., worked tirelessly to give fans their GameCube sequel to the Nintendo 64 original. He calls the making of that game “grueling” and part of a “really destructive lifestyle.” Masahiro Sakurai, the game designer of Super Smash Bros. and its two sequels, writes in…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 8, 2010 - Uncategorized
Which Free Doritos Xbox Game Is The Cheesiest?
This year’s Unlock Xbox contest has come down to two Doritos brand-inspired Xbox Live Arcade games: Doritos Crash Course and Harms Way. Which should win? Download the games for free today and cast your vote. The Unlock Xbox competition started with a whole slew of Doritos game concepts. Those were narrowed down to ten, judges…
By Mike Fahey Published December 8, 2010 - Uncategorized
Apple Loses Its iPhone Game Guru
The man in charge of making sure that Apple’s popular portable devices play games well is no longer with the tech titan. Graeme Devine joined Apple’s iPhone Game Technologies division last year. Devine tells Kotaku that his last day at the company was Friday. He says he left the company to return to game development,…
By Brian Crecente Published December 8, 2010 -
UncategorizedSee The Incredible Autonomous Kinect Flying Machine
Now that Microsoft’s Kinect camera sensor has been hacked from mere video game controller to homebrew developer’s plaything, we’ve seen some amazing new applications. This flying machine that uses the Xbox 360 camera’s “eyes” to see is (perhaps) the coolest. Instead of being hooked up to an Xbox 360 to play games, Kinect is sending…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 8, 2010 -
UncategorizedMagical Box Streams PC Games To My Television
Onlive’s streaming game service made the leap from the PC to the TV with the release of the Microconsole TV adapter earlier this month. How well does it work? See for yourself. Setting up the Microconsole TV Adapter was simple. Just plug in the unit, attach ethernet and HDMI cables, and you’re set. The rest…
By Mike Fahey Published December 8, 2010 -
UncategorizedThe Greatness Of The “Worst” Video Game Movie Maker
He’s one of the most hated men in movies. Critics pan his flicks. Audiences aren’t having it. Gamers loathe him. Heck, a chewing gum maker even wanted him to retire. But is it possible that we’ve all been wrong? This year, Prince of Persia was supposed to be the big Hollywood film that got gaming…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 8, 2010 - Uncategorized
Japan Nearly Puts A Satellite In Venus’ Orbit
Launched earlier this year, Japan’s Akatsuki spacecraft was supposed to enter equatorial orbit of the planet Venus yesterday, using a combination of specialized cameras to track clouds and watch for Venusian lightning for two years. Whoops. The Akatsuki was an ambitious project for JAXA, the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency. Dubbed the world’s first planetary meteorological…
By Mike Fahey Published December 8, 2010 - Uncategorized
Tips For Conquering Bejeweled 3’s Two Hardest Modes
Bejeweled 3 is a wonderful game, a collection of mostly great riffs on the pure gameplay concept of matching gems. But two modes — Lightning and Ice Storm — are tough. Courtesy of the game’s developers at PopCap, here are some exclusive tips on how to beat those levels. Good luck, Bejeweled 3 gamers.
By Stephen Totilo Published December 8, 2010 -
UncategorizedWolfenstein 3D Recreated In LittleBigPlanet 2
While we’re still working on our LittleBigPlanet 2 impressions, have a look at the classic first-person shooter Wolfenstein 3D as it’s been recreated in LBP2 by someone playing the beta. Surely, this proves LBP2’s editing tools are flexible. For reference…. this is the real Wolfenstein 3D. And this is what LittleBigPlanet 2 looks like before…
By Stephen Totilo Published December 8, 2010 - Uncategorized
Dead Space 2 Demo Terrifies In Time For Christmas
Is Dead Space 2 really “scarier” than the original? Find out later this month, when a demo of the scary sci-fi sequel drops for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. If everything works out as it should, the only thing more terrifying than Dead Space 2 will be the idea of spending a week cooped…
By Mike Fahey Published December 8, 2010 - Uncategorized
A Portrait Of A Man As A Dignified Headcrab Zombie
The head-chomping, zombie-making alien of Half-Life looks good in a powdered wig when painted by Gearbox Software artist and Team Fortress 2 hat maker Shaylyn “ChemicalAlia” Hamm, as seen at deviantArt
By Michael McWhertor Published December 8, 2010 - Uncategorized
Would You Call This An Assassin’s Creed TV Show?
Today on Speak-Up on Kotaku, Mr. Nose says a new television program from Showtime could be the “first successful video game drama ever.” There’s a new video game tv show coming out! …Not really, but Showtime did greenlight a show called “The Borgias”, which is based on the notoriously evil family from renaissance Italy that…
By Mike Fahey Published December 8, 2010 - Uncategorized
Final Fantasy VIII’s Other Main Character Joins Dissidia Duodecim
Some people forget that Final Fantasy VIII had a second main character to complement Squall Leonhart. Square Enix reminds them by adding Laguna Loire to the fighting roster of Dissidia 012[Duodecim]. When I say some people, I include myself. I replayed Final Fantasy VIII on the PSP earlier this year and found myself completely surprised…
By Mike Fahey Published December 8, 2010 - Uncategorized
One Angry Bird Questions The Meaning Of It All
Something’s been bothering me ever since I started playing Angry Birds on the iPhone. Apparently I’m not alone. Video game humor website Dorkly asks the hard-hitting question we were all afraid to ask: Why can’t the Angry Birds just fly? The game wouldn’t be anywhere near as fun without the giant slingshot, but it would…
By Mike Fahey Published December 8, 2010 - Uncategorized
It’s Time To Pay Tribute To Mega Man
After creating a pair of gorgeous tribute books for Street Fighter and Darkstalkers, it’s finally time for the Blue Bomber to shine. Udon Publishing has started compiling Mega Man Tribute, and they want your fan art. In 2008 Udon released Street Fighter Tribute, a wonderful collection of Street Fighter artwork featuring pieces from professional artists…
By Mike Fahey Published December 8, 2010 -
UncategorizedHow A Great Cartoon Became Three Great Flash Games
Luke isn’t the only huge fan of Adventure Time at Kotaku. I love watching the trippy adventures of Finn and sidekick dog Jake. And now, thanks to Cartoon Network, I can play the games. Sure, none of these are the, perhaps, overly complex game by cartoon creator Pendleton Ward. But they’re still pretty great. One…
By Brian Crecente Published December 8, 2010 - Uncategorized
Who Is Hunting Batman In Arkham City?
In Arkham Asylum Batman hunted down an assortment of Gotham City’s most violent criminals. In Arkham City, someone is hunting Batman. Or at least they’re trying to hunt Batman. As this new teaser trailer for Arkham City demonstrates, hunting the Dark Knight is never a good idea, and generally leads to high-velocity fists in places…
By Mike Fahey Published December 8, 2010 - Uncategorized
Talk Amongst Yourselves
Let no man or woman doubt Kotaku readers’ ability to discuss video games below this post, nor their ability to add video game imagery to classic works of art. Great work on today’s image, reader Mavryk. Everyone else, submit your finest work to #TAYpics
By Stephen Totilo Published December 8, 2010 - Uncategorized
PlayStation Store Update: Our PSPs Runneth Over
The weekly North American PlayStation Store update is here and what a busy week it is for the… PSP?! While the PlayStation 3 gets plenty of love and music this week, there’s an abundance of new portable content. Neo Geo Heroes Ultimate Shooting, Tron: Evolution, The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn’s Quest, deals on Metal…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 8, 2010
