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Xbox 360 May Get Cable-Like Online Subscription Service
Microsoft’s no stranger to working with TV networks, but according to Reuters they’re working on a cable-like online subscription service for the Xbox 360. It’s likely to have come about because of the Google TV threat—however much of a threat it may or may not be, it’s likely worried Microsoft. Nonetheless, it’s all good news…
By Kat Hannaford Published November 29, 2010 -
UncategorizedSonic Does Not Win This All-Star Video Game Footrace
It’s Sonic vs. Mario vs. Samus vs. Earthworm Jim vs. the kid from Aladdin and a bunch of other old-school gaming icons in animator Steve Williams’ great video game race. Who wins? Watch. Classic video game characters in a race [YouTube]
By Stephen Totilo Published November 29, 2010 -
UncategorizedLEGO Universe MMO Log Four: Picking Up The Pieces
After a brief vacation delay, we’re back with the final entry in our four-part LEGO Universe MMO log. We’ll keep this one short and sweet, with a real world twist. Kotaku’s MMO reviews are a multi-part process. Rather than deliver day one reviews based on beta gameplay, we play the game for four weeks before…
By Mike Fahey Published November 29, 2010 - Uncategorized
iTunes Chart Toppers: EA Will Not Be Undersold
EA’s big holiday sale brings Scrabble, Monopoly, and Madden back into the iPhone fold, knocking off promising newcomers like last week’s Rage and Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit. Here’s the full list of games for both platforms: iPhone Position Title Price Weeks Last Week 1 Angry Birds (Clickgamer.com) $0.99 29 1 2 Smurfs’ Village (Capcom)…
By Mike Fahey Published November 29, 2010 -
UncategorizedShow Them You Care With A Homemade Sonic Sackboy
Getting handmade gifts for Christmas was a real drag as a child, but now that we’re older we can appreciate the work that goes into creating a custom Sonic the Hedgehog Sackboy. Can you do-it-yourself? Pig Corner’s GoldenJellyBean gives us all of the tools we need to craft our own Sonic plushie out of nothing…
By Mike Fahey Published November 29, 2010 - Uncategorized
The Nintendo Download: Two Cave Stories Are Better Than One
Nicalis’ adorable retro adventure Cave Story returns to the Nintendo Download in two new flavors: A double-screened DSiWare version and a free WiiWare demo. Only a raccoon playing disc golf could make this week any better. If you own an internet connected Wii console and haven’t downloaded Cave Story yet, you should probably get right…
By Mike Fahey Published November 29, 2010 - Uncategorized
Black Friday Week Was Very Good To Nintendo
Fueled by new hardware colors and special holiday bundles, Nintendo had a very happy Black Friday week indeed, with 1.5 million video game systems finding their way into the hands of gaming-hungry shoppers. What systems sold the most? Nintendo’s handheld gaming systems won the week of Black Friday, according to the company’s own internal sales…
By Mike Fahey Published November 29, 2010 - Uncategorized
Empire Strikes Back Director Irvin Kershner Dead At 87
Irvin Kershner, the director behind what many consider the finest of all the Star Wars films, has passed away at the age of 87. Irvin Kershner didn’t want to direct The Empire Strikes Back. When George Lucas asked him to take on directorial duties for the second Star Wars film, Kershner initially declined, only to…
By Mike Fahey Published November 29, 2010 -
UncategorizedDiehard Nintendo Fans Debate Whether Donkey Kong Is Good Or Evil
Nintendo’s famous ape seemed like a villain back in the original Donkey Kong game, but he’s been a good guy recently. Which is it? We asked people who would know, some of whom were dressed as Nintendo characters. This video was shot in November at the Nintendo World Store. Thanks to all who agreed to…
By Stephen Totilo Published November 29, 2010 - Uncategorized
These Gaming Deals Are INSANE!!! — Cyber Monday Edition [Updated]
We aren’t done with the shopping holidays before the holidays. Tomorrow’s Cyber Monday, a new tradition whereby folks who skipped Black Friday hit online retailers (typically from a work computer). Updated at 12:30 p.m. with more new Steam deals. The Monesyaver on Saturday covered a ton of deals that should still be good, so be…
By Owen Good Published November 29, 2010 -
ReviewsReview: Golden Sun: Dark Dawn Relives The Glory Days
In the first two Golden Sun games the Heroes of Vale restored the awesome power of the Golden Sun, saving the world of Weyard from impending doom. Are their children up to the task in Golden Sun: Dark Dawn? Thirty years have passed since the events of puzzle-heavy role-playing games Golden Sun and Golden Sun:…
By Mike Fahey Published November 29, 2010 -
UncategorizedLeslie Nielsen R.I.P.
To: Totilo From: Bashcraft Leslie Nielsen, a truly great actor, passed away at age 84. He will be missed. What you missed last night Korean Crisis “Is Not Starcraft” For A Moment, You Will Believe Samus Is Real Bugs Can Not Only Break Games, They Can Also Flash Junk Run Linux? You Can Play All…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 29, 2010 - Uncategorized
Sega Sees A Future For Arcade Gaming…In China
Japanese arcades continue to exist in Japan, and game companies like Sega continue to make games for them. They are past their heyday in Japan, but China is another story. China is on the up. The second largest economy in the world, China is ripe for the picking — or so Sega apparently thinks. Starting…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 29, 2010 -
UncategorizedWatch Helen Mirren Earn Money Right Before Your Eyes
Oscar-winner Helen Mirren was reportedly paid £500,000 (US$800,000) to appear in a Wii Fit Plus ad. This is that ad! “Nintendo insisted they wanted Helen and no one else,” a friend of Mirren’s is apparently quoted as saying. “They wanted an older, more attractive woman to show that the Wii isn’t just for children.” The…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 29, 2010 -
UncategorizedMario Kart Goes 3D (But Not The Way You Think)
Takara Tomy’s remote-controlled Mario Kart toys may have looked great, but they shipped without a decent track. These Spanish guys certainly took care of that, building a custom course for the toys that would do a video game proud. Of course, a real Mario Kart would require better handling from its vehicles than these tiny…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 29, 2010 - Uncategorized
Crysis Developers: Consoles Are Holding PC Games Back
The fact so many games now appear on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC is a blessing for PC gamers who used to miss out on a lot of console games, but according to Crysis developers Crytek, it’s a mixed blessing. “As long as the current console generation exists and as long as we keep pushing…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 29, 2010 - Uncategorized
America’s Second Largest Arcade Pushes Gamers’ Buttons
Arcades dead? Never say die! This past summer, arcade Galloping Ghost opened in Brookfield, Illinois. With over 180 cabinets, it’s the second largest arcade in the U.S. A recent local news report gives a nostalgic tour of the Galloping Ghost, which is run by the indie devs behind Dark Presence. The game is aiming for…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 29, 2010 - Uncategorized
Splinter Cell Returns For Sixth Game
Ubisoft has confirmed that a sixth game in stealth action series Splinter Cell is currently in the early stages development at the company’s Toronto studio. And…that’s all Ubisoft is willing to confirm as far as the game goes, with no word on things like setting (is it worth bringing back tired old Sam Fisher?) and…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 29, 2010