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New World Record In Joust Awaiting Certification
John McAllister, the owner of what is widely believed to be the most unbeatable video game high score, has claimed another world record, in Joust, after a marathon session at the arcade cabinet. McAllister began his assault on Joust sometime Thursday. He’s no longer playing, but in this video, from Justin.tv, you can see that…
By Owen Good Published October 23, 2010 - Uncategorized
BlizzCon Continues All Weekend Long
BlizzCon? More like DrizzCon, am I right? No? Still BlizzCon? Either way, we’ll be bringing you news, videos, and more cosplay than you can shake Thrall’s hammer at all weekend long. We’d have had more stuff for you already, but the Alamo Inn & Suites in Anaheim only had enough internet to assure me that…
By Mike Fahey Published October 23, 2010 - Uncategorized
The Moneysaver: Dirty Deals
You’re thinking, “did he fire six shots or five?” Being this is a dented Logitech box, the most powerful discount in the world, and will blow you head clean off, you’ve gotta ask yourself a question: “Do I feel lucky?” Can’t believe I haven’t used that one yet. Come on, sing, everyone! Sing or I’ll…
By Owen Good Published October 23, 2010 - Uncategorized
The Week In Review
BlizzCon 2010 kicked off this week, with Mike Fahey on the scene, and the top man at the Entertainment Software Association laid the case for striking down California’s anti-video game law, which goes to the Supreme Court in 10 days. Kotaku’s BlizzCon 2010 Coverage Kotaku Talk Radio Top Stories Guest Editorial: A First Amendment Call…
By Owen Good Published October 23, 2010 -
ReviewsReview: Rock Band 3
The people who made music games great have delivered their best game yet. Harmonix, the developers behind Guitar Hero and Rock Band, have tweaked, polished, and re-engineered the Rock Band presentation, while also adding all-new ways to play. Rock Band 3 introduces two major innovations to the multiplayer music game: the option to play keyboards…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 23, 2010 - Uncategorized
Mafia II’s Next DLC Package Coming Nov. 23
“Joe’s Adventures,” a Mafia II DLC extension whose name has been known for some time, will arrive Nov. 23. A narrative flashback, you’ll play as Joe Barbaro during the time the main game’s protagonist, Vito Scaletta, is in prison. A news release bills it as a combination of “a dramatic storyline with intense arcade-style gameplay.”…
By Owen Good Published October 23, 2010 - Uncategorized
Minecraft’s Portals Are Guarded By Evil Jellyfish
Minecraft’s Halloween update will bring a new portal system to the game, courtesy of a new dimension, tentatively-titled “Hell”. Sounds cushy! Such convenience, however, comes at a price. This new dimension will be guarded by a new monster type, called the Ghast. It’s a floaty jellyfish thing that shoots fireballs, which explode when they hit…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 23, 2010 - Uncategorized
This Jim Raynor Is One Of A Kind
With Blizzcon raging, Blizzard games are on a lot of people’s minds. Even the guys who make custom action figures. Sabretooth built this Jim Raynor piece out of an old “Iron Man Hulk Buster” toy. It stands seven inches tall, and looks more than dirty enough to pass for the real thing. Starcraft II Marine…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 23, 2010 - Uncategorized
Good Gosh Amighty Joey Logano And GameStop Done Made The Big Time
Thing about Joey Logano, driver of NASCAR’s No. 20 GameStop Toyota, is when he pits for a splash of gas and two driver’s side tires he trades in the used ones for $6.75 in store credit. (/laugh track) Well guess what, our boy is racing with GameStop colors on the big circuit. Shut up, really?!…
By Owen Good Published October 22, 2010 - Uncategorized
You Ever Have One Of Those Days?
You know the kind. The kind we like to vent about in our nightly off-topic discussion. Well this is the place, now is the time, and this is the beer. Shit, I’m out of beer. While I got pick up juicy burgers and luxury beers, why don’t you, Kotaku reader, join us for some chit-chat.…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 22, 2010 - Uncategorized
Deckard’s Gun Costs 900 Caps In New Vegas
We’ve seen an homage to Owen and Beru Lars, now reader Zack F. has found Deckard’s gun in Blade Runner – called “That Gun” in-game – in Fallout: New Vegas. The sidearm has a street value of 900 caps. Zack says he picked it up in Novac. Here’s an alternate view; Zack dropped it so…
By Owen Good Published October 22, 2010 - Uncategorized
PlayStation Holds Its Own Against The Power Of Pokemon
While Pokemon Black and White may still be the hottest thing going in Japan right now, with Kirby’s Epic Yarn only slightly cooler, PlayStation hardware is still doing just fine in Japan. This week, Sony manages to outsell Nintendo hardware overseas, thanks to strong sales of the PSP and comparatively sluggish sales of the Wii.…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 22, 2010 - Uncategorized
Which Diablo Class Will You Be Playing?
Diablo III’s fifth character class, the Demon Hunter, won many fans after its reveal today. Have you fallen hard for him (or her)? Or are you going for one of the other four? Here is what we know: Demon Hunter joins the Barbarian, the Witch Doctor, the Wizard and the Monk in Diablo III, and…
By Owen Good Published October 22, 2010 - Uncategorized
Trash-Talking Warcraft III Gamer Gets Fingers Broken In Revenge Beating
A Canadian high schooler playing Warcraft III gloated a little too much over a recent victory, and his opponents found that so unsporting they decided to do something even more unsporting: track him down at lunch and beat his ass. That’s according to Vancouver authorities, who said the high schooler was confronted at lunch by…
By Owen Good Published October 22, 2010 -
ReviewsReview: DJ Hero 2
Mix and mash-up your way to global DJ domination in DJ Hero 2, the extended dance remix of FreeStyle Game’s original turntable title. DJ Hero was an entertaining alternative to standard rhythm games. Rather than a full set of band instruments, players took control of a plastic turntable, mixing, tweaking, and scratching their way through…
By Mike Fahey Published October 22, 2010 - Uncategorized
Rumor: Shaun White Skateboarding Recalled For PS3 [Update]
Ubisoft and pro snowboarder Shaun White’s inventive skateboarding game is scheduled to launch next week, but it appears the PlayStation 3 version of Shaun White Skateboarding has hit a snag. It’s been delayed. Updated with response from Sony. According to a retail memo obtained by blog Fist Full of Potions, a “big named retailer” writes…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 22, 2010 - Uncategorized
Demon Hunter!
To: Owen From: Crecente Fahey is over in California right now bravely attending this year’s Blizzcon solo for Kotaku. The inaugural day already brought news of the fifth and final Diablo III class, the Demon Hunter, details on some impressive StarCraft 2 mods and word on the player versus player arena play of Diablo III.…
By Brian Crecente Published October 22, 2010