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Life After People (On Halo’s Reach)
When sci-fi shooter Halo: Reach ends, so too does humanity’s presence on the planet. This gallery of environment art for the game shows what the place would look like with everyone gone. That’s not its point, of course; it’s just a collection of in-game art showcasing the talents of Bungie level artist Anthony Vaccaro (with…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 12, 2010 - Uncategorized
Super Mario Bros. Makes Its Creator Embarrassed
Super Mario Bros. was originally released in 1985. Televisions were different then — blurry and fuzzy-like. Thus, seeing the game on a HDTV makes Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto feel slightly embarrassed. “When I see this [Super Mario Bros.] so clearly, it’s a little embarrassing,” Miyamoto tells Earthbound designer Shigesato Itoi. “Back then, with tube televisions,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 12, 2010 - Uncategorized
The Great PlayStation Car Chase
Darren Suchon, a 42 year-old unemployed man from Lehigh Township, Pennsylvania, likes video games. He likes them so much that when somebody tries to take them away, it results in a car chase, road rage and the cops. Suchon’s girlfriend, Colleen Frable, had last week gotten so fed up with his bum lifestyle that she…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 12, 2010 - Uncategorized
Does Japan Think The Nintendo 3DS Is Over-Priced?
The forthcoming Nintendo 3DS will cost ¥25,000. That’s US$305! That’s… a lot of cabbage. The handheld does not yet have a price point outside of Japan. But what does The Land of the Rising Sun think? Website GetNews.jp has the results of a poll that asked over 1,000 folks whether they think the Nintendo 3DS…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 12, 2010 - Uncategorized
Is Blizzard Banning Starcraft II Players For Cheating In Singleplayer? [Update]
It’s fine to take drastic action against somebody cheating in multiplayer. Those people are scum. But what happens when people begin to be banned for bending the rules of a game’s singleplayer component? Gamer gm0ney is accusing Blizzard of suspending his Starcraft II account for the use of “unauthorized cheat programs”. The thing is, gm0ney…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 12, 2010 - Uncategorized
EA Cancels Steven Spielberg Game
For years now, Electronic Arts and Steven Spielberg were supposed to have been working on a project called “LMNO”. We’d long thought it was dead. Now EA has finally confirmed it. Jake Kazdal, a former EA developer who worked on the game, told the 8-4 podcast “I don’t know exactly what was the thing that…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 12, 2010 -
UncategorizedA Look at Black Ops’ Single Player Gameplay and Story
This latest Call of Duty: Black Ops trailer gives us a much better sense of what we can expect from the upcoming shooter, both the story and gameplay. Treyarch and Activision’s debut of the trailer on ESPN tonight couldn’t have been timed better with Medal of Honor due to hit store shelves tomorrow morning.
By Brian Crecente Published October 11, 2010 -
ReviewsReview: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
Gabriel Belmont will have his revenge upon the Lords of Shadow, venturing to the very depths of hell to find retribution against those who have corrupted the ideals of the Brotherhood of Light and murdered his wife. While this Belmont’s fight against the forces of evil may sound somehow familiar, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow bears…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 11, 2010 -
UncategorizedFinal Fantasy XIV MMO Log Three: Strength In Numbers
Does the Final Fantasy XIV experience change greatly once you have a group of like-minded individuals to share the game with? Find out in this week’s installment of the Final Fantasy XIV MMO Log. Kotaku’s MMO reviews are a multi-part process. Rather than deliver day one reviews based on beta gameplay, we play the game…
By Mike Fahey Published October 11, 2010 -
UncategorizedThe Making of an Epic Yarn Kirby Room
Last month game journalists gathered to check out Nintendo’s upcoming game Kirby’s Epic Yarn. This is the room in which they played. This timelapse gives you a sense of everything that went into creating this fantastic setting. Who was behind it? You guessed it: I Am 8-Bit
By Brian Crecente Published October 11, 2010 -
UncategorizedTaking Pictures, Watching Movies, Typing and Playing Games on Windows Phone 7
This morning Steve Ballmer filled a New York “meeting space” to capacity to unveil the specifics on the November launch of Windows Phone 7. Here’s a quick rundown of what you can expect from what appears to be the only mobile phone that will support Xbox Live. This is how Microsoft put it today: “Windows…
By Brian Crecente Published October 11, 2010 -
UncategorizedXbox Live Indie Clips: Explosionade
When life gives you explosions, you make Explosionade. Someone gave Mommy’s Best Games a huge pile of explosions, and they made this. For a mere 80 Microsoft points, you too can have this much fun running around a mutant-infested warehouse with an extremely powerful prototype mech, collecting gold and kick ass. Explosionade is what we…
By Mike Fahey Published October 11, 2010 - Uncategorized
iTunes Chart Toppers: Angry Birds Knocked From Its Perch
Well, well, well Angry Birds, how’s the number four spot treating you? Here’s the full list of games for both platforms: iPhone Position Title Price Weeks Last Week 1 Cut the Rope (Chillingo) $0.99 1 — 2 Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus (Gameloft) $6.99 1 — 3 Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Sega) $1.99 2 4…
By Brian Crecente Published October 11, 2010 -
UncategorizedMedal of Honor Visual Guide
Electronic Arts received official support from the U.S. Army while making this game. Here’s a look at the air support you use during parts of the game’s single player campaign. Tier 1 Operators don’t just hoof it. Sometimes they travel in style, like on an ATV! Leveling up, unlocking weapons, earning ribbons: All an important…
By Brian Crecente Published October 11, 2010 - Uncategorized
A Tasty Castlevania: Lords Of Shadow Easter Egg
What dark secret was worth this deceased knight’s life? He bears a message regarding the very nature of truth, as it pertains to certain comestibles. I speak no lie when I tell you there are spoilers ahead! Kotaku reader Kearneybobs was deep into the third chapter of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow when he stumbled upon…
By Mike Fahey Published October 11, 2010 -
UncategorizedSuper Meat Boy’s Meaty 80s Commercial
This never before seen, by me, trailer for Super Meat Boy is a take on the 80s-style video game commercials we really should see more of these days. Push the buttons! Look out! Jump up! The game hits the Xbox Live Arcade later this month and the PC, Mac and Wii in November.
By Brian Crecente Published October 11, 2010 - Uncategorized
Tonight I Review
To: Ash From: Crecente Re: It Was A Trap, By The Cops! Today was crazy, busy. What with all of the stories Totilo is working through from New York Comic Con and the Windows Phone 7 event in Manhattan this morning. Tonight I’ll be working on polishing up my Medal of Honor review which runs…
By Brian Crecente Published October 11, 2010 - Uncategorized
Free Lil Wayne With Def Jam Rapstar
Pick up a copy of Def Jam Rapstar for any platform between October 12 and October 19 at Best Buy and you’ll help Lil Wayne prove that he is not a human being. Def Jam Rapstar is out in stores now, and if you’ve not picked up your copy yet, you might want to steer…
By Mike Fahey Published October 11, 2010 - Uncategorized
In Which A Koopa Gets A Gold Star
“Come on, jump on my shell! I dare you! I just waxed this s**t!” The funny folks at Dorkly ponder the impossible in this hilarious clip. From here on out, every Koopa Troopa I see shall be named Mark. Mark! Mark! Mark! Click to view
By Mike Fahey Published October 11, 2010 - Uncategorized
Ubisoft Unleashes Assassin Wars On Facebook
Ubisoft is calling it Project Legacy, but the newly launched Facebook training simulator for Templar front company Abstergo Industries is as Mafia Wars as they come. Use your action points to complete memories, earning experience points and money in the process. Some missions require items you can either buy or earn through other missions. Completing…
By Mike Fahey Published October 11, 2010