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Summertime
To: Ash From: Crecente Re: That’s It, I’m Done, I’m Never Buying A High-End Mac Again Welcome to the summer of gaming Ash. We kicked off our theme week this morning and so far it’s chugging along nicely. We’ve also got a steady stream of StarCraft II stories in bound and San Diego Comic-Con, which…
By Brian Crecente Published July 19, 2010 - CultureSplitscreen
Sony Explores Alternative to Split-Screen Multiplayer
A couple of patent applications published recently show that Sony’s looking at stereoscopic video for more than just 3D gaming; it could take the place of split-screen local multiplayer. Broke My Controller noticed the applications, filed a year ago and published on Thursday, that show a method for rendering separate images on the same screen,…
By Owen Good Published July 19, 2010 - Uncategorized
It’s A Blue Monday For GameStop Rock Band 3 Preorders
Harmonix and MTV Games have revealed retailer-specific preorder bonuses for Rock Band 3, with GameStop customers scoring three free tunes when the game launches October 26, including New Order’s techno anthem “Blue Monday.” It’s no “True Faith,” but it’ll do. With the addition of keyboards, Rock Band 3 opens players up to a whole new…
By Mike Fahey Published July 19, 2010 - Uncategorized
The Best Terminator Game May Be Fan Made
We can’t say with total certainty whether FPS Terminator, a fan-made mod built on the Unreal Engine, will be the best, but it’s safe to assume that it’s better than the most recent entry, Terminator Salvation. Sorry, GRIN! In self-proclaimed alpha state, FPS Terminator’s creator nails the most important aspects of Terminator killing. Namely, the…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 19, 2010 - Uncategorized
The U.S. Needs More Cyberwarriors
In this digital age, when the country’s most delicate information and processes are housed on vast computer networks, who do we turn to for defense against attacks by cyber-terrorists and 4chan? Now more than ever, the nation needs cyberwarriors. But the cyberwarriors aren’t heeding the call to battle. According to a report on NPR, America…
By Mike Fahey Published July 19, 2010 - Uncategorized
Zone Of Enders Fans Have Crashing Power
Kojima Productions’ chief podcaster reveals how many fans responded to a 2009 inquiry about whether fans want the development studio to make a new Zone of Enders game. Effort on the sequel has been backburnered. [Kojima Productions podcast, iTunes.]
By Stephen Totilo Published July 19, 2010 - Uncategorized
Is It Hyrulean Fashion Week In New York?
Boomerangs, the androgynous adventurer’s must-have accessory this season, as we’ve learned from this Legend of Zelda-themed display at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology, captured by The SinfulKnight.
By Michael McWhertor Published July 19, 2010 -
UncategorizedMusic Can Change The World Of Power Gig
Did you know upcoming rhythm game Power Gig is set in a fantasy world of Ohm, where rockers can affect the world through their music, using their powers to fight against the oppressive Headliner? I had no clue. I guess I as blinded by Power Gig’s use of a real six string guitar instead of…
By Mike Fahey Published July 19, 2010 -
UncategorizedSummer Video Game Movie, Super Mario Sunshine
As we get in a summer gaming mood here, let’s spend part of the week watching clips of the most summer-styled games. We start with sun-splashed Super Mario Sunshine. Who knows when it occurred, but it feels like summer.
By Stephen Totilo Published July 19, 2010 - Uncategorized
Plants Vs. Zombies Shambles To Xbox 360 This Fall
If Plants Vs. Zombies has Xbox Live Achievements, surely there must be a video game to go along with it, right? Yes, of course. PopCap’s gardening of the dead smash hit will become an Xbox Live Arcade game in September. The maker of Peggle and Bejeweled made it official today, revealing an XBLA version of…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 19, 2010 - Uncategorized
Tron For iPhone: Glorious Multiplayer Light Tanks, With More To Come
The official Tron app just hit the App Store, and it is stunning. The free app currently offers a (very good) tanks game, just with Tron-style weapons and laser-light levels, but even more premium games are on their way. Disney will be updating the app continuously until the movie’s release this December, adding more games…
By Kyle VanHemert Published July 19, 2010 - Uncategorized
30 Things We Will Know About Video Games In 30 Years
How can I know what video games will be like in the year 2040? How can I do anything but speculate? Preparing for a futurist panel tonight, I’ve determined 30 things we will know about about video games by 2040. I don’t know if anyone will have played a video game on the moon by…
By Stephen Totilo Published July 19, 2010 - Uncategorized
Kotaku’s 2010 Summer Reading List
As sure as spring gives way to summer, Kotaku’s 2010 Summer Reading List is here to help you get your portable video game fix during the sunny, sandy situations where gaming isn’t an option. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the surf is gently lapping at the shore. While that all sounds…
By Mike Fahey Published July 19, 2010 - Uncategorized
Why Aren’t There More Video Game Sand Castles?
What do summer and StarCraft 2 have in common? Sand castles of course! No, not sand castles of course! But we’re doing a fun sand castle contest anyway! Why? Because when we were looking for neat video-game-themed sand castles online we realized there were a tragic few. So here’s the deal: We have ten hardcover…
By Brian Crecente Published July 19, 2010 - Uncategorized
Even Many Metal Gear Creators Didn’t Know About Metal Gear 3DS
The Metal Gear Solid demo for the Nintendo 3DS was one of the most impressive sights at E3 last month. Who knew what lengths its developers went to keep it secret, even from their co-workers? I know, because I listen to video game podcasts, that wild audio frontier where gaming secrets are sometimes whispered. On…
By Stephen Totilo Published July 19, 2010 - Uncategorized
Why Is Pinball Perfect For Facebook?
According to Sony Ericsson, the new pinball game on its Facebook page is perfect for the social networking site because pinball has also been a social game. A visit to the Sony Ericsson page on Facebook reveals a new “Pinball” tab at the top of the page. Clicking on it brings you to a simple…
By Mike Fahey Published July 19, 2010 -
UncategorizedThis Mario Kart Race Track Toy Is Just Sad
When I wrote about that amazing Mario Kart board game last week and posted the video, a few of you said someone should make a little remote-control race track based on Nintendo’s popular game. Damn you! Not only does such a thing exist, it was shown off at this year’s Tokyo Toy Show. And boy…
By Brian Crecente Published July 19, 2010 -
UncategorizedA Much Cheaper Way To Secure An Aston Martin One-77
Don’t have $1.7 million to drop one of the only 77 Aston Martin One-77’s being produced? The sexy automobile can be virtually yours for a mere $60, when Atari and Eden Games release Test Drive Unlimited 2 this September. Test Drive Unlimited 2 is a game that’s all about living the luxury vehicle lifestyle, and…
By Mike Fahey Published July 19, 2010