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Kinect’s Magic Powers Aren’t Exclusive To Microsoft: TVs, Computers Coming Soon
The technology behind much of Microsoft’s Kinect – PrimeSense – isn’t exclusive to the Xbox 360. It’ll soon be appearing in other gadgets, from TV sets to computers. PrimeSense is the tech that lets cameras track and interpret human movements in a three-dimensional space, by bathing the area in infared light then turning what it…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 24, 2010 - Uncategorized
A Week In Comments
Scott Pilgrim’s E3 Trailer Blows Our Pixellated Socks Off Comment by: DrowningInMercy Nominated by: MonkeyBiz I saw a trailer on this site called Kotaku, it said,”Forget everything you know about video games.” So I did. And it was a load off my mind. Then the trailer tried to sell me a video game, and I…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 24, 2010 - Uncategorized
All Square Enix Games To Include Social, Multiplayer Gaming
Square Enix has been looking at the future, and that future is either stuff from China that’s cheap and is played online, or on Facebook. Expect all future Square Enix games to incorporate at least some of those aspects. In an interview with Forbes, Square Enix boss Yoichi “Imperial Hot” Wada says that from here…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 24, 2010 -
UncategorizedIs That A Party In Your Living Room…
…Or are you just happy to see me? Nintendo has released a new clip showing more of the Wii Party games — like find the Wii Remote, pretend the Wii Remote is a bomb, or guess which Wii Remote is making animal noises and more! Wii Party has over 80 mini-games and will be out…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 24, 2010 - Uncategorized
Plants Vs. Zombies Vs. Cake
Liam Brockwood had a much better birthday than you did, thanks to this lovingly crafted and entirely edible Plants Vs. Zombies cake. I haven’t been this jealous of a seven-year-old since 1981. Liam’s father, Ted, sent us to his Flickr page in order to foster jealousy over his child’s birthday cake. At least I think…
By Mike Fahey Published June 24, 2010 - Uncategorized
Get Ready For Kinectisements (Kinectomercials?)
You didn’t think Microsoft’s Kinect would be used just for games, did you? Silly. It’s going to be used for interactive advertisements as well, beginning with a Chevy commercial later this year. As part of the campaign surrounding the launch of the Chevrolet Volt electric car at the end of the year, the car manufacturer…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 24, 2010 - Uncategorized
Kotaku Off Topic: So About This World Cup Thing…
I know absolutely nothing about soccer, but I’m beginning to feel the stirrings of second-hand excitement. Is this warranted? Should I be afraid? Should I call my doctor? I came into Kotaku Tower this morning like I do any other morning, rolling out of bed and crawling down the hallway. Just as I am preparing…
By Mike Fahey Published June 23, 2010 - Uncategorized
How To Play The Crackdown 2 Demo FOREVER
Microsoft may have slapped a time limit on the new Crackdown 2 demo, but that won’t stop the internet, with users seemingly finding a way to play it for as long as they want. It involves a little juggling, as you need to manually disconnect your console from Xbox Live then reconnect it at a…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 23, 2010 - Uncategorized
Medal of Honor Multiplayer Impressions: Not What’s Right, Just Who’s Left
I’ve never seen combat, but I’ve heard it said that it is hurricane bursts of life-and-death activity bridged by an indescribably tense boredom. EA DICE miniaturizes this model in an grimly realistic presentation of war for Medal of Honor What I learned from my time with Medal of Honor, both at E3 and in its…
By Owen Good Published June 23, 2010 - Uncategorized
Miley Cyrus Warms Up Before Her Shows With Rock Band, Thinks It’s “Rad”
With her latest album, Can’t Be Tamed, hitting stores this week and a kick-off concert on Monday, Miley Cyrus sat down with MTV to talk about just how very rad Rock Band is now that it includes her music. “I sat in front of the TV 90 percent of the tour, just playing ‘Rock Band’,”…
By Brian Crecente Published June 23, 2010 - Uncategorized
Counter Strike: Source Hits Mac, On Sale
The rollout of Valve classics to Mac OS continues this week with oldie-but-goodie Counter Strike: Source, which in addition to getting a “major update” is on sale the next two days for $6.80. That’s two-thirds off the normal price. The update delivers new stats and game summary screens, plus more than 140 achievements. The game…
By Owen Good Published June 23, 2010 - Uncategorized
Video Game’s Biggest Circus, In 10 Photos
Last week gaming had its biggest party of the year and it certainly has a lot to show for it. From stormtroopers raiding the bathroom to whatever was going on at Activision’s event, E3 2010 is definitely one to remember. LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 16: A Star Wars storm trooper character takes a break…
By Amber Nichols Published June 23, 2010 - Uncategorized
Russian President Tweets, Is One Step Closer To Playing FarmVille
Russian President Dimitri Medvedev joined Twitter today. Why? Maybe because, according to his Twitter feed, he visited Twitter HQ. And then went to Apple, Tweeting this image. Naturally, Barack Obama has already Tweeted at him. Medvedev is now following Obama. How soon until he is playing FarmVille?
By Stephen Totilo Published June 23, 2010 - Uncategorized
All Units: BOL for APB in KTR
That’s police-scanner speak for “Be on the lookout” for Realtime Worlds’ E.J. Moreland and Chris Collins, discussing their cops-and-robbers epic APB on Kotaku Talk Radio, available now for download. Did we mention APB’s also an MMO? E.J. and Chris were excited to talk about next week’s release of the law-and-disorder role-playing game, even teased some…
By Owen Good Published June 23, 2010 - Uncategorized
Dead PC
To: Ash From: Crecente I woke up this morning to a computer frozen on the bios boot screen, which is weird since it was humming along nicely when I went to sleep last night. I’ve tried getting it to start several times today and it never gets past that start-up screen. I suspect it’s either…
By Brian Crecente Published June 23, 2010 - Uncategorized
The Swiss and the Swedes Get Their Own NHL 11
Chicago’s Jonathan Toews is the global cover athlete for NHL 11 but EA Sports shows some love for other nations, putting Henrik and Daniel Sedin on the cover for the game sold in Sweden, and Mark Streit for Switzerland’s version.
By Owen Good Published June 23, 2010 - Uncategorized
NBA 2K11 Eyes-On Impressions: Looks Are Everything — For Now
The same day Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers would repeat as NBA champions just a block away from E3, 2K Sports made its case for why NBA 2K will continue its dominance of pro basketball on consoles. At E3, we were given an eyes-only demonstration of NBA 2K11 that was long on visuals…
By Owen Good Published June 23, 2010 -
UncategorizedSpeak-Up On Kotaku: F-Zero, Argentina Woes, Mushroom Art, And The Good Old 60GB
The post E3 2010 episode of Speak-Up on Kotaku is here, with Linfosoma, Dracosummoner, Richardsim7, and Mayonaisetim sounding off on dead 60GB PlayStation 3 consoles, mushroom art, the F-Zero series, and the trouble with games in Argentina. Don’t like the gallery layout? Click here to view everything on one page. About Speak-Up on Kotaku: Our…
By Mike Fahey Published June 23, 2010 - Uncategorized
These Are Kotaku’s Favorites For Best of E3
This is a first for Kotaku. While we’ve been judges for oodles of other people’s best of E3 awards, we’ve never actually done our own. And there’s a reason for that: They’re really hard work. Just ask Geoff Keighley. But we figured that it was probably a good idea for us to start. Take a…
By Brian Crecente Published June 23, 2010 - Uncategorized
Create Your Own Scott Pilgrim Avatar
Ever wonder what you’d look like as a character from Bryan Lee O’Malley’s Scott Pilgrim series? Probably much better than you do in real life, if my picture from the Scott Pilgrim Avatar Creator is any indication. The video game reference riddled Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World movie is coming in August, and the official…
By Mike Fahey Published June 23, 2010