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Alan Wake‘s Second Episode is “The Writer”?
A peek through the downloadable content menu in Alan Wake reveals a listing for the game’s second, as yet unannounced episode, “The Writer.” “Our second downloadable content pack, ‘The Writer,’ finds Wake in strange circumstances; now fully aware of the thing that opposes him, he must survive one increasingly nightmarish situation after another.” The chapter…
By Owen Good Published May 22, 2010 - Uncategorized
Jesus is My Co-Pilot in ModNation Racers
ModNation Racers was pitched as a kind of kart-racer meets LittleBigPlanet, so half the fun is in the character customizations. These homages to Spider-Man, David Hasselhoff and The Bride from Kill Bill show how deep the creation engine runs. Bitmob found two dozen of them. I won’t lift but a few – you really should…
By Owen Good Published May 22, 2010 - Uncategorized
His Name’s Gus Johnson, and He Gets Fans
“Gus,” I say, “tell me how you feel about the term ‘apeshit.'” “Well, I don’t know man,” Gus Johnson, the new voice of Madden NFL says with a taken-aback laugh. “I mean, I didn’t say that word, did I?” No, he didn’t, although the reply is a little revealing – maybe he’s thinking he got…
By Owen Good Published May 22, 2010 - Uncategorized
Box Scores: Pride Goeth Before the Lions
Cowboys fans have no shortage of pride in their team. Confidence, different story. Chewblaha faced a guy who demanded his opponent pick the Lions. He took the challenge and took him down with “the greatest 63-yard drive in Madden history.” Editor’s Note: Welcome to Box Scores, a new feature for our sports gaming crowd. Here…
By Owen Good Published May 22, 2010 - Uncategorized
A Year Later, Germany’s Push for Violent Games Ban Collapses
Last summer, as Germany grappled with a shooting spree linked to video games, state officials demanded the German government enact a comprehensive ban on violent games. A year later the government has refused, choosing to implement ratings education measures instead. Apparently, a petition that gathered more than 70,000 signatures helped influence the federal government’s decision.…
By Owen Good Published May 22, 2010 - Uncategorized
Trump Hotels Hawk Training Sessions on Wii Fit
For $90, you could buy Wii Fit and the Wii Balance Board and use it forever in your own home. Or you could play it for 55 minutes with a personal trainer at one of Donald Trump’s hotels. Jimmy Kimmel, of all people, found the “Wii Sports Package” at a Trump hotel (he didn’t say…
By Owen Good Published May 22, 2010 - Uncategorized
Xbox Live Unlikely to Approve Vagina Adventure Game
Micro-marines in condom helmets tromping through a landscape of pubic hair will not be part of your Xbox 360 experience, according to a Microsoft statement on Privates, a title being developed for the PC and Xbox Live Arcade. Zombie Cow, the studio, uh, behind Privates says the game may be irreverent in tone, it was…
By Owen Good Published May 22, 2010 - Uncategorized
Weekend Coupons: I’m a Deal Farmer, MFer!
I know Speedman got everyone convinced we out here making Planet of the Apes on YouTube or some shit, but I don’t buy it. But I do buy video games. And if you do too, check the coupons below: Hardware • The Xbox 360 120GB Elite Spring 2010 Bundle, which comes with Forza Motorsport and…
By Owen Good Published May 22, 2010 - Uncategorized
The Week in Review: The $10 Solution
This week Ubisoft, publisher of Assassin’s Creed and other top franchises, indicated it would join the trend of locking games content behind a one-use code. Perhaps it was music to investors’ ears, but it struck a harsher tone with gamers. A top Ubi executive specifically invoked Electronic Arts’ so-called “Project Ten Dollar” when analysts asked…
By Owen Good Published May 22, 2010 - Uncategorized
PETA Sends Me Vegan Chocolates For Not Kicking My Cats
A week and a half ago I jokingly commented in a story about Mafia Wars and PETA that “I’d kick one of my cats for a box of vegan chocolates.” Apparently it’s not kicking your cats that scores you loot. I’ve posted a lot of PETA stories over the past couple of years, and they…
By Mike Fahey Published May 22, 2010 -
UncategorizedCrackdown 2 Gets A Cartoon Series
Crackdown looks like a cartoon. I guess. With the cel-shading and everything. Not sure it needed an animated prequel series, though. What is this, 2008? It’s not like anyone cares about the fiction of Crackdown. About its universe. They care about setting people on fire, and collecting green orbs, and doing those things with their…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 22, 2010 - Uncategorized
What’s The Best Sequel Ever?
*ahem* Is this thing on? Let’s talk, it’s Tell Us Dammit. Here’s how it works: We ask a question, you answer it. Simple and no strings attached! This isn’t some marketing survey or whatever. It’s an emotional investment in you. Yes, we’re interested in knowing you, Kotaku reader person. You probably know oodles about us…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 22, 2010 - Uncategorized
The Father Of The Xbox Leaving Microsoft?
Say. It. Ain’t. So. Reports indicate that J Allard, a driving force behind the design of the Xbox (and the Zune) is leaving Microsoft, after his latest dream project was binned by the company. Having been the former pin-up boy of Microsoft’s video game consoles, especially in the lead-up to the launch of the Xbox…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 22, 2010 - Uncategorized
Buy A Rockstar Game For Kids, You’re A Terrible Parent
Here’s a refreshing, if predictable dose of common sense from developers Rockstar, telling the BBC that anyone buying one of their games – like Grand Theft Auto, or Red Dead Redemption – is a “terrible parent”. “Our games are not designed for young people”, Rockstar’s Lazlow Jones tells the Beeb. “If you’re a parent and…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 22, 2010 - Uncategorized
A Horde’s Worth Of New Gears of War 3 Screens
Bask in the glory of Gears of War 3’s new offerings: bushier beards, prettier hair (we mean Anya Stroud, of course), the Lambent, the heavily mutated Locust Drones, and new locations in which to chainsaw the torsos of bad guys. There are 16 screens in the gallery, a chance to explore the browns, grays and…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 21, 2010 - Uncategorized
Review Round Up: Super Mario Galaxy 2, Split/Second & More
Our week’s worth of reviews of games new and still unreleased was as varied as the power ups of Super Mario Galaxy 2, games that range from the high-speed racing of Split/Second to the old-school platforming of Rocket Knight and Bit.Trip Runner. ‘Possums, princes and plumbers all suffered the scrutiny of Kotaku’s video game reviews.…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 21, 2010 - Uncategorized
Kotaku Off-Topic: At Last Check
After paying the rent at the beginning of the month I noticed my supply of checks was nearing its end. I bought just one batch when I opened this account: Five years ago. Bill-pay services and debit cards have taken away a lot of the need for checks (and replaced them with a more secure…
By Owen Good Published May 21, 2010 - Uncategorized
Metal Gear Creator Will Sign Your Copy Of Peace Walker
The man behind Solid Snake, Hideo Kojima, is heading stateside, ready to pound American pavement to drum up support for his latest game, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. The benefit to you? You can rub elbows with the man. Kojima will be visiting New York City and Los Angeles in June, armed with Sharpies and…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 21, 2010 -
UncategorizedSuper Mario Galaxy 2‘s Soundtrack Uploaded on YouTube
Someone’s uploading tracks from the Super Mario Galaxy 2 soundtrack to YouTube, under the name of Mahito Yokota, the game’s composer. Whether or not it is actually him doing this, the music’s there, and it’s beautiful listening. So far, three themes were uploaded around 5 p.m. Kotaku time. They’re all in the two minute range,…
By Owen Good Published May 21, 2010 - Uncategorized
Killzone 3 Coming To PS3 In 3D
A promise is a promise. Killzone 3 is coming to the PlayStation 3 and it has a few tricks up its sleeve, including the addition of jet packs and an option to play the first-person shooter in full 3D. The latest issue of Gamepro is already in the hands of lucky subscribers, packing an exciting…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 21, 2010