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What Does The Future Hold For Pac-Man?
Something big, potentially, is brewing for Pac-Man who celebrates his 30th birthday this year. Namco Bandai is holding an event next month, timed with the E3 video game expo, with a surprising guest in attendance. That would be Avi Arad, formerly the CEO of Marvel Studios and producer of the comic book company’s films, including…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 5, 2010 - Uncategorized
Harry Potter Magically Renames Classic Video Game Cheat
Many video games have had a “big head mode.” But who calls it “big head mode”? Not Harry Potter. In his next game, he inflates craniums with a spell called “Engorgio Skullus!” Other spells appearing in the DS version of Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4 include Vomitare Viridis (which makes the average Hogwarts student upchuck…
By Stephen Totilo Published May 5, 2010 - Uncategorized
Speak-Up On Kotaku: Fake E3 Leaks, Dog Voting, Bad Genres, And Retired Pirates
It’s Wednesday, and that means it’s time for Speak-Up on Kotaku! This week Deanb, Goldy, Lmaonade, and Nintendo451 discuss potentially prize-winning dogs, giving up piracy, fake E3 documents, and genre failure. Don’t like the gallery layout? Click here to view everything on one page. About Speak-Up on Kotaku: Our readers have a lot to say,…
By Mike Fahey Published May 5, 2010 -
UncategorizedNew Medal of Honor Trailer Aims For The Heart
Modern warfare first-person shooters have a new contender in Medal of Honor, EA’s current day reboot of the former World War II shooter series. The game’s second trailer puts less emphasis on explosive action than it does tugging at heartstrings. Oh, there’s an explosion or two near the end, so don’t think that this new…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 5, 2010 - Uncategorized
H.A.W.X. 2 Guns For The Fall, Tom Clancy Pleased
The latest Ubisoft game to bear the Tom Clancy name is H.A.W.X. 2, the sequel to the original, million-selling arcade-style flight sim. Billions of dollars in virtual aircraft will once again be blowing up this fall. Now in development at Ubisoft Bucharest, Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X. 2 will land on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 5, 2010 - Uncategorized
What is Under the Black Wrapping of this Nintendo Package?
It may not be due out until May 9, but the black Wii arrived on the doorstep of Kotaku Tower this morning. Check out all of that black! If you’re looking to pick one up it will set you back $200, but includes Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort as well as the MotionPlus controller.…
By Brian Crecente Published May 5, 2010 - Uncategorized
Fight For The Enemy In Dragon Age: Darkspawn Chronicles
What if your character hadn’t survived the Joining at the beginning of Dragon Age: Origins? That’s the question explored in the Darkspawn Chronicles, a standalone adventure in which you lead the Darkspawn to victory. Clearing up the confusion over yesterday’s Xbox Live news update, BioWare has put up a web page dedicated to Dragon Age:…
By Mike Fahey Published May 5, 2010 -
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Jennifer And Jeff Hays To Have Twins
Yes, you read the headlline right. Jennifer and Jeff Hays are having twins. No, I don’t know who they are or if they play video games. After you watch this, you’ll know why that’s irrelevant. [Thanks, Morris!]
By Stephen Totilo Published May 5, 2010 -
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It’s A Super Luigi Galaxy!
Everyone’s favorite second-rate princess saver, Luigi, will be playable in Super Mario Galaxy 2, a major selling point for the Wii owner who detests blue overalls worn with red. Luigi, it appears, can do everything his brother Mario can do, whether that involves strapping on the Bee Suit again, riding Yoshi or wearing that new…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 5, 2010 - Uncategorized
GameStop Placeholder Art Names Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood – Update
While Ubisoft is busy teasing players via Facebook, we’ve got anonymous tipsters sending us images of the placeholder art for something called Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood. Ubisoft now confirms that this is indeed the next Assassin’s Creed title. Between this alleged placeholder art and a recent website registration for AssassinsCreedBrotherhood.com, we’re pretty sure we’ve nailed down…
By Mike Fahey Published May 5, 2010 - Uncategorized
Why E.Coli Bacteria Is Better Than Your Computer
Computers crash all the time, even when running Linux. Human beings do not. A Yale study compares the structure of the Linux operating system to E. Coli bacteria to help determine why you and I suffer so few system crashes. I suppose the prevailing question is this: Why the hell would anyone compare Linux to…
By Mike Fahey Published May 5, 2010 - Uncategorized
StarCraft II Hooks Up With Facebook
Starting with the release of StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty your Facebook friends can easily become your Battle.net buddies as well, as Blizzard unveils integration with the world’s most popular social networking website. Odds are your Facebook and Battle.net friends list don’t coincide much, but that’s about to change, as Blizzard reveals Facebook integration features…
By Mike Fahey Published May 5, 2010 - Uncategorized
Come Chat with Sid Meier, Father of Computer Strategy
OK, maybe Sid Meier isn’t the father of strategy games, but he’s most certainly the father of Civilization and he’s here now to answer your questions on Kotaku Talk Radio. Meier will be our guest for the hour, talking about Civilizations past, present and, if we’re lucky, future. And he’ll be taking your calls live.…
By Brian Crecente Published May 5, 2010 - Uncategorized
Female Robots Represent In The War For Cybertron Multiplayer Trailer
Is that Arcee I see in this trailer for the online multiplayer modes in Transformers: War for Cybertron? Even if it’s not Arcee and just some generic female Autobot, it’s nice to see female representation among the ranks of robots in disguise. The Transformers have a ridiculous amount of female fans out there, and they’ve…
By Mike Fahey Published May 5, 2010 - Uncategorized
Relief In Sight For PlayStation 3 Dragon Age: Origins Crashing Issues
A patch to fix the frequent crashing issue that’s plagued PlayStation 3 players of Dragon Age: Origins since the release of firmware 3.3 is currently being tested by BioWare, though an actual release date is still up in the air. According to a posting on the official BioWare forums by online producer Fernando Melo, the…
By Mike Fahey Published May 5, 2010 - Uncategorized
The Agency Opens On Facebook
Fans waiting patiently for Sony Online Entertainment to get The Agency together can get a small taste of the spy game via The Agency: Covert Ops, one of the deepest Facebook games I’ve ever seen. Performing missions with your friends is nothing new for a Facebook game, but SOE’s The Agency: Covert Ops takes things…
By Mike Fahey Published May 5, 2010 - Uncategorized
The F.E.A.R. 3 Box Art Has Its Eyes On You
I’d say evil little psychotic girl Alma is almost looking hot on this official box art for F.E.A.R. 3, but her kids are watching. The box art is really quite lovely and striking, capturing the spirit of the new unholy trinity of Alma Wade and her two sons quite nicely. Hopefully the folks at Day…
By Mike Fahey Published May 5, 2010