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  How The PlayStation Move Is NOT A Wii Remote

  I just played SOCOM 4 with the newly-named PlayStation Move controller. And now I know how the PlayStation 3’s motion-sensitive controller is not just a me-too Wii controller. For those who need the basics, the PlayStation Move is a remote-like motion-sensitive controller with a sphere at the end. The sub-controller is an off-hand controller being…

  By Stephen Totilo Published March 10, 2010
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  Get a Move on … with SOCOM 4

  We’ve seen how a fighter operates with the PlayStation Move, now let’s get a look at how a shooter functions under Sony’s new motion controller. Here’s SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs. Looks like the Move enables not only the expected point-and-shoot aspect of a tactical shooter, but also the tactics as well, using the wand…

  By Owen Good Published March 10, 2010
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  Boxing With The PlayStation Move

  Now that we have an official name, let’s take a look at some official gameplay of the PlayStation Move, courtesy of our team on the scene at GDC 2010. I believe the game seen being played here is Motion Fighter (Working Title), but I could be mistaken. We’ll have some screens up for the PlayStation…

  By Mike Fahey Published March 10, 2010
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  Sony’s Motion Controller Is The PlayStation Move

  Say goodbye to the Arc or Gem and hello to the PlayStation Move. Sony has revealed the official name for its motion controller, coming this fall in three forms – alone, with the PlayStation Eye, or bundled with a PS3. The European trademark office spilled the beans a bit early, but that doesn’t stop Sony…

  By Mike Fahey Published March 10, 2010
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  PlayStation GDC Presser Liveblog: Secrets Will Be Revealed

  Sony’s press conference at the 2010 Games Developer Conference is about to begin, and Kotaku is there, bringing you the news as it happens. Join us as Sony shares its deepest, darkest secrets with the world. Click to viewPlayStation GDC 2010 Liveblog

  By Michael McWhertor Published March 10, 2010
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  The Latest Kotaku Podcast is Ready on Zune, iTunes and mp3

  God of War III director Stig Asmussen joined hosts Brian Crecente and Stephen Totilo on Kotaku Talk Radio today, broadcasting from the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. If you missed today’s broadcast, well, you can download it right now, play it on your preferred audio player, and catch everything these three and today’s callers…

  By Owen Good Published March 10, 2010
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  There Are Many Ways To Be Fired For Insubordination

  As seen on Joystick Division

  By Mike Fahey Published March 10, 2010
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  Show Us the Ugliest Americans You Can Find on St. Patrick’s Day

  In honor of Comedy Central’s new show Ugly Americans, let’s see the ugliest messes you encounter this St. Pat’s. Send photos to [email protected]. The ugliest will be posted here for a vote. Winner gets a $300 AMEX gift card. Woot! [Rules]

  By Gawkercreative Published March 10, 2010
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  Even EA Thinks Infinity Ward Vs. Activision Is “Disappointing”

  The shitcanning of Infinity Ward leads Jason West and Vince Zampella and the ensuing litigation that followed isn’t just disappointing to Activision and Call of Duty fans, it’s also a total bum out for high level Electronic Arts execs. EA chief operating officer John Schappert weighed in on the Infinity Ward vs. Activision debacle at…

  By Michael McWhertor Published March 10, 2010
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  Speaking Of God Of War, Here Are The Latest Clash Of The Titans Screens

  If you are going to compare a game to God of War, why not use the game based on the remake of the movie that surely held some inspiration for God of War in the first place? Developer Game Republic really has it rough. EA’s Dante’s Inferno garnered sharp criticism from many a gamer and…

  By Mike Fahey Published March 10, 2010
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  JAY-Z And Eminem Freshen Up DJ Hero

  DJ Hero, a game that’s not seen downloadable content since November, gets a much-needed shot of new content next week, with a trio of mash-ups featuring Eminem and JAY-Z. The JAY-Z vs. Eminem Mix Pack is only the third dose of downloadable content that’s come to DJ Hero since its release in October of 2009,…

  By Mike Fahey Published March 10, 2010
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  Zombie Infection: Resident Evil Done the Same

  Quick! Name that game. If you said anything with the words Resident and Evil in it, you’re wrong, but don’t be hard on yourself for confusing Gameloft’s upcoming iPhone game Zombie Infection with Capcom’s long-lived “not a zombie” game. The third-person shooter co-stars and man and woman working for a secret government agency assigned to…

  By Brian Crecente Published March 10, 2010
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  OnLive Starts Streaming Games On Demand This June For $15 A Month

  PC gaming service OnLive, officially unveiled at last year’s Game Developers Conference, was finally dated and priced at this year’s show. The on demand streaming game arrives June 17th in the United States, priced at $14.95 USD per month. But wait there’s more! OnLive is comping the first three months worth of service to the…

  By Michael McWhertor Published March 10, 2010
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  I Played First-Person Tiger Woods Golf, And Liked It

  First-person football didn’t work out so hot, and as far as I know, no one is trying first-person basketball. With Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11, though, EA Sports is offering first-person golf. The new Tiger game, on Wii, will allow what EA is calling a True View mode. The mode is available, but not mandatory,…

  By Stephen Totilo Published March 10, 2010
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  If The People I Am Having Lunch With Say Anything Interesting, I Will Update This Post

  Sitting at a long table. Finished my lunch. At this table are Dave Perry (Earthworm Jim), Kristian Segerstrale (Playfish), Rich Hilleman (Made the first Madden), Warren Spector (Epic Mickey), Mark Cerny (Lots of stuff). Post will be updated regularly. (There are reporters here too, like me. And one of the bigwigs behind IGN is among…

  By Stephen Totilo Published March 10, 2010
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  “PlayStation Move” The Newest PS3 Motion Controller Code Name?

  Add one more name to the pile of potential monikers for Sony’s soon to be detailed PlayStation Motion Controller, the PlayStation Move. The PlayStation Eye-powered motion control wand, previously known by some as Gem, referred to by others as PlayStation Arc may actually be named PlayStation Move, if a recently filed European trademark is any…

  By Michael McWhertor Published March 10, 2010
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  Frankenreview: God Of War III

  Kratos is tough enough to take on the gods, but is he man enough to face the assembled video game critics in the God of War III Frankenreview? The fifth and final chapter in the God of War story arc, Kratos takes his never-ending quest for revenge all the way to the top, teaming up…

  By Mike Fahey Published March 10, 2010
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  Splinter Cell Conviction in Your Pocket

  Gameloft’s upcoming release of Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction looks to bring over the feel and style of the Splinter Cell reboot to the iPhone in a four to five hour experience. And in many ways, it seems to succeed. My time spent playing the game on the iPhone yesterday gave me a chance to…

  By Brian Crecente Published March 10, 2010
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  Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light Eyes-On: What’s A Better Word For Reboot?

  Crystal Dynamics is going digital for Tomb Raider star Lara Croft’s next adventure, an isometric, puzzle-focused and arcadey spin on the 15-year-old franchise. is Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light rebooting in the right direction? Now, it may not be fair to label Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light a “reboot” as Crystal…

  By Michael McWhertor Published March 10, 2010
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  A New Way To Navigate PlayStation Home

  Taking a cue from the popular PlayStation 3 cross media bar, PlayStation Home 1.35 goes live tomorrow, with an all-new navigation interface that makes getting around easier than ever. The changes in PlayStation Home version 1.35 focus on speed and ease-of-use, making the experience of logging in to Sony’s virtual world as easy as making…

  By Mike Fahey Published March 10, 2010