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  Sony Buys LittleBigPlanet Developer Media Molecule

  Sony liked LittleBigPlanet so much they bought the company, as Media Molecule becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment. Announced via a posting on the European PlayStation Blog, Media Molecule, the developers behind PlayStation 3 smash-hit LittleBigPlanet, have been purchased by Sony Computer Entertainment for an undisclosed sum, making them an official part of…

  By Mike Fahey Published March 2, 2010
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  Castlevania: Lords Of Shadow – Belmont’s Inferno

  This new batch of screenshots, concept art, and enemy renders for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow are lovely and all, but I can’t help but think the game could use a tie-in with a revered work of religious fiction. Now I am not calling Lords of Shadow a Dante’s Inferno clone, but protagonist Gabriel Belmont is…

  By Mike Fahey Published March 2, 2010
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  The Splinter Cell Conviction 360 Bundle Unveiled

  Ubisoft today unveiled a Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction Special Edition Xbox 360 bundle. The $400 bundle will come with a 250GB hard drive, two wireless controllers and a standard edition of the game. It won’t, however, include a spiffy design or paint job on the console itself or the controllers for that matter. Booooo!

  By Brian Crecente Published March 2, 2010
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  Report: Modern Warfare Dev Head Leaves Company

  According to his Linkedin page, CEO and Studio Head of Infinity Ward Vince Zampella has parted ways with the Call of Duty developer, as the strange goings-on at the development studio continue. Keen-eyed Kotaku reader Sam passed along a link to Zampella’s Linkedin page this morning, showing that the employment status had changed to TBD…

  By Mike Fahey Published March 2, 2010
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  Mile Marker 9: Joe Danger

  Tired of stodgy corporate games made by The Man and his minions? We’re playing the 31 best indie games for a change of pace —- and so we can judge them. Today, Joe Danger. In A Sentence A stunt-racing, side-scrolling Excitebike for the modern era, with LittleBigPlanet-level high-res and cute visual pizazz, and maybe some…

  By Stephen Totilo Published March 2, 2010
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  Talk Amongst Yourselves

  Lots of gaming stuff to talk about, no? Here’s a place to do it. Confused about commenting on Kotaku? Read our FAQ

  By Stephen Totilo Published March 2, 2010
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  Get Your Blur Beta Codes Here

  Due out this spring for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360, Blur is a like Project Gotham Racing meets Mario Kart… if they two had a baby in the 70s And we’re giving out spots for the March 8 beta for the flashy racer right here, right now. But first, a couple of very important…

  By Brian Crecente Published March 2, 2010
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  Apple Accuses HTC of Stealing Their iPhone Interface, Sues

  The iPhone is such a great interface for phone calls, mobile office work and gaming that Apple claims that competitor HTC stole it when they made their own smart phone. Apple today filed a lawsuit against HTC for infringing on 20 Apple patents related to the iPhone’s user interface, underlying architecture and hardware. The lawsuit…

  By Brian Crecente Published March 2, 2010
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  This Week Has Been Crazy, Huh?

  To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Movie Reviewed And it’s only Tuesday! Wonder what will happen tomorrow?! (Oh, and I agree — people need to loosen up! It’s totally okay if we review movies, talk about toys or cover anime and manga. The name of the site is “Kotaku”.) What you missed last night Report: Strange…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 2, 2010
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  Are You A Gaming DIEHARD?!

  There are those who like certain video game platforms. Then those who like certain video game platforms. Which one are you? A favor: I’m looking for individuals who really like a particular video game platform of choice. I mean really, really like. Some might call you a “fanboy” or a “fangirl” or even down right…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 2, 2010
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  God of War III Sex Scenes Almost Cut

  God of War III director Stig Asmussen initially wanted to cut the topless ladies from the game. They need to have a purpose, Asmussen though, that was other than eye candy. “It was more a debate between me and several of the story writers,” Asmussen told website UGO. “I was like, ‘I’d rather not have…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 2, 2010
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  Scandal Hits Call Of Duty Devs: What We Know [Update]

  While most of you slept, drama struck Infinity Ward, the creators of the Call of Duty series, with allegations of “insubordination” from publishers Activision and the rumoured departure of the studio’s two top men. This post will be updated throughout the day. The news first hit yesterday afternoon, when G4 reported that IW heads Vince…

  By Luke Plunkett Published March 2, 2010
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  British Sales Charts: Torrential Downpour

  I’ve got to hand it to Heavy Rain. Or Sony’s marketing team. Although I thought the game was pretty good, I also thought it would be a tough sell to Average Joe. Guess not, since it’s gone #1 in the UK. Yes, Quantic Dream’s moody crime thriller ousted Ubisoft’s Just Dance, if only for a…

  By Luke Plunkett Published March 2, 2010
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  NSFW: Remember When Robot Games Were Promoted With Robots?

  In the 1980s, robot video games were sold with robots. It’s not the 1980s anymore and robots alone alone are not enticing enough for in-store retail displays, it seems. Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier EXCEED, the sequel to Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier, is another tactical role-playing spinoff of the Super…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 2, 2010
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  Gravity Hook HD, From The Makers Of Canabalt

  Before they made the excellent Canabalt, Adam Saltsman and Danny Baranowsky made a game called Gravity Hook. It was like Bionic Commando vs Peggle. Anyway, they’re remaking the game in “HD”, and you can play it right now. The original has been overhauled in almost every way, from graphics to sound to controls, making for…

  By Luke Plunkett Published March 2, 2010
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  Chesty Jake Keeps Shirt On For New Prince of Persia Trailer, Part II

  Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time? More like the shirtlessness of Jake Gyllenhaal. Though, like the last trailer, it was short on Chesty Jake. Though, the promotional photos for this movie have been long on the Chesty Jake! Ditto for the behind-in-the-scenes clips Based on the Ubisoft games, Prince of Persia is set in…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 2, 2010
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  From Street Fighter To Reality Television

  What is it about Survivor and video games? First we get a Ghost Recon designer applying for a spot on the show, now we have a fighting game expert. Ivan Kim, otherwise known as Kryojenix, is a member over on fighting mecca Shoryuken, and has competed in EVO tournaments (probably the biggest fighting game showdowns…

  By Luke Plunkett Published March 2, 2010
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  A Very Expensive Collarbone

  As part of a promotion to encourage repeat business, a “Film Bookmark Repeater Campaign” was launched for anime The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya. This film book mark just went for nearly US$4,000. Moviegoers could redeem two ticket stubs, one of which must be dated February 27 or later, to receive a bookmark made from a…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 2, 2010
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  Blacklight Shooter Goes Downloadable

  Blacklight is a shooter we first heard of around a year ago, and have heard little of since. It’s back now, however, and back as a downloadable title for the 360 and PS3. Due in the Summer, it looks like Ghost Recon hooked up with Half-Life 2 mod NeoTokyo over the internet, then went out…

  By Luke Plunkett Published March 2, 2010
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  March Is Yakuza 4 Month In Japan

  Well, not officially. But while the West is getting Yakuza 3, Japan is getting Yakuza 4 on March 18. Here’s a dude-heavy Japanese television ad, watch it! 『龍が如く4 伝説を継ぐもの』、TVCMの放映が始まったよ（動画あり） [Kotaku Japan]

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 2, 2010