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Metal Gear Creator Teasing Taboo-breaking ‘Next Title’
The man in charge of all things Metal Gear, Hideo Kojima, is fully embroiled in wrapping up Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker for its summertime release on the PSP. But Kojima’s mind has apparently begun to wander to his “next title.” Kojima says, via Twitter, that he’s daydreaming/obsessing over his future project, putting his brain…
By Michael McWhertor Published April 12, 2010 - Uncategorized
No Additional DLC for Green Day: Rock Band
Point of clarification: The tracklist for Green Day: Rock Band revealed this weekend included six songs labeled “DLC.” These have always been available for Rock Band 2. A producer says there won’t be any additional tracks released for this game. The six DLC cuts are from last year’s rock opera 21st Century Breakdown, the remainder…
By Owen Good Published April 12, 2010 - Uncategorized
Modern Warfare Team Loses Two More Veterans [Update]
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare developer Infinity Ward is a little bit smaller today, as two more longtime employees have left the embattled studio. Veteran programmer Jon Shiring and designer Mackey McCandlish have parted ways with the home of Modern Warfare. Shiring announced his resignation from the Encino-based Infinity Ward via Twitter, as spotted by…
By Michael McWhertor Published April 12, 2010 - Uncategorized
Mean Girls Game Capitalizes on Film’s Popularity, Lohan’s Career
Six years, three arrests and three rehab stints after Lindsay Lohan starred in Mean Girls, its video game adaptation is being released. Without LiLo on the box. This, folks, is what the suits call “leveraging a hot property.” Better yet, it’s actually been two years since Paramount was said to be working up the game…
By Owen Good Published April 12, 2010 - Uncategorized
Two True Statements
To: The Man They Call Brian Ashcraft From: The Man They Call Stephen Totilo Re: My Favorite Cereal Is… As I write this, Crecente is in a plane heading to Hawaii. Let’s wave to him. (waves) I think he just waved back. Not only is Crecente on a plane, but Fahey is in a race…
By Stephen Totilo Published April 12, 2010 - Uncategorized
Netflix Goes Wide On Wii, Brings ‘Baby Geniuses’ To 28 Million More People
You may already have a special Netflix disc that will let you stream movies over the internet to your Wii. You may not. As of today, Nintendo says, all systems are go for Netflix video streaming in glorious Wii definition. Netflix began sending out Wii-specific streaming discs at the end of March, completing the console…
By Michael McWhertor Published April 12, 2010 - Uncategorized
South Korea to Impose Overnight Bans on MMO Gaming
Wracked by sensational news reports that have made the nation a caricature for games addiction, South Korea is imposing throttling and even six-hour blackouts on 19 MMOs comprising 79 percent of the local market. The squelching comes courtesy of the nation’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and does allow gamers to choose a window…
By Owen Good Published April 12, 2010 - Uncategorized
New Ninety-Nine Nights II Screens Aren’t So Pretty In Pink
These seven new screenshots from Konami’s Ninety-Nine Nights are prime evidence that the words ‘pretty’ and ‘pink’ don’t always go hand-in-hand. I was under the impression that developer feelplus was going for a decidedly darker tone than the original Ninety-Nine Nights, yet here we have pictures of a massive, bright pink monster of some sort,…
By Mike Fahey Published April 12, 2010 - Uncategorized
Fable III Lets You Knock Up Your Xbox Live Friends
The cooperative multiplayer mode in Fable II may not have been the role-playing game’s highest point—it arrived late and had some notable limitations—but developer Lionhead Studios is giving birth to less compromised sequel, including the ability to get “intimate” online. The latest issue of the Official Xbox Magazine UK explains that the Xbox 360 exclusive,…
By Michael McWhertor Published April 12, 2010 - Uncategorized
Kane & Lynch 2 Box Art Doesn’t Want Its Picture Taken
The bold new art direction for Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days spills over onto the cover of the game, sporting a nifty spy camera look, complete with pixel imperfections. It’s a striking image that’s sure to catch the eye on your local retailer’s store shelves, if anything. I love how they’ve stayed true to…
By Mike Fahey Published April 12, 2010 - Uncategorized
Stealth Killing, You Know – For The Kids
Today’s kids need to know how to go about getting revenge for the murder of their daughter using the skills they acquired as a top-secret secret government operative. The Splinter Cell Activity Book for Kids can help. Splinter Cell: Conviction is right around the corner. Are your children prepared? IGN put together this handy book…
By Mike Fahey Published April 12, 2010 - Uncategorized
A Visual Tour of the Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta Maps
The greatly anticipated Halo: Reach multiplayer beta is just weeks away, so Bungie is delving deeper into just what that frenzied sci-fi shoot ’em up preview will be like, focusing on the four available maps and exciting new info. Bungie’s weekly update offers us a visual walking tour of three of the new maps—Powerhouse, Overlook…
By Michael McWhertor Published April 12, 2010 - Uncategorized
“Brutality” Of Console Gamers Sharpened Crysis 2, Didn’t Dumb It Down
Having despaired over technology complaints involving the PC-only first Crysis game, the main man behind Crysis 2 now dares to withstand the harsh judgments of console gamers. But PC gamers, don’t expect Crysis 2 to be dumbed down. The people behind the game say that won’t happen. The Hurt Of PC Gamers Cevat Yerli, CEO…
By Stephen Totilo Published April 12, 2010 -
UncategorizedThe Nintendo Download: 7 Card Games Is Finally Here!
Who needs the arcade version of Sega’s Zaxxon or online multiplayer strategy game Military Madness: Nectaris, when they can have cerasus media’s 7 Card Games for DSiWare? No one, that’s who. I mean, sure Zaxxon is a classic, and no console version back in the day came close to recreating the joy of piloting your…
By Mike Fahey Published April 12, 2010 - Uncategorized
Conan Takes Show To TBS, But He Could’ve Gone To… Xbox Live?
Former Tonight Show host Conan O’Brien is headed back to television this fall, inking a deal with cable station TBS to establish a new late night show. One report says that Conan was in talks for a very different deal. News of O’Brien’s deal with TBS comes from Variety, who writes that the former Late…
By Michael McWhertor Published April 12, 2010 - Uncategorized
Behind The Scenes Of Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time
Producer Jerry Bruckheimer and stars Jake “Chesty” Gyllenhaal and Gemma Arterton discuss the story behind Price of Persia: The Sands of Time, Disney’s big-budget film based on the long-running gaming franchise. Could this be the best video game to film adaptation of all time? All the pieces are in place. They seem to be following…
By Mike Fahey Published April 12, 2010 - Uncategorized
Major Nelson Returns To Kotaku Talk Radio This Week, Bringing Madden Maker
Microsoft’s Xbox Live hype man Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb will be the first repeat guest on our weekly podcast. On Wednesday, you can call to ask him and a Madden developer, anything you want. Major Nelson and Madden NFL senior product manager Anthony Stevenson will be our in-studio guests live on Wednesday’s installment of Kotaku…
By Stephen Totilo Published April 12, 2010 - Uncategorized
Modern Warfare Publisher Unruffled By New Competitor
The new development studio formed by ousted Modern Warfare creators and its agreement with EA Partners comes as “no surprise” to Activision, flaunting Infinity Ward’s proven talent in a statement to Kotaku. Former Infinity Ward heads Jason West and Vince Zampella’s conflict with Call of Duty publisher Activision is reaching legendary proportions, with accusations of…
By Mike Fahey Published April 12, 2010