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The 12 iPad Launch Games We’re Most Excited About
The iPad games are live on iTunes now — more than 700 of them. We may not have an iPad, but it doesn’t mean we are not excited about the following (sorta expensive) games: Geometry Wars Touch ($10) Official Description: “Geometry Wars: Touch utilizes higher graphics and faster processing to enhance the game experience and…
By Stephen Totilo Published April 1, 2010 - Uncategorized
Deathsmiles Limited Edition Is So Very Pretty
As if Xbox 360 gothic-lolita shmup Deathsmiles could get any more attractive, publisher Aksys reveals the Deathsmiles Limited Edition, packed in a super-sized box with a Xbox 360 and a soundtrack album. Now how much would you pay? Here I am, pleased as punch that Deathsmiles is getting a North American release at all, and…
By Mike Fahey Published April 1, 2010 -
UncategorizedThe Best Games To Watch (While Someone Else Plays Them)
Some games are meant to be watched by your friends or loved ones while you play. Others, even good games, fail to entertain onlookers. Last week, I talked about games that are great for spectators with Michael McIntyre, the level design director for next month’s new Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands. I hoped he’d…
By Stephen Totilo Published April 1, 2010 - Uncategorized
Ten New Titles Join PlayStation 3 Greatest Hits Library
Confirming last night’s Walmart ad, Sony has announced ten new titles joining the PlayStation 3’s budget-priced Greatest Hits line, with inFAMOUS, God of War Collection, Killzone 2 and Resident Evil 5 and more now available for $29.99. While the Walmart ad we linked to last night contained several new Greatest Hits entries, including Resistance 2,…
By Mike Fahey Published April 1, 2010 - Uncategorized
Suspected Game Code Thief Surrenders to Authorites
Justin D. May, wanted after skipping bail on charges that he tried to swipe early code of a video game at the Penny Arcade Expo, plans to appear in Boston courts in May, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office tells Kotaku. May contacted the Boston Municipal Court yesterday after learning of the arrest warrant issued…
By Brian Crecente Published April 1, 2010 - Uncategorized
Xbox Action RPG Enclave Reborn On The Wii
TopWare Interactive snagged the IP and trademark rights to 2003 PC and Xbox action RPG Enclave, with plans to revitalize the series, starting with a remake of the original game for the Nintendo Wii. Enclave was an ambitious action RPG developed by Starbreeze Studios, the team behind The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay.…
By Mike Fahey Published April 1, 2010 - Uncategorized
Savage Take On Defense Of The Ancients Enters Open Beta
Savage developer S2 Games is ready to bring its take on the Defense of the Ancients Warcraft III scenario to the masses, with the launch of the Heroes of Newerth open beta. The Warcraft II Defense of the Ancients scenario is getting a lot of play lately. A hero-centric take on real-time strategy that focuses…
By Mike Fahey Published April 1, 2010 - Uncategorized
Attack of the Plants Vs. Zombies Plushies!!!
Surely, sewing has never been so cute! Arixystix Creations posted these cute little creations last month, but I didn’t seem then until this week, so they’re new to me. Also, awwwwwwww! Now which zombie from Popcap’s famously fun casual title would be fit in this plushie scene? Plants Vs. Zombies…again!
By Brian Crecente Published April 1, 2010 - Uncategorized
It’s Blizzard Deal Day On Amazon
So what if Blizzard only has three or four current games – that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be excited by a Blizzard-themed Amazon.com Gold Box day, right? Man, no wonder Kotick fired me. Amazon’s video game Gold Box deal days generally focus around a certain theme or platform, but today’s deals are all Blizzard. Well,…
By Mike Fahey Published April 1, 2010 - Uncategorized
City Of Heroes Isn’t Fooling Around With Demon Summoning
IF you thought the dual pistols power for City of Heroes Going Rogue expansion was cool, wait until you see the damage you can do with giant horned demons and a Hellfire Whip. Demon Summoning is the second of two powers City of Heroes players will gain access to by pre-purchasing the upcoming Going Rogue…
By Mike Fahey Published April 1, 2010 - Uncategorized
Announcing Koticku
Today, I’m excited to announce that Activision Blizzard is making a strategic investment into a new and exciting space, video game enthusiast press blogging, with the acquisition of Kotaku, formerly a Gawker Media property, now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Activision Publishing. Activision’s purchase of Kotaku is just one part of our key effort to realign…
By Michael McWhertor Published April 1, 2010 - Uncategorized
iPad Reviewers Have Three Things To Say About Video Games
The first people to review Apple’s iPad have said much about much, but little about video games — except for Scrabble, which they love. As an addendum to your favorite iPad review cheat-sheet, here’s what reviewers said about iPad gaming. Click the chart to enlarge it. That’s one vote for it being Wii-esque. We’ll let…
By Stephen Totilo Published April 1, 2010 - Uncategorized
Talk Amongst Yourselves
We’re doing still life for Talk Amongst Yourselves this month, specifically, Still Life With Skull by Paul Cezanne. Thanks to reader JesusHasWheels for the suggestion. Now please talk here about video games. Confused about commenting on Kotaku? Read our FAQ.
By Stephen Totilo Published April 1, 2010 -
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Stephen Fry, The Voice of LittleBigPlanet, Reviews the iPad
I’ve left the iPad tag off this story for a reason. Whether you hate Apple or love Apple, whether you await Saturday’s ascension of the iPad as a second holy day that weekend, or plan to ignore the day’s event entirely, actor, writer, comedian, the man who gave voice to LittleBigPlanet Stephen Fry’s take on…
By Brian Crecente Published April 1, 2010 - Uncategorized
About The Time My Ferret Died
To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Prepare for April Fools A long, long time ago, back when Mrs. Bashcraft and I were first married and back before I started working at Kotaku, I got a call from Mrs. Bashcraft. I was out and about, and she was at home. Our ferret, Milk Tea, had escaped from…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 1, 2010 - Uncategorized
College Parties These Days Are Like This?
As seen on UK:R.
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Uncategorized“Orthodox” Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker Play Through
Stealth PSP game Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, which was originally going to be called MGS5, is coming out this spring. War might have changed, but not MGS’s orthodox gameplay. Before it does, here is a look at a a player named “Hideo” playing the game in the traditional manner. Hideo? Sounds familiar.
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 1, 2010 - Uncategorized
PAL PlayStation Store Update: Dust Off That PSP
I don’t normally draw attention to the regular sales held on the PAL PlayStation Store, but this week, there are some damn good sales going on for anyone who hasn’t bought a PSP game in a while. Games like God of War, LittleBigPlanet, Gran Turismo and Chinatown Wars are now around half price. Bargain. There’s…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 1, 2010 - Uncategorized
Want To Watch Amazon Box Your Games?
Online giant Amazon is one of the world’s largest sellers of video games. And soon, you might get the pleasure of…watching Amazon’s workers pack your games before they send them? Sounds equal parts kooky and creepy, but it’s something Amazon has in mind, with a patent recently submitted for a system that would capture the…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 1, 2010 - Uncategorized
Have Video Games And Computer Graphics Killed Puppets?
If you grew up in the 1980s or before, chances are puppets delighted and frightened you. Later generations have become increasingly exposed to computer graphic creations. That’s the norm. And puppets…. Thanks to the brilliance of puppeteers Jim Henson and Frank Oz, the 1970s were a puppet Renaissance of sorts with Henson creating Sesame Street…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 1, 2010