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UncategorizedThis Isn’t How The Nintendo 3DS Will Work
Nope. However it works, it’ll be more expensive, and advanced, than this. But is advanced always better? This 3D solution certainly has a charm of its own. The 3DS was only announced earlier this month, and will be shown off for the first time at this year’s E3 expo in June. Until then, details on…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 30, 2010 - Uncategorized
The Booth Companions of the Tokyo International Anime Fair
Over the weekend, the Tokyo International Anime Fair was held at Tokyo Big Sight. Appearing at the event were anime production companies, TV and film companies, toy and video game companies were in attendance. Here’s a look at some of the booth companions that appeared at show! 「東京国際アニメフェア2010」のコンパニオンさん 【TAF2010レポ】 [moeyo.com]
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 30, 2010 - Uncategorized
Advance Wars: The Board Game!
Nintendo’s turn-based wargame Advance Wars works well as a video game. But as a board game? Yeah, looks like it works pretty well as a board game, too. First designed last year, “Skirmish Wars” is the creation of Andrew Tullsen, Matthew Kloth and Brandon Pennington. It’s not trying anything fancy, which is a good thing:…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 30, 2010 - Uncategorized
Metal Gear Solid Voice Actor Directing Edgy, Twilightesque Werewolf Movie
David Hayter is best known for being the English voice actor for the character of Snake in the Metal Gear Solid video games. He also has a movie career. Not only has he penned the screenplay for X-Men, but he also worked on the Watchmen script and co-wrote The Scorpion King. Hayter will soon be…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 30, 2010 - Uncategorized
What Can 400 Microsoft Points Get You?
In a few hours, Modern Warfare 2’s first piece of downloadable content will become available. If you really, really must have it, chances are you’re going to have some spare change left over at the end of it. After all, the “Stimulus Pack” costs 1200 Microsoft Points, and many of you will be buying the…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 30, 2010 - Uncategorized
A Week In Comments
Logan International Airport Thinks This Might Be A Bomb Comment by: GymMasterAlex Nominated by: Shak_0 Is a man not entitled to handsome figurines without them being strapped to a bomb? No, says the TSA, it still might be dangerous. No, says the terrorists, they belong to us. No, says CATS, someone set up us the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 30, 2010 - Uncategorized
Where Posters, Packaging & Box Art Comes From
A few weeks ago, I did a feature on a company that’s responsible for game logos and box art. Today, then, I thought we’d look at something similar: a company that does box art and marketing material. The artwork you’ll see in this post is the work of British firm Head First, an agency that…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 30, 2010 - Uncategorized
Rumor: Xbox 360’s USB Flash Drives Are, Yes, Expensive
Microsoft has a reputation for grossly over-charging for Xbox 360 storage solutions. Now that the console supports USB memory sticks, did you really think anything would change? A pair of listings on retail site GameStop indicate that Microsoft’s first-party flash drive offerings are running a little on the costly side. An 8GB stick is listed…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 30, 2010 - Uncategorized
After Burner Climax Comes To Xbox Live, PlayStation Network In April
It’s blue skies and barrel rolls for After Burner fans, as Sega puts a date and price on the Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network release of arcade dogfighter After Burner Climax. On April 21, After Burner Climax touches down on XBLA for 800 Microsoft Points ($10 USD, give or take). One day later, it…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 29, 2010 - Uncategorized
Kotaku Off Topic: Basket Case
Wipe away that case of the Mondays, Kotaku readers, and do so with a little off topic conversation that can be cleansing and cathartic. The comment thread in this post is yours for the taking. Of course, if you want to talk about bunnies and Cadbury Creme Eggs and Easter basket grass, that’s your prerogative.…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 29, 2010 - Uncategorized
Why on Earth Did Ubisoft Just Trademark ‘Horse Gaga’?
Some trademark filings make sense, or we can at least see where they’re going. Neverdead? Sure. Someone’s working on a zombie game. But then Ubisoft goes and uncorks “Horse Gaga” and yes, the mark is for a video game. The possibilities here are too horrible to contemplate, and if they’re alluding to the singer and…
By Owen Good Published March 29, 2010 - Uncategorized
LittleBigPlanet Gets Incredibles In April
It may not be the timeliest of additions to the LittleBigPlanet virtual closet, but Sackboys and Sackgirls will get some Pixar-designed clothing choices this week. Nine new costumes from The Incredibles hit the PlayStation Store this Thursday. The Incredibles costumes pack features the five costumes you see above, plus a “Retro” Mr. Incredible get up,…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 29, 2010 - Uncategorized
More Signs Point to Tebow on NCAA 11 Cover
The agent for former Florida quarterback Tim Tebow says he was in Orlando last week to do “promotional work” for EA Sports, and while nothing’s confirmed, it’s almost unimaginable he won’t be on the cover of NCAA Football 11. EA Sports usually announces this around the time of the NFL Draft, which will be April…
By Owen Good Published March 29, 2010 -
UncategorizedThe Insanely Good Looking Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet Is Coming To Xbox Live Arcade
Artist Michel Gagne’s stunning Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet will be coming to consoles, thanks to developer Fuelcell Games and Microsoft’s Xbox Live Arcade service. Why is this important? Because this game looks amazing. The confirmation of Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet’s platform likely won’t come as much of surprise to those who have closely followed the…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 29, 2010 - Uncategorized
No New Titles for Game Room Until Late April
New games will be added to the Xbox Live Game Room on a weekly basis – but those updates won’t begin until late April, according to a community manager in an official forum. That’s disappointing news for those anyone popped into Game Room after it launched last week, demoed a few free games and then…
By Owen Good Published March 29, 2010 - Uncategorized
The Grand Theft Auto ‘Hot Coffee’ Payout Checks Are In The Mail
If you ever owned a copy of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, specifically the naughty version that contained the crude, digital doggy-styling mission known as “Hot Coffee,” you may already be five U.S. dollars richer. Publisher Take-Two is sending out checks. Those checks are part of publisher Take-Two Interactive’s efforts to “voluntarily fulfill all properly-submitted…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 29, 2010 - Uncategorized
Battlefield 1943 Sells a Million; PC Version Still Coming ‘Soon’
Electronic Arts today boasted that Battlefield 1943 sold a million copies over Xbox Live, the fastest game ever to do so. But for those wondering when this game will release for PC, there’s still no info more specific than “soon.” “The reception of Battlefield 1943 continues to amaze us, even months after the game was…
By Owen Good Published March 29, 2010 - Uncategorized
From DSi XL to iPAD
To: Ash From: Crecente Re: Today It Snowed! Sorta!! Now that the DSi XL launch is behind us it’s time to start thinking about the iPad. I’m still on the line about whether it’s the sort of device I’d make regular use of. The main reason I play so many iPhone games, I think, is…
By Brian Crecente Published March 29, 2010 - Uncategorized
Green Day: Rock Band Full Of Dookie, American Idiot
Retailer Play.com is apparently confirming—and re-confirming—27 tracks from the upcoming Green Day: Rock Band, noting that two of the punk band’s albums, 1994’s Dookie and 2004’s American Idiot, will be included in the game “in their entirety.” MTV Games and Harmonix have officially confirmed a handful of songs from the albums Nimrod, American Idiot and…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 29, 2010