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Nier Dated For North America
Square Enix has announced an April North American release date for Cavia-developed action-adventure game Nier, not far removed from the release date of its two Japanese counterparts. Japan is getting Nier Gestalt for the Xbox 360 and Nier Replicant for the PlayStation 3 on April 24th. Three days later, on April 27th, North America welcomes…
By Mike Fahey Published February 3, 2010 - Uncategorized
Madden Predicts Saints Win In Super Bowl XLIV
Every year since 2004, EA Sports has used Madden NFL to predict the outcome of the Super Bowl, and they’ve only been wrong one time. Is a New Orleans Saints win guaranteed? Madden gives the Saints a leg up this year over the Indianapolis Colts, predicting a score of 35-31, with Drew Brees bringing home…
By Mike Fahey Published February 3, 2010 - Uncategorized
Phasers Set to Fun
Life in the 24th and 25th century wasn’t all about shooting people with phasers, knocking around aliens and “making it so.” No, the Star Trek universe also has its share of fun diversions including a wide array of drinks, sports, games and even a video game that was highly addictive and sapped a person’s will…
By Brian Crecente Published February 3, 2010 - Uncategorized
The 10 Most Avidly-Played Wii Games In America (As Of Feb 1)
Welcome to a month of declines. Every month we at Kotaku show which Wii games have racked up the most playing time, per player, since launch. And this month, all but two of the 10 declined or were flat. (Click the chart to enlarge) Rune Factory Frontier and Lego Star Wars were the only games…
By Stephen Totilo Published February 3, 2010 - Uncategorized
Three Days. No Coffee.
To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Events Not trying to quit or anything. We ran out! But got some this afternoon, and I’ll tell you what, I was climbing up the walls at about 11am. I hadn’t felt this irritable in ages. Kinda scary! What you missed last night BioShock 2’s Launch Trailer Goes Under The…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 3, 2010 - Uncategorized
Forza Developer Working On “Next Big Thing”
Turn 10 Studios released racing simulator Forza Motorsport 3 last fall. The company went on to do what most other developers do: Start develop on a new game. But is it another Forza title? Turn 10 has churned out three Forza titles since 2005. “[A] core part of the team is off working on our…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 3, 2010 - Uncategorized
ESRB Describes “Creepy Voyeurism” And “Dental Floss Thongs”
Tecmo is bringing its girly beach volleyball, gambling and picture taking game to the PSP with Dead or Alive: Paradise. How does the ESRB describe it? The Entertainment Software Rating Board is responsible for rating titles in the U.S. market and is a source for often unintentionally wonderful descriptions of games. Check out the blurb…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 3, 2010 - Uncategorized
Don’t Plan On Downloading Any More PlayStation 3 Games
While Sony is warming to the idea of releasing more PS1 and PS2 games on the PlayStation Network, those hoping for more PS3 games being made available for download might want to find something more constructive to do. Asked by IGN whether Sony would be releasing more “full” PlayStation 3 titles (like Warhawk and Burnout…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 3, 2010 - Uncategorized
This Buggy Xbox 360 Shooter Just Can’t Get Patched
DoDonPachi Dai Ou Jou Black Label EXTRA, the Xbox 360 port by developer 5pb of Cave’s arcade bullet hell shooter, was originally announced for Christmas Day 2008. Then it was delayed. Then it was released the following February, buggy. 5pb’s port was so buggy that shipments of the game were halted. The company also struggled…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 3, 2010 - Uncategorized
Rumor: Take-Two To Cut 20% Of Total Workforce? [UPDATE]
According to a report on British trade site MCV, publisher Take-Two will soon commence a massive restructuring operation which will see up to 400 employees let go. Updated with comment from Take Two. That’s 20% of the company’s total workforce, with cuts expected to be made at both the publisher and development studio level. UPDATE:…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 3, 2010 -
UncategorizedPatrick Stewart Is Afraid To Open His Video Games
PBS premièred a series tonight called “Digital Nation”, where a bunch of people are asked their thoughts on modern technology. This one features Patrick Stewart, and how he’s afraid of his video games. While the man made famous by Star Trek (and Oblivion!) loves his iPhone, loves the internet and loves email, he’s not so…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 3, 2010 - Uncategorized
NSFW: Can You Believe This Game Is Rated 15 And Over?
Role-playing game Ar tonelico III is rated CERO C in Japan, which translates to ages 15 years old and up. The game already is heavy on the underwear and fan service. That’s not all. The cutscenes for nurse Yurishica leaves little to the imagination. As the Japanese internet has pointed out, it’s like you can…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 3, 2010 - Uncategorized
Zelda, MGS And More, Japanese Game Creators Talk 2010
This year could be a huge year for video games. That’s what folks say every year, and that’s what we are saying about this one. In the upcoming issue of Japanese game magazine Famitsu, some of the industry’s biggest names talk about their current projects and hinted at things to come. Let’s have a look:…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 3, 2010 - Uncategorized
The Street Fighter IV That Could Have Been
There’s an interesting piece up over on Capcom’s Japanese Street Fighter blog today, showcasing some of the concept art used during the production of Street Fighter IV. Of particular interest is this show of the various art styles the team toyed with before settling on the “bubbly”, rounded and colourful look of the final game.…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 3, 2010 - Uncategorized
Steam Down For Maintenance This Thursday
Valve let us know today that Steam, its online multiplayer hub and shopfront for the PC, will be down for maintenance this Thursday, February 4. It’s scheduled to come down at 1800 PST, Valve estimating it should take around three hours to perform the necessary fixes. During that time most of the network will be…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 3, 2010