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  Rebellion Refuses To “Sanitise” AVP For Australian Release

  Responding Australia’s refusal to classify upcoming shooter Aliens vs. Predator, developer Rebellion says it will not cut violent content for “territories where adults are not considered by their governments to be able to make their own entertainment choices.” Ouch. The refusal to classify Aliens vs. Predator in Australia is effectively a ban, as the country…

  By Mike Fahey Published December 4, 2009
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  One Of Pandemic’s Biggest Problems Was Being In California

  Readers of Kotaku can discern this week that EA CEO John Riccitiello covered many topics during his recent interview with this site. One of those, of course, was EA’s Pandemic Studios, which was all but shut down last month. Timing is never good for an action that lays off 200 employees and shutters a studio’s…

  By Stephen Totilo Published December 4, 2009
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  Rock Band Next Week: Slipknot And Garfunkel

  After three tracks from America’s masked metal group, you might be ready for the sound of silence. Slipknot and Simon & Garfunkel both make their Rock Band debut in next week’s update. It’s two great tastes that taste odd together! The combination of Slipknot and Simon & Garfunkel is very much how I’d imagine a…

  By Mike Fahey Published December 4, 2009
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  Star Wars: The Old Republic Reaches Beyond The Game

  With a setting more than 3,500 years before the movies begin, The Old Republic filled with untold Star Wars stories, and LucasArts and BioWare are taking advantage, with new novels, comics, and short stories expanding the Old Republic universe. Fans following the development of Star Wars: The Old Republic are probably already familiar with Threat…

  By Mike Fahey Published December 4, 2009
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  EA: Command & Conquer, RTS Genre Needs Innovation, Not Just “Cooler Graphics”

  When last Kotaku reported about the future of Command and Conquer, there was an editorial eyebrow raised skeptically. But the boss at EA believes that real-time-strategy needs “fundamental innovation.” His pitch might change your expression. During Kotaku’s interview this week with EA CEO John Riccitiello we turned to recent news that hallowed PC real-time-strategy series…

  By Stephen Totilo Published December 4, 2009
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  Talk Amongst Yourselves

  Would it be possible that everyone who commented about games below this post to include at least one word that has at least five syllables? (Zero points to anyone who replies with “No.”) Confused about commenting on Kotaku? Read our FAQ.

  By Stephen Totilo Published December 4, 2009
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  The True Meaning Of Cricket

  To: Stephen From: Luke No, not Christmas. Cricket. I get the impression a lot of Americans don’t quit “get” cricket. Think it’s actually a sport where you sit, beer in hand, and watch every second of. It’s not. That’s what football is for. No, cricket is a grand form of social adhesive, confined to the…

  By Luke Plunkett Published December 4, 2009
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  No More Heroes Footage, Now In HD

  No More Heroes looked good on Wii. As No More Heroes: Paradise, though, it looks better on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, as you’re about to see. Click to view

  By Luke Plunkett Published December 4, 2009
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  Mario, Tetris Turned Into Robots That Serve You Drinks

  Roboexotica – a festival held in Austria where people build robots that mix you cocktails – is just the kind of event we can get behind. Especially when it also involves Mario & Tetris. Reader Kyle, an entrant in the exhibit, sent us in these two videos of his creations. One, above, is a game…

  By Luke Plunkett Published December 4, 2009
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  PAL PlayStation Store Update: Take The Lady For A Spin

  Don’t sweat it, Europe, you’re not getting left off the Bayonetta Express, with a demo for Platinum Games’ high-kicking beat-em-up available right now on the PAL PlayStation Store. It’s a big download (for a demo), but if you’re a fan of bright things that kick a lot, it’ll be worth it. PS3 STORE Special Offers…

  By Luke Plunkett Published December 4, 2009
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  Metal Gear: Peace Walker Hits The UK Next May

  So the next game in the Metal Gear franchise hits Japan next March. But what about Western gamers? When can we expect a copy in a language a little closer to home? Might have to wait just a little longer. Konami have announced that Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker will be out on the PSP…

  By Luke Plunkett Published December 4, 2009
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  Already, Homefront 2 Is On The Cards

  Homefront, THQ’s shooter set in a US conquered by a rampaging…North Korea isn’t even out yet, but already, the publisher has big plans for post-release DLC and a full-blown sequel. Speaking yesterday at the FBR Capital Markets 2009 Fall Investor Conference, THQ’s Danny Bilson revealed that Homefront’s plot involves your player and his colleagues moving…

  By Luke Plunkett Published December 4, 2009
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  Infamous Gets “New” DLC, Sells Over 1 Million

  Poor Infamous. It’s a good game, though one that’s been overrun these past few months by titles demanding more of people’s time/attention. So Sony figure, maybe some DLC will get you spinning the disc back up? From December 10, the “Gigawatt Blades” superpower – which had previously been available only as a preorder incentive –…

  By Luke Plunkett Published December 4, 2009
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  Javelin Cheats? Sony Don’t Give A Hoot

  While Microsoft will take swift, stern action against anyone caught using the javelin “exploit” in Modern Warfare 2, Sony apparently couldn’t care less. A Sony rep has told CVG “I don’t believe we are banning people for using the glitch”. If they’re not banning people outright, makes you wonder what they are doing. Simply watching?…

  By Luke Plunkett Published December 4, 2009
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  Phoenix Wright Does Not Object To iPhone Ports

  First the Wii, now Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch are in line for ports of Capcom’s best-dressed, best-educated and most eligible of franchises: Phoenix Wright. It’s definitely on its way to Japanese users, with Capcom Mobile “looking into” porting it for a Western release. Good, good, good. I stopped playing Phoenix Wright about the time…

  By Luke Plunkett Published December 4, 2009
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  Saboteur’s 11th Hour Butt Censorship

  It’s not just in-game lady parts that have been censored in Pandemic’s Saboteur. Some out-of-game lady parts have also been covered up at the last minute. Sharp-eyed reader Mateo has noticed a little edit on the back of the game’s box. Above, you’ll see the back of the retail box, the one shipping with an…

  By Luke Plunkett Published December 4, 2009
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  Here’s Where The Idea For Spirit Tracks Came From

  See this book? It’s called せんろはつづく. Or “Senro wa tsuzuku” (“The Tracks Go On And On”). It’s a children’s book by husband and wife team Fumiko Takeshita and Mamoru Suzuki. And it’s the inspiration behind Spirit Tracks. In one of his regular “Iwata Asks” columns, the Nintendo president sat down with Zelda mastermind Eiji Aonuma…

  By Luke Plunkett Published December 4, 2009
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  Aliens vs Predator “Banned” In, Yes, Australia

  It’s with a heavier heart than usual (normally it’s as light as a sparrow!) that I tell you Rebellion’s upcoming Aliens vs Predator has been “refused classification” in Australia. Which is as good as a ban. Should have seen this coming a mile away. It’s shaping up to be an incredibly gory game, and Australia’s…

  By Luke Plunkett Published December 3, 2009
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  Uncharted 2 Experiments with Plunder, Crushing Multiplayer this Weekend

  In response to overwhelming community feedback, Naughty Dog is experimenting with crushing-level difficulty in its Uncharted 2 multiplayer, and also offering a “plunder only” multiplayer playlist. Both experiments run for this weekend only. For starters, ND says player health “in ALL game types” will be lowered to to 65 percent, the same as the Crushing…

  By Owen Good Published December 3, 2009
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  Gran Turismo 5 Demo, December 17

  Sony announced today that, come December 17, we’ll be able to play a Gran Turismo 5 demo. Probably. See, there’s a little confusion as to whether this is a GT5 demo or just some new, GT5-flavoured content sprinkled atop the existing GT5 Prologue. The download is called the “Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge” in…

  By Luke Plunkett Published December 3, 2009