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Final Fantasy Creator Working On iPhone Game
Hironobu Sakaguchi, creator of the Final Fantasy series and boss of Lost Odyssey developers Mistwalker, isn’t just working on a “long-awaited new blockbuster project”. He’s doing an iPhone game as well. Posting a “happy new years” message on Mistwalker’s site, Sakaguchi says Mistwalker “are also working on a project for iPhone”, and that it “should…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 1, 2010 - Uncategorized
360 Avatars Get Dead Space, NBA & NCAA Outfits
Not everybody has the week off, it seems, as somebody at Microsoft had to be around to flick the switch on new avatar clothing ranges that include Dead Space cosplay and official NBA & NCAA jerseys. Dead Space fans can choose from a variety of t-shirts, along with an Isaac outfit and a little model…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 1, 2010 - Uncategorized
The 2009 eBay Holiday Video Game Grey Market Report
While game publishers look to retail sales figures to gauge the success of the holiday season, let’s take a look at how our favorite games and consoles performed in the shady back-alleys of eBay’s 2009 holiday grey market. It’s that time of year again. Time to take a data dive into the heart of eBay…
By Mike Fahey Published January 1, 2010 - Uncategorized
Autotune the Video Games with Kotaku
It has been a wonderful, wonderful ride, the double Os. After all, they saw the birth of Kotaku. They also saw the inception of our now annual holiday card. Two years ago Mark Wilson suggested that we should try and put together something a little special for our readers: A delightful thank you to all…
By Brian Crecente Published January 1, 2010 - Uncategorized
Talk Amongst Yourselves ’10
We interrupt this New Year’s Day to bring you a new Talk Amongst Yourselves. Thank you, reader Cave_Man, for nominating this month’s classic, 1851’s Washington Crossing the Delaware, by Emanuel Leutze. Do as Washington did, readers, and discuss video games. Confused about commenting on Kotaku? Read our FAQ.
By Stephen Totilo Published January 1, 2010 - Uncategorized
Kotaku’s Most Popular Posts Of 2009
When 2009 is said and done, the Kotaku readership will have viewed the site more than 600 million times this year, an impressive mountain of clicks, comments and—based on this year’s most read posts—lecherous gallery ogling. Of the top ten most voraciously “read” posts, two feature Zoey from Left 4 Dead in various states of…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 31, 2009 - Uncategorized
Happy Happy
To: Ash From: Crecente Re: Tim Rogers Is Everyone’s Friend Today the year ends. I will spend the last moments with my wife and son watching a movie probably, eating great mounds of popcorn and drinking champagne. The eating and drinking are things I practiced daily while on vacation, but in the month I was…
By Brian Crecente Published December 31, 2009 -
UncategorizedNCAA Football — Where My High School’s Name is in the Game
At my high school – among the smallest in North Carolina – we aren’t known as the “Rams” or the “Cardinals.” We’re “The Buckin’ Elks.” And Brad Nessler says that name – all of it – in NCAA Football 10. I know of no other institution of learning, NCAA FBS, FCS, Division II, III or…
By Owen Good Published December 31, 2009 -
UncategorizedThe Legend of Zelda: The Wedding: The Video
Kotaku reader Kyle was nice enough to share the private, nerdier moments of his recent The Legend of Zelda themed nuptials with the rest of us, showing off the amazing Zelda cartridge cufflinks conceptualized by his bride. Now there’s video. The special “Kotaku Cut” of Kyle and Ashley’s day at the altar gives a closer…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 31, 2009 - Uncategorized
New Year’s Marathoning: Video Games or TV?
The last and first day of the year for me has always meant spending way too much time in front of the TV. Be it playing video games until I pass out or watching televised marathons, I consider it a guilt-free over-indulgence. This year will be no different. I’ve got a sizable backlog of games…
By Brian Crecente Published December 31, 2009 - Uncategorized
So Long, And Thanks For All The Fish
After nearly a year and half of being Kotaku’s San Francisco Correspondent and default token girl*, it’s time for me to say goodbye. GamePro is whisking me away to that fabled land of print journalism I’ve heard so much about. I can easily say that my time here has been well spent. Kotaku taught me…
By AJ Glasser Published December 31, 2009 - Uncategorized
These Shadow of the Colossus Tans Might Be A Lil’ NSFW
Crossing one more game off the Things To Be Moe-fied list is this doujin tribute to Team ICO’s PlayStation 2 classic Shadow of the Colossus, a sixteen strong collection of less furry, far cuter colossi that’s borderline maximum risky. That’s Valus the Minotaur and Dirge the Sandworm, just with a lot more flesh, the stuff…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 31, 2009 - Uncategorized
Iraqi Kidnap Victim Subjected To PlayStation
British hostage Peter Moore will soon be returning to the UK from Iraq, after spending the last six months of his two-and-a-half year period of captivity with only satellite television, a laptop, and a PlayStation to keep him occupied. Peter Moore and his four bodyguards were kidnapped in May of 2007 by what is understood…
By Mike Fahey Published December 31, 2009 - Uncategorized
Mario, Zelda Strike Down Final Fantasy XIII In Japan
After a debut week as impressive as an Odin summon, Final Fantasy XIII’s second week on the market in Japan shows that Lightning’s sales legs that aren’t quite as impressive as Mario’s. Nintendo’s New Super Mario Bros. Wii returns to software sales chart dominance after a week off, moving another half-million copies in Japan. The…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 31, 2009 - Uncategorized
Win An Autographed copy of Zelda: Spirit Tracks and More
It’s the last day of 2009 and of the Double Os as well (unless you’re pedantic), but more importantly it’s the last day you can enter to win a spectacular Zelda prize pack. How spectacular you ask? The grand prize is a copy of The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, a Spirit Tracks t-shirt, a…
By Brian Crecente Published December 31, 2009 - Uncategorized
What Are You Playing This Holiday Weekend?
Having picked up a pair of copies of PlatinumGames and Sega’s Bayonetta last night, you can probably guess what I’ll be doing with my extended holiday weekend. As of last night, I’m only about 90 minutes into the game, which has been a familiar first 90 minutes. Much of what I’ve seen in demos, in…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 31, 2009 - Uncategorized
You Decide Who Wins The Level Of The Year Sackademy Award
Media Molecule has whittled through more than 1.5 million LittleBigPlanet levels to select 10 nominees for the 2009 Level of the Year Sackie award. The rest is up to you. Media Molecule has been passing out the Sackademy Awards left and right this month, with the winners for Best Machinima Video, Best Visuals and Use…
By Mike Fahey Published December 31, 2009
