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Explore The End Of The World With Post Script
Post Script is a mod for Half-Life 2 which is kind of like Fallout, only without the mutants. The Road, only without a whiny kid. I Am Legend, without vampires. You get the idea. It’s a five-part game that is more “episodic narrative” than shooter. In fact, it doesn’t look like you shoot anything, ever.…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 16, 2009 - Uncategorized
PSP Comics Getting Audio Commentary
The movie business decided to add some value to DVDs by including commentary. It was a smart move, and is one Sony are looking to emulate as they try to start selling people comic books on their PlayStation Portables. IDW, one of the initial lineup of publishers whose works will feature on the PSP’s comic…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 16, 2009 - Uncategorized
Console Thefts Up 285%
Data released by the FBI today reveals that the number of reported thefts of video game consoles in the United States in 2009 has risen by an amazing 285% over the 2007 figures. In 2007, 11,074 consoles – and that’s all consoles and handhelds lumped together – were reported stolen to authorities. In 2008, that…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 16, 2009 - Uncategorized
What Won’t Be Coming To Video Gaming In 2010
2010 will bring us many, many things. Some good, some bad, but all of them, things. We’ll be dealing with a lot of that this week, but for now, I’d rather talk about things we won’t be seeing. As we’ve seen this holiday season, a year can be as notable for what didn’t show up…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 16, 2009 - Uncategorized
Mega Man 10 Isn’t A Nintendo Exclusive
Not much of a shock, what with Mega Man 9 being multiplatform, but since the game’s debut was in a Nintendo magazine, it’s still worth spelling it out: Mega Man 10 is a multiplatform title. As disclosed in the latest issue of Famitsu, the game will be appearing not only on Nintendo’s WiiWare service, but…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 16, 2009 - Uncategorized
Five Minutes Of Command & Conquer 4 Gameplay
Here’s what it looks like to play the upcoming Command & Conquer 4. Please note, that despite the video commentary, you will not be able to play as a fence. It’s best sticking with NOD or GDI. Click to view
By Luke Plunkett Published December 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
TF2: Soldier Update, Free Weekend
Team Fortress 2’s week of WAR rumbles on, yesterday’s Demoman update followed today by a shiny new piece of kit for his arch enemy, the Soldier. This is the “Direct Hit”. It’s a new rocket launcher for the Soldier, which is aimed at those who, well, like to aim. Its splash damage is greatly reduced,…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
Colorblind Petition for Modern Warfare 2 Patch
As Kotaku’s resident colorblind gamer, I feel a duty to point out that some of my brethren have asked Infinity Ward to patch Modern Warfare 2 to remove the game’s red-green/enemy-teammate confusion. In MW2’s multiplayer, the fastest way to differentiate friend from foe is if their name is green (teammate) or red (enemy). These colors…
By Owen Good Published December 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
Mod Tools Coming For Modern Warfare 2?
One of the largest among many gripes the PC community had with Modern Warfare 2 was its lack of mod tools, something Infinity Ward used to be down with. Could they now be on the way back? Infinity Ward’s Robert Bowling – who it appears is now paid to spend the rest of his days…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
The Body Count of the Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Beta
With less than a week until it closes, the Battlefield Bad Company 2 PlayStation 3 beta has recorded more than 9.4 million vehicle kills, which is like four times all the highway fatalities in the U.S. since 1957. Total kills recorded during the beta stand at 45.42 million, according to the Battlefield Blog. Other fun…
By Owen Good Published December 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
Dead Or Alive: Paradise Brings DOA Girls To PSP
According to word from the latest Famitsu magazine, Tecmo will be bringing the Dead or Alive series to the PlayStation Portable. Great news… if you like everything but the fighting and volleyball portions of past Dead or Alive games. Because Dead or Alive: Paradise is a lot like Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball, only…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
Army Of Two Sequel Does Indeed Contain “Total FistBump Destruction”
Back when we knew the sequel to the original Army of Two as simply “Army of Two: TFD,” we solicited suggestions on what that abbreviated sub-title meant. “Total Fistbump Destruction,” suggested lapsed Kotaku commenter strawberrycream. We really liked that. Enough to use it in one of our many previews of Army of Two: The 40th…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
For EA MMA, UK Mag Scoops the States on Other Details, Too
Yesterday, word spread that a UK fight magazine had fixed EA Sports MMA’s release to September. I emailed the magazine to make sure that claim wasn’t misattributed. Fighting Spirit Magazine sticks by it, and offers more details. We don’t have permission to reprint the article in its entirety, but having seen it, I can confirm…
By Owen Good Published December 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
Seasons Greetings From Earth Eternal
Earth Eternal, an adorable massively multiplayer online game, brings you Santa suits and snowmen to celebrate the holiday season. That’s great, so… where’s my menorah? “Winterfest” is what Earth Eternal is calling the Christmas season within their fantasy MMO land. From now until presumably the end of December, players can find new candy cane weapons,…
By AJ Glasser Published December 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
Aion Speeds Things Up With Double XP Weekends
Tired of slow progression in NCsoft’s latest MMO, Aion? The developers feel your pain, and they plan to assuage it with regular double experience weekends, starting with the next three weekends in a row. Things got a little slow for me in Aion around level 18 or so, so I for one welcome the introduction…
By Mike Fahey Published December 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
2010: The Year Of Better Wii Games?
The Wii had a good 2009, thanks to the arrival of Nintendo fan-pleasing releases like Punch-Out!! and New Super Mario Bros. Wii. But 2010 should one-up this year’s showing thanks to Nintendo and third-party publishers. 2010 may get off to a slower start—and we may only get to sample the next Legend of Zelda game…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
It Was Like Magic, But With An Xbox
To: Ashcraft From: Totilo Re: I Am In America Welcome back to the U.S. of A. May I tell you a story about people traveling in the U.S.? The scene is downtown New York City. The day is two Saturdays ago. New York, as you know, is in the U.S. Lots people here speak English.…
By Stephen Totilo Published December 15, 2009