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Some Kingdom Hearts Figures To Jingle Your Bells
Toysmiths Kotobukiya have a new line of Kingdom Hearts figures on the way, due for release in Japan early next year. Available for pre-order now, they’ll go on sale in April for ¥3800 (USD$40) a piece. There will be three figures to choose from: King Mickey, Christmas Town Sora (so seasonal!) and Cloud/Vincent. Pre-order info…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 7, 2009 - Uncategorized
Level Up Your Head With Final Fantasy XIII Elixir
Another Final Fantasy game means another Final Fantasy drink. Another Final Fantasy drink means, wait for it, another Final Fantasy drink TV ad. The woman in the ad keeps saying “at last” or “finally” over and over again as her noggin is pummeled with various objects. She’s hard headed, this lady.
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 7, 2009 - Uncategorized
Tony Hawk “Very Proud” Of Tony Hawk: Ride
Tony Hawk: Ride is not only one of the most disappointing games of 2009, it’s easily the most disappointing game in a series that for the past 5 years has specialised in disappointment. But don’t tell Tony Hawk that! The skater is standing by Robomodo’s game, both on the grounds that he was involved in…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 7, 2009 - Uncategorized
Sonic’s Shoes Inspired by Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson and SEGA had a long history with Jackson appearing in and working on SEGA games. But his connection to SEGA goes deeper — right down to Sonic’s shoes. When Sonic character designer Naoto Ohshima was asked by game site Gamasutra the obvious question as to why Sonic’s sneakers are white and red, it…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 7, 2009 - Uncategorized
How To Make A Fan Game And Not Get Your Ass Sued
Making a fan game – like this, or this – can be a tricky thing. Is it a tribute, or is it stealing? We like to think it’s the former, but lawyers often think the latter. Over on Gamasutra, attorney Mona Ibrahim has provided a handy guide on how to go about making a fan…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 7, 2009 - Uncategorized
Dress As This Final Fantasy XIII Lady For $100
The Japanese internet has assembled the costume for character Serah from the goods at low priced, budget-priced Japanese retailer Shimamura. All these items, while not *exactly* the same, are purchasable! The total tally is ¥9,350 or US$103. FF13のセラの服はしまむらで揃える事が出来るらしい [はちま起稿]
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UncategorizedTravis Touchdown Gets Lost, Ends Up In Left 4 Dead, TF2
While No More Heroes’ Travis Touchdown isn’t the most fitting crossover possibility for a Valve game, there’s still a fair amount of joy to be had from seeing him be a credit to team. Some modders have managed to insert Suda’s leathery star into two of Valve’s more recent titles, Left 4 Dead and Team…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 7, 2009 - Uncategorized
Comparing The Boobs and Butts of Bayonetta
Bayonetta has been released in Japan, and with its game already out and receiving stellar reviews, developer Platinum Games might have a little more free time on its hands before the game launches abroad. Not a lot of free time, but just enough free time to compare two of the breasts and butts in Bayonetta.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 7, 2009 - Uncategorized
Some Very, Very Nice Game Boys
These hand-painted/crafted Game Boys were on display at the November 21 Video Games Live show in Paris. Shame it was crammed into a music show, stuff this nice deserves its own time in the sun. These shots are courtesy of On s’appelle, where you’ll find plenty more. 20 ans GAME BOY [On s’appelle @ Flickr,…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 7, 2009 - Uncategorized
Unpack Your Bags
To: Luke From: Owen It struck me this morning that I had yet to unpack my suitcase from my trip home. I got back late Monday. It should also tell you something that the only reason I discovered it today is because I had to go looking for my razor. Some highlights you might have…
By Owen Good Published December 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
NHL 10 Third Jersey Code is Out
With all of the NHL teams having revealed their third jerseys in competition this year, NHL 10 can now release them as well. EA Sports has published the code unlocking them. The code is: rwyhafwh6ekyjcmr The teams available with new third jerseys are the Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Florida Panthers, Nashville Predators, and Minnesota Wild.…
By Owen Good Published December 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Just Cause 2 Car Chases: “The Laws of Physics on Drugs”
Again, the biggest selling point for Just Cause 2 is that it just does not give a damn. Motorcycle jump to a parachute landing? No biggie. Lasso a humvee to a cenotaph? All in a day’s work. About the only time where Just Cause 2’s vehicle physics work against you is when it has the…
By Owen Good Published December 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
So, Now We’re Leaking Cooling Fan Footage. Mkay.
Not only that, for $50 you can make your Xbox 360 sound about three times as loud. Here is "leaked R&D" video of ZooZen’s "Overcase," which turns your Xbox 360 into a stereo tuner from 1982. Still preying on RRoD fears, at least the Overcase doesn’t void a console’s warranty – unless removing a faceplate…
By Owen Good Published December 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Week in Games: Voulez-vous Blow Up Crap Avec Moi
The Saboteur is the core console release in a light week; of course, The Legend of Zelda: Snakes on a Train for the DS should not be overlooked. Tales of Monkey Island has a new chapter on PC and Wii. This week’s count: seven for PC, four for Wii, three for DS, two for PS3,…
By Owen Good Published December 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Kotaku’s Top 5 List of Top 10 Lists
Each week throws off several new video game lists ranging from the humorous to the trivial. What’s better? A list of those. Here’s a roundup of the rundowns out there. •Top 10 Games That Got Canned [Brave New Gamer] Duke Nukem Forever, Battlefront 3 and Perfect Dark 2 are the sainted martyrs atop this list;…
By Owen Good Published December 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Tomb Raider Dev Wants Multiplayer Designers for … Tomb Raider?
Well. Color me shocked. Crystal Dynamics has put out a help-wanted ad seeking a designer to lead “multiplayer vision and design effort for “one of the most prestigious AAA franchises in the industry.” Whatever could that be? Given that Crystal Dynamics hasn’t done much of anything other than Tomb Raider since 2005, and given that…
By Owen Good Published December 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Dead Space 2 Teaser Message Decoded (by Many)
For the record, just past midnight Saturday Kotaku commenter pablopdlc deciphered the Unitology scrawl on the Dead Space 2 Twitter teaser image. “The nightmare is over but it will not end.” Well, isn’t that contradictory. Readers Vulcan Has No Moon and rabidhamsters, plus the site Helldescent figured it out too. Here’s a handy Ovaltine decoder…
By Owen Good Published December 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Metroid is Also the Name of a Band, Apparently
When you think of “Metroid,” this band hopes you’ll think of them, and not just cannon-armed space pirate hunters. “Metroid” bills itself as an indie/electro/pop band “somewhere at the intersection of rock and the score to your favorite video game.” You can pick up that T-shirt (if you dig barfing robots) and some free mp3s…
By Owen Good Published December 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
‘Completely New’ Transition System in Mass Effect 2 is … Loading Screens
The demise of the elevator waiting-rooms from Mass Effect 1 was confirmed a while ago. BioWare said in April they’d be replaced by something that “turns the loads themselves into part of the game experience.” In other words, loading screens. Here’s what was said back in April, by BioWare’s Ray Muzyka: We have a completely…
By Owen Good Published December 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Toys ‘R Us Enters Holiday Sales Fray
Toys ‘R Us has kicked off a buy 1, get one half-off promotion – so, two AAAs for $90, basically. While not as eyepopping as the price war between Walmart and Gamestop, it does cover the retailer’s entire game stock. It’s also running a free-shipping promo that isn’t all that glamorous, but is worth a…
By Owen Good Published December 6, 2009