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  Talk Amongst Yourselves

  Need a place to discuss video games with people? How about here? Confused about commenting on Kotaku? Read our FAQ.

  By Stephen Totilo Published November 23, 2009
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  Hello Swine Flu

  To: Crecente From: Bashcraft Mrs. Bashcraft has had it, baby got it, I’m still taking meds for it — but Mini-Bash didn’t get it. What you missed last night Teen Calls 911 After Parents Take Away Xbox 360 Wii Gets Downloadable TV, Movies Rumor: Uncharted Movie Changing Screenwriter All Crysis Needed Was A Flux Capacitor…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published November 23, 2009
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  Judge Takes Day Off To Play Modern Warfare 2

  “Will Statton” – not his real name – is 48 years old. And when Modern Warfare 2 was released, he was up at midnight to get an early copy, then took the next day off to play. Problem? See, according to a report in Britain’s The Times, Will (guess he was spilling anonymously) not only…

  By Luke Plunkett Published November 23, 2009
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  US Air Force Buying 2200 PlayStation 3s

  Influenced in no way by the release of a newer, slimmer model, the United States Air Force will soon be placing an order with Sony for 2200 PlayStation 3s. And they’re not even going to play games on them! Instead, the consoles will be headed to the USAF Research Laboratory’s information directorate in Rome, New…

  By Luke Plunkett Published November 23, 2009
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  Teen Calls 911 After Parents Take Away Xbox 360

  According to The Chicago Tribune, a 15-year-old called 911 and then hung up. He wanted to know whether or not his parents were within their rights to take away his Xbox 360. The parents were, the police replied. Authorities then showed up at the boy’s house after he hung up, and after listening to the…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published November 23, 2009
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  Wii Gets Downloadable TV, Movies

  Nintendo’s “Wii no Ma” service in Japan got a whole lot more interesting over the weekend, with the previously ad-only channel expanding to include user-paid movies, TV shows and anime. Think of it as the Zune Marketplace, or the PlayStation Video Delivery Service, only for the Wii. In Japan. Some of the studios signed up…

  By Luke Plunkett Published November 23, 2009
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  Aquariums Make The Best BioShock Cosplay Settings

  That’s the Georgia Aquarium. In the suit? Harrison Krix, a graphic designer who made the Big Daddy outfit and ADAM syringe. Bravo, bravo! Aquarium Photoshoot!

  By Brian Ashcraft Published November 23, 2009
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  Deck The Halls With Video Game Ornaments

  If this Christmas you’re feeling sick of seeing Santa, candy canes and wooden cars hanging from your tree, you could always try something different. Laser-cut video game controllers, anyone? These have been designed by Dave Rollins, are made of acrylic, and are going for the entirely reasonable price of $20. The only downside? No Wavebird.…

  By Luke Plunkett Published November 23, 2009
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  A Frightening Pikachu Ski Mask For *Cough* Skiing

  As seen on Hawty McBloggy.

  By Brian Ashcraft Published November 23, 2009
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  Rockstar Presents: Music Lessons For Schoolkids

  Music students at New York City’s East Side Community High School are throwing out their guitars, pianos and cowbells, with one program at the school instead teaching kids with PSPs and copies of Rockstar’s Beaterator. “It a fully featured studio that runs on a pocket-sized device,” says an instructor at the school. “They’re able to…

  By Luke Plunkett Published November 23, 2009
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  Rumor: Uncharted Movie Changing Screenwriter

  Hollywood scribe Kyle Ward, writer of the big screen version of Kane & Lynch and Hitman 2, was penciled in to ink the movie version of Uncharted. Was. According to movie site Latino Review, Ward has been pulled off the flick. Sony and producer Avi Arad did not want to wait for Ward to contractually…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published November 23, 2009
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  New Figures For ODST, Halo Wars, Halo 2 & 3

  The seventh series of McFarlane’s Halo figures draws from four of the franchise’s games, three of its species, numerous gaudy colours and even a little Ninja Gaiden. Due for release in early 2010, there’ll also be a weapons pack, should your diorama be lacking in duel-wielding or grenades. You’ll be able to get them anywhere…

  By Luke Plunkett Published November 23, 2009
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  Let’s Compare A DSi LL And a PSP-3000

  You may not yet really know how big a DSi LL is, but you know how big a PSP-3000 is, right? It’s not “LL” (extra large) for nothing! Another bonus comparisons include DSi and DSi LL box sizes. 本日発売! 「ニンテンドーDSi LL」。画面サイズ拡大はどのような恩恵をもたらすのか? 実際に試してみる [GAME Watch]

  By Brian Ashcraft Published November 23, 2009
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  MAG Beta: Extended

  Enjoying that MAG beta, PS3 owners? Bet you are. You’re enjoying it so much that Sony have decided to extend the thing into early this week. No idea just how much longer that means, but those in the test may have realised that they could still play over the weekend. And will still be running…

  By Luke Plunkett Published November 23, 2009
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  Kaz Hirai: We Want To Increase Brand Loyalty

  Last week, Sony provided more details about its plan to make the PlayStation Network an all-encompassing online service. The service is set to kick off next year, and give the brand a boast. “We want to increase the value, or the brand loyalty of our Sony products. There is no question about it,” said Sony…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published November 23, 2009
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  All Crysis Needed Was A Flux Capacitor

  Crysis goes Back to the Future. Together. No hoverboards or locomotives, sadly, but that is a fully-functioning DeLorean. And by fully, I mean fully. This may be the best thing you will ever see. DeLorean Time Machine [Crysis, thanks an1sh!]

  By Luke Plunkett Published November 23, 2009
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  DSi LL Goes On Sale In Japan

  Over the weekend, Nintendo’s jumbo-sized DSi, the DSi LL, was released in Japan. With “LL” meaning “extra large” in Japanese sizes, the DSi LL launch begs the question: Were the lines LL? By the time the Yodobashi Camera in Akihabara opened, the line was approximately a hundred strong. At the Bic Camera in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro,…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published November 23, 2009
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  Back on Campus

  To: Luke: From: Owen Re: Haters Gonna Hate I’m back in the Carolinas with family for the Thanksgiving holiday, so the note will be short and sweet. Swung back through South Carolina to see my grandfather in the retirement community where I lived with him this spring. I never thought I’d think of that place…

  By Owen Good Published November 22, 2009
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  Rebuffed PSN Plaintiff Lashes Out at Xbox Live, Nintendo

  Seems like gaming’s found its Jonathan Lee Riches – the inmate who sues anyone and anything, largely for comedic effect. In this case, Erik Estavillo, who already had a suit against Sony tossed, has taken aim at Microsoft and Nintendo. Estavillo’s suing Microsoft for an RROD on his 360, claiming that a disability means he…

  By Owen Good Published November 22, 2009
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  Madden Arcade Has Three Balls, Ice Sculptures

  As surmised, the additional linemen included in the Madden NFL Arcade rosters are part of another wacky powerup in the game. EA Sports put out a full list and gallery of the “gamechangers” for the downloadable title, due this week. Pasta Padre called it earlier. “Entourage” brings in four offensive linemen for pass protection, no…

  By Owen Good Published November 22, 2009