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  This R2 Unit Has A Bad Motivator (And Eight Consoles)

  Guy by the name of Brian De Vitis put this R2-D2 together. It looks great as an astromech droid, yeah, but wait until you see what he crammed in its guts. The shell of the droid is a modified, improved version of one of those R2-D2 coolers. But the inside consists of a projector (with…

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 22, 2009
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  PS2, Dreamcast Games May Come to PSN, Says Apparently Leaked Doc

  PlayStation 2 backwards compatibility could be returning to the PlayStation 3, according to what appears to be an internal document accidentally leaked by Sega of America, one that hints at downloadable previous gen games available on a case-by-case basis. That document, uncovered by French gaming web site Objectif-Sega, notes that “SCEA wants to sell all…

  By Michael McWhertor Published September 22, 2009
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  God Of War Figure Goes Tiny, Lets Itself Go

  Toy company NECA have already released some God of War figures, yeah, but those are mean, and they’re pointy. We like this one better, because it’s cute, and cuddly. It’s a custom Mighty Muggs figure by Likhang Pinoy Customs, and goes well beyond what you’d expect from such an endeavour, with an assortment of hand-crafted…

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 22, 2009
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  Here’s A TMNT Smash-Up Launch Trailer

  If you’re wondering why this looks like Smash Bros. Brawl with Ninja Turtles, it’s because of developer Game Arts. But don’t expect too many Smash Bros. throwbacks out of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-Up besides the control scheme. There’s plenty of Turtle lore from the comic books, movies and cartoons for Game Arts to work…

  By AJ Glasser Published September 22, 2009
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  Call Of Juarez Gets Custom Shootout Creator

  You know, for all its flaws – and the game had many – I still enjoyed Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood. So I’ll be dusting it off now that a level creator is on the way. The world builder will be available in two modes: a “simple” mode for basic level creation that’s full…

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 22, 2009
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  Empire: Total War Getting New Campaign, New Battles

  Just because Creative Assembly are working on a new Total War game doesn’t mean they’ve given up on the last one – Empire – as a new expansion for the game is due next month. It’s called “Warpath”, and is focused on North America, and the conflict between Native Americans and European powers. It includes…

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 22, 2009
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  Was The Young Pirate Girl Cut From Xbox 360 Tales of Vesperia?

  To recap: A young pirate girl was referenced in the original Xbox 360 version: “Inside the drawer, there’s a pirate outfit for girls. A name is written, but it’s hard to make out because of heavy wear. ‘Pa…..’?” Pa? Hrm, “Patty” starts with “Pa.” Patty is also a girl – a girl who wears pirate…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published September 22, 2009
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  NPD Group To Introduce Digital Sales Charts

  The NPD sales charts come with a hefty caveat: they don’t include digital download sales, meaning we’re not getting the full picture when it comes to game sales. So, to fix this, the NPD Group are introducing digital sales charts. The NPD Group’s David Riley has told MCV “The charts are needed in much the…

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 22, 2009
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  Nintendo All Started Right Here

  As seen on Kirainet. There are directions too in case you’d like to go!

  By Brian Ashcraft Published September 22, 2009
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  FIFA 10 Trailer Shows Where EA’s Money Went

  FIFA is the biggest of EA’s many big franchises. Indeed, it’s one of the biggest-selling series in the world. So when it comes to making ads for the thing, no expense is spared. For those who aren’t fans of the beautiful game, know that this is full of famous, world-class players. Who, yes, do a…

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 22, 2009
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  Resonance of Fate Tokyo Game Show Trailer

  Tri-Ace’s role playing game Resonance of Fate is getting the big roll out at the Tokyo Game Show. A big TGS roll out needs a big TGS trailer. This is that, apparently. Published by SEGA, Resonance of Fate will be released in the West next Spring.

  By Brian Ashcraft Published September 22, 2009
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  Guess Who Was At Our Kotaku Reader Party? Guess!

  As seen on Oreteki.

  By Brian Ashcraft Published September 22, 2009
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  More Great PC Games Going For $5

  Direct2Drive’s crazy $5 sale continues this week, with a range of games that have no business being $5 added to the list of discounted titles. Among the newly-added games are Assassin’s Creed, EVE Online, Age of Conan, Titan Quest and Vice City, while plenty of games from last week are still available as well. You…

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 22, 2009
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  Microsoft: Price Cuts Sales Spikes Are Short Term

  The Xbox 360 is cheaper. The PS3 is cheaper. That means that both are, well, cheaper for people to buy. And that means more people buy the consoles. But how long does that sales increase last? “I don’t believe the price cuts that both companies have made will impact the market dynamics too dramatically in…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published September 22, 2009
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  You Know What Team Fortress 2 Needs? Guard Dogs

  There’s a TF2 “Team Update” doing the rounds at the moment, which has people thinking a new class – guard dog – is being added to the game. It’s not. But Valve have still given the concept the thumbs up! You can check out the user-made concept here, which has the dog acting as a…

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 21, 2009
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  Square Enix Talks Motion Control, New Wii

  When the Wii was released in November 2005, the motion controls were revolutionary. But that was then. Now it’s 2009, and Square Enix boss Yoichi Wada has seen the future. The future? The future. The PS3 already has motion controls with the SIXAXIS, but will be getting more exact motion controls with the wand-like controller.…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published September 21, 2009
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  So, This New 360 Controller Is Pretty Awful

  This is a new colour scheme for the Xbox 360 controller, due out next month, which appears to be a GameStop/EB Games exclusive. Gee, what a scoop. It looks like it should be wearing heavy boots and mulling around a mall complaining about things. Or transforming into Spawn in front of a backdrop of flames,…

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 21, 2009
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  One Day, Infinity Ward Will Do Something Other Than Call Of Duty

  Infinity Ward are famous! Famous for being the guys behind Call of Duty, and…and…well, that’s it. Just Call of Duty. But don’t tell them that! Because one day, IW would like to do something new. Heck, they think they’re doing something new already, community manager Robert Bowling telling Videogamer “When we feel like we can’t…

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 21, 2009
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  RedOctane Chief Says Natal ‘Likely’ for Guitar Hero

  When last we heard about Natal, and the possibility of air guitaring Guitar Hero, a Neversoft producer said they were ‘interested.’ If they’re not, RedOctane is. Their president just upgraded the Natal/Guitar Hero connection to “likely.” In an interview with Digital Spy, Kai Huang, president and cofounder of RedOctane, said the studio has “definitely been…

  By Owen Good Published September 21, 2009
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  Watch The First Fifteen Minutes Of Dead Space: Extraction

  It should go without saying, but… SPOILER WARNING! Thanks to Dead Space: Extraction hitting the streets in Australia a whole week earlier than here in the US, we’ve got nothing better to do than watch an Australian gamer play through the first fifteen minutes. I know it’s an on rails shooter a “guided first person…

  By AJ Glasser Published September 21, 2009