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  Looks Like Left 4 Dead 2 Is Coming To Australia

  Australia’s long national nightmare of maybe not being able to play Left 4 Dead 2 may soon be over, as the government’s media ratings board has apparently issued the zombie shooter a rating of MA-15+. That would essentially mean an end to the “ban” on Valve’s PC and Xbox 360 sequel and translate into “good…

  By Michael McWhertor Published October 7, 2009
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  Did I Mention My Other Dog?

  To: Ash From: Crecente Re: Typhoon Incoming! I mentioned earlier this week that Littlefoot had orthopedic surgery on his leg to stop his leg from dislocating while he ran. But I didn’t mention that Lucy, our 15-year-old Border Collie, is now getting daily sub-dermal fluids via a needle from my wife every day to clear…

  By Brian Crecente Published October 7, 2009
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  Gearbox Prez Lets Off Some Steam About Valve

  Randy Pitchford, the man, trusts Valve, the company responsible for Steam. Randy Pitchford, the businessman and president of Gearbox Software, makers of Borderlands, may not. He calls the digital distribution service exploitative and a “money grab.” Why the harsh words? After all Gearbox and Valve have been tight in the past, with the former developing…

  By Michael McWhertor Published October 7, 2009
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  This Week In Video Game Comics

  This week, Kotaku brings you the Sony and Nintendo-themed comics hitting shops this week. Plus Sonic. Always, plus Sonic. Click the thumbnails for more details. Free Realms #1 (of 12) Written by J.S. Lewis. Drawn by Jon Buran. Summary Via Publisher Wildstorm Entertainment: SONY teams with WildStorm and best-selling fantasy author J.S. Lewis (the Grey…

  By Stephen Totilo Published October 7, 2009
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  Forza Motorsport 3’s Full 400 Strong Car List

  Forza Motorsport 3’s automotive stable may not feature the impressive overkill of the Gran Turismo series, but when the list approaches 400 unique cars from over 50 manufacturers, well, that’s when we start to tune out. But for those of you who consider 400 “a nice start,” developer Turn 10 Studios has revealed the official…

  By Michael McWhertor Published October 7, 2009
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  MotorStorm: Arctic Edge Review: Big Game, Big Fun

  MotorStorm: Arctic Edge is the third iteration in the Playstation’s over-the-top Burning Man-meets-World Rally Championship driving series since it was unveiled among a slew of Playstation 3 launch titles in 2005. The snow and ice setting of this latest MotorStorm, a shift from the arid desert of the first title and the humid jungles of…

  By Brian Crecente Published October 7, 2009
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  Possible Innovation: Continues That Count Up

  Are Continues in gaming archaic? For years, we’ve lost our virtual lives in games but had the sometimes limited option to Contninue. What if — as may be the case in the next Mario game — the Continues counted up? Back on Monday I described my opportunity to try New Super Mario Brothers on the…

  By Stephen Totilo Published October 7, 2009
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  Episodes From Liberty City: There’s Always A Girl

  Rockstar wins this year’s Best Use of Roxette’s "The Look" award for the latest Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City trailer, "There’s always a girl." The Rockstar team really shows off its cinematic flair in this latest trailer combining both the Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony downloadable content for Grand…

  By Mike Fahey Published October 7, 2009
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  Kotaku Talk Radio Show Complete – Stream Or Download It Here

  We went over an hour today, spurred by your calls about the Modern Warfare 2 trailer and the PSPgo. Plus, we learned which game systems Crecente brings to bed. Download or stream the latest Kotalku Kotaku Talk Radio. Co-Hosts: Brian Crecente, Stephen Totilo Special Call-In Guests: Readers Like You! Download the show. Get it on…

  By Stephen Totilo Published October 7, 2009
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  Sony: PSP/PSPgo Sales Triple at Some Retailers

  The PSPgo launch was not without controversy, but it seems to have reinvigorated the Playstation Portable market. Last week I checked in with Sony Computer Entertainment of America to ask how the PSPgo was impacting hardware sales and what sort of impact they were seeing on the Playstation Network. It’s had a very positive impact,…

  By Brian Crecente Published October 7, 2009
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  Mystery Max Payne 3 Teaser Says “It’s Bullet Time”

  The "coming winter 2009" release date at the end of this Max Payne 3 teaser video—slick enough to be professionally made, we think—may not be accurate, but the rest of this bullet-filled clip is right on point. That time code running in the bottom left leads us to believe that this brief teaser wasn’t quite…

  By Michael McWhertor Published October 7, 2009
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  The Cars Of Need For Speed: Nitro Part 1

  EA’s casual installment of the Need for Speed franchise is coming to the Wii next month, and we’ve got a first look at the colorful car lineup for Need for Speed: Nitro. EA will be slowly trickling out the full car roster for the game over the next few weeks, and I definitely like what…

  By Mike Fahey Published October 7, 2009
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  Uncharted 2, As Seen On The Big Screen Last Night

  Yesterday, you had a few options to watch Uncharted 2 get played. One was to use the spy camera you set up in my house. But I deactivated it. The other was to be at events like this. In the video you’re seeing a brief moment of multiplayer Uncharted 2 action as filmed at Sony’s…

  By Stephen Totilo Published October 7, 2009
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  PS3’s The Getaway, Eight Days Not “Abandoned”

  Sony’s decision to put in-development PlayStation 3 games The Getaway and Eight Days on ice—partly to dedicate more effort to EyePet, partly due to one game’s lack of online features—was a downer. But there’s some good news. According to Nicolas Doucet, producer and creative director at Sony Computer Entertainment London, neither title has been canceled,…

  By Michael McWhertor Published October 7, 2009
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  More Maps And Modes For Uncharted 2 Multiplayer

  Uncharted 2’s multiplayer is getting more love, with upcoming downloadable content focusing more on the competitive and less on the cooperative. Naughty Dog multiplayer designer Justin Richmond spoke to Eurogamer at Sony’s London HQ recently, revealing that he’ll be working on downloadable content for the game for the foreseeable future, and while he’s “fascinated” by…

  By Mike Fahey Published October 7, 2009
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  Where Assassin’s Creed II’s Ezio Gets Those Wonderful Toys

  You’ve likely heard about Assassin’s Creed II protagonist Ezio’s expanded arsenal in Ubisoft’s sequel, courtesy of our eyes-on and hands-on previews of the game. But this clip highlighting each shows just how effective they are in video. And you’ll also meet Ezio’s arms dealer Leonardo da Vinci, friend and professional “genius inventor.” You may also…

  By Michael McWhertor Published October 7, 2009
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  Xbox 360 May Get Its Own Avatar Arcade

  The Xbox 360 may be getting its own retro-themed arcade space, an environment that looks remarkably similar to the one competitor Sony offers in PlayStation Home. The above pictures come from a rumored survey hinting at an “AvatArcade.” The name AvatArcade, despite its awkward camel-capping, is one of the better naming options being surveyed, according…

  By Michael McWhertor Published October 7, 2009
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  CCP’s Music Video Completely Wins Everything

  EVE Online developer CCP’s global posse mounts up for this EVE Fanfest video, which explains the only way to follow the company to the top – harden the f*** up. This is perhaps the most glorious self-promotional thing I’ve ever seen a company do. Not only do they have the attitude down, the lyrics are…

  By Mike Fahey Published October 7, 2009
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  The Ten Most Avidly-Played Wii Games In America (As Of Oct 1)

  Every month Kotaku tracks the games that get the most love, per user, on the Wii, but the stats are frozen this month. Not our fault! You’ll see the normal strong performance of Fire Emblem, the continued rise of Call of Duty and the crushing dominance of Super Smash Bros. The problem is that the…

  By Stephen Totilo Published October 7, 2009
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  The Ten Most Avidly-Played Wii Games In America (As Of Oct 1)

  Every month Kotaku tracks the games that get the most love, per user, on the Wii, but the stats are frozen this month. Not our fault! You’ll see the normal strong performance of Fire Emblem, the continued rise of Call of Duty and the crushing dominance of Super Smash Bros. The problem is that the…

  By Stephen Totilo Published October 7, 2009