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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 - Uncategorized
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 - Uncategorized
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 - Uncategorized
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 - Uncategorized
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 - Uncategorized
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 - Uncategorized
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 - Uncategorized
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 - Uncategorized
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 - Uncategorized
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 - Uncategorized
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 - Uncategorized
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 - Uncategorized
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 - Uncategorized
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 - Uncategorized
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 - Uncategorized
Mad Catz’s Wireless Fender Telecaster Is Distressed
The legendary Fender Telecaster comes to life and is quickly beaten half to death in Mad Catz new Rock Band Wireless Fender Telecaster ‘Player’s Edition’ guitar for the Xbox 360. More than just an extremely pretty face, the Fender Telecaster ‘Player’s Edition’ comes complete with fast-action ‘Shredderz’ fret buttons, an exclusive addition to the model…
By Mike Fahey Published October 7, 2009 - Uncategorized
Kotaku Talk Radio is Live: Modern Warfare 2: Too Soon?
In this week’s episode of Kotaku Talk Radio we’ll be talking about the mainstream over-reaction to Modern Warfare 2‘s Sunday night trailer and whether the Japanese game industry is on the cusp of a renaissance. We’ll also be listening to some fine music and taking live calls from you. Call now! Ask away about everything…
By Brian Crecente Published October 7, 2009 - Uncategorized
Hero-Con Attendees Go Rogue Earlier
San Jose becomes the City of Heroes at the end of this month when Paragon Studios hosts the second-annual Hero-Con event, with attendees scoring beta access to the Going Rogue expansion. Be sure to pack your spandex if you plan on attending Hero-Con this year, and make sure you can write legibly in order to…
By Mike Fahey Published October 7, 2009 - Uncategorized
Bungie Alums Launch Moonshot Games
Bungie alumni Michel Bastien, Damián Isla, and Rob Stokes have reached escaped velocity and are now hurtling through space on a mission to deliver high-quality downloadable titles as the newly-formed Moonshot Games. Moonshot Games is keen on taking years of experience working on AAA console titles and applying it to the downloadable games market in…
By Mike Fahey Published October 7, 2009 - Uncategorized
How The Wii Can Help Fight Terrorism
The war on terrorism can be a real hassle, just ask anyone who has flown recently. Fortunately, science and the Wii have joined forces to try and cut-down on those mammoth airport security lines with the Fidget Monitor. CNN walks us through a number of experimental programs being tested by Homeland Security’s Future Attribute Screening…
By Brian Crecente Published October 7, 2009