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Other Large Gundams In Japan
The giant Gundam in Tokyo’s Odaiba might be long gone, but our memories of it live on and on. Know: It was by no means the first giant Gundam. There have been others, oh yes. In the gallery, there are several big mechas: the totally unofficial 1/3 scale “Zeta III” in Okayama prefecture, some short-term…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 7, 2009 - Uncategorized
NCAA 10 Hits the Road to the Final Four
Lots of games try to emulate what you see on the television, but NCAA Basketball 10 fully integrates CBS Sports’ Road to the Final Four – theme music, key graphics and, of course, Bill Raftery. Of course, in the real Final Four, you’re hearing Jim Nantz and Clark Kellogg. But Raftery and Gus Johnson supply…
By Owen Good Published October 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Do You Know Whose Birthday It Was Yesterday?
Manaka’s! The character from Konami’s virtual girlfriend simulator for the Nintendo DS, Love Plus. As we posted back in May, the first part of the game is standard fare: Players court three girls, trying to get them to fall in love. That’s where most dating sims end — Love Plus is just getting started. The…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
SNK Announces Metal Slug XX For PSP
SNK is bringing Metal Slug and its 2D graphics to the PSP this winter in Japan. The run-and-gun is a reworking of sorts of Nintendo DS game Metal Slug 7. While SNK is claiming that this is a brand new title, there does seem to be a series of kwinky-dinks regarding graphics and levels that…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Tretton: What’s Good for Sony is What’s Good for Gaming
File this also under “What they say when we’re not listening.” Speaking to Forbes, the SCEA chief Jack Tretton answers a few softballs about the PS3 Slim, then says, “the environment where PlayStation wins is best for this industry.” To use a sports metaphor, we hear the same thing every time the Lakers, the Yankees,…
By Owen Good Published October 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Bionic Commando — in Lego
This begins with the standard demo sequence of NES Bionic Commando, but hang in there. Not only do you get the final level but – after the credits – Master D’s exploding cranium, rendered in Lego brick. Bionic Commando: Lego Armed [Capcom-Unity]
By Owen Good Published October 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Platinum: Actually, it’s Sarah Palin who Looks Like Bayonetta
The Sarah Palin/Bayonetta jokes are officially played out, by decree of the Platinum Games designer Hideki Kamiya. In fact, he says Bayonetta’s look is so iconic, soon people will be saying that Sarah Palin looks like her Answering reader mail with Platinum’s J.P. Kellams, the two lay the whole Palin/Bayonetta comparison at Kotaku’s feet. Guilty…
By Owen Good Published October 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Biblical Striptease Game Is Live!
I’m ashamed to admit how anxiously I’ve awaited indie developer Tale of Tale’s new game, Fatale. After all, I’m Jewish — what interest do I have in the story of Salome? Maybe I’m not to be blamed for my morbid curiosity. Tale of Tales is known for its creepy, upsetting games and from what I…
By AJ Glasser Published October 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Meet Your GTA IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony Achievements
Rockstar Games‘ second downloadable expansion for Grand Theft Auto IV hits in just a few weeks. The Xbox 360 Achievements for The Ballad of Gay Tony, however, hit today. A total of 250 new Gamerscore points can be yours upon the release of Grand Theft Auto IV: Episodes from Liberty City or the downloadable episode,…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Activision Originally Didn’t Want Modern Warfare
Speaking to Official PlayStation Magazine, Infinity Ward’s boss said that Activision did not believe in Infinity Ward’s concept for a modern Call of Duty setting and was actively working to demonstrate the idea wouldn’t succeed. Vince Zampella, IW’s chief, said the studio had wanted to do a modern combat shooter for years, and bring their…
By Owen Good Published October 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Name That Game! And Porn Star!
While you won’t see any penises in Playlogic’s upcoming Fairytale Fights, you can get an eyeful of certain other body parts in these pics allegedly taken from a promo vid for the game. Ron Jeremy makes an appearance as what appears to be The Naked Emperor – one of the four playable characters in Fairytale…
By AJ Glasser Published October 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Get Your Rock Band Network Tools Now, Start Making Tracks
Hey, musicians! Harmonix, the developers of Rock Band and the recently announced Rock Band Network, have released the software tools and online know-how that lets you put your songs in the game. Download ’em now! The downloadable goodies are free, but you’re going to need a copy of the audio production tool Reaper to make…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Critter Crunch Brings Barfstravaganza To PSN This Thursday
Personally long awaited puzzler Critter Crunch cutes up the PlayStation Network this Thursday, bringing those precious puke rainbows into your home in HD. Capybara Games‘ debut PSN effort will launch October 8th for $6.99 USD, hopefully with downloadable licensed skins for Biggs due shortly thereafter. (Consider that more of a plea to the Capy folks…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Scare Tactics
To: Ash From: Crecente Re: So I Started Listening To CDs Again Do you get Scare Tactics in Japan? Such a great show. Here’s the premise: Someone offers up a friend to the Sci-Fi channel show as a way to get back at them. They’re usually in on the scare. The show then puts together…
By Brian Crecente Published October 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Is Metroid Prime The Citizen Kane Of Video Games?
If Orson Welles’ groundbreaking, multiple award winning film Citizen Kane has an analogous counterpart in the video game space, one ABC News report argues that it’s Nintendo’s Metroid Prime Trilogy. It’s IGN’s Michael Thomsen that makes that argument, saying that the “dark and lonely world” of Welles’ film is comparable to the environments presented in…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Europe Gets Ratchet & Clank: A Crack In Time Collector’s Edition, Wins This Time
Typically the recipient of the short end of game release stick, Europeans are occasionally thrown a bone—and we don’t mean early access to SingStar and Buzz. We mean this Ratchet & Clank: A Crack In Time collector’s edition. This PAL exclusive package for Insomniac Games’ upcoming PS3 adventure offers more than just a manual and…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Nintendo Expects Wii, DS To Be In Ample Supply This Holiday
Unlike previous holiday shopping seasons, Wii gift givers may be able to simply waltz into their nearest retailer to grab the bestselling console, or so Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime believes. Despite the recent price drop that’s sure to spur sales and the release of Wii Fit Plus and New Super Mario Bros. Wii…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Live Test of Facebook on the Xbox 360
Browsing through Facebook on the Xbox 360 is much like browsing through the community portal on your computer – with one exception. Sitting on a couch in a hotel suite opposite the Tokyo Game Show last month, Microsoft’s Scott Austin, director of digital games at Live, ran me through a quick demonstration of the service…
By Brian Crecente Published October 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Activision Subtracts From 7 Studios, Hits Ex-Scratch Dev With Layoffs
In April, publisher Activision purchased 7 Studios, then the developer of DJ Hero competitor Scratch the Ultimate DJ. Today, Kotaku has been told by sources close to the studio, it laid off an estimated 30 people from 7 Studios. The Los Angeles based 7 Studios was at the heart of an ensuing lawsuit filed by…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
The Mafia Digs Deeper Into Moscow
The Mafia Wars escalate in Russia this Thursday with the launch of Mafia Wars Moscow Episode 3: Bragadir and Episode 4: Avtoritet. Mafia Wars is an addictive little Facebook game that involves building up a Mafia, pulling jobs, shaking down rackets, and taking down rival mobsters in order to achieve fame, fortune, and far less…
By Mike Fahey Published October 6, 2009