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Konami Reflects On DSiWare
Konami throws its hat into the DSiWare ring with Reflection, a puzzle platformer from Intrinsic Games that has the player controlling one character twice over. Reflection stars Kirra, a young adventurer tasked with retrieving the pieces of a broken magical mirror that has ripped reality in two. Kirra herself is split in two as well,…
By Mike Fahey Published September 16, 2009 - Uncategorized
This Week In Video Game Comics [UPDATE]
Clearly getting out of the way of the release of Executive Assistant Iris #3, comic publishers are releasing just two four video-game-themed comics today. Sorry for skipping last week and not getting to post about this Dead Space Extraction comic. Click the thumbnails for more details. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #45 ……
By Stephen Totilo Published September 16, 2009 - Uncategorized
SCEA Working on Something Called “TV Superstars”
This trademark filing, listed Sept. 11, shows Sony Computer Entertainment America is working on something called “TV Superstars.” One can only hope it involves Gabe Kaplan and Lynda Carter, and Telly Savalas, smoking during an interview with Howard Cosell. The filing covers “computer game and video game software,” for “operating a real-time game for others…
By Owen Good Published September 16, 2009 - Uncategorized
All Things BioWare: Answers From The RPG Powerhouse About Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Star Wars And More
Get a chance to talk to a studio head like Greg Zeschuk and we’ll ask him about everything. For a bit of news about every recent and upcoming BioWare game from Pinnacle Station to The Old Republic, keep reading. The following material all comes from an interview between myself and BioWare co-founder Greg Zeschuk conducted…
By Stephen Totilo Published September 16, 2009 - Uncategorized
Forza 3: So Many Ferraris
It’s Ferrari week at Forzamotorsport.net, with Microsoft and Turn 10 showcasing the 29 different models of the legendary Italian sports cars, along with a new original track set along the scenic Amalfi Coast. The only thing I could really tell you about Ferraris is the fact that I will never own one. It’s not because…
By Mike Fahey Published September 16, 2009 - Uncategorized
Assassin’s Creed II Dev Diary III – Now With More Variety (And Gameplay)
Assassin’s Creed II‘s second developer diary gives gamers a better look inside Italy’s churches and pickpocket-ridden streets. Designers, directors, writers and other production people at Ubisoft also promise a lot of variety in this second outing for the series. Players can expect everything from collectable quests, climbing puzzles and the chance to run down (and…
By AJ Glasser Published September 16, 2009 - Uncategorized
The Dancing, Bodyguarding and Blowing Up Of GTA IV: The Ballad Of Gay Tony
If words And moving pictures alone cannot prepare you for the October 29 GTA IV episode expansion, The Ballad Of Gay Tony, will 12 new screenshots released today suffice?
By Stephen Totilo Published September 16, 2009 - Uncategorized
SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 Lands In November
Sony has announced a November release date for SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3 for the PSP, with two well-armed special units available to those keen to preorder. Fireteam Bravo 3 is being deployed to the PSP on November 24th, making it the perfect stocking stuffer for the new PSP or PSPgo owner in…
By Mike Fahey Published September 16, 2009 - Uncategorized
Podcast Complete — Stream Or Download The Lastest Kotaku Talk Radio Show Here
Our latest one-hour audio experience is ready for you, featuring your calls, our debate about whether the PS3 should permit porn, a little GTA talk and a call-in guest playing the role of Kanye West. Co-Hosts: Brian Crecente, Stephen Totilo Special Call-In Guest: Owen Good Music: Song from The Protomen‘s Mega Man-inspired Act II: The…
By Stephen Totilo Published September 16, 2009 - Uncategorized
It’s Official: Valkyria Chronicles II Coming Stateside!
Valkyria Chronicles II for the PSP is confirmed for a US release in Summer 2010, according to Sega’s blog. The new handheld game takes place two years after the events of the first Valkyria Chronicles, when Gallia is plunged into civil war when a group of rebels — called Gallian Revolutionary Army — rise up…
By AJ Glasser Published September 16, 2009 - Uncategorized
Star Ocean: The Last Hope PS3 Really Is International
Looks like the PlayStation 3 version of Star Ocean: The Last Hope International got its expanded name for a reason, shipping simultaneously across the globe in February. We knew it was coming to Japan, and now we know it’s coming everywhere else, as Square Enix announces a February 9th North American ship date for Star…
By Mike Fahey Published September 16, 2009 - Uncategorized
What Games Are Sega Bringing To Tokyo Game Show?
Games, that’s what. But what games? We’re less than a week away from this year’s Tokyo Game Show. Let’s have a look at what games will be on display: Bayonetta (PS3/Xbox 360) Puyo Puyo 7 (DS/Wii/PSP) The House of the Dead: Overkill (Wii) Chin Sports (Wii) Super Monkey Ball Athletic (Wii) J LEAGE Make a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 16, 2009 - Uncategorized
Inconveniently Order Pizza from Your PS3
Much as I wish there were more to this, like in-game XMB pizza ordering with voice, there isn’t. Sony’s put a Papa John’s button on the system browser homepage, but it just opens the Papa John’s site in the browser. Which means the convenience factor is quite low compared to going to PapaJohns.com on a…
By Owen Good Published September 16, 2009 - Uncategorized
City Of Heroes Just Got A Lot More Colorful
Heroes and villains can now take each other out with all the colors of the wind as the latest free update for City of Heroes, Issue Power Spectrum, goes live. Power Spectrum isn’t all about changing the color of your character’s powers. The new update also brings a new scalable difficulty system for missions, a…
By Mike Fahey Published September 16, 2009 - Uncategorized
Don’t Worry About Missing Assassin’s Creed II Retailer-Tied Bonus Levels
If pre-ordering Assassin’s Creed II from Gamestop is not an option, there will be other ways to get all of the game’s content. During my recent interview with Assassin’s Creed II creative director Patrice Desilets of Ubisoft Montreal, the man who said he doesn’t relate to the motivations of obsessive collectors said that no gamer…
By Stephen Totilo Published September 16, 2009 - Uncategorized
Kotaku Talk Radio is Live: PSPorn, Gay Tony and TGS
In this week’s episode of Kotaku Talk Radio we’ll be talking about the latest downloadable content for GTA, Playstation Porn, what we expect from Tokyo Game Show, listening to the Protomen’s new album and fielding calls from you. To listen, head over to our BlogTalkRadio page. Unfortunately, you can only listen live on the BlogTalkRadio…
By Brian Crecente Published September 16, 2009 - Uncategorized
GTA IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony Preview: Crimes For The Crazy Rich
Niko Bellic never had friends, missions or “toys” like Luis Lopez gets next month. Those who have played Grand Theft Auto over the years know that 2008’s adventure of Niko Bellic was, relatively speaking, one of the calmer GTAs. Ballistic bank heists and motorcycle chases in subway tunnels notwithstanding, Niko didn’t parachute from skyscrapers or…
By Stephen Totilo Published September 16, 2009 - Uncategorized
Brutal Legend: Introducing Kabbage Boy
Surprise! The introduction to Brutal Legend contains a cameo appearance from the band Kabbage Boy! What? You’ve not heard of Kabbage Boy? Come on, you have to have heard of Kabbage Boy…what, you’re serious? Everyone who is anyone has heard of Kabbage Boy! Hell, even Tim Schafer has heard of them, and he’s pretty damn…
By Mike Fahey Published September 16, 2009 - Uncategorized
Calling All Readers: Kotaku Party In Tokyo
It’s time for another Tokyo Game Show and that means it’s also time for another Kotaku Party. This year we decided to go with a subtle, casual setting, something that envelopes you in warmth and subtleness: Note the gold in the picture above. How much gold is too much gold? No such thing apparently. Which…
By Brian Crecente Published September 16, 2009 - Uncategorized
PSN Gets Bigger, Badder Lost Planet 2 Co-Op Demo
PlayStation 3 owners finally get a shot at the Lost Planet 2 co-op demo next week, with two exclusive missions helping make up for the wait. Xbox 360 owners have been taking down the giant Akrid boss in the Lost Planet 2 co-op demo since August 26th, but their gloating will soon come to an…
By Mike Fahey Published September 16, 2009