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  And The Edge Interactive Innovation Award Nominees Are…

  Edge Magazine has revealed the shortlist for its 2009 Interactive Innovation award, which recognizes titles that have done the most to steer videogaming in a new direction. So who made the list, aside from LittleBigPlanet? LittleBigPlanet is an innovation award machine, so it stands to reason that it would be on the list. We knew…

  By Mike Fahey Published August 6, 2009
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  The Everything Disease: A Forensic Analysis of the Popularity of Pokemon

  Pokemon, aka “Pocket Monster Trainer”, is the undisputed Biggest Video Game Property currently existing in the nation of Japan. We can attribute its bigness to a variety of factors, the most important and controversial of which is perhaps “everything”. Today, we’re going to discuss everything, and we’re also going to discuss what I like to…

  Tim Rogers Published August 6, 2009
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  Talk Amongst Yourselves

  The hopes of the creatures today are all of our hopes, yes? Go ahead and join the chorus as you chat here about video games. Confused about commenting on Kotaku? Read our FAQ.

  By Stephen Totilo Published August 6, 2009
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  Egg Allergy Gone, Gone, Gone

  To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Our Live Podcast Today Loved the call-in talk show. Nice work. Mrs. Bashcraft went to get Micro-Bash’s allergy test results this morning. Earlier, Micro-Bash tested positive for egg and wheat allergies. Since then, we haven’t fed the kid any eggs or wheat-based foods. He seemed to do much better. Micro-Bash…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published August 6, 2009
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  Scratch: The Ultimate DJ Has A New Developer, New Date

  After months of legal wrangling—after the developer of Scratch: The Ultimate DJ was purchased by its biggest competitor—Genius Products and Numark Industries have found a new developer, Commotion Interactive, the music and party game division of Bedlam Games. Scratch: The Ultimate DJ, which was originally planned to beat Activision’s DJ Hero to market, will now…

  By Michael McWhertor Published August 6, 2009
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  Tony Hawk: Ride Dated, Priced (For The UK)

  While American consumers sweat it out awaiting an official US price for Tony Hawk: Ride (unofficial, we’ve got), Activision have announced both a release date and a price for the UK. And one of those two things is not pretty. The game will be out on November 20 in the United Kingdom of Great Britain…

  By Luke Plunkett Published August 6, 2009
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  It’s Dangerous To Go Alone. Take This. And This. And This…

  Zelda toy factory, as seen on on UK:Resistance.

  By Luke Plunkett Published August 6, 2009
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  Has Latest DSi Firmware Already Been Cracked?

  The recent DSi firmware slipped in anti-piracy measures that made it impossible to run R4-style carts. Days later, the firmware already appears to be cracked. In this clip, the R4i appears to be apparently running on the latest DSi firmware, 1.4. That was quick! If this is true, don’t worry Nintendo, there’s always firmware 1.5.…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published August 6, 2009
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  Visit A Real Halo Warthog On Sydney Harbour

  I realise visiting Sydney Harbour may not be feasible for most of you, but on the off chance it is, you should swing by Cockatoo Island and check out the real, working Halo Warthog that’ll be sitting there this weekend. It’s the same Warthog that featured in Neil Blomkamp’s ill-fated Halo short film, and was…

  By Luke Plunkett Published August 6, 2009
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  PC Erotic Game Movie Dated

  A teaser site for adult visual novel Fate/stay night has popped up online recently. An article in Japanese magazine New Type has dated the movie as opening January 23, 2010. The animated flick will screen at Tokyo’s Cinema Sunshine Ikebukuro and 11 other movie theaters across the country. Fate/stay night was originally released on the…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published August 6, 2009
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  New Machinarium Trailer

  Monkey Island was great, but as far as adventure games go, it’s nice to sit down with something new. Like Machinarium. We’ve been excited about this for a while now, and this new trailer only has us more excited. [via IndieGames]

  By Luke Plunkett Published August 6, 2009
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  Tim Burton Not “Real Hardcore Gamer”, But Interested In Games

  Movie director Tim Burton is not a real hardcore gamer. Just listen to Burton himself say, “I’m not a real hardcore gamer. I’ve very interested in them, obviously.” That’s good, because Burton’s upcoming film, Alice in Wonderland, is getting a video game version. How’s that coming along? “The thing with this is that they (Disney…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published August 6, 2009
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  Japan’s Games On Demand Are Different To Yours

  You’ve seen which games will be made available on the American Games on Demand service when it launches on a 360 near you. But what about Japan? Japan’s games are different. Here’s the list, which eschews games like Fable and Assassin’s Creed in favour of some games with a more…Japanese fare. Idolmaster Idolmaster Live 4…

  By Luke Plunkett Published August 6, 2009
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  White Knight Chronicles Getting “EX Edition”

  That’s right, PS3 exclusive White Knight Chronicles is getting a new retail version at a lower price than the game launched for back on Christmas Day. Priced at ¥3,800 (US$40), the game comes with the 2nd Wave downloadable content that is hitting this month. White Knight Chronicles EX will be out in Japan October 8.…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published August 6, 2009
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  Huxley Still Alive, You Can Play It, Right Now

  Ah, Huxley. You mythical beast of the orient. Long whispered of, rarely seen, never played. That is, until now! There’s been a closed beta for the Korean MMO/FPS hybrid running on Fileplanet for a little while now, but that’s not of interest to you. You probably weren’t part of it. You can, however, be a…

  By Luke Plunkett Published August 6, 2009
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  Cosplayers Win With Capcom Devil Kings Outfits

  Won’t somebody think of the cosplayers?! This past weekend, lots of people did at the World Cosplay Championship in Nagoya. Beating out 14 other countries, Japan took top prize with a Sengoku Basara (Devil Kings) costume performance. “We worked hard to make our performance more entertaining so we can appeal to as many people as…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published August 6, 2009
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  Welcome Your New Version Of Games For Windows Live

  Like it or not, Microsoft’s PC marketplace and multiplayer gaming service Games for Windows Live looks like it’s here to stay. So you may as well get used to it, and see what the latest version has to offer. GFW 3.0 went live yesterday, and while the changes aren’t as drastic as the major cosmetic…

  By Luke Plunkett Published August 6, 2009
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  This Guy Has All The Nintendo 64s You Could Ever Want (But Why?)

  As seen on The Veneziani Journal.

  By Brian Ashcraft Published August 6, 2009
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  Tony Hawk: Ride Only Launching In Three Territories (In 2009)

  It was announced during Activision’s earnings call earlier today that the upcoming Tony Hawk: Ride will only be released in three territories in 2009. For everyone else, it’s a 2010 game. The lucky three are the United States, United Kingdom and Germany. If you live in France, Italy, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, the Netherlands,…

  By Luke Plunkett Published August 6, 2009
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  Sony Cell Phone Site Lists Persona 5 Producer

  Rumors have been swirling that unannounced role-playing game Persona 5 is coming to the PS3. A Sony website slip up fuels those flames. Atlus staffer Shoji Meguro gives a “Creator Interview” with Japan’s PlayStation.com — no biggie. Persona 4 was a PS2 title, and the series does have a long standing relationship with Sony platforms.…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published August 6, 2009