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  Sony Responds to Activision’s Threats to Ditch Playstation

  Activision head honcho Bobby Kotick has been doing some saber rattling over at the giant publisher, saying that they may need to “stop supporting Sony” come 2010 or 2011. The folks at Playstation, though, don’t seem fazed. “PlayStation has tremendous momentum coming out of E3, and we are seeing positive growth with more than 350…

  By Brian Crecente Published June 19, 2009
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  Gaming Minds Picks Up Where Ascaron Left Off

  After picking up the majority of Sacred 2 developer Ascaron’s assets earlier this month, Kalypso Media now announces the formation of Gaming Minds Studios, where former Ascaron devs work on former Ascaron games. When German developer Ascaron entered insolvency in April, things were looking grim for the studio’s properties, which included Port Royale, Darkstar One,…

  By Mike Fahey Published June 19, 2009
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  Win Real Boxing From Fight Night 4 And Pizza Hut

  EA and Pizza Hut have teamed up for the Rumble in the Ring Ultimate Fight Sweepstakes, in which entrants can win a custom Xbox 360 or a trip to watch men punching each other. It’s part sweepstakes, part instant win game as Pizza Hut signs on with EA to promote the latest entry in their…

  By Mike Fahey Published June 19, 2009
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  Point Lookout: Swamps, Organ Thieves and Cultists

  Bethesda today released a new developer diary for upcoming Fallout 3 expansion pack: Point Lookout. The dairy details how the team set about taking a bunch of phrases scribbled on a napkin, (Swamp, Boardwalk. Mansion Siege. Organ Thieves. Steamboat. Cultists”) and turning it into the next adventures in the game. It’s an interesting glimpse into…

  By Brian Crecente Published June 19, 2009
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  Canada Can Have PSN Cards Now

  Now that the giant ice spiders have gone back into hibernation for a few months, Sony can finally ship PlayStation Network cards to Canada without fear of having arachnid eggs planted in their drivers. Now available at the EB Games and GameStop locations that have yet to be ravaged by the ongoing conflict, PlayStation Canada…

  By Mike Fahey Published June 19, 2009
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  Blood Bowl Launch Trailer, With Color Commentary

  The PC version of Cyanide Studios‘ adaptation of classic Games Workshop board game Blood Bowl is less than a week away, and all eight fantasy football teams are raring to go. After a bit of legal wrangling over Cyanide’s last fantasy football release, Chaos League, the developer and Games Workshop settled their differences, and Blood…

  By Mike Fahey Published June 19, 2009
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  Rare Shopping For Project Natal Designers With Twitter

  Rare dropped us a line to let us know that they were now active on Twitter, posting haiku movie reviews, new game teases, and fishing for game designers who might be interested in Project Natal. It isn’t exactly rare for a game developer to show up on Twitter these days, so why is Rare so…

  By Mike Fahey Published June 19, 2009
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  21st Century Digital Rock Band Warped Tour Pack

  As expected, Harmonix has delivered the details on next week’s initial Warped Tour track pack, with tracks from five Warped tour bands and a triple shot of Maroon 5 on the side. “21st Century Digital Boy” is really the only song here you need concern yourself with. Bad Religion‘s anthem got so much play time…

  By Mike Fahey Published June 19, 2009
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  The Great Uncharted 2 Beta Giveaway

  After giving out just a few PS3 beta codes for Uncharted 2: Among Thieves last week we were inundated with requests for more codes. So Naughty Dog was kind enough to supply us with a few more, 300 more to be exact. I’ve tried giving out beta codes in email, via Facebook and Twitter, in…

  By Brian Crecente Published June 19, 2009
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  Apple Says Game Accessories Coming to iPhone, Touch

  One of the biggest complaints about the iPhone as gaming platform is its lack of physical controllers. That may be changing soon. The inclusion of more robust Bluetooth support and other changes delivered in firmware 3.0 allow Apple and third-party developers to create game controllers for the iPhone and iPod Touch. And Apple seems pretty…

  By Brian Crecente Published June 19, 2009
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  Talk Amongst Yourselves

  When it comes crashing down and it hurts inside… it’s okay to talk about video games. Please comment about them here. Confused about commenting on Kotaku? Read our FAQ.

  By Stephen Totilo Published June 19, 2009
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  Hey Kids, Don’t Sleep In Your Contacts

  To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Travels Contact lens solution! I forgot to get contact lens solution. Found that out the hard way — don’t recommend sleeping in contacts. (T_T) Fortunately, I didn’t forget something like toilet paper or diapers for Mini-Bash. Forgetting those could have been really bad. What you missed last night Microsoft: There…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 19, 2009
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  Why Splinter Cell: Conviction Isn’t On PS3 (Yet)

  Splinter Cell: Conviction was one of the best games we saw at E3. No, wait, it was the best game we saw at E3. Which is good news for 360 and PC owners! Not so good news for PS3 owners. And that’s because the game isn’t slated to appear on the PS3. Just the 360…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 19, 2009
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  Here’s 17 Minutes Of Starcraft II Gameplay

  Blizzard have released the third of their “Battle Reports“, in-depth videos showing off some of the finer features of upcoming RTS powerhouse Starcraft II.

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 19, 2009
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  Garou: Mark of the Wolves Dated For Japan

  SNK’s arcade fighting Garou: Mark of the Wolves is coming to Xbox LIVE — Japan is getting it June 24 for 800 Microsoft Points. The game was originally released in Japan back in 1999 and in the U.S. as Fatal Fury: Mark of the Wolves. It’s the final Fatal Fury title. The LIVE version will…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 19, 2009
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  Activision Threatens To “Stop Supporting” Sony Consoles

  Bear in mind there’s a degree of saber-rattling to this, but still; Activision boss Bobby Kotick has warned Sony that his company – the world’s largest third-party publisher – may cease support for the PS3 and PSP. Speaking with The Times, Kotick said “I’m getting concerned about Sony; the PlayStation 3 is losing a bit…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 19, 2009
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  Where Is Our Metal Slug 7 for Xbox LIVE?

  At an earlier Microsoft press event, SNK announced a bunch of Xbox LIVE titles that include Garou: Mark of the Wolves and The King of Fighters: Sky Stage. Noticeably absent was Metal Slug 7. The game was announced last fall as an Xbox LIVE title. Why’s it M.I.A.? According to Ignition Entertainment, “It is still…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 19, 2009
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  PAL PlayStation Store Update: Slim Pickings

  It may have been a slow week on the North American PlayStation Store, but it’s even slower in Europe, as with no Metal Gear Solid on the menu we’re left with a MotorStorm Livery Pack. Yup. Livery. That’s the highlight! Because aside from that, there’s Rock Band & Guitar Hero DLC, some trailers, and an…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 19, 2009
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  Cliff Bleszinski Is So Not Burnt Out

  Two games into the third-person-shooter Gears of War franchise and series designer Cliff Bleszinski is so not burned out. “There have only been two Gears games,” says Bleszinski. Two back-to-back Gears games. “There are still plenty of opportunities for things you can do in a cover-based shooter and there are still a lot of stories…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 19, 2009
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  More Maps, Multiplayer Changes For Dawn Of War II

  Dawn of War II just got a fairly sizeable multiplayer update. Know what that means? Means it’s time for an even bigger multiplayer update. Relic announced today the “There is Only War” update, which sometime “this summer” is going to introduce some new multiplayer features to the game, including eight new multiplayer maps, a spectator…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 19, 2009