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  Talk Amongst Yourselves

  You have the power to discuss video games in the comments section of this post. Use that power wisely. Confused about commenting on Kotaku? Read our FAQ.

  By Stephen Totilo Published June 10, 2009
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  Tony Hawk Ride Preview: Feet On, Most of The Time

  Tony Hawk is moving into its tenth year as a video gaming franchise and with competitor Skate bringing the heat, was beginning to show its age a bit. Instead of overhauling the graphics, or coming up with some new gameplay mode, Activision decided to turn it into a motion-sensing game complete with its own plastic…

  By Brian Crecente Published June 10, 2009
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  Crystal Dynamics Loses Another 25 Jobs

  San Francisco-based Crystal Dynamics again feels the lash of layoffs, as Eidos confirms with Kotaku that around twenty-five employees have been let go from the Tomb Raider development studio. We first heard stirrings of these new layoffs earlier this week, receiving several tips from people purporting to be former employees or friends of former employees.…

  By Mike Fahey Published June 10, 2009
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  What About The Children?

  To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Go Speed Racer, Gooo! Earlier this week, I had to go to Mini-Bash’s school to observe his class. At the end of the class, all the kids went outside to play, while the parents introduced themselves. We were supposed to say our names, who our kids were, something about our…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 10, 2009
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  The Mean Streets Of Video Game City

  In an attempt to drum up a few more subscriptions, storied Brit magazine Edge offered this wonderful poster – by Gary “Army of Trolls” Lucken – as a gift to subscribers. Long-time Edge readers may remember his work in previous issues, most notably the retro specials. Everyone else, you’ve probably seen his pixellated masterpieces somewhere.…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 10, 2009
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  The Palm Pre Is All Over This Konami Code Business

  While it’s not as, ahem, magical as its employment on the ESPN front page, you can still find a use for the Konami Code on the new Palm Pre smartphone. And that use is a surprisingly practical one: simply enter “upupdowndownleftrightleftrightbastart” on the phone’s keyboard and you’ll have unlocked its dev mode, which if you’re…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 10, 2009
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  Sony: Any Regrets On Blu-Ray, PS3 Launch?

  Time has passed, and it’s time to look back. Does Sony Computer Entertainment honcho Kaz Hirai have any regrets? When asked if including a Blu-ray drive on the PS3 was a mistake, Hirai replied, “Purely from a gaming standpoint there was no other choice for us.” The reason being, Hirai explained, that the disc capacity…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 10, 2009
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  Now You Too Can Dress Like L4D’s Zoey

  If you’re a fan of, say, Francis, Left 4 Dead cosplay is a cinch. But Zoey can be a little harder, because her red tracktop isn’t exactly off-the-shelf. Sure, you could just get a plain red tracktop from your local sports/department store, but as a Left 4 Dead fan, you’re not the type who settles…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 10, 2009
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  Incoming, Increasing Numbers of Video Game Attorneys!

  Video games are changing. Developers are taking more initiative in getting their games out there, and publishers are increasingly using downloadable content as a business model. That means one thing: More lawyers. For example, during the development of family-friendly MMO Free Realms, Sony brought in law firm Latham & Watkins. According to the firm’s Roxanne…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 10, 2009
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  The Last Guardian: The First Screenshots

  Sony have released tonight the first screenshots for Team Ico’s latest, The Last Guardian. Some are from the trailer, but others are brand new. I’m still not sold on the Catbat. I’d have liked something cuter. Something cuddlier. More cat, less bat. But hey, it’s Team Ico. I’m sure heartstrings will be tugged regardless. Click…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 10, 2009
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  Video Game Argument Ends In Accidental Death

  A brother argument over video games has ended in death when an 11-year-old Mississippi boy accidentally shot his 9-year-old brother in the chest with a shotgun. According to Marshall County Sheriff Kenny Dickerson, “The younger brother allegedly got mad because he got beat at some video games and got the gun.” The father was outside…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 10, 2009
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  Return Of The Video Game Burlesque Girls

  Last month, burlesque troupe Devil’s Playground performed a video game-related show in LA, with the promise of a return show during E3. Somehow, we missed it. SORRY. Thankfully, reader Jonathan did not. He was there, camera in-hand, to document the evening’s festivities. And while these clips aren’t as…long as we’d have liked, they still give…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 10, 2009
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  Japanese Muggers Confess To Stealing US$30,000 From Otaku

  Osaka nerds can breathe easy. Hopefully. Two male suspects have been arrested for “otaku gari”, AKA “otaku hunting.” Back in 2006-7, there seemed to be several cases of otaku hunting, but since then, the streets have been relatively safe. This latest duo targeted their victims in Osaka’s Den-Den Town, the gaming/anime/manga/electronics district of the city…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 10, 2009
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  How The Wii Vitality Sensor Actually Works

  When Nintendo boss Satoru Iwata took to the stage last week to unveil the Wii Vitality Sensor, he didn’t really tell us how it all worked. No, that information now comes a week later. Seems that the WVS works by measuring the flow of blood through the user’s body, a small light sensor inside the…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 10, 2009
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  Metal Gear Arcade Out In 2009

  Announced at E3, Meta Gear Arcade is slated to come to Japanese arcades this year. This week’s Famitsu magazine has a short piece on the game — few, if any, new details, though. The game is an upgraded version of PS3 title Metal Gear Online with a special added feature: 3D Googles. The shooter connects…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 10, 2009
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  Assassin’s Creed PSP Looks…Familiar

  When Assassin’s Creed was downgraded to the DS and iPhone, it became an entirely different game. The upcoming PSP version, however, looks to be sticking a lot closer to the original than its handheld competitors. While these two screens don’t really show how the game will function mechanically, they do at least show that it’s…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 10, 2009
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  New Warriors Orochi Game Has North American Release Canned

  Those North Americans looking to buy a localized version of Warriors Orochi Z, bad news! Koei has canceled the title for the region. The game is a PS3 repackaging of the first two titles in the series plus bonus new characters. It was going to be released in North America as Warriors Orochi: The Collective,…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 10, 2009
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  Call of Plagiary: Modern DVD Box Rip-Off

  As seen on Pixel Hunt.

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 10, 2009
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  Why Valve Don’t Develop For The PS3

  Despite strongly suggesting why they don’t develop for the PS3, people still ask the question: why, Valve, do you not develop for the PS3? For those people, Valve’s Tom Leonard has an answer. Be warned, though; since those people cannot take a hint, his answer isn’t exactly subtle. The PC and the 360 are just…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 10, 2009
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  Look! Sugar Ray Leonard, Eric Dickerson, Willie Gault Using The Natal

  Just goes to show that Project Natal can be used by young and old, famous and not-so-famous, pro athletes and couch potatoes alike. Bonus cameos by former NFL greats Eric Dickerson and Willie Gault. (Does Sugar Ray Leonard bathe in virgin blood or something? That guy has hardly aged!) Destructoid – Even famous people look…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 10, 2009