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  Forza 3 Races Through Japan

  We’re well aware that Forza Motorsports 3 looks amazing, but where will it look amazing? Microsoft highlights the legendary racing tracks of Japan in their latest update, revealing a handful of new cars in the process. The latest Turn 10 update for Forza 3 reveals four new tracks across three classic Japanese racing venues for…

  By Mike Fahey Published June 30, 2009
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  Let’s Compare Monster Hunter Monster Sizes!

  LET’S. This picture is not just a snazzy piece of art; it’s also a size comparison chart, letting you size up the beasts of Monster Hunter and see which is the biggest. As you can see, some are big, some are small. That shot above is just a sample. For the whole thing, hit the…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 30, 2009
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  Talk Amongst Yourselves

  We said goodbye to the Greeks at the end of May. At this end of June we say so long to these fine folk. Wish them well as you chat here about video games. Confused about commenting on Kotaku? Read our FAQ.

  By Stephen Totilo Published June 30, 2009
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  Teacher Drumming Amazement

  To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Texas to Texas Ah, I miss Texas… No, really. Hope to get back there this holiday season. Mini-Bash had his school summer festival with all the kids dressing up in yukatas, dancing and singing. The teachers performed as well with some very, very impressive Japanese drumming. It’s hard to tell…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 30, 2009
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  Battlefield Heroes Cashing In On Michael Jackson [Update]

  Michael Jackson is dead. And lots of people are looking to cash in on his passing. Some, like Amazon, at least have a point. But a cartoon war game set during the Second World War? We’re trying, and failing, to see the point. Well, aside from the obvious point, that being there’s a buck to…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 30, 2009
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  Check Out This Awesome Akuma Statue

  Katon Callaway is a busy, busy boy. Not only is he hard at work on God of War III as a character artist, but he’s also done a little on the side for SOTA toys, coming up with this amazing Akuma statue. It stands about 12 inches tall (or will when it’s done, this is…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 30, 2009
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  BlazBlue Trailer Ready To Kick Your Teeth In

  2D arcade fighter BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger is coming to home consoles — soon! Developed by Guilty Gear creator Arc System Works, the console game features not only polished animations, but an exclusive story mode and the ability to toggle between Japanese and English voices as well. Game’s out today in North America.

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 30, 2009
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  Wii Sports Resort Is The Third Best Selling Wii Title

  Last week, sports game collection Wii Sports Resort went on sale in Japan. Loads of people bought it. The game launched on June 25, and in its first four days, the title moved 353,827 copies. Sales-wise for the first four days, that puts Wii Sports Resort behind Mario Kart Wii (608,000) and Super Smash Bros.…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 30, 2009
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  The Pirate Bay Purchased

  The Pirate Bay has been purchased and is perhaps looking to go legit. Software company Global Gaming Factory X AB has shelled out approximately US$7.8 million for the site. The acquisition appears to be the first step into turning The Pirate Bay into a legal site. The Stockholm-based piracy site is a peer-to-peer server which…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 30, 2009
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  British Sales Charts

  No family game fun times last week in the UK. No, last week, Britain was all about the face-punching. Fight Night Round 4 debuted atop the charts, 360 at #1, PS3 at #2. The boxing game’s strong opening week means EA replace Nintendo, if only briefly, as the dominant publisher in the country, with five…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 30, 2009
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  Check Out Dragon Quest IX’s Multiplayer

  Sure, Dragon Quest IX only has local multiplayer, but it does have multiplayer! This is a video of it. Each player controls his or her avatar, and it is possible for up to four players to play together via the DS’s local WiFi connection. Players can stray from their party, but it might be best…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 30, 2009
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  NBA 2K10 Collector’s Edition Needs Shaq To Carry The Load

  Look, we’re fans of a game’s limited edition provided it offers genuine value to the discerning customer, and can actually be carried out the door of a game store. So the jury’s still out on NBA 2K10. In terms of value, we’re on the fence. $99 is a lot to pay, but then, you’re getting…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 30, 2009
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  Capcom Developer vs. From Software Developer On Xbox 360

  Different folks, different strokes. Capcom producer Jun Takeuchi (Resident Evil 5, Lost Planet 2) has good things to say about the console. What about From Software’s Masanori Takeuchi? According to Capcom’s Takeuchi, when Capcom was developing Devil May Cry 4, he thought this was the Xbox 360’s limit. But again, when they were making Resident…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 30, 2009
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  LEGO Asteroids, LEGO Pac-Man & LEGO Frogger

  Here’s some LEGO. And some stop-motion animation. And some old arcade games. It’s amazing stuff. Enjoy! [via Offworld]

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 30, 2009
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  Sony Expands “Official Licensing Program”

  Today Sony Computer Entertainment announced plans to expand its “Official Licensing Program” for PlayStation peripherals and accessories for the PSP, PS2 and the PS3. Sony explains, “By entering into a license agreement with SCE through this program, peripheral and accessory manufacturers will gain access to technical documentations necessary for designing and creating variety of licensed…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 30, 2009
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  Hey Guys, There Are More Ladies Gaming Than Ever Before

  Hey, lady gamers: your ranks are increasing. A study by the NPD Group has revealed that the number of female console gamers is on the rise, reaching 28% of the console userbase earlier this year. That mark represents a 5% increase over 2008, and was helped along by a 19% increase in Wii use across…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 30, 2009
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  And Now There Is A Boy…

  First there was a landscape and the number four. Then a dragon. Now? Now there is a boy. He has a sword. Tomorrow we hope this Square Enix countdown site brings us clouds or maybe, just maybe, the sun. Oh the suspense. It is killing us. NEW GAME [Official Site]

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 30, 2009
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  Let’s Take A PlayStation Home Survey!

  Let’s! Sony is asking questions, and you are giving answers. What Sony wants to know: “How appealing would each of the following potential features be if a new public space was created that was dedicated to the PlayStation brand?” That’s the main question, and Sony then breaks things down into smaller, bit-sized polling that covers…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 30, 2009
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  Try Getting This Devil May Cry Sword Through Customs

  The delightfully-named United Cutlery make things with blades on them. Some are practical for use around the home, others are practical for use only with effeminate half-dressed demon fighters. Like this replica of “Red Queen”, from Devil May Cry 4. It’s 42 inches long, and has real steel, and real leather. Crazy. It’ll only be…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 30, 2009
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  Epic Games In South Korea

  Epic Games, the folks behind the Gears of War franchise and the Unreal Engine development platform, are opening a branch office in South Korea. The Seoul-based Epic Games Korea will sell the Unreal Engine 3 to developers in the region. The office will be headed up by Ray Park, who previously launched Microsoft’s in-game advertising…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 30, 2009