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  Tetris Creator Wants to Turn Puzzler Into Sport

  With more than 125 million copies sold on more than 30 platforms, Tetris is rolling into its 25th Anniversary with a bright future. Alexey Pajitnov developed the puzzle game while working at the Soviet Academy of Sciences in 1985. In 1991, he and Henk Rogers founded the Tetris Company to prolong the life of the…

  By Brian Crecente Published June 12, 2009
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  Tecmo Deals iPhone DoA Kasumi Blackjack

  Who in their right mind would pay good money to play blackjack on their iPhone with a 3D model of Kasumi from Tecmo’s Dead or Alive series? Me, apparently. Upon being tipped off to the game’s availability on the iTunes App Store I hopped right over and picked it up, just to see what it…

  By Mike Fahey Published June 12, 2009
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  Free Realms Player Watch: We Have 3 Million

  Sony Online Entertainment‘s Free Realms just surpassed 3 million players, leading us to suspect that perhaps the original million is just creating new accounts to get more free celebration gear. And more celebration gear is indeed on the way. Following the free t-shirt and Sony Station Cash given to players at the 1 million milestone…

  By Mike Fahey Published June 12, 2009
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  Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All Stars Preview: Ken’s Still My Favorite

  Tatsunoku vs. Capcom promises to let you play as some of your favorite characters from Japanese animation studio Tatsunoko, makers of G-Force, but it also threatens to be slightly too casual for fighting fans. So which is it? A casual pass, or an anime fans must have? What Is It? Released in Japan in December…

  By Brian Crecente Published June 12, 2009
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  Dante’s Inferno Dev Diary Makes My Head Hurt

  Conflicting emotions run rampant as I watch this developer diary for EA’s Dante’s Inferno, which turns one of the great works of literature into an over-the-top action game. The game seriously makes my head ache. I made a study of Dante’s Divine Comedy in High School, probing deep into the themes, his representation of hell…

  By Mike Fahey Published June 12, 2009
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  Gears Of War 2 On PC? Try Bears Of War

  Rumors are circulating regarding a possible December release for a PC version of Gears of War 2, but the site the rumors reference might have its compass pointed in the wrong direction. IGN points to a site called Beantown Games, explaining that “there were plenty of details that appeared to be pulled from an upcoming…

  By Mike Fahey Published June 12, 2009
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  Project Natal Does Not Require Red Jump Suits to Play

  When Kudo Tsunoda took to the stage on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon earlier this week he and everyone else playing the game were decked out in matching red jump suits, leading some to speculate it was because of tech issues. Not so, says Microsoft. The red jump suits had nothing to do with Natal’s…

  By Brian Crecente Published June 12, 2009
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  Talk Amongst Yourselves

  There was a time in your life when you had to wait for recess in order to talk about video games. You’re past that. Talk about games in the comments section of this post all day long. Confused about commenting on Kotaku? Read our FAQ.

  By Stephen Totilo Published June 12, 2009
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  Today I Fell Asleep On The Floor

  To: Crecente From: Bashcraft Literally. Folding clothes. Woke up an hour later in pile of said clothes. I really need to sleep more at night. Baby’s been kinda cranky this week. I think I need at least five or six hours of sleep without interruption on a fluffy bed of marshmallows. Otherwise, I’m a mess…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 12, 2009
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  Yup, Looks Like A New Tingle Game

  Famitsu were right to sense more Tingle from Nintendo, because a teaser website for what must surely be a new game starring the company’s most…eccentric little man has gone live. There’s a brief cameo from Tingle, there’s a fortune teller surrounded by skulls, and there’s a section where you can write in and say what’s…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 12, 2009
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  Sony Boss: “People Don’t Respect Confidentiality In This Industry”

  Sony’s E3 keynote was good, but not great. Why? Because the three biggest reveals – for a motion controller, a new PSP and a new Team Ico game – had all been leaked weeks earlier. I mean, imagine if we hadn’t known about The Last Guardian! Or hadn’t heard about the PSPgo weeks ago! Or…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 12, 2009
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  Assassin’s Creed 2 Stabs A European Release Date In The Ear

  Assassin’s Creed will be out in the US on November 17. But what about Europe? Well, it’ll be out in Europe on November 20.

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 12, 2009
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  “Small Team” Working On Mirror’s Edge 2

  Liked Parkour-inspired first-person action title Mirror’s Edge? It’s getting a sequel. Patrick Soderlund, senior vice president at EA Games Europe, admitted to game site VideoGamer.com that Mirror’s Edge was not perfect by any means and EA would have liked the game to sell better, but the company was moving forward with a sequel of the…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 12, 2009
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  The Making Of Monkey Island

  With both a new Monkey Island and a remake of the original on the way, people once again have the classic series on the brain. What better time, then, to catch up on where it all started! Ron Gilbert, who wrote both the original Monkey Island and its sequel, has posted on his blog a…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 12, 2009
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  Let’s Put The Plus In This Witch Touching Game

  Doki Doki Majo is SNK’s witch touching franchise. The ideal is that players must touch the in-game little girls via the DS’s touch screen to see if they are witches! This summer, SNK is releasing Doki Majo Plus. Wondering what makes this game “plus”? Skip ahead to about three-fourths of the way in at around…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 12, 2009
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  Doom: Resurrection Looks Good, But At A Cost

  Doom: Resurrection is perhaps the best-looking 3D game on the iPhone, and is a big step up from id’s last effort, a port of Wolfenstein. But those good looks come at a price. Much like Dead Space on the Wii, the unexpected graphical fidelity comes at the expense of movement, with Doom: Resurrection to be…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 12, 2009
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  Perhaps, Lost Planet 2 Is A Timed Exclusive

  Yes, we know that Capcom’s action shooter Lost Planet 2 is a multi-platform game. But the title’s Japanese site seems to indicate that the Xbox 360 might be getting it first. The release date for the Xbox 360 version is “This Winter”. The release for the PS3 version is, well, not listed. It’s TBA. That…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 12, 2009
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  How One Of The “Hottest Video Game Babes of 2008” Was Designed

  You play Dead Space? Then you’ll know Kendra and her whiny, whiny ways. Fortunately for Kendra, she was also a little easy on the eye. Ever wonder, then, how one of Maxim’s “Hottest Video Game Babes of 2008” came to be? Artist Joey Spiotto, who designed the character, has posted on his blog a run-down…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 12, 2009
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  This Is An Encyclopedia of Otaku

  Look what just arrived on my desk, today. This! Yes, this. Written by the always insightful Patrick Galbraith, The Otaku Encyclopedia is just that, an otaku encyclopedia. From A-Z, the book covers everything Japanese nerd — an impressive feat. It also features interviews with maids, famous cosplayers, arts like Takashi Murakami, retro game idol Haruna…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 12, 2009
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  Square Enix, Eidos Working On Something TOGETHER

  Japanese publisher Square Enix now owns Eidos. While both will continue to operate independently, and both develop and release games independently, there’s one project they’ll be working on together. Speaking with Gamasutra, Square boss Yoichi “Imperial Hot” Wada says the two firms “are going to be creating a new IP together”, which will be the…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 12, 2009