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Aliens Vs. Predator Impressions: Petting A Human Head
There are a lot of things I can say about Rebellion’s return to the beloved Aliens vs. Predator franchise, most of them good, but know this first: You can pull the head off of humans and, spine still attached, stroke their faces. The kill move, one of what will be many, for the Predator is…
By Brian Crecente Published June 9, 2009 - Uncategorized
Puzzle Chronicles: Infinite Interactive Does Puzzle Fighter
Infinite Interactive, the creators of Puzzle Quest, continue to combine adventure and gem-matching with Puzzle Chronicles, part roleplaying game, part Puzzle Fighter. That’s exactly how the Konami representative described the game to me at E3 last week. Puzzle Quest meets Puzzle Fighter. The game tells the story of the lone survivor of a barbarian tribe,…
By Mike Fahey Published June 9, 2009 - Uncategorized
Global Agenda Pokes Fun At World Of Warcraft
Hi-Rez Studios pokes some high-velocity fun at World of Warcraft with their No Elves campaign, promoting their upcoming pointy ear-less massively multiplayer action game Global Agenda. I’d say it’s a bit ballsy to be poking fun when your game is only just reaching the closed beta stage, but at least they picked a good class…
By Mike Fahey Published June 9, 2009 - Uncategorized
DJ Hero Impressions: One Turntable and a Plastic Guitar
Seen up close and personal, I was surprised at how fun DJ Hero appears to be. The idea of taking Konami’s Beatmania, a game that I couldn’t quite get when I played and didn’t really want to, and turning it into something that not only hardcore gamers might enjoy, but anyone, seemed like an overwhelming…
By Brian Crecente Published June 9, 2009 - Uncategorized
Ultimate Alliance 2 Adds More Thunderbolts
Poor little Songbird won’t be lonely in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2, as recent updates reveal that fellow Thunderbolts Norman Osborne AKA The Green Goblin and Venom will be joining the fight. With Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 focusing on the Civil War storyline from the comics, it makes perfect sense that Norman Osborne make an appearance.…
By Mike Fahey Published June 9, 2009 - Uncategorized
A Little Dr. Kawashima For Your iPhone
We can finally keep up with our brain age on our iPhones, thanks to Namco Bandai Networks Europe‘s Brain Training with Dr. Kawashima, available now at an iTunes App Store near you. It really comes as no surprise that Dr. Kawashima’s brain exercises are now available on the iPhone, with a range of new activities,…
By Mike Fahey Published June 9, 2009 - Uncategorized
Halo 3: ODST Firefight Preview: OUHave12
Halo: ODST returns players to the universe of Halo without its central character. Can Halo be fun without the Master Chief? While I haven’t had a chance to play any of the campaign yet, ODST’s new multiplayer mode, Firefight, was at E3 for some heavy play testing. What Is It? The enigmatically renamed Halo 3:…
By Brian Crecente Published June 9, 2009 - Uncategorized
Wearing Coke Bottles
To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Recovered? So……………. My two-week contracts aren’t working out so well! I didn’t it but a few hours before I had to take ’em out. Tried to type with my laptop a few inches from my nose, but that was a blur — leading to creative spellings like “Dong Kong” instead…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 9, 2009 - Uncategorized
Fallujah Game Still Alive, Being Shopped To Publishers
Six Days in Fallujah, which aims to tell the story of the recent battle in Iraq, was too hot a political potato for one-time publishers Konami, who facing intense pressure dumped the game. But that doesn’t mean the project is dead. Developers Atomic Games still see promise in the project, and are still shopping the…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 9, 2009 - Uncategorized
Zeno Clash (Probably) Coming To Xbox 360
Quirky PC brawler/shooter Zeno Clash did pretty good business on PC. So good, in fact, that the game looks set to make an appearance on Xbox Live Arcade. Chatting with Eurogamer, Carlos Bordeu – co-founder of Zeno Clash devs ACE Team – says that they are “currently talking with a publisher” for a potential XBLA…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 9, 2009 - Uncategorized
A Little Mario Music For Your Morning
Good morning, people on Kotaku Time! To get you off the proper foot today, we offer this music, morning music, if you will. And if you don’t like the Super Mario Land them, then you can always admire the headwear and shirts and pile of dirty clothes in the back. Remember, violins are awesome. Violinists…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 9, 2009 - Uncategorized
Pencil Borderlands In For October
First-person-shooter meets role-playing-game Borderlands may not be cel-shaded, but it may have a release date. According to game site Shacknews, that release date is this October. The game was originally slated for last year, but then delayed. And if everything goes well that delay should end when the game is out this fall. Check out…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 9, 2009 - Uncategorized
Check Out Final Fantasy XIII’s Biker Chicks
Here are new Final Fantasy XIII screens, which were previously on a Weekly Shonen Jump scan. We can see characters Snow and the Shiva twins. When summoned has the twins transform by dancing around each other, gently holding hands and spreading their legs and joining at the hips to create a motorcycle. Hot. 『ファイナルファンタジーXIII』の最新画像を公開！ バトル画面には謎の表示が多数！…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 9, 2009 - Uncategorized
Microsoft’s Create-A-Game Game Out This Month
Despite it’s simple appearance, it’s clear Microsoft are dipping their toes in the LittleBigPlanet sea with Kodu. While the game was a no-show at E3, it’ll be a show-show on 360s later this month. The development team’s official blog has announced that the title/service/thing will be out at the end of June, with final content…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 9, 2009 - Uncategorized
Nintendo DS Software Allows For Classroom Test Taking
The Nintendo DS is used to play games, communicate with friends and, in Japan, take tests. Yay? The Kyoto-based game maker has teamed up with Sharp System Products to produce Nintendo DS Classroom. The game software enables students to use DS consoles in case to do multiple choice exercises and take tests. A room full…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 9, 2009 - Uncategorized
Logitech’s Opulent $300 Flight Sim Controller Is 15 Years Too Late
Had Logitech’s G940 “Flight System” been released in the mid-90s, it would have been the most desirable thing on the planet. Now, though, in 2009, it just feels a little…wasted. I mean, don’t get me wrong. As a long-time fan of the ol’ flight sim, the concept of a $300 setup including a stick, throttle…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 9, 2009 - Uncategorized
The Biggest Game in Japan Last Month Was…
Did you know that May is over? We did. Know why? Because we have calendars. Do you have a calendar? Famitsu does, and it has complied sales data for the period beginning April 27 and ending on March 31. Let’s have a look! Can you feel the suspense? Can you, can you, can you? 10.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 9, 2009 - Uncategorized
The Lost Planet 2 Launch Window Is…
Looking for a rough release window for Capcom’s Lost Planet 2? Look no further than the game’s Japanese site. The Xbox 360 version will be hitting The Land of the Rising Sun this winter. That’s what the LP2 website says. Don’t forget that “this winter” is also February 2010 — that, and the game, like…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 9, 2009