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E3 2009 Preview: These Are The Big Action-Adventures, We Believe
In just a couple of days, E3 will reveal just about every major game you will be able to play in the next year. For action-adventure (and RPG) fans, these are the big ones expected at the big show: A note about genres: The list below may encompass a broader range than some gamers might…
By Stephen Totilo Published May 31, 2009 - Uncategorized
Weekend Talk Amongst Yourselves
Yesterday, you asked for TAY; today, I oblige. Sounds like everyone has plenty to get off their chest pre-E3. Have we vented on PSP Go’s lack of a second analog? Otherwise, enjoy an open thread. Confused about commenting on Kotaku? Read our FAQ.
By Owen Good Published May 31, 2009 - Uncategorized
Report: New Mario Game, Online Wii Fit Plus For 2009
Nintendo will release Wii Fit Plus, recently trademarked in Japan, and a new Mario game later this year, both for the Wii, according to a report from Japan’s regularly reliable Nikkei newspaper. According to the report, the follow up to the 18 million unit selling Wii Fit will come with online functionality, allowing Wii Fit…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 30, 2009 -
UncategorizedSquare Enix’ NIER Unveiled
Square Enix had decided to jump on the pre-E3 game announcement bandwagon, making live their site for their recently announced game, NIER. Looking over the screens and the college art film trailer, it looks like the game will be Square’s answer to Bayonetta, which in turn was Platinum’s answer to Devil May Cry. The game…
By Brian Crecente Published May 30, 2009 - Uncategorized
The Cast of Halo 3: ODST
As seen on Geoff Keighley’s Twitter feed.
By Owen Good Published May 30, 2009 - Uncategorized
Portable Size-Off: How The PSP Go Measures Up
The new PSP Go, leaked just before E3 thanks to the June issue of Sony’s own Qore, is tiny little thing. Bigger than an iPhone—but not by much—and slimmer than the original PSP. When placed side-by-side against some of the current portable gaming competition, the PSP Go illustrates just how different it is from its…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 30, 2009 - Uncategorized
New Study Delivers Old Figure: 8 Percent are Game-Addicted
Look about six people to your left. Now five down to the right. OK, one of you is addicted to video games, says a study out of Australasia that ratifies a finding in one out of Iowa State University. The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Congress says that eight percent of those…
By Owen Good Published May 30, 2009 - Uncategorized
IndieCade E3 Booth Gives Sneak Peek at Festival Entries
IndieCade, this year, is Oct. 1 to Oct. 4, but 25 games out of the hundreds submitted so far will be previewed at the festival’s E3 booth. This will be the first U.S. preview of games for IndieCade, whose inaugural festival was last year. Stephanie Barish, the IndieCade president, touted the entries by noting last…
By Owen Good Published May 30, 2009 - Uncategorized
At $400, Metal Gear Coat is Liquid Gold
If you got four hundred bones (Canadian) and a healthy respect for archbaddie Liquid Snake, AbbyShot Clothiers has the perfect inclement weather garment for you. The FOXHOUND Coat replicates the look of the antagonists from Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes, notably Liquid Snake. I agree that they’ve done a beautiful job with this (especially…
By Owen Good Published May 30, 2009 - Uncategorized
Saturday Timewaster: Luna Online
Nothing screams “timewaster” like an MMORPG, but at least Luna Online, the latest MMO from gPotato.com, has the decency to allow you to get to the good bits without investing 5,000 hours of your life first. Equal parts casual-friendly social network (yes, there’s even online dating) and hardcore RPG, Luna Online is a genuinely unique…
By Chrissie Lamond Published May 30, 2009 - Uncategorized
How Wolfenstein Updated its Nazi Cheesecake Ladies
“Early on there was a small faction within the team that wanted the new Elite Guards to be less ‘sexy’ and more utilitarian in their look,” writes Raven’s Kevin Long. Yeah, that didn’t last long. “There was also a slightly larger faction that wanted them to be sexy and wearing skin-tight leather outfits,” Long says.…
By Owen Good Published May 30, 2009 - Uncategorized
Official PSP Go Shots Leaked
Eurogamer got their hands on what appears to be some high-resolution official shots of the PSP Go. Video, specs, games confirmed? If not it’s one hell of a hoax. Someone’s PSP GOing to Get Fired [Eurogamer] Someone’s PSP GOing to Get Fired [Eurogamer] Someone’s PSP GOing to Get Fired [Eurogamer] Someone’s PSP GOing to Get…
By Brian Crecente Published May 30, 2009 - Uncategorized
Weekend Coupons: Radio Killed the Video Card
Some super-low prices on GeForce video cards highlight the hardware; GameStop wants you to come in and clear off some of their used stock. Let’s cut to the chase with the Weekend Coupons. Hardware • Hardly glamorous now, being an older model on the day the PSP Go video leaks. But you can grab a…
By Owen Good Published May 30, 2009 - Uncategorized
Comparison Says PS3 Slim Box Maybe Kinda Realish
The rumored pictures of the PS3 slim immediately brought, like a chorus of boos at Question Time, denunciations of fakery. They sure got us in trouble with a lawyer-mans. But someone thinks the retail box, at least, is real. PlayStation Lifestyle took a look at the Slim Box, compared to the PSP Go Box, and…
By Owen Good Published May 30, 2009 - Uncategorized
Sieve-Like Ubi Site Leaking Splinter Cell, Assassin’s Creed Vids
Astute tipsters discovered some unprotected directories on Ubisoft’s site, and we now have 20-second clips of Splinter Cell: Conviction and Assassin’s Creed 2. AC2 is up thar; SCC is down thar. These don’t feature gameplay, QT events only. We’re assuming these are meant to be played sometime at E3. Thanks to chillchillin and Byvar for…
By Owen Good Published May 30, 2009 - Uncategorized
Qore Lets Slip the First Look at PSP Go
GamersConsoleNetwork scored a big scoop this morning, pulling the first images of the PSP Go (running LittleBigPlanet) out of the latest edition of Qore, which apparently went live early. On top of that, someone managed to film the video and place it on YouTube. That’s below (with bad audio). The video reveals Sony’s plans for…
By Owen Good Published May 30, 2009 - Uncategorized
Trademark Troll Gets Mobigames’ EDGE Taken Down
This story really sets my teeth on edge. Whoops. Sorry, I forgot to ask Mr. Game Developin’ Industry Founder Dude Tim Langdell (left) for permission to use that word. You may recall EDGE, Mobigames’ outstanding and award-winning title for the iPhone and iPod Touch. It has been removed from the U.S. and U.K. Apple Store…
By Owen Good Published May 30, 2009 - Uncategorized
Search Is On for Darjeeling’s “Arcade Boy”
If someone can pull off the needle-in-a-haystack search for a kid who managed a game parlor in the Indian Himalayas 10 years ago, a “mysterious benefactor” will send the arcade a Dreamcast. Remarkably, the writer of last week’s piece on “the highest arcade in the world,” (7,000 feet above sea level) is having some luck…
By Owen Good Published May 30, 2009 - Uncategorized
Microsoft’s 2009 E3 Press Conference Live Blog Coming Soon
Don’t forget to check out Kotaku bright and early Monday morning for our live coverage of Microsoft’s big announcements. We’ll have the entire team focused on the show and what’s coming for the Xbox 360. We may even give away some pizzas and who can say no to free pizza? If you’re thirsting for E3…
By Brian Crecente Published May 30, 2009