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inFamous Is Definitely Done, A Little Early
Kotaku is confident to report that PS3 open-world super-hero game inFamous is done because, well, we have a copy in Kotaku’s NYC office. (Hey, that’s my hand!) We’re talking finished, in a box, on a disc, slapped with the logo of development studio Sucker Punch. There’s even an instruction manual that includes a penultimate-page tease…
By Stephen Totilo Published May 14, 2009 - Uncategorized
Console Sacred 2 Could Use A Little Fixing
CDV Software is quickly readying patches for the console versions of Sacred 2: Fallen Angel, fixing the online multiplayer of the PlayStation 3 version while making sure Xbox 360 customers get their pre-order bonuses. If it seemed like the oft-delayed console version of Ascaron’s action role-playing game was still a bit rushed, that’s only because…
By Mike Fahey Published May 14, 2009 - Uncategorized
Kojima Productions Teaser Site Goes Live, Is Mostly Cloudy
As previously threatened, the Konami’s Metal Gear Solid team has kicked off a storm of pre-E3 announcement hype online. Kojima Productions has launched the teaser web site for the developer’s next project today. What does it tell us? About as much as the print ad running in the newest issue of Famitsu, showing only a…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 14, 2009 - Uncategorized
Battlefield 1943’s Iwo Jima Is A Little Early
We can probably forgive DICE for including the 1945 battle of Iwo Jima in their downloadable multiplayer combat game Battlefield 1943 when it looks this good. Iwo Jima is just one of three battlefields coming out with the downloadable installment of the Battlefield series next month on Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network. Along…
By Mike Fahey Published May 14, 2009 - Uncategorized
Cover E3 with Kotaku
It’s the big show. Gaming nirvana. E3 has in the past been the place for gaming news and this year is shaping up to be a doozie. In the midst of planning our coverage I thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be nice to have someone come along who could offer a unique perspective? Maybe a reader who…
By Brian Crecente Published May 14, 2009 - Uncategorized
Activision Introduces Science Papa, No Relation
What company would have the gall to release a series of science experiment mini-games for the Nintendo DS and Wii and call it Science Papa? Oh yeah, that company. I’d use this space to explain that Science Papa casts the player in the role of newest member of Science Papa’s research team, aiming at becoming…
By Mike Fahey Published May 14, 2009 - Uncategorized
Tropico 3 Coming To America
PC gamers can return to the islands this fall, as Kalypso Media announces Tropico 3 for North American release this September. The third title in the popular Tropico series of island management sims once again places players in the role of “El Presidente”, the ruler of an island in the Caribbean during the Cold War…
By Mike Fahey Published May 14, 2009 - Uncategorized
Runes Of Magic Scores A Million Registered Player Points
Less than two months after the game officially launched, Frogster’s massively derivative online role-playing game Runes of Magic now boasts more than a million registered users. Free-to-play massively multiplayer online games generally attract huge numbers, and with Runes of Magic’s strong resemblance to World of Warcraft it comes as no surprise that their player base…
By Mike Fahey Published May 14, 2009 - Uncategorized
Latest Mx Vs. ATV Gives You Control of the Rider
In MX vs. ATV Reflex, due out this holiday, gamers will have separate control of the rider and the vehicle in a terrain-deforming world sporting a new physics engine, THQ announced today. In Reflex, gamers will control the vehicle with one thumbstick and the rider with another, according to the press release. The game will…
By Brian Crecente Published May 14, 2009 - Uncategorized
Warrior Epic Poised For Release
Last month’s closed beta test the massively multiplayer online game Warrior Epic must have gone rather well, as True Games has announced that the game goes live on May 19th. It seems like only fourteen days ago that the game, developed by Austin-based developer Possibility Space, had entered closed beta. After a quick bout of…
By Mike Fahey Published May 14, 2009 - Uncategorized
Factor 5 Officially Shuttered
There were layoffs and rumors of studio closings, but now it’s finally confirmed. According to the company website, the San Rafael-based Factor 5 studio has officially closed its doors. Rumors of the Lair developers closure surfaced in December of last year, following rumors that half of the staff had been let go. The rumors pointed…
By Mike Fahey Published May 14, 2009 - Uncategorized
NCsoft Shifts NC West Leadership to Korea
Korea-based MMO developer NCsoft has appointed their chief financial officer, Jaeho Lee, as the new CEO of NCsoft West, the company’s recently formed European and North American subsidiary. NCsoft West was formed last September, unifying NC Interactive, NC Europe, NC Austin and ArenaNet under one group based in Seattle. Lee is replacing Chris Chung, who…
By Brian Crecente Published May 14, 2009 - Uncategorized
Talk Amongst Yourselves
Another day, another TAY, as they said in ancient times. It may be NPD day, but feel free to use words as well as numbers to express any gaming thoughts you have, in comments below. Confused about commenting on Kotaku? Read our FAQ.
By Stephen Totilo Published May 14, 2009 - Uncategorized
How Much Do Your Surroundings Matter?
To: Crecente From: Ashcraft RE: Carpet Versus Dogs: FIGHT! It’s been a few weeks that we’ve been out of the city, and I can already notice some changes. For example, when we lived in the city, Mini-Bash did not like bugs. He said he liked them, but usually would run away when he saw them.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 14, 2009 - Uncategorized
Street Fighter IV Gashapons Totally Nail Chun Li’s Vitals
These Street Fighter gashapon figures (small, collectible figures) will be out in Japan next month. Chun Li fans may want to look into purchasing some. Why? Look at those thighs! Perfect. Bravo, figure makers. Bravo. The rest of the figures are pretty good as well, especially the Ryu one, which gets his dramatic, pouty Street…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 14, 2009 - Uncategorized
Sony Europe Studio Boss Takes His Final Bow
Jamie MacDonald may not be a household name, but as boss of Sony’s London Studio for eight years, he’s overseen some of the most successful game series of all time. But no more. MacDonald has announced his departure from the company, and his last day will be May 29. Over those eight years, London Studio…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 14, 2009 - Uncategorized
Devil Kings… The Rice
Sengoku Basara, known as Devil Kings in the West, has already been made into a stage play and canned beverages. What’s next? Bags of rice, apparently! The Sengoku Basara rice is grain from Miyagi Prefecture, best known in Japan for its agriculture and scenic views. Going on sale May 22, the Devil Kings rice is…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 14, 2009 - Uncategorized
Nine Minutes Of BioShock 2 Gameplay
While BioShock 2 is being worked on by a different studio, that doesn’t mean it’s being worked on by different people. Here, a BioShock 1 veteran takes us through nine minutes of BioShock 2. Now, if you’re precious about this kind of thing, there might be spoilers within. Might. We don’t know! If we don’t…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 14, 2009 - Uncategorized
DIY Patapon Cosplay
Unless you find their particular brand of chirpy percussion grating, the Patapon are a lovable bunch. Lovable enough to dress up as, perhaps? Sure, why not. The PlayStation.Blog team have, as part of a contest they’re running, posted five charming little Patapon masks for you to print out, cut out and use to play with…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 14, 2009 - Uncategorized
Atari Brand Leaving Continental Europe
Atari is drastically decreasing its visibility in Europe. The company’s sales and marketing staff will be transferred to the newly-formed business Distribution Partners, reports industry site MCV. Hoping to beefed up its business resume, Distribution Partners is handling all Namco Bandai releases in Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Last March, Namco Bandai picked up…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 14, 2009