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  Ensemble Says Goodbye With Halo Wars Concept Art

  Now that Halo Wars is out the door and Ensemble Studios has gone the way of the dinosaur, former employees of the developer have seen fit to release some of the game’s lovely concept art. There’s some spectacular stuff here, worthy of desktop wallpapering, visual inspiration for many of the game’s gorgeous cut scenes. Perhaps…

  By Michael McWhertor Published March 8, 2009
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  That Prince of Persia Is One Sexy Beast

  New photos have surfaced from the set of the upcoming Prince of Persia movie, with more than enough shirtless, slightly hairy Jake Gyllenhaal for everybody. There’s not much I can say about these two new shots of Jake as Prince Dastan without getting me in trouble with one or more different factions of our readership,…

  By Mike Fahey Published March 8, 2009
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  Ten Strange Wii Controllers

  PC Mag has a fun rundown of the ten coolest Wii controllers, from scalpels to pom poms and rifles, over on their site. Here’s a look: Thrustmaster Glow Sabre Duo Pack NW What it does: Two 17-inch LED light sabers that house Wii remotes. Price: $25 CTA Digital Maracas for Wii What it does: Colorful,…

  By Brian Crecente Published March 8, 2009
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  Wanna Drive The Zelda-Mobile?

  Well, with an outlay of just $500, you can. The owner of this 1978 Ford Fairmont – which we’ve seen before – has had enough of his Hylian steed, and is selling up. What you need to know before buying: – The car’s only done 110,000 miles. Not bad for a 1978. – There’s new…

  By Luke Plunkett Published March 8, 2009
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  Aksys Brings BlazBlue To America

  A bevy of BlazBlue screenshots accompany the announcement that Aksys game is bringing the spiritual successor to Guilty Gear to the states this summer. Recently announced for Japan in the pages of Famitsu, Aksys is picking up the ball and running it to North America with the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of the…

  By Mike Fahey Published March 8, 2009
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  Video Games Live Coming to Colorado

  Finally! Video Games Live is coming to Colorado. In a sad irony, my Rocky editors told me I could cover it for them when it did. Unfortunately, the paper isn’t around to see that happen. I’m still planning on going to cover it for Kotaku. If you’re in the Colorado area you should try and…

  By Brian Crecente Published March 8, 2009
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  Big Sisters Stalk Onto BioShock 2

  A sleek, female version of the lumbering Big Daddy that menaced players in the original BioShock will be featured in the sequel to the well-received shooter, sources tell Kotaku. We’ve heard that this Big Sisters will be an amazonian version of the Big Daddy, wearing similar, though svelter, gear. Earlier this week, the teaser site…

  By Brian Crecente Published March 8, 2009
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  Who Watches the Watchmen?

  So this isn’t really a gaming post, but with the Watchmen movie out this weekend and the downloadable game already reviewed, I thought it was relevant enough. Tonight my wife and I are going out for a rare Tristan-free movie night. The question is, should I be taking her to see the Watchmen or is…

  By Brian Crecente Published March 7, 2009
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  When Do You Pack Up Your Games?

  It’s 4PM on a Saturday, I’m up to my ass in moving boxes, and though I am moving in three days, Star Ocean is calling to me. When do you pack away your games? It’s a serious question, really. This is my second apartment move in two years, and I could have sworn things went…

  By Mike Fahey Published March 7, 2009
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  Dance Dance Remote Control

  Dance Dance Revolution is great. If you like dancing. If not, it’s applications are somewhat limited. Note we say somewhat, though, and not totally, as you can still use it to drive…Windows Media Centre. Why you’d do this, we don’t know. Unless you had no arms, or something. It could at least have some back-up…

  By Luke Plunkett Published March 7, 2009
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  iPhone’s App Store Packed With Nearly 6,200 Games

  Games make up nearly a quarter of all applications available for the iPhone and iPod Touch, according to mobile analytics site Mobclix. The site shows that there are currently 6,165 games available in the App Store. Of those 1,485 are free and the rest are for purchase. Mobclix also has an interesting breakdown of categories…

  By Brian Crecente Published March 7, 2009
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  A Look at Pure Dev’s Split/Second

  GameTrailers TV wasn’t just about Wii hardcore gaming, they also showed us our first real look at Black Rock Studio‘s upcoming racer Split/Second. The game seems to be blending Death Race with Burnout. Instead of weapons, though, the drivers seem to have the ability to trigger things on the enclosed race course like blowing up…

  By Brian Crecente Published March 7, 2009
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  A Week In Comments

  PS3 Title Derby Time Online Now Offline Comment by: Takamofo Nominated by: MrBionic Sonys done horsing around… An Informed Expert Speaks Out On RE5 Racism Comment by: Pill_Hell_Tom Nominated by: hazuki It’s so frustrating reading these endless analyses and the dangerously naive comments that they keep generating from gamers. RACISM EXISTS. It is a real…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 7, 2009
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  How a Major News Show Blames Crisp’s Death on Pro Gaming

  I mentioned earlier this week the CBC’s misguided attempts at laying the blame of Brandon Crisps’ death at the feet of pro-gaming, and not society, his parents or Crisp himself. The segment of Fifth Estate aired last night and is now available to watch on their website. It is as frustrating as you might expect…

  By Brian Crecente Published March 7, 2009
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  Hey, A New Neverwinter Nights 2 Expansion!

  Ossian Studios have been toiling away on a Neverwinter Nights 2 expansion for years now. Like, it was originally due in 2007. But now, in 2009, it’s actually coming out! Called Mysteries of Westgate, it’s boasting a campaign that’ll run for around 15 hours, and include new monsters and presentation stuff like new voice-over work.…

  By Luke Plunkett Published March 7, 2009
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  The Conduit To Support Wii Speak

  In this GameTrailers segment we get to see and hear a bit more about The Conduit and Dead Space: Extraction, both Wii titles for hardcore gamers. Among the new details, The Conduit won’t include MotionPlus, but will use Wii Speak support.

  By Brian Crecente Published March 7, 2009
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  Kotaku Originals: Street Fighting Podcast and The Beatles

  Owen may be driving cross country this weekend, but that doesn’t mean you will be left high and dry without a rundown of Kotaku originals. It may have felt like a slow news week, but looking back quite a bit of things shook loose from new BioShock 2 teasers to a Street Fighter Podcast, to…

  By Brian Crecente Published March 7, 2009
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  What Is The Last Wii Game You Bought?

  Hey, it’s Friday — er, it’s Saturday Time for TELL US DAMMIT, a day late and a dollar short. Oh my. Here’s how it works: We ask a question, you answer it. Simple and no strings attached! This isn’t some marketing survey or whatever. It’s an emotional investment in you. Yes, we’re interested in knowing…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 7, 2009
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  Throw Balls At Streakers

  Taiwanese arcade game Star Ball has players lob balls at a screen. It’s like a light gun game, but with balls. Star Ball has various scenarios. For example, players throw balls at mostiquotos to keep them from biting people. There’s a snowball fight with polar bears and parka wearing kids. And, there’s also the long…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 7, 2009
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  Square Enix Still Workin’ On That New MMO

  Square Enix have a big MMO. It’s called Final Fantasy XI. But FFXI is getting a little long in the tooth, so it’s no surprise to hear Square Enix are still working on a successor. Talk of the company’s post-FFXI MMO has been around for years now, but during an address to investors last month,…

  By Luke Plunkett Published March 7, 2009