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First Image of BioShock 2’s Big Sister
Game Informer’s April cover confirms what Kotaku readers already knew: Big Sister will greet gamers when they land in BioShock 2’s Rapture later this year. The cover shows off the new creature, which we described as an amazonian version of the Big Daddy, wearing similar, though svelter, gear. The image depicts a Little Sister riding…
By Brian Crecente Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Find Body Parts, Win a Trip to Africa
Hmm, I’m not sure if this is a great idea. To promote the upcoming release of Resident Evil 5, Capcom will leaving a trail of body parts through part of London. The person who collects the most valuable parts and announces their bloody loot to the world from the Westminster Bridge will win a trip…
By Brian Crecente Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
What Is Nintendo’s Rock N’ Roll Climber?
Australia’s game rating board has announced the arrival of Nintendo’s Rock N’ Roll Climber, maybe a bit earlier than the publisher was probably expecting. Sadly, details are slim, even for a governmental video game rating. Development duties on Rock N’ Roll Climber are credited to Vitei Inc. They’re a relatively young development studio based out…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
BAFTA Video Game Awards Happening Now
The GAME British Academy Video Games Awards are starting to be handed out in the UK. So far the official BAFTA Twitter has named a few winners. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare picked up an award for gameplay, while Boom Blox landed one for casual and Race Driver: Grid won the sports category. The…
By Brian Crecente Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Grand Theft Auto IV Moves 13 Million Copies, Take-Two Sees Loss
Take-Two Interactive has shipped over 13 million copies of Grand Theft Auto IV, the company announced today, revealing sales of more than $256 million for its holiday 2008 quarter and a $50 million loss. GTA IV figures were dated to January 31st, prior to the release of the first downloadable episode The Lost And Damned.…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Take-Two Still TBA on Platforms for BioShock 2, Beaterator
Take-Two today laid out the list of games they plan to bring to stores over the course of their fiscal year, which ends this October. Take-Two’s lineup announced to date for the remainder of fiscal 2009 includes long promised Beaterator, BioShock 2, the second downloadable episode of Grand Theft Auto IV for the Xbox 360…
By Brian Crecente Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek Video Game Coming In May
Star Trek D·A·C will be coming to a video game platform near you this May, timed with the release of the JJ Abrams’ film, according to Paramount Pictures. While the movie studio hasn’t officially announced the game, the promotional insert tucked inside the Blu-ray release of Star Trek Season One has. Trek Movie got its…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Media Watchdog Group Slams Nintendo Over MadWorld
The National Institute on Media and the Family is giving Nintendo what for today over the release of the ultra-violent MadWorld, saying the Wii game has “shed its ‘family friendly’ reputation with MadWorld’s release.” Seems NIMF missed the release of Manhunt 2, No More Heroes, and The House of the Dead: Overkill, as Dr. David…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Ninja Blade Demo, Giant Spiders Hit Xbox Live
From Software‘s Ninja Blade is coming April 7th. Today, you can decide whether that’s the day you’re buying Ninja Blade or not, as the North American demo hits Xbox Live today. It’s an expanded version of the demo we played at Tokyo Game Show this past October. While the trial version has certainly been improved…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Microsoft Sued For $90 Million Over Halo Patent Infringement Claim
New York based PalTalk Holdings filed suit against Microsoft over two years ago, claiming that the company violated two patents with its Xbox Live service, singling out the multiplayer infrastructure of its Halo games. PalTalk wants $90 million from Microsoft, a case which went to trial in Texas this week, according to a report from…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
The Secret To CCP’s Success
During a recent visit, CCP North America president Mike Tinney explained how the EVE Online developers continue to expand in an economic environment where many online gaming companies are cutting back. The recession hasn’t been kind to online game developers, with companies like Mythic, Nexon America, Funcom, and NCsoft all experiencing job cuts and studio…
By Mike Fahey Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Tricell’s Real Progenitor Virus Detection and Suppression Kit
Capcom sure knows how to make their swag, from retro Megaman carts, to sweet Street Fighter mags. Seen here is the Progenitor Virus Detection Kit + Suppression Kit developed by Tricell. The kit, recommended by epidemic specialists, is 97 percent accurate and provides detection of the zombie-inducing virus within minutes. Too bad the sealed box…
By Brian Crecente Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Impressions: Wildstorm’s Resident Evil Comic Book
The first issue of DC imprint Wildstorm’s new Resident Evil comic book mini-series hits comic book stores tomorrow, and we’ve taken a sneak peek to see if it’s worth your bathroom reading time. The Bioterrorism Security Assignment Alliance is a great deal busier than the Resident Evil video game series would have us believe, at…
By Mike Fahey Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
You’re good, but are you good enough to design the game?
Our unique program is your first step toward becoming an artist and designer in the multi-billion-dollar game design industry. Details after the jump. You’ll learn how to design game play and background, create characters and their environments, and apply your knowledge of video and computer games to evaluate products. You will also learn to plan…
By Chrissie Lamond Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Dark Void Site Launches With Trailer
Included in Collector’s Edition of Resident Evil 5 is, among all the cool swag, a little brochure for upcoming Capcom action title Dark Void that includes the address to the now live website. In true Capcom fashion, the site is packed with odd symbols, obscured pictures, ominious music and a short trailer. The game is…
By Brian Crecente Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Lara Croft Now Available Without The Flaws
The Tomb Raider Underworld: Lara’s Shadow downloadable content is now available on Xbox Live, giving players a chance to play as Lara Croft’s harder, better, faster, and stronger doppleganger. In an interesting twist on Underworld’s main story, Lara’s Shadow gives us a chance to see what Miss Croft’s cleverly crafted copy would do if she…
By Mike Fahey Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Trivial Pursuit Invades All Gaming Consoles
Because there apparently aren’t enough trivia video games out there, Electronic Arts just released one based on Trivial Pursuit for all major gaming consoles. That means the board game is now on the Playstation 2, Playstation 3, Wii and Xbox 360. The PS2 version will sell for $30 and the rest will sell for $40.…
By Brian Crecente Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Online Gaming Jumps in 2009
Although PC online gaming has dipped slightly, a recent survey by the NPD Group shows that online gaming as a whole has increased from 19 to 25 percent this year. The console leader for online gaming is, not surprisingly, the Xbox 360 which dominates the survey with 50 percent. I was more than a little…
By Brian Crecente Published March 10, 2009