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CES 09: We’re In Vegas!
Worry not, for we have made it to Las Vegas for the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show safe and sound. We’ll be picking up CES press badges and listening to Microsoft’s keynote tomorrow, so stay tuned. For now, simply gaze at the wondrous busts of Messrs. Sigfried and Roy and an unnamed white tiger “friend” while…
By Michael McWhertor Published January 7, 2009 - Uncategorized
Japan Getting Resident Evil PS3 Bundle, Console
On the heels of Microsoft’s bundle, Sony has announced its own bundle for multi-platform Resident Evil 5, complete with special RE5 design console. The “Premium Limited” pack comes with a Resident Evil 5 logo 80GB PS3, two DualShock 2 controllers and a copy of the game. Priced at ¥48.980 (US$525), the bundle goes on sale…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 7, 2009 - Uncategorized
Europe Still Gets A Free Killzone 2 Demo
In the US, you have to pay for a demo of Killzone 2. Crazy days. In Europe, however, it’s the demo will be free. Which is good news for Americans! Yes, Americans. It’s not good news for Europeans, because the second you start treating the fact a demo is free as “good news”, you’re fucked.…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Fewer Zombies? More Outfits!
From images we’ve seen, Dead Rising for the Wii looks light in the brain-eating zombie department. But that doesn’t mean it skimps on other things. Things like, well, outfits for photographer Frank West to wear. “One surprising thing was feedback from people who liked the ability to change Frank’s costume,” says Dead Rising Wii producer…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Dawn Of War II Specs Will Wage An Endless War On Your PC
Developers Relic – otherwise known as “they who can not put a foot wrong” – have released both the minimum and recommended specs for Dawn of War 2. Worried? Let’s take a look. Minimum Requirements – * Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista SP1 * P4 3.2 GHz (single core) or any Dual Core processor…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
High Quality In-Game Final Fantasy XIII Gameplay Images
While these Famitsu images themselves are not brand new, the high quality scans of them are. They’re the best FFXIII images you’ll get until Square Enix releases them officially. Thank website Final Fantasy-XIII.net for that! Famitsu PS3: High Quality FFXIII Gameplay Screenshots [Final Fantasy-XIII.net via CVG]
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Mass Firings At 1UP After Sale
Oh boy. Looks like the sale of 1UP to Hearst hasn’t gone as smoothly as you’d expect. Rather than simply move house, it seems most of the site’s most experienced/popular writers have instead been let go. Looks like when Ziff CEO said “Many of our employees will travel with this business and become part of…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Energizer Reveals Hot Controller On Controller Charging Stations
Battery maker Energizer wants to be more than just your battery maker of choice. It wants a slice of that sweet video game accessories revenue, announcing four controller charging stations in advance of CES ’09. Why simply buy rechargeable AAs when you can enjoy the luxury of dedicated charging stations? Plugging your mini-USB cable into…
By Michael McWhertor Published January 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Want To Buy A Games Mag? Hardcore Gamer Is For Sale (On eBay)
Now isn’t the best time to be buying into the games mag business. Times are tough. But hey, if you’re not swayed by this harsh reality, Hardcore Gamer are for sale. And for only $42,000! And that’s not even the best part. No, the best part is that owners Double Jump Books are selling the…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
New X-Blade PS3 Screens – Get Your Russian Booty Fix
I had the great good fortune to check out X-Blades for the PS3 today and have fresh screenshots to share with all of you. Hit the jump and ogle away. X-Blades is scheduled for a Feb. 10 release on PS3.
By AJ Glasser Published January 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Rumor: NiGHTS Sequel Was Originally An Xbox 360, PS3 Game
Sega’s NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams for the Wii was once planned for release on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, but shifted platforms against the wishes of Sonic Team producer Takashi Iizuka. Sonic the Hedgehog-centric site TSSZ News cites a now-deleted personal blog “Boss Rush” written by former Sega Europe employee Ben Andac as its source…
By Michael McWhertor Published January 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Beat To Hell
To: Ash From: Crecente Re: About Glasses… I had the pleasure of hanging out at a Best Buy for an hour and a half or so today while they car guys installed a hands-free telephone dealio into my uber-wagon. I eventually meandered over to the game section and then over to where they had Rock…
By Brian Crecente Published January 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Prototype Web Site Counting Down To… CES
The official Prototype web site has exciting news. It has a new countdown clock! As you can see, there’s not much of a wait, but what does Activision have planned for Prototype? Just before the holidays, the developer of Prototype, Radical Entertainment, hinted that we may see the action adventure game sooner than its planned.…
By Michael McWhertor Published January 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
A Peek Inside MTV’s Desks
MTV Shows MTV’s Stephen Totilo is mixing things up over at Multiplayer, first redesigning the site to look oddly familiar, now posting odd, news-light videos. Totilo’s first stab at irrelevant videos is a quick tour through some of the game-related crap he discovered in his desk while cleaning out the office. Included in the list:…
By Brian Crecente Published January 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Grand Theft Auto Helping Six Year Olds Drive To School
Why doesn’t the mainstream media ever focus on the positive aspects of Grand Theft Auto‘s influence on our six year olds? Stealing the family sedan is petty in the name of perfect attendance. Take the six year old offspring of Jacqulyn Deana Waltman and David Eugene Dodson from Wicomico Church, Virginia who swiped his parents’…
By Michael McWhertor Published January 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Skate 2 Online Does Not Feature Wizards And Warlocks
/ In this latest Skate 2 developer diary-style video featurette, online producer Brian Lindley reveals new online multiplayer modes for the game before storming off set and ultimately killing a guy with eldritch energies. Brian does a fine job of detailing Skate 2’s new online features despite being obviously uncomfortable in his role of straight…
By Mike Fahey Published January 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
A Look Inside China’s Game Addiction Treatment Centers
The Christian Science Monitor recently visited Beijing’s internet addiction center to talk to the docs and addicts about the issue of, among other things, gaming addiction. The center, which opened in 2004 at military base, has become the model for the nearly 300 similar centers that now dot China. The center treats the addiction with…
By Brian Crecente Published January 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Discover Five Simple Ways To “Green” Your Gaming
If you’re concerned about global warmi… I mean, climate change, but also happen to spend a good portion of your free time gaming, Discovery has five helpful environmentally conscious tips for you. While many are obvious, such as “Turn Off the Console When Not in Use” when used in conjunction with tip number two (“Buy…
By Michael McWhertor Published January 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Learn To Knit The Wii Way
In response to my failed attempt at knitting during the Kotaku Holiday Podcast, reader Austinpoet offered a link to KNiiTTiiNG, a project that teaches players to knit using the Nintendo Wii. Call it Knitting Hero. KNiiTTiiNG is a collaboration between artist Rachel Beth Egenhoefer and scientist Kyle E. Jennings. Rachel’s interest in the intricate hand-movements…
By Mike Fahey Published January 6, 2009 - Uncategorized
Least Productive DS Mod Ever
This has got to be the most work for the least return I’ve ever seen in a mod. The Geekothon points to a modder who completely gutted his DS Lite so he could: A: Make it play videos B: Turn it into a Pez dispenser C: Add video camera support D: Swap out the logo…
By Brian Crecente Published January 6, 2009