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  30 Million Accounts And Other Impressive Steam Numbers

  What’s Steam been doing in the nine months since Valve last released detailed statistics? Adding another five million users and more than 200 new games, for starters. Steam exploded in 2009, and that explosion continues to expand well into 2010, with a record number of users driving a record amount of sales. With more than…

  By Mike Fahey Published October 18, 2010
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  iTunes Chart Toppers: What’s Next? Cut the Angry Birds

  Chillingo needs to spend all of the hard earned cash they’re raking in from Cut the Rope and Angry Birds to help figure out how to combine the two. Stat! Here’s the full list of games for both platforms: iPhone Position Title Price Weeks Last Week 1 Cut the Rope (Chillingo) $0.99 2 1 2…

  By Brian Crecente Published October 18, 2010
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  Fallout: New Vegas’ First DLC Will Be Xbox-Exclusive

  As if there was any doubt, Bethesda Softworks reveals plans to support Fallout: New Vegas with downloadable game add-ons, with an Xbox 360 exclusive pack coming out first. Hopefully they’ll work this time. Having released several downloadable add-ons for Fallout 3, it comes as no surprise that Bethesda has big plans for Fallout: New Vegas…

  By Mike Fahey Published October 18, 2010
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  Here’s How Microsoft Spends Nearly a Billion Dollars

  Advertising for two new products. That’s right, the company behind Windows, Office, Xbox Live, the Xbox 360 and a myriad of nearly successful consumer electronics is planning to spend an estimated $900 million to market the Xbox 360’s Kinect and Windows Phone 7, according to two recent reports. This morning The New York Post reported…

  By Brian Crecente Published October 18, 2010
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  A Closer Look At Mortal Kombat’s Scorpion

  Get over here, I want to give you a quick primer on Mortal Kombat’s spear-tossing Scorpion. In this video we get a look at the ninja assassin and learn a bit about the beginnings of his rivalry with Sub Zero. Mortal Kombat hits the PS3 and Xbox 360 next year.

  By Brian Crecente Published October 18, 2010
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  MicroBots Is Like Space Invaders Inside Your Guts

  Unlike most video games, MicroBot starts with a hypodermic needle. MicroBot is a twin-stick shooter, the progeny of Geometry Wars and descendant of Space Invaders, but those games occurred in outer space, their players laser-blasting squads of enemy ships. EA’s new game, a downloadable title set for release on consoles in winter 2011, takes place…

  By Stephen Totilo Published October 18, 2010
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  Talk Amongst Yourselves

  Talk about under-served demographics… and video games right here in our open forum. Yankton is today’s TAY Pic pick. There are six chances each week to get your handiwork featured. Just shop up this image and submit it to the #taypics hashtag. Confused about commenting on Kotaku? Read our FAQ

  By Brian Crecente Published October 18, 2010
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  Is US$23 A Lot For A Pumpkin?

  To: Crecente From: Bashcraft Spotted at the supermarket near my house. I really want to make a jack’o lantern with my kids. But not for $24. What you missed last night Young Idol Date Scandal Ends In Resignation, Tears NSFW Report: These Bad Words Are Okay In Pokemon: Black And White Final Fantasy XIII Developers…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published October 18, 2010
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  Kinect’s 17 Games “Launch Portfolio” is One Shy of Xbox 360 Launch Line-Up

  This morning Microsoft unveiled the 17 games that will be part of the Xbox 360’s motion-sensing Kinect “launch portfolio” next month. The titles include an eclectic mix of Wii-like casual games, big titles with a Kinect controller option and a couple of big titles created for the motion controller from the ground up. Of course…

  By Brian Crecente Published October 18, 2010
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  Job Listing Causes Further Final Fantasy Versus XIII On Xbox 360 Speculation

  At the 2008 gaming expo in Los Angeles, Square Enix dropped a bombshell: Final Fantasy XIII, previously believed to be a PS3 exclusive, was headed for the Xbox 360. Could the same be in store for Final Fantasy Versus XIII? Final Fantasy Versus XIII designer Tetsuya Nomura has stated repeatedly that Versus XIII is a…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published October 18, 2010
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  Nintendo 3DS Getting Hudson Games

  While the Nintendo 3DS won’t be out in Japan until next February, the handheld is shaping up to have a solid array of games. Hudson is the latest company to reveal its working on titles for the portable. Next year, Hudson is planning on bringing a handful of games to the 3DS: Bomberman, Tetris, Bonk,…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published October 18, 2010
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  Netflix Now Live On Wii Shop Channel For Movie Streaming

  Those with internet-connected Wiis, go ahead and download Netflix from the Wii Shop Channel. It’s free of charge! The disc-free option streams movies to Netflix members.

  By Brian Ashcraft Published October 18, 2010
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  This Fable Game Is As Much An Improvement As It Is A Homage

  Fable fan Jo-Remi is working on a “demake” of the series, a single retro-themed title combining not just the best elements of all three Fable games, but the best elements that were promised and never made it. So, for example, it takes the fishing system from the first Fable and improves it (think Bass Master!),…

  By Luke Plunkett Published October 18, 2010
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  Happy 25th Birthday, Nintendo Entertainment System!

  It’s not just Super Mario Bros. turning 25 this year. Today, October 18, marks the 25th anniversary of the Nintendo Entertainment System going on sale in the United States. While a widespread release of the console wouldn’t take place until 1986 (the same year it was released in Europe), it was in late 1985 at…

  By Luke Plunkett Published October 18, 2010
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  Fable Is Not Limited To A Trilogy

  Action role-playing game Fable III is out this month. Fable III? That’s a trilogy, and trilogies are a good way to end a series. “Forget about the word ‘trilogy’,” Fable designer Peter Molyneux said. “I hate limiting ourselves to a trilogy.” “I want you to feel that you’re on a journey in Fable and I’m…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published October 18, 2010
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  Aren’t You A Little Short For A Plumber?

  It’s quite literally the best of both worlds. As seen on looks like Yoda Gameface is a photographic celebration of the people who make, play and love video games.

  By Luke Plunkett Published October 18, 2010
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  Young Idol Date Scandal Ends In Resignation, Tears

  Earlier this month, 56-year-old Sakura Wars co-creator Hiroji Oji was spotted staying over at 22-year-old AKB48 singer Sayaka Akimoto’s residence. The scandal that ensued made the papers and the morning talk shows. Both denied that there was any hanky panky. The tabloid that broke the story, however, claimed that the lights in Akimoto’s abode were…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published October 18, 2010
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  Mario’s New Red DSi XL Coming To America

  That very snappy red DSi XL that was minted for Super Mario Bros’ 25th birthday? It looks like it’s coming to the US market, courtesy of a listing on Walmart’s website. As you can see, it appears to be the same red unit offered in Japan (and also confirmed for the European market), right down…

  By Luke Plunkett Published October 18, 2010
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  Latest Gran Turismo 5 Trailer Might Be Short On A Release Date…

  …but it’s got some Alfa 8C goodness and that should count for something. The oft-delayed game was first shown at the E3 gaming convention in 2006. GT5 was dated for March 2010 for Japan, but delayed. It was then slated for November 2, and is now expected to be out “soon”. That’s better than “later”.…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published October 18, 2010
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  These Halo: Reach Figures Don’t Know The Battle Is Already Lost

  The first series of Halo: Reach action figures was missing a few key characters. Who are, of course, included in the second series from toy company McFarlane. Spartan 259, Carter, is the leader of Noble Team, and was missing from the game’s first wave of figures. He’s joined in this “advance wave” of series 2…

  By Luke Plunkett Published October 18, 2010