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  Zombies Stalk The Streets Of London

  “Bring out your undead!” cried Capcom to London Dead Rising fans, urging them to dress in their zombie finest for an early launch event at HMV on Oxford Street. The fans answered. With the popularity of zombies being what it is these days, one might imagine these are just a average group of London young…

  By Mike Fahey Published September 24, 2010
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  Hollywood Turned Down Enslaved Flick

  Enslaved has Hollywood talent like actress Lindsay Shaw. The game was written by Alex Garland of 28 Days Later and The Beach fame. And its developers originally pitched Enslaved as a feature film. The idea was for Enslaved to be a computer-generated flick. As website Destructoid points out, it would have been rendered in real…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published September 24, 2010
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  Triple Miyamoto

  A pair of artists recently drew and painted Donkey Kong daddy and Mario maker Shigeru Miyamoto. Why did the candy turn into creepy Kirby? Why did they make Miyamoto creepy? (Click the triptych to enlarge.) The photo on the left was included in a 2004 interview between Miyamoto and Next Level games, during the pre-Wii…

  By Stephen Totilo Published September 24, 2010
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  Talk Amongst Yourselves

  Fear not the repercussions. Discuss video games here. Thanks to reader Inkiw for today’s image. Submit yours to #TAYpics

  By Stephen Totilo Published September 24, 2010
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  What if Civilization’s Catchy Theme Music Had Its Own Lyrics?

  It would most definitely not sound like this. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be listening to Brentalfloss’ attempt at adding them, just in time for the release of Civ V this month. He says that the lyrics were “officially endorsed” by Christopher Tin, the original composer of Civilization’s Baba Yetu. It’s catchy! [Thanks Brent]

  By Brian Crecente Published September 24, 2010
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  This Beer Is Free!

  To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Stars It’s called “All Free” and is calorie-free, alcohol-free and sugar-free. It’s not too bad. Like, it’s drinkable! It’s been so popular in Japan that sales were actually suspended. Oh, All-Free isn’t totally free. One can is something like US$1.50. What you missed last night Sony Blocks Fake Controllers, Warns…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published September 24, 2010
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  Activision Blizzard Teams With White House To Develop Smart People

  Best known for Call of Duty and World of Warcraft, Activision Blizzard has joined a corporate initiative to help improve literacy in science, technology, engineering and math (the STEM fields). The initiative is called Change the Equation and was launched by President Obama last week. It is a non-profit organization that joins CEOs and teachers…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published September 24, 2010
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  Sony Blocks Fake Controllers, Warns Of Explosions

  Fake PlayStation 3 controllers might be cheap, but that doesn’t change them from being totally phony. Sony is doing what it can to render counterfeit PS3 controllers utterly useless. On Sony’s consumer alerts page, the company states that counterfeit PS3 controllers have been “discovered in the market”. The page reads: “SCEA advises consumers to be…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published September 24, 2010
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  Report: There Is A New Wii-Remote

  And it is apparently called “Wii Remote Plus”. The box art for upcoming Wii title FlingSmash seems to be bundled with a new Wii Remote. The box notes, “Bonus Wii Remote Plus Inside!” The game is compatible with Wii MotionPlus, the motion add-on peripheral for the Wii Remote. The Wii MotionPlus was released in 2009…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published September 24, 2010
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  Japanese Nintendo Pitchman Leaves Showbiz

  Takashi Okamura starred in one of the greatest Japanese ads Nintendo Co., Ltd. has ever created. The ad appeared back in late 2005 and early 2006 as part of Nintendo’s “Hot Mario” campaign. It starred Osaka comedians Okamura as Mario and his comedy partner Hiroyuki Yabe as Luigi. While the vast majority of Japanese commercials…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published September 24, 2010
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  Metal Gear Creator Explains “A Hideo Kojima Game”

  If you have played any of Hideo Kojima’s games, you have probably noticed the “A Hideo Kojima Game” title card. Other game designers have started using this type of crediting. The MGS creator, however, contests that he actually means it. According to Kojima, he began using the title by his own accord. While Kojima points…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published September 24, 2010
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  Concentrate, Then Relax To Get A Kiss

  Welcome to Japanese morning television! Morning program “Mezamashi TV” features an iPad application called “Kururin ko” that is apparently controlled by brain waves. Users try to concentrate hard enough so that a girl turns around. Once she does, they need to relax enough in order to receive a kiss. Claiming to be the first brain-wave-controlled…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published September 24, 2010
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  You Can Take The Guy Out of Katamari Damacy…

  But you can’t take the Katamari Damacy out of him. Keita Takahashi, who recently left Namco Bandai, checks out the Katamari Floating World exhibit on Wednesday. Thanks, SoylentCHUD!

  By Brian Ashcraft Published September 24, 2010
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  Real Farmer On FarmVille

  FarmVille, the casual game sensation, has players manage a virtual farm. By “virtual”, I mean “not real”. A real farmer gives Beef Magazine this insight: When I was in college, my roommates were addicted to [Farmville] and I admit I never understood why. To me, it was a far cry from reality. For example, you…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published September 24, 2010
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  Medal Of Honor’s Multiplayer (And PC Gets An Open Beta)

  Take a good look at the new Medal of Honor’s multiplayer in action, with this trailer just released by Electronic Arts. PC owners, you’ll also note those graphics at the beginning and end, announcing an open beta beginning October 4.

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 24, 2010
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  Turn Your iPod Nano, iPhone 4, iPad Into Walking Robots

  While you and I were busy trying to figure out how to talk on the original iPhone in LA and Vegas without dropping the call two seconds later, PachimonDotCom was using his giant brain to transform the smart phones into robots! Now he’s at it again, turning the diminutive iPod Nano 6G into a big-eyed…

  By Brian Crecente Published September 24, 2010
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  Who Is Going To Buy This?

  Japan’s biggest girl group, AKB48, is getting its own PSP game and PSP hardware. There is even a bundle that comes with kisses! But really, who is going to buy this? According to a Japanese retailer, the age breakdown for online pre-orders looks like this: • Male – 12 percent in their teens, 18 percent…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published September 24, 2010
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  Master Chief Crosses The Delaware

  This isn’t how we remember him finishing the fight, but that’s OK. Thanks Ryan & Lindsay!

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 24, 2010
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  What Games Are You Looking Forward To?

  Hey! It’s not Friday. It’s Thursday. That’s okay. Let’s talk. 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 you, Kotaku reader person. You probably know oodles about us –…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published September 24, 2010
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  Rumor: Mad Max Game With Just Cause 2 Developers?

  Wondering where that Mad Max game had got to? It may have gone to Sweden, to guys who specialise in large worlds and explosions. According to a report on Eurogamer, Avalanche Studios – the team behind Just Cause 2 – is working on the game, which should be an adaptation (or at least companion) to…

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 24, 2010