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  New Zelda Continues Disturbing Right-Handed Brainwashing

  The hero of the Legend of Zelda is left handed, just like Nintendo’s top-designer Shigeru Miyamoto and me, right? Not in the new Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. In theory, Link has been turned right-handed because he is being controlled with the Wii Remote, a device many gamers hold in their right hand. Even I…

  By Stephen Totilo Published June 23, 2010
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  Talk Amongst Yourselves

  The skies are too gray for Boktai, but they are perfect for talking about video games. Go for it, right here. Confused about commenting on Kotaku? Read our FAQ

  By Stephen Totilo Published June 23, 2010
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  Harmonix’ Dance Central Could Come to PS3, But Not Wii

  One of the of the most important games of E3, Dance Central, may not be an Xbox 360 exclusive. I ran into some of the Harmonix folks last week during a rooftop party for Kinect in downtown Los Angeles and among the group was studio co-founder Alex Rigopulos. As you can imagine, Rigopulos is a…

  By Brian Crecente Published June 23, 2010
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  Kicked In

  To: Crecente From: Luke Re: Kicked Out Again You keep leaving your house for inspections? I’ve got a story. It was a few years ago, when I was moving out of an apartment in Sydney, and a group of three students arrived to check the place out. I was home at the time, so figured…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 23, 2010
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  Rumor: Guitar Hero Queen Coming Next Year

  In an interview with Swedish news site DN, Queen guitarist Brian May seems to have let slip news of a Guitar Hero game featuring the iconic British band. Readers Kalle and Daniel were kind enough to provide translations, saying May reckons the game will be out next year, will feature the music of Queen and…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 23, 2010
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  Calming World Cup Nerves With Video Games

  I’m about to spend half the night playing World Cup 2010 (the video game), as I kill the time (and my nerves) between games at World Cup 2010 (the actual World Cup). Are you? I bet many of you are. Most teams playing either tonight or later this week are playing for World Cup survival,…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 23, 2010
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  Let’s Improve The 3DS!

  The 3DS is an impressive piece of kit. It’s similar enough to the DS to capitalise on its predecessor’s familiarity, but its machined edges and glossy finish give it a more refined look. It’s not, however, perfect Let’s try and make it perfect. And do it properly this time, now that we know what it…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 23, 2010
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  Video Game Wars: Some Old Hopes

  Art by jnkboy, as seen on the cover of a 2009 issue of Swedish mag Level

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 23, 2010
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  Tony Hawk: Ride Controller Has A Use After All (As A Skateboard)

  Tony Hawk: Ride may have been useless as video game, but that sturdy plastic controller may have a second calling as a real skateboard. All you need is your own wheels. A few drills and grip tape and these kids are off, the former game peripheral given a new lease on life as a skateboard…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 23, 2010
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  Nintendo Finally Remembers What E3 Is For

  The Elecontric Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles is mainly an enthusiast event. The mainstream press pays it lip service, but it’s dominated by flashy games for hardcore gamers. None of this Facebook stuff. Something Nintendo remembered for 2010. The company’s shows had developed into something of a train wreck in recent years, their 2007, 2008…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 23, 2010
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  3DS Might Get Video Chat

  The 3DS can play 3DS games, DS games, it can play 3D movies. What else can it do? How about video chat. In 3D. In an interview with Forbes magazine, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata said “Technologically speaking, a variety of different things are possible with the 3DS, for example, 3-D video chat.” Interesting. Not sure…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 23, 2010
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  Deus Ex Turns 10

  This week, classic PC title Deus Ex turns ten. They grow up so fast! To celebrate, you can buy it for $2.50

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 23, 2010
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  These Fallout Drugs Pre-Date The Apocalypse

  Reader Pablo made this as a gift to the guys at Fallout developers Bethesda. Awesome job, Pablo!

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 23, 2010
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  Hideo Kojima Has John Carpenter’s Blessing

  From the eye patch to his name itself, Metal Gear’s “Snake” has a lot in common with that other Snake: Snake Plissken, star of 1981 film Escape From New York. But what does that film’s creator, John Carpenter, think? He’s cool with the homage, telling CVG that Kojima even sent him a letter asking for…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 23, 2010
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  Five E3 Attendees That Could Destroy You

  The UFC’s Pat Barry, Cain Velasquez, Joe Stevenson, Gray Maynard, and Dan Hardy at E3 showing their less scary side at the UFC Undisputed 2010 booth.

  By Michael McWhertor Published June 23, 2010
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  Transformers’ Credits Light Your Day’s Darkest Hour

  So, the new Transformers game is pretty good. Especially its dedication to fans of the original series. But we didn’t think it would be this dedicated. This is the game’s closing credits. Yes, it’s cel-shaded, and yes, that’s Stan Bush singing, the same man responsible for the 1986 Transformers animated film’s trademark tune About the…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 23, 2010
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  Studio Ghibli’s DS Game Moves To PlayStation 3

  One of the best-looking games due for the Nintendo DS is now one of the best-looking games due for the PS3, with this weeks’ Famitsu reporting that Level 5’s Ninokuni is getting a major facelift for a home console. What had been a quaint role-playing game for Nintendo’s handheld now, even in awful photos of…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 22, 2010
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  Your Mails May Be Published Unless You Tell Us They Are Off the Record

  Something important to keep in mind when you write to us: Unless you say it is off the record, we reserve the right to publish the email. If it’s a tip, however, we’ll keep your personal information completely confidential.

  By Brian Crecente Published June 22, 2010
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  Kotaku Off Topic: Music Masters

  Man, what a Tuesday, am I right? Let’s let this day, my first Friday of the week, pass us by with a little off-topic conversation, shall we? I’ll be spending the rest of my night engaged in some important dialogue while listening to some new music purchases (pictured) and maybe playing a thing or two,…

  By Michael McWhertor Published June 22, 2010
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  Crysis 2 Eyes-On Impressions: Rumble in the Asphalt Jungle

  Though it leaves the Pacific islands for New York City, Crysis 2 is still governed by the law of the jungle – do unto others before they do unto you. Fortunately, you get more than one way to do it. Crysis 2, as detailed in Totilo’s earlier preview, presents you with two ways to tackle…

  By Owen Good Published June 22, 2010