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  HeroCraft Fills The iPad With Majesty

  Smartphone developer HeroCraft is bringing Paradox Interactive‘s Majesty series to the iPad, with a belief that the device will “provide the ideal platform for gaming.” Russian developer HeroCraft might be better known right now for its Java mobile phone games, but the team behind such classic titles as Bikini Balls and Erotic Galaxy now sets…

  By Mike Fahey Published January 29, 2010
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  The Final Fight Of Aliens Vs. Predator

  Sega takes a trip down Aliens Vs. Predator memory lane, unearthing this little gem from Capcom that probably should have stayed earthed. It’s time to hunt! Sega’s blog post starts with the first Alien film and keeps going, covering the Atari 2600 game, the Atari Jaguar port of AvP, and this Final Fight clone from…

  By Mike Fahey Published January 29, 2010
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  Xbox 360’s Game Room Wants You to Rebuy Your “Arcade”

  When the Xbox 360 gets its Game Room later this year, players will have to repopulate the arcade with titles no matter what they have already purchased through Xbox Live, Game Informer reports. That’s because Microsoft considers the Game Room titles, which are “originals, different from the Xbox Live Arcade titles, which are revamps, GI…

  By Brian Crecente Published January 29, 2010
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  Dead To Rights: Retribution Preorder Noir

  What’s black, white, and red all over and can’t live in apartments where pets aren’t allowed? It’s noir mode in the Amazon-exclusive Shadow Pack preorder bonus for Dead to Rights: Retribution. Does Amazon’s pack top GameStop’s? It’s a tough call. Folks who preorder Namco Bandai’s Dead to Rights: Retribution at Amazon.com score the Shadow Pack.…

  By Mike Fahey Published January 29, 2010
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  The Stargate Resistance Begins In February

  FireSky announces a February 10th release date for PC third-person online shooter Stargate Resistance, “the first Stargate game ever to come to market.” Now Stargate Resistance is the first Stargate game from developer Cheyenne Mountain to come to market, which is good news, considering how much trouble the company has had getting the Stargate Worlds…

  By Mike Fahey Published January 29, 2010
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  Talk Amongst Yourselves

  It’s the final weekday TAY of the month, so that means it’s up to you to suggest the image for February. Include the name of the painting and the artist. Keep it classy. Confused about commenting on Kotaku? Read our FAQ.

  By Stephen Totilo Published January 29, 2010
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  Assassin’s Creed II: The Battle of Forli Micro-Review: An Un-Machiavellian Plan

  Kotaku’s runner-up for 2009 Game of the Year gets its first expansion with the downloadable, playable bonus “memory” of The Battle of Forli. Somehow managing to be essential and unessential, it’s unlikely to be nominated for DLC of the Year. The Battle of Forli is presented in terms understandable to Assassin’s Creed II players as…

  By Stephen Totilo Published January 29, 2010
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  Feel the Wrath of God of War’s Brain Freeze

  Starting in February Fahey you will be able to run into any 7-Eleven store to pick up a heaping, icy cup of Kratos Fury. Just make sure you don’t suck it down too quickly or you’re sure to feel the icy sting of his twin blades in your brain. Evan Brody, who has the most…

  By Brian Crecente Published January 29, 2010
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  2010’s Most Anticipated Games in Video

  The season opener for GametrailerTV aired last night with your’s truly and a clutch of other "industry experts" talking about their most anticipated games for this year. On my list: Red Dead Redemption, because I’m a huge western shooter fan and this game looks like it might push a much-deserved genre into the mainstream spotlight.…

  By Brian Crecente Published January 29, 2010
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  Tune In Monday, Feb 1 to Chat with Jonathan Knight, Executive Producer, Visceral Games

  Kotaku is hosting a live chat in the comments on Monday with special guest Jonathan Knight, Executive Producer, Visceral Games. Join us at 9:30 am PST/12:30 EST to ask him about his work on the EA game Dante’s Inferno. See you then!

  By Gawkercreative Published January 29, 2010
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  TGIF

  To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Gadgets Guess there are loads of gadgets in Japan, but haven’t really had the time to think about them. Exhausted and drained. Emotional week, looking forward to the weekend. What you missed last night Introducing “Vanquish”, A New Game From The Creator Of Resident Evil “Entirely New” Pokemon Series Coming…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published January 29, 2010
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  A Million Copies of Dragon Quest VI Shipped In Japan

  When will Japan stop buying Dragon Quest DS games? When? On January 28, the Nintendo DS remake of Dragon Quest VI went on sale in Japan. Square Enix shipped over a million copies of the game to retailers across the country. The game was originally released on the Super Nintendo (aka Super Famicom) in Japan…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published January 29, 2010
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  EA Improving FIFA Online, Bringing It To The West

  FIFA Online, EA’s free-to-play PC version of its blockbuster sports series, has been out in Asia for years. Keen to add some dollars and Euros to its coffers, though, EA will now be bringing the game to the West. Featuring three game modes (World Cup, League and Versus), FIFA Online’s attempt at lowering the bar…

  By Luke Plunkett Published January 29, 2010
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  Final Fantasy Creator Working On Wii Game

  Mistwalker boss Hironobu Sakaguchi, creator of the Final Fantasy series, told us last year that his company was working on two projects: an iPhone game and a proper game. Could that second title be a Wii game? Sure is. Nintendo sent out a press release overnight advertising the launch of a website for “The Last…

  By Luke Plunkett Published January 29, 2010
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  About The Time Andy Garcia Visited SEGA’s Sonic Team

  Earlier this month, SEGA’s Sonic Team, the arm of the studio responsible for Sonic the Hedgehog games, received an unexpected call. It was from Hollywood actor Andy Garcia. Garcia is best known for his roles in The Untouchables and Ocean’s 11. He also appeared in the Ridley Scott film Black Rain, which is set in…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published January 29, 2010
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  Professor Layton…On Ice!

  I bet when you woke up this morning, you didn’t think you’d be starting out the day with five minutes worth of Professor Layton spinning around an ice rink. The puzzle here is to work out how a man with such an enormous head has the balance of a ballerina! Professor Layton Figure Skating Clip…

  By Luke Plunkett Published January 29, 2010
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  Ready For Some More Nintendo Software Lifetime Sales?

  Nintendo games are popular. People buy them up as if they were hotcakes. Nintendo games are not hotcakes. You cannot eat them. You play them. Following hot on the heels of yesterday’s news, the Kyoto-based game company has released global life-to-date numbers for some of its biggest titles. Let’s have a look: Nintendo DS Pokémon…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published January 29, 2010
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  PAL PlayStation Store Update: The Chintamani Demo

  The PAL PlayStation Store finally gets humming for 2010 this week, with new content available for Assassin’s Creed II and Uncharted 2. Assassin’s Creed II’s “Battle of Forli” is one of those missing chapters hinted at during the main game. If Ubisoft intended to piss people off by making them think content was being withheld…

  By Luke Plunkett Published January 29, 2010
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  Where Is Metal Gear Arcade?

  One of the biggest surprises of last year’s E3 gaming expo in Los Angeles was the announcement that home console series Metal Gear Solid would be coming to Japanese arcades. Dubbed Metal Gear Arcade, the “tactical online action” game is a networked Metal Gear multi-player title akin to Metal Gear Online, but players use 3D…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published January 29, 2010
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  Which Games, And Consoles, Had The Best Resale Value In 2009?

  Research data published this week has revealed the games, consoles, publishers and genres with the best resale values for 2009. Comparing the recommended retail price of the games or systems when they were new with the average price they were sold for second-hand, we see that while every console can be had for serious discounts…

  By Luke Plunkett Published January 29, 2010