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If All Music Games Were Mixed Into One Title

Artist Ken Taya, who’s currently at 5th Cell, debuted his last creation at Giant Robot’s Game Over 4. More here at his blog Top image is courtesy of Giant Robot’s Flickr, and full size image courtesy of Ken Taya

By Brian Ashcraft Published March 28, 2011

Call Of Duty: Black Ops First Strike Map Pack Now Available For PC

PC Black Ops players can finally purchase the First Strike map pack today, adding “Berlin Wall,” “Stadium,” “Discovery,” “Kowloon”, and Zombie level “Ascension” to their arsenal for $14.99.

By Mike Fahey Published March 25, 2011

Which Game Companies Do You Trust?

In today’s episode of Speak-Up on Kotaku, commenter Kadin is curious to know which video game hardware and software companies have earned your trust over the years, and which have lost it. Where does your trust lie? Which of the big companies out there has earned your trust and which of them has lost it?…

By Mike Fahey Published March 23, 2011

The Next Spider-Man Video Game Shall Soon Be Revealed

Following up on the compelling-yet-flawed Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions, Activision once again taps developer Beenox to handle the next Spider game, with a grand reveal slotted during a panel at next month’s Wondercon in San Francisco, with some very special guests. While I wasn’t a big fan of Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions overall, I did appreciate the…

By Mike Fahey Published March 22, 2011

A New, Improved Look At X-Men Destiny And Its Teenage Mutant Ninja Girl

The last time we got a look at X-Men Destiny, the merry mutant adventure from the House of Ideas and Silicon Knights, we cooled to its look and feel. But our latest peek at the game and new X-character Aimi Yoshida has us warming up to Activision’s latest. Yoshida, pitched as a minute 15-year-old Japanese…

By Michael McWhertor Published March 22, 2011

Call Of Duty‘s Cover Competition Has 32 Candidates, And The Fans Are One

Never one to let Electronic Arts steal a march on it, Activision will be holding a vote (hint: they’re not really) for its flagship franchise, allowing fans to select who (or what) will appear on the cover of the next Call of Duty game. You can place your vote in the comments section below. The…

By Luke Plunkett Published March 22, 2011

PC Gamers Get Black Ops First Strike Last On March 25

PC gamer holdouts get their first Call of Duty: Black Ops map pack, “First Strike,” later this week on March 25. If fifteen bucks is a touch too steep, Steam will knock off 10% of that for those who pre-order

By Michael McWhertor Published March 21, 2011

Judge: $400 Million Activision Vs. Electronic Arts Lawsuit is a go

A California judge ruled this week that Activision Blizzard Inc. has enough evidence to proceed with their $400 million lawsuit against Electronic Arts over the loss of developers Jason West and Vince Zampella. The Modern Warfare suite kicked off a flurry or suits and counter-suits, each one more fanciful and surreal then the last

By Brian Crecente Published March 18, 2011

Prototype 2 Will, At The Very Least, Have Nice Corpse Throwing Physics

Prototype 2 isn’t due out until sometime in 2012, so early video of Radical Entertainment’s game can easily be forgiven for being light on substance. If you’re looking forward to next year’s Prototype sequel or simply enjoy video game trailers featuring harpsichord, give this one—”Heller Throws Down”—some eyeball time.

By Michael McWhertor Published March 14, 2011

Transformers Dark of the Moon Is A Triple-Changin’ Good Time

There’s even more more than meets the eye in the next Transformers game, High Moon Studios’ take on the Michael Bay explode-a-thon Transformers: Dark of the Moon. This is a movie game from the studio responsible for the great Transformers: War For Cybertron, so maybe silence your movie game prejudices. We got a peek at…

By Michael McWhertor Published March 10, 2011

Activision Wants To Make A Dance Hero Out Of You

Back in 2008, Activision applied for a trademark for a game called Dance Hero. Then…we all forgot about it. Now, it seems, the publisher might actually be releasing the thing. While the world was busy lamenting (or celebrating) the demise of the Guitar and DJ Hero franchises, Activision seems intent to carry on and release…

By Luke Plunkett Published March 8, 2011

It’s A Call Of Duty: Black Ops Double XP Weekend

Those of you not busy hating on Call of Duty should probably stock up on the caffeine, as the second Black Ops Double XP weekend runs now through 8AM Monday morning, spanning all three platforms.

By Mike Fahey Published March 4, 2011

Why All The Call Of Duty Hate?

Today in Speak-Up on Kotaku, commenter WhoKnew? wants to know where all of the Call of Duty hate is coming from. Is it just because it’s beautiful? So, Kotaku-ians, why all the Call of Duty hate? Sure, people don’t like Kotick and his DLC antics. Sure, the games been running on the same engine since…

By Mike Fahey Published March 4, 2011

The Source of the Call of Duty Hoax is Revealed [Update]

The source of the stir created by a Modern Warfare-themed countdown site – believed to be announcing another sequel, or a competitor’s – has been traced to a Canadian troupe set to debut a Modern Warfare film next week. Geoff Keighley of GTTV reports that “We Can Pretend,” a Toronto-based artist’s collective, is behind both…

By Owen Good Published February 27, 2011

No Modern Warfare 3 Reveal Next Week; Activision Says Countdown Site is a Hoax

Activision, the publisher of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare series, says a countdown website hinting at the announcement of a Modern Warfare sequel next week is a hoax, a company representative says. Activision has nothing to do with it or the mailing of novelty dogtags to the speciality press today, viral promotions that both…

By Owen Good Published February 25, 2011

Is It Time For Modern Warfare 3 Yet?

With glowing green numbers counting down to five days from now and the 2011 Game Developers Conference kicking off on Monday, it looks like we might be getting our first look at the next Modern Warfare on Wednesday morning. As many of you have noticed (OmegaSpartan noticed first), FindMakarov.com is ticking away like a time…

By Mike Fahey Published February 25, 2011

Billion-Dollar Expectations Caused Activision to ‘Abuse’ Guitar Hero, Says Ex-Publisher

The ex-CEO of Guitar Hero’s original publisher, RedOctane, has weighed in on Activision’s decision to close down the franchise, completing the cycle of reaction. Kelly Sumner says the publisher “abused” the franchise and had unrealistic expectations for it. “Not every game can be a billion dollar franchise, but maybe that’s what Activision wants,” said Sumner,…

By Owen Good Published February 20, 2011

The Day Guitar Hero Died

I’ll never forget where I was when I heard that a plane had crashed in an Iowa cornfield, with Izzy Sparks, Johnny Napalm, and Lars Ümlaüt aboard. Here’s “The Day Guitar Hero Died,” by The Warp Zone, a tribute to the one-time phenomenon killed last week by Activision. Not to damn it with faint praise,…

By Owen Good Published February 18, 2011

Farewell to a Fast Friend

Dedicated to all of the talented men and women at Bizarre Creations, this video created by the team’s trailer editor should only be viewed with someone to hug nearby. Goodbye Bizarre. We’ll miss you.

By Brian Crecente Published February 18, 2011

‘Destiny’ The Next Game From Halo Creators, Says Source

Bungie’s follow-up to the Halo series is a massively multiplayer online first-person shooter, according to a source claiming to have knowledge of the game’s development. That sci-fi shooter is currently named Destiny, he says, Bungie’s original post-Halo franchise. That source also claims to be a recently terminated contractor, part of a group of an estimated…

By Michael McWhertor Published February 17, 2011