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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

Transformers: Robots In My House

Hours after running this morning’s review of Transformers: War for Cybertron, a package showed up on my doorstep featuring the toy versions of two of the game’s Autobot stars. I’ve been actively seeking these two figures out for a couple of weeks now, just in case they slipped out into stores early. I’ve been collecting…

By Mike Fahey Published June 22, 2010

A Brief Taste Of True Crime: Hong Kong

One of Activision’s big fall games is a revival of its open-world True Crime series, the closest thing the publisher has to a Grand Theft Auto. At least one part of the game that I saw at E3 had me thinking more Assassin’s Creed. And I’m not talking about the part on motorcycles. True Crime:…

By Stephen Totilo Published June 22, 2010

Like Fancy Dress Parties and Candy? Modern Warfare Devs are Hiring!

Infinity Ward, the studio behind Modern Warfare and Modern Warfare 2, may have lost founders Jason West and Vince Zampella. Nearly 30 employees may have left in a mass exodus. Parent company Activision may be entangled in lawsuits, but that won’t keep the studio down. Infinity Ward is hiring in a big way, buying banner…

By Brian Crecente Published June 22, 2010

Reviews

Transformers: War For Cybertron Review: Now Light Our Darkest Hour

After suffering through two sub-par games based on the live-action films, do Transformers fans finally have the video game worthy of the franchise in War for Cybertron? In 2004, developer Melbourne House and Atari gave us a glimpse at how good a Transformers game could be in the Transformers Armada-based game for the PlayStation 2.…

By Mike Fahey Published June 22, 2010

Activision’s Night Of Far Too Many Stars

A night of live music from artists like Usher, Jane’s Addiction, Soundgarden, Maynard James Keenan, Eminem, and more turns slightly awkward as Activision’s lavish E3 2010 production confuses as much as it astounds. I didn’t know what to expect as I approached the bustling entrance to the Staples Center last night after speeding out of…

By Mike Fahey Published June 16, 2010

GoldenEye For Wii Is A Remake With Some Asterisks

The news today that a new version of Nintendo 64 classic GoldenEye 007 was met with cheers at today’s Nintendo E3 press conference. I played the game. It’s good but it’s not the remake you may have thought it was. The James Bond game is being developed by Eurocom and Activision, not Rare and Nintendo,…

By Stephen Totilo Published June 15, 2010

Activision Presents A Woman On A Pole

Activision’s big E3 blowout last night featured performances by Usher, Z-Trip, Jane’s Addiction, Eminem, Soundgarden, and this lovely young, scantily clad lady riding a pole 20 feet in the air. After a rapid-fire presentation of musical artist after musical artist, this brave performer came onto the stage at the Staples Center, made her way halfway…

By Mike Fahey Published June 15, 2010

Let’s Play A Game: How Many Copies Of Modern Warfare 2 Have Been Sold?

Modern Warfare 2 was released in November 2009. It’s now June 2010. That’s plenty of time to sell, what, ten million copies? Please. It’s plenty of time to have sold a lot more than that. Publishers Activision disclosed tonight at an E3 party that Modern Warfare 2, released on PC, 360 and PS3, has now…

By Luke Plunkett Published June 15, 2010

Rumor: Goldeneye Coming Back, Exclusively For The Wii

This clip apparently showed up on IGN’s YouTube page earlier today before being swiftly pulled. It looks like it’s for a new Goldeneye game for the Wii. But hey, you can never be sure. It certainly feels real, right down to the “Daniel Craig as James Bond” part at the end, but hardcore fans are…

By Luke Plunkett Published June 14, 2010

Multiyear Pact Puts Call of Duty: Black Ops DLC on Xbox 360 First

Microsoft struck a deal with Activision guaranteeing all map packs and game add-ons for Call of Duty: Black Ops will release first for the Xbox 360. The agreement, just announced at Microsoft’s E3 news conference, runs from 2010 to 2012. “When you want to play Call of Duty over the next few years, you’ll want…

By Owen Good Published June 14, 2010

Hey, Maybe Eminem is Appearing for Call of Duty

Eminem tweeted he’d appear in Activision’s event at E3, and yesterday I joked “I don’t think he’s appearing on behalf of Call of Duty: Black Ops.” Maybe he is. A track from his new album will be in the game. Most would think of DJ Hero 2 first, but in a news release touting the…

By Owen Good Published June 14, 2010

A Delightful Chat With the Most Hated Man in Video Games

For Bobby Kotick, it all started with a handshake in a parking garage under an Atlantic City casino. The story of Kotick is the story of video game juggernaut Activision, a tale of chance meetings and unbelievable circumstance, of Apple founder Steve Jobs and millionaire recluse Howard Hughes. But before the story there’s the cheesecake.…

By Brian Crecente Published June 14, 2010

Starcraft II’s “War Is Coming” Trailer

It’s hard to believe, but after over a decade’s wait Starcraft II is finally upon us. It’s something Blizzard is only too happy to remind us of with this cinematic commercial for the game. While most – maybe even all – of this clip is comprised of footage from previous trailers, it’s still a sight…

By Luke Plunkett Published June 11, 2010

DJ Hero 2 Gets Its Spin On

We know DJ Hero 2 will let you groove through mash-ups with two turntables and a microphone. But it’s so much better to see that, then to read that. Check it out.

By Brian Crecente Published June 10, 2010

Transformers: War For Cybertron Demo Coming Tomorrow

Revealed exclusively during our Kotaku Talk Radio podcast, Xbox 360 owners can slip into the boots of the big bots tomorrow in the online multiplayer demo for Transformers: War for Cybertron. According to our podcast guest, developer Matt Tieger, the 360 will be the only platform scoring a demo for the game.

By Mike Fahey Published June 9, 2010

Your War For Cybertron Questions Transformed Into Answers LIVE

Now is your chance to ask Transformers: War for Cybertron developer Matt Tieger questions about the game, or just test his knowledge of the robots in disguise live on Kotaku Talk Radio! Mr. Tieger joins our own Stephen Totilo (Totilotron) live for the next hour, covering all things even vaguely related to Activision’s upcoming G1…

By Mike Fahey Published June 9, 2010

Spider-Man 2099 Makes His Official Shattered Dimensions Debut

Those Spider-Man 2099 images we posted last week were definitely from Activision’s upcoming game Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions, as evidenced by these official E3 screenshots and trailer starring the futuristic arachnid. We were pretty sure the images we posted last week were legit, but we had to be sure. Now we are. These screens and the…

By Mike Fahey Published June 8, 2010

Prepare Your Questions About Autobots and Decepticons

Start rehearsing your nerdiest Transformer questions, because we’ve got a bona fide Transformers game developer sitting in the guest chair live on Wednesday’s Kotaku Talk Radio. Call in and ask them. I’ll have mine ready, for sure. Matt Tieger, High Moon Studio’s game director on this month’s Transformers: War For Cybertron game, just might be…

By Stephen Totilo Published June 7, 2010

Guitar Hero? There’s An App For That Too

Activision is bringing its multi-billion dollar Guitar Hero series to the iPhone and iPod touch. Today. Activision SVP Karthik Bala unveiled the latest Guitar Hero game at Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference today, slapping a $2.99 sticker price on the app.

By Michael McWhertor Published June 7, 2010