The Most Memorable Presidential Cameos In Video Games
U.S. presidents—fictional or not—have had a major impact on video games. When a game has something to do with the…
A Look Back On Metal Gear Rising's Last Boss, Who Wanted To Make America Great Again
Election Day is tomorrow. America might elect a jackass to be their leader, and I am terrified. To cope, I recently…
What's Next After 10 Years Of Platinum Games
It’s been ten years. Platinum Games was founded on August 1, 2006. Since then, the Osaka-based game company has churned…
Unfortunately, Kojima & co. confirmed in a tweet that they were not teasing a new game at the Taipei Game Show—so no Met…
That's Certainly A Metal Gear Rising Looking Number Two [Update]
Appearing incredibly briefly in a Sony flavor reel shown during the Taipei Game Show, this is definitely the sort of…
This Is How You Cosplay Metal Gear Rising Characters
Baltimore hosted the 20th Otakon convention last weekend, full of pop culture celebration and cosplayers. One particular…
Konami Explains Why Metal Gear Rising Isn't on The Xbox 360 in Japan
In the West, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance was released on the Xbox 360. In Japan, it wasn't. Here's why.
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is coming to PC, Hideo Kojima's podcast revealed. Details about the port are TBA. [HideBl…
The Latest Games Would Look Really Cool As Commodore 64 Titles
With all the top-notch game engines out there, and next-gen on the horizon, video games are impressive in both their…
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance - Jetstream Sam DLC: The Kotaku Review
It’s time to talk about cherry blossoms. And how they relate to downloadable content.
Raiden Cosplayer Can Be Easily Confused With Actual Raiden
It's probably not my favourite Raiden cosplay, but for effort and application it's now a comfortable number two.
Raiden's Totally Normal, Not-Weird-At-All Morning Routine Proves He's Just Like Us
Except for, you know, when he slices people in half. That part may be different. Maybe. I dunno you that well.
Japanese Developers Weigh in on the PS4
Last week, Japanese gaming magazine Weekly Famitsu asked their readers what they thought about the PS4. In this week's…
The Most Awesome Video Game Dog Companions
Just like cats, man's best friend is a returning character in every genre. We've selected those video game dogs—from…
You Can’t Cut Pin-Up Girls in Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. And Other Weird Stuff.
Well, to be fair, she's not a real girl. It's a cardboard cut-out of a woman, which honestly should make it even…
New Smash Bros. Could Be Impacted By Designer's Bad Arm
"I wonder what games I can play with just my left hand?" writes Masahiro Sakurai, designer of the Kirby and Super Smash…
The Most Insane Cyborgs In Japanese Video Games
Cyborgs in fiction are always associated with free will, morality, the importance of being human or the limits of the…
Reviewers Say Addictive Combat Is What Makes Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
It seems that Raiden's new, high-speed romp through the world of Metal Gear has taken hold of everyone. Even the most…
Some Tips For Playing Metal Gear Rising, Since It Does A Terrible Job Of Explaining Anything To You
There's a part early on in Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance where you're going to want to give up. Please don't.
A Batty Seven-Minute Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Trailer Cut By Hideo Kojima
While Hideo Kojima didn't direct Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, he did direct this trailer, and it shows. For one,…