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The SOCOM Team Delivers Unit 13 to the PlayStation Vita Launch Lineup
Zipper Interactive is bringing the full weight of their shooter expertise to bear on the PlayStation Vita early next year with Unit 13, a competitive and cooperative third-person shooter custom made for Sony’s touchy handheld. In Unit 13 players will choose one of six special operatives to tackle 36 varied missions across nine locales. As…
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Take a Gander at the Augmented Reality Effects Possible on Sony PlayStation Vita
I’ve only gotten to play with the PlayStation Vita’s augmented reality functions for a few minutes, but the portable system’s relatively powerful processor and high-resolution screen does a good job of selling the “magic” overlay effect. Does it look as good as this demonstration reel from Sony? Not quite—in real life, you’ll be peering through…
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Prototype 2‘s New York City is Slightly More Dangerous Than Ours
Fourteen months after the events of the original Prototype, New York City has become a place filled with danger, disease, and corruption. What took it so long? Having only been in the city twice in my life, my opinion mainly comes from television and movies. So I know that for every sexually based offense handled…
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Hey, Kotaku Game Club Let’s Discuss the End of of Uncharted 3. Now.
This is it, folks! Here at Kotaku Game Club, we’re talking about the final chapters of Uncharted 3. Right now, in the comments section below. If you’re a newcomer to Game Club, all you need to know is that our group meets on a weekly basis to analyze and discuss games piece by piece, as…
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You Know Cervantes, Yoshimitsu, and Aeon; Who is Soulcalibur V‘s Xiba?
Kilik fans rejoice! While there’s still no word whether or not the big K will be back for round five, new character Xiba sounds suspiciously like the early concept art for the famed staff wielder. See how monkeyboy handles his rod in this latest batch of Soulcalibur V screenshots, along with a few more familiar…
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Reviews
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: The Kotaku Review
The tantalizingly brief Skyrim teaser trailer debuted by Bethesda Softworks late last year filled my mind with visions of titanic battles between man and beast; of shining steel bathed in ancient flames; of a champion rising from humble origins, prepared to sacrifice everything for the fate of the world. After 60+ hours with the game…
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These Ninja Gaiden III Screens Were Probably Really Pretty Before Someone Poured Blood All Over Them
The next chapter in the story of dark Japanese hero Ryu Hayabusa will take a look at the man beneath the mask; a man that struggles internally over every life he takes. I’m guessing that’s after he showers off the gore. Once you wipe away the blood you’ll see these screenshots are depicting Ryu’s trip…
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Should You Buy Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3? Yes.
Didn’t we just buy this game back in February? No sir and / or ma’am, this is Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3, a re-release of the recent release packed with a dozen new fighters from both sides of the battle and enough gameplay tweaks and extras to keep fans fighting until Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom…
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These The King of Fighters XIII Combos Go Great With Your Opponent’s Entire Health Bar
Due out November 22 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, the console version of The King of Fighters XIII seeks to address many concerns fans have voiced about the franchise. Concerns like lengthy matches, addressed in the video by massive combos that take out an entire life bar. Yes, it does take a great…
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Assassin’s Creed Revelations Stealthily Kills a String of Perfect Review Scores
With everybody from Mario to Saints Row scoring perfect 100s from game reviewers this season it’s good to see a big-name title that bucks the trend. I suppose that doesn’t apply if you’re Ubisoft. The Ezio saga finally comes to a close in Assassin’s Creed Revelations, the third and final chapter of the series that…
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Intimidation Played No Part in These Saints Row: The Third Review Scores
Here comes Saints Row the Third, walking down the street without a care in the world, waving its giant purple schlong about for the whole wide world to see. Why is it in such a good mood? Perhaps the assembled game reviewers have the answer. Okay folks, it’s getting old now. As Kotaku‘s resident Frankenreview…
By Mike Fahey
