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The 3rd Birthday In Motion, Wrecking New York

We haven’t seen much lately of The 3rd Birthday, the next game in the Parasite Eve series. Released on phones in Japan in 2007, it’s coming to PSPs. As Ashcraft wrote, this game’s all about Aya Brea and her guns.

By Stephen Totilo Published August 20, 2010

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Lara Croft And The Guardian Of Light Review: Gotta Wear Shades

In 1996, Lara Croft burst onto the scene with the first Tomb Raider. Time hasn’t been so kind, and over the years, her popularity has dipped. But with spin-off title Guardian of Light, is she back with a vengeance? Unlike previous Tomb Raider titles, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light uses an isometric third-person…

By Brian Ashcraft Published August 20, 2010

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Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days Review: Grime Story

Partners in crime, Kane and Lynch, meet in Shanghai for one more score. An arms deal goes—how else?—horribly wrong, resulting in death, double-dealings and grisly torture. Kane & Lynch 2 made me sick, perhaps my favorite part. Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days tells the gritty, foul-mouthed and bloody tale of Lynch’s life turned upside-down…

By Michael McWhertor Published August 17, 2010

Somehow, Gun Loco Is From The People Who Make Final Fantasy

When you think Square-Enix’s Japan studios, do you think violent shooter with people wearing over-sized rabbit heads? Gun Loco, a 2011 disc-based Xbox 360 exclusive fits that bill. The game’s website launches on Wednesday, so this might be a Gamescom thing. The oddest aspect of the pre-release describing the game is that the characters are…

By Stephen Totilo Published August 16, 2010

Your First Look at Deus Ex Gameplay

You’ve seen plenty of cinematic trailers, you’ve seen interviews and heard about the aesthetic design of Deus Ex: Human Revolution, but they’ve never show you the game in action… until now. The two-and-a-half minute video mashes gameplay with what I’d bet are cinematic pieces, but there’s still a better sense of what the actual gameplay…

By Brian Crecente Published August 13, 2010

Battle Damage? No, You Mean Jean Damage

Heroine Aya Brea returns in PSP game The 3rd Birthday, the latest installment in the Parasite Eve franchise. And it has some fantastic jean damage. These recent images show how her blue jeans become increasingly worn down during battle. The Third Birthday, which was originally planned for Japanese cell phones, follows Aya as she dukes…

By Brian Ashcraft Published August 12, 2010

Dragon Quest’s Slime, So Pink And So Girly

This month, Shibuya retailer Parco is holding “Dragon Quest For Girls + Artist”, which features Dragon Quest goods and threads aimed at Japanese females. As seen on 4Gamer.net

By Brian Ashcraft Published August 11, 2010

Here’s What Square Enix Is Bringing To Gamescom

If you’re going to this year’s Gamescom convention in Cologne, Germany—like Kotaku is!—you’ll be among the first to see games like Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Final Fantasy XIV in action. Those are the two titles that Square Enix will be showing off next week only in its special cinema, where the first public showing…

By Michael McWhertor Published August 10, 2010

Aeris Is Dead, Get Over It Already

The latest episode of GameTrailers’ Mythbusters-esque Pop Fiction series adds a few more nails in the coffin of Final Fantasy VII’s flower girl. Are fans still insisting there’s a way for Aeris (or Aerith, in Japanese) to come back to life thirteen years after the release of Final Fantasy VII? Can’t we just let the…

By Mike Fahey Published August 10, 2010

New Deus Ex: Human Revolution Screens Black, Gold & A Little Old

The next Deus Ex game, now in development at Eidos Montreal, will be dark, glowing with gold light and, occasionally, feature a hint of seafoam green. We know this by looking at “new” screen shots of Deus Ex: Human Revolution These purportedly new shots of the Xbox 360, PC and PlayStation 3 game due next…

By Michael McWhertor Published August 5, 2010

More Details About Nintendo 3DS Kingdom Hearts Game

Square Enix is making a Kingdom Hearts game for the Nintendo 3DS. The main characters will be Sora and Riku, and players will alternate between them while playing as they make their way through the game’s “mysterious” story. How…mysterious! While unable to go into great length about the game system, designer Tetsuya Nomura says that…

By Brian Ashcraft Published August 3, 2010

Another Square Enix x Metal Gear Solid Action Figure

Square Enix has released the first set of official images for its second Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker action figure, this time featuring Snake in his jungle fatigues. It’s retailing for around USD$55, but as of today only has a Japanese release frame, which is sometime around November. Square Enix’s Play Arts figures may look…

By Luke Plunkett Published August 2, 2010

Do You Think You Could Kill Lynch?

Don’t worry, I highly doubt the murderous psychopath Lynch was directing the question towards you in the latest ultra-violent trailer for the upcoming Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days. At least I hope he isn’t, because that would mean he then refers to you as a “little shit,” and no one calls Kotaku readers little…

By Mike Fahey Published July 30, 2010

U.S. Dragon Quest IX Events Let You Play Tag With A Friend

Is your Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies experience a little lonely? Mine was. For those in the United States who are looking for an adventurous friend (and a few exclusive downloadable treasure maps), Nintendo brings good news. DQIX players can get their “Tag Mode” on and partake in the downloading of new…

By Michael McWhertor Published July 29, 2010

A Little Extra Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep For Europe

The European PlayStation blog shows off the lovely box art for the Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep Special Edition. What’s in the box? Game.co.uk lists the normal edition of Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep at £24.99. The Special Edition of the game lists for £29.99, meaning that someone better have packed an extra £5 of…

By Mike Fahey Published July 29, 2010

First Screens Of Obsidian’s Dungeon Siege 3

The other people’s role-playing game sequalizers at Obsidian have released the first two screens from Dungeon Siege 3. Take a quick peek at what the series’ console debut looks like. Square Enix dropped word that Obsidian Entertainment, the developers behind Alpha Protocol, Knights of the Old Republic 2, and Neverwinter Nights 2, would be taking…

By Mike Fahey Published July 27, 2010

Metal Gear Solid’s Cameo For Front Mission Evolved Revealed

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker maker Hideo Kojima andpublisher Square Enix are working together on toys and game crossovers, like Metal Gear’s cameo in Front Mission Evolved. The collaboration between the two appears to be primarily focused around… stickers. Yes, in Front Mission Evolved, you’ll be able to decorate your Wanzer—those giant mechs you’ll control…

By Michael McWhertor Published July 24, 2010

Tomb Raider Avatar Items Available For Plunder On Thursday

If you’ve ever wanted to cross dress your avatar as Lara Croft, your chance is coming. The tomb raider’s super-tight shorts are among a set of themed outfits hitting Xbox Live Marketplace on Thursday. Right now, a premium theme celebrating Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is already available on the marketplace. That’ll be…

By Owen Good Published July 24, 2010

Let’s Get A Good Look At Square Enix’s Halo: Reach Action Figures

Square Enix, in addition to making fancy video games, also makes a fancy toy or two. The company’s Play Arts Kai line of highly detailed figures is welcoming Halo: Reach to the fold with two waves of posh toys. Halo: Reach’s Noble Team squad will be immortalized in high grade materials starting this fall, when…

By Michael McWhertor Published July 24, 2010

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Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies Review: Do Good, Inc.

Be a hero. Be yourself. Do good in Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies, a game in which you play a fallen angel trying to help other people down on their luck. As the mute warrior that will bear whatever name you’ll give him or her, you’ll join a randomly generated squad of…

By Michael McWhertor Published July 23, 2010