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Project Spark goes into beta today and a select group of folks can start using their Xbox Ones to make games. The creation suite has already been in beta on PC for Windows 8.1 users, letting do things like recreate Minecraft inside Project Spark. If you’re already in the Windows beta, you’ll also get access…

Peggle 2 launches on Xbox 360 on May 7, Popcap said this morning. This version of the game will add a multiplayer Duel Mode.

A History of Video Game Consoles, In Japanese Commercials

Last week, we saw what the history of video games looks like through Western commercials. But the birthplace of Nintendo and Sony has a history of consoles all its own—and the commercials to match. *Note: The vast majority of these commercials come from gaming channel Kazuya Games. Head there for many more retro Japanese gaming…

“We don’t have any information on the Xbox One hardware,” BlazBlue producer Toshimichi Mori told Siliconera. “I’m curious if Xbox One will even come out in Japan. I’ve been asking people about it and not one person has given me a definitive answer.”

More Seemingly Impossible GTA V Stunts

YouTuber RedKeyMon is back with more crazy GTA motorcycle stunts. One in particular stands out — landing his motorcycle on a moving plane. The video has a pretty long build-up, but finishes with one of the coolest tricks I’ve seen in GTA V, so take a look! The Amazing Stuntman 3 [YouTube]

Yes, This Nazi-Killing Video Game Hero Was Of Jewish Descent

There’s been speculation for more than two decades that the hero of the iconic Wolfenstein first-person shooter games—B.J. Blazkowicz, the guy who you use to machine gun hordes of Nazis—was Jewish. But the game’s creators have long been coy about the character’s origins. Not so much anymore. It’s not clear if the next Wolfenstein game,…

The Week in Games: Humble Folks Without Temptation

This week we’re going down to South Park to have ourselves a time. Other releases include the next episode of The Walking Dead: Season Two and hot damn, some simulation farmin’, hell yeah. Tuesday, March 4 South Park: The Stick of Truth (PC, PS3, 360) The Walking Dead: Season Two—Episode Two: A House Divided (PC,…

Ryse: Son of Rome introduces five new maps, two gladiator character skins, one new mode of play and with the Mars’ Chosen Pack. It’s $8.99, or free for those who bought the game’s season pass for DLC.

Good news for gaming headset owners: The Xbox One March update will bring with it support for optical Dolby audio output, meaning that your Astro/Turtle Beach/other gaming headset will finally get a full surround signal. Polygon‘s tested an Astro headset and they say it works great.

Here’s a list of some of the indie developers participating in Microsoft’s ID@Xbox program to make games for Xbox One. Bonus points if you recognize them all.

Trials Fusion Takes Off in Mid-April for PS4, Xbox One and PC

Trials is coming back with all the gut-sucking drops and teeth-gritting ascents you remember from the dirt-bike racer’s first two editions, this time adding ATVs, midair tricks and a slew of new environments to Trials Fusion, coming April 16. The game will release for Xbox One, PS4, Xbox 360 and PC. A news release from…

See The New Xbox One Dashboard In Action

Get a good look at the Xbox One’s new dashboard update in this video released by Microsoft’s Major Nelson today. The update—which includes improvements to party chat and the friends list on Xbox One—will go live in March, just in time for Titanfall. Looks good!

The Xbox One Can Stream Games Via Twitch Starting In March [UPDATE]

Next month, an update will bring the popular Twitch video game broadcasting service to the Xbox One in a way that home consoles have never seen before. It will launch on March 11, just in time for Titanfall. According to AP, the update will allow Xbox One the ability to live stream games via Twitch…

One Very Practical Use For Old 360 Controllers

As the Xbox 360 sails off into the sunset, and its trade-in value weakens by the day, plenty of people are going to be left with old controllers. Rather than let GameStop give you 17 cents for one, why not turn it into the world’s coolest dog leash? Mike Warren over at Instructableshas shared directions…

Microsoft’s Devices and Studios Group – which includes Xbox – has a new boss. It’s Stephen Elop, a guy who recently ran (unsuccessfully) for CEO of Microsoft. While doing so, Bloomberg reportedhe “would also consider selling healthy businesses such as the Xbox game console if he determined they weren’t critical to the company’s strategy”

Sit Down For 40 Minutes Of Thief Gameplay

We’ve got our review of Thief here, but if you want to see some gameplay for yourself, TotalBiscuit plays through 40 minutes from the game (and ten minutes of PC graphics options) for your viewing pleasure. Thief is out tomorrow, February 25th. WTF is… Thief? [YouTube] Watchlistis where we show off gameplay of new and…

It’s Okay To Kill Bugs With A Bazooka When They’re 20 Feet tall

Earth Defense Force 2025 is a simple game about simple pleasures. Shooting giant insects (and arachnids) with rocket launchers. Giant Bomb takes a run through the game so you can see just how magical that formula can really be. Warning: some harsh language gets used when ants inevitably eat our heroes. If the basic premise…

The Week in Games: Garden Warfare and Thief

Thief arrives on the PC and both PlayStations and Xboxes this week, along with Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare on Xbox 360 and Xbox One and the latest Castlevania for PC and the previous-gen consoles. Call of Duty fans on PC and the PlayStations get the Onslaught DLC this week, too. Tuesday, Feb. 25: Castlevania:…

The Lego Movie Videogame: The Kotaku Review

Is the Lego Movie Videogame for you? It probably is if you can bring yourself to enjoy the following politically-controversial, looping video: How about this one? Really, what else needs to be said when assessing a video game other than the line: “You can play as Shakespeare and Batman.”? That says it all. Or at…

Hanging Out With Titanfall‘s Grunts Can Be Pretty Entertaining

We’ve talked abouthow Titanfall’s NPCs make sure there’s always something happening and there’s always someone to shoot. But the “grunts” also have their own dialogue, and it’s something more reminiscent of Halo than Call of Duty. You might notice when you’re near a group of grunts that they call out things like “Enemy pilot spotted!”…