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A Children’s Treasury of Insane Throwing-Knife Kills in Modern Warfare 3
Last night we were sent the clip of the insane bank-shot knife kill you see above, courtesy of the unwitting victim felled by it. We have no illusions that this is the first WTF knife kill for a game that’s been out for two weeks, and played by millions online since its release. Another year,…
By Owen Good Published November 20, 2011 -
‘Significant’ Battlefield 3 Patch Coming to PC Next Week
DICE promises that PC Battlefield 3 owners will see a major client update in the coming week, one that offers better stability, weapons balance, polish and other adjustments built on community feedback since the game’s Oct. 25 release. “Plus we’re removing the so called “negative mouse acceleration” that some of you have experienced,” DICE wrote…
By Owen Good Published November 19, 2011 -
Infinity Ward Bans 1,600 Modern Warfare 3 Cheaters, Asks What You’re Lookin’ At
Robert Bowling done tole you now son, so don’t sit there and act all surprised-like. Yesterday Bowling, the Infinity Ward creative strategist, tweeted that another 1,600 cheaters have been banned since Four Zero Two promised them a ass-busting back on release day. “Any attempt to cheat, hack, or glitch in #MW3 will not be tolerated.…
By Owen Good Published November 19, 2011 -
Minecraft on Xbox 360 Promises ‘Innovative New Crafting Interface’
You’ve seen Minecraft‘s Xbox 360 trailer, now see a dozen of its screenshots. Two of them showcase what will be “an innovative new crafting interface,” according to a fact sheet from Microsoft. “A streamlined interface opens at the press of a button, and players can choose from several categories of items to create,” says the…
By Owen Good Published November 18, 2011 -
Street Fighter x Tekken To Feature Inter-Franchise Cross-Dressing. Seriously.
The characters of Street Fighter x Tekken are going to be trading more than blows. Capcom and Namco’s characters are going to be swapping outfits when the martial arts mash-up hits next year. The shots over at Capcom Unity show Tekken‘s obese ass-kicker Bob in a Ryu-style gi and Street Fighter mainstay Chun Li in…
By Evan Narcisse Published November 18, 2011 -
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…
By Mike Fahey Published November 18, 2011 -
Skyrim’s Panoramas are Giant Postcards From the North
The world of Skyrim is a rugged, often beautiful place. The kind of place you’d want to send a postcard from. “Wish you were here, getting killed by giants”, that sort of thing. These panoramas, spotted on Reddit, give enormous wrap-around shots of the landscape of the latest Elder Scrolls game, and while occasionally warped,…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 18, 2011 -
Should You Buy Need For Speed: The Run? No.
With a cinematic slant, a Gumball Rally premise and the in-game assets of Mad Men star Christina Hendricks, Need for Speed: The Run is EA’s latest and in many ways most interesting attempt at keeping the ageing racing brand relevant. But is a cross-country race across America, women in tight pants and on-foot action sequences…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 18, 2011 -
The Voice Commands of Halo: Anniversary Fail at the Wrong Times
“I’m sorry Chris, I’m afraid I can’t let you do that” Until I hear those words coming out of my Xbox, (preferably right before it tries to kill me or something) I’ll be resistant to believing claims of voice functionality working with games. Halo:Anniversary tries it’s damnedest to make voice commands work. It’s not a…
By Chris Carolan Published November 17, 2011 -
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…
By Mike Fahey Published November 17, 2011 -
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…
By Mike Fahey Published November 17, 2011 -
These Parents Actually Named Their Kid Dovahkiin / Dragonborn
Look, I’m all for people being really into games. But as with everything in life, there is a line, and naming your son after a fantasy video game character is, well, yeah. To win a competition held by Skyrim developers Bethesda (the same one reader Spenny was denied entry), Megan and Eric Kellermeyer named their…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 17, 2011 -
Next Xbox Due In 2012, Ubisoft, EA Already Working On It
According to Edge, Ubisoft’s Montreal studio is already working with “target boxes” based on the design of the next Xbox console, and “all signs point to” this machine going on sale in late 2012. A target box, basically a PC built to the expected specs of the console in question, is something studios can use…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 17, 2011 -
Jilted Boyfriend Hocks Engagement Ring for Halo Armor
When his fiancée suddenly dumped him, Eric Smith of Geekadelphia decided that simply selling off the engagement ring he bought her wasn’t good enough. The cash from that transaction also had to be expurgated as well. Thus Smith used it to acquire a suit of badass Spartan MJOLNIR armor to shield his heart from the…
By Owen Good Published November 16, 2011 -
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…
By Mike Fahey Published November 16, 2011 -
CultureTotal Recall
The Xbox Was As Close As We Got To A Dreamcast 2
The Xbox is ten years old this week. For those who have enjoyed playing games on either the original console or its successor the Xbox 360, it’s a time for heartfelt congratulations. For Sega fans, it’s a time for warm, if slightly tragic, reflection. By the time the Xbox was released in November 2001, Sega’s…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 16, 2011 -
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…
By Mike Fahey Published November 15, 2011 -
Xbox Almost as Old as the Assholes on Xbox Live
Happy birthday, Xbox! You turn 10 today. Microsoft is celebrating your birthday by selling people a much prettier version of Halo: Combat Evolved They did not get you a bicycle. Honestly, they barely talk about you anymore. They prefer your younger brother, though I think they’re even more proud of that alien-looking thing that plugs…
By Stephen Totilo Published November 15, 2011 -
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…
By Mike Fahey Published November 15, 2011 -
How Do Game Reviewers Feel About Playing Halo: Combat Evolved All Over Again?
Before the folks at 343 Industries can prove to us they are a worthy successor to the Halo development throne, they must first show us that they respect the franchise’s roots. This has been accomplished by dying those roots to make them a little less gray. Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary has just hit store shelves,…
By Mike Fahey Published November 15, 2011