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This Is How I’d Like To See Kinect Being Used…

I’ve beenfairly critical of Kinect recently. It’s not that I don’t like the tech, just that I don’t think it works that well for video games, or hasn’t done to this point. But the actual technology itself, in terms of its application on life outside of video games, can be astounding and — occasionally —…

Put Down Those Toy Spaceships And Get Back To Work!

This isn’t even a trailer for a game. It’s a pitch to sell some EVE Online merch. And while it doesn’t make me want to part with my cash, it does make me want to get everyone else out of this house for a minute so I can run around with some Transformers going “pew…

Sega Forgets To Tell Anyone It Released An Awesome New PC Game

House of the Dead: Overkill was a Wii game that not only once helda fairly dubious world record, but also had a very old-school Sega sense of humour that was sadly overlooked. So it’s nothing short of a shock to have people waking up yesterday to find the game’s been ported to the PC. With…

The PS4 Takes A Step Backwards

Normally you’d expect new consoles to add to your entertainment experience. It’s a bummer to hear today, then, that the PS4 will actually be taking away one of the PS3’s cooler features. For many people, the PS3 is more than a games console. It’s an entertainment hub, thanks to the machine’s excellent media server capabilities.…

Slender Tales: It’s almost Halloween, so what better time to look at the history of Slenderman and how it’s practically become internet folklore? Some great insight by PBS Idea Channel on one of gaming’s more spooky figures here for sure.

Ah, HERE’S A Proper Look At The Xbox One’s UI & Dashboard

Microsoft’s own video showing the Xbox One’s dashboard and user interface was disappointing, because being so heavily staged, it didn’t give us an idea of how it actually performed in the real world. This real video, on the other hand, is just perfect. Shot in the middle of a round of Killer Instinct by Gameon…

A year ago, Superstorm Sandy ravaged the East Coast. It also knocked Kotaku offline, forcing us to publish exclusively on Tumblr for a while. Our hardships were nothing compared to what millions of others had to put up with. To those affected, we praise you for your strength. And to those who stuck with us…

Espurr Has Gotta Be X & Y’s Most Unsettling Pokemon

Some Pokemon are cute. Some Pokemon are weird. Some Pokemon are household appliances. And then there is Espurr. Espurr, with its huge, beady eyes that seem like they’re looking straight through you. Eyes that make you feel like Espurr is in a different dimension, or thinking about murdering your entire family. Oh, god, (Wallpaper by…

Feds Say Microsoft Contractor Made $500K Trafficking Modded Xbox 360s

A Washington man made almost half a million dollars selling Xbox 360s modified to play pirated games, the FBI alleges, but here’s the kicker—he did so while he was a Microsoft contractor, and even after he was sued by Activision for pirating its games. Shawn Guse, 27, of Bothell, Wash., five years ago paid Activision…

You’re Gonna Be Stuck With Your Old PSN Name On The PS4

You will not be able to change your PSN username on the PS4. Hopefully you like the one you have already on your PS3 or Vita. You’ve asked us this before. And we’ve asked them. Sorry. Ain’t happening. Sony confirmed this today in their massive PS4 FAQ. Is there a way to rename my Online…

Sources: Studio Behind Deus Ex And Thief Cancels New Game

Eidos Montreal, the studio behind Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Thief, has just cancelled a third game they had planned, multiple sources have informed Kotaku This isn’t Thief, which is out in February, or the next-gen Deus Ex planned for the future, but a third, unannounced game, sources say. We first heard the news from…

​Everything You Ever Loved About Neil Gaiman’s Sandman Comes Back Today

Maybe it was portrayal of the Lord of the Dreaming as a mopey loner, ambling through the universe’s subconscious. Or the idea that the personifications of Destiny, Death and Destruction were a squabbling yet loving family like yours. Or the way that rotating art teams seemed to capture different facets of Sandman’s fictional universe. No…

Sony Introduces Play On Gaming Rewards

Sony has been running a rewards program for years, but as of today Sony Rewards is getting Playstation-specific incentives that Sony gamers should definitely take notice of. Doing the obvious things like spending money on PSN will earn you points, and you can get 100 points just for signing up, but there’s a lot more…

FFXIV‘s Got 1.5M Players. Guess That Massive Overhaul Paid Off.

Final Fantasy XIV hit 1.5 million registered players in its first two months, and if you’re wondering what that means, here’s one suggestion: A Realm Reborn was worth it. First, let’s put that number in context: 1.5 million might be negligible for a free-to-play game, but Final Fantasy XIV is a subscription-based MMORPG. All of…

Meet BaneDad—the Inevitable Arch-Nemesis of BatDad

Surely you have heard of BatDad by now. He’s had a Today Show appearance. He’s had a ‘Shop Contest. He even has an agent, or so we’ve heard (from said agent). But every superhero needs an archnemesis. That’s why we now have BaneDad. BaneDad is the alter ego of New York comedian Anthony Apruzzese. Nobody…

Target Might Have Buy Two Get One Free PS4 Games, And What That Means

According to a “leaked” flier from Target, the retailer will be running a buy two, get the third free promotion that includes Playstation 4 games. Is that a good deal? Absolutely. That equates to getting three brand new, next-gen games for $40 each, but not so fast. The first question you need ask yourself is…

Here’s An Xbox One The Size Of Fifty People

Why is there a giant Xbox One in Vancouver? Why is it in a parking lot? Is it functional? Can it play Titanfall? Does it require an Internet connection to use? Is it sold without Kinect? These are just some of the questions we have to ask here. Seems like it’s part of some marketing…

Here’s How To Trigger Battlefield 4’s Most Devastating Destructions

Okay, yes, ‘Levolution’ is a really silly name for a Battlefield 4 feature…but don’t underestimate how cool it is. With it, you can trigger some massive destruction on multiplayer maps—which can then change the map itself a little. Ah, but how do you do it; what levolution is available on which maps? What do they…

Confirmed: Call of Duty Ghosts at Lower Resolution on Xbox One

After a week of rumors and a day after we cited our own sources’ assertions, Activision is now confirming that, yes, indeed, Call of Duty: Ghosts will run in 720p resolution on Xbox One, 1080p on PlayStation 4. Sixty frames per second on both. Technically, the Xbox One will bump Ghosts up to 1080p. On…

Got questions about the PS4? Everything (well, almost) you want to know gets answered in this massive FAQ on the PlayStation blog. We’ve covered some of the more notable points but if there’s anything that feels fishy, seems unclear or just jumps out at you, mention it in the comments below.