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The Mad Rush For Skylanders: Swap Force Begins October 13
Okay parents, we’ve been through this twice before; this time we get it right. The latest installment of the franchise your children go crazy for is officially launching on October 13 in North America and October 18 in Europe. You should probably be taking notes. Skylanders: Swap Force features 32 completely new characters — 16…
By Mike Fahey Published June 7, 2013 -
People Lost All of These Gaming Systems on the New York City Subway
I’ve lived in New York City my entire life and I’ve never lost anything terribly significant in the city’s underground subways. A scarf or a hat, maybe. Never lost a phone but I understand why that would suck. But losing an entire Xbox 360 console? That would be the worst. And, as you can see…
By Evan Narcisse Published June 7, 2013 -
Here’s what’s going on Talk Among Yourselves, our reader-written blog: DanimalCart think that this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo is one to be excited about. PyramidHeadCrab keeps on asking about favorite things in various categories; this time, he wants to know your most beloved video game console. And GiantBoyDetective regales readers with a rundown of obscure…
By Evan Narcisse Published June 7, 2013 -
You Didn’t Ask For This Deus Ex, But You Might Want It Anyway
It might not be on the platform you wanted it to be on, but you have to admit Deus Ex: The Fall looks pretty sweet. A lot of folks were angry over the revelation earlier this week that the next game in the Deus Ex series was coming to iOS and Android devices. After years…
By Mike Fahey Published June 7, 2013 -
Three Short Comic Strips About Being a Female Game Journalist
Game critic Cara Ellison and artist Elizabeth Simins have collaborated on a trio of strips that they’re calling “New Strong Female Games Journalists.” We’re happy to debut them for you today. Ellison and Simins are here to make us think and to make us chuckle about anything game-related, really. But for starters, they’ve got this…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 7, 2013 -
Thief Slips Us Another Dark, Gorgeous, And Gameplay-Free Trailer
Recently revealed to (still) be in development for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One as well as the PC, the troubled Thief isn’t making me feel any better by releasing another incredibly pretty-but-pointless cinematic trailer on the eve of E3. Initially I thought it was the same trailer we posted back in April, what with…
By Mike Fahey Published June 7, 2013 -
Watch Dying Light‘s Characters Free-Run Their Way To Safety
In a new trailer released this morning, you can get a glimpse at a free-running scenario in the newly-announced Dying Light, the next game from the makers of Dead Island. Stephen called it Mirror’s Edge with the undead. And as you can see in the trailer above, that description feels pretty accurate. We already knew…
By Tina Amini Published June 7, 2013 -
Mario Kart Never Looked This Wondrously Fearful And Insane
A few too many mushroom pickups and Mario Kart transforms into a seriously strange and gorgeous 1930-style grand prix, courtesy of artist José Emorca Flores, Mario re-imagineer extraordinaire. But where’s Waluigi? With all this insanity going on, he would probably look nice guy in a fuel-efficient family car. Flores’ prints are up for sale here,…
By Gergo Vas Published June 7, 2013 -
Gunpoint’s Achievements Are The Best
We really like Gunpoint here at Kotaku. Those of us who have the game can’t stop playing it. Kirk’s gone over why the game is so great in his review, but I think there’s one area in particular that deserves a little extra attention: its achievements. They’re practical. Poignant. Hilarious. Self-aware. Everything you want from…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 7, 2013 -
Turtle Cosplay Will Stop You Ever Jumping On Bowser Again
Jennifer Olivarez made this cute little crocheted outfit for a pet turtle, tunring the little guy into the sweetest Bowser you’ll ever see. For crafty types and/or turtle owners, there’s directions on how to make your own. Don’t have a turtle? Maybe it’ll fit your kid. Or Roomba. Make It! Challenge #5: Crochet Bowser Sweater…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 7, 2013 -
When Will Gamers Say Enough Is Enough?
I’ve seen some very similar responses to today’s Xbox One news, whether it be the mandatory 24-hour “check-in” or the restrictions on game lending. It’s a defensive sort of reply, brought up by somebody who doesn’t see the news as downright terrible. “But they’re still letting us trade games!” “We can still play games if…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 7, 2013 -
Had A Rough Day? This Loving Game’s About Hugging It Out
So many games about hate! Death! Violence! Sometimes, you just want to play something that’s about loving your fellow man instead of putting a knife in his face. Something like Hugatron. A little indie project being worked on by Andrew J Smith ,Andrew Roper and Ewan Brock, it involves two players spinning a wheel, Twister-style,…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 7, 2013 -
As Expected, Francis Is Not Happy at All About Today’s Xbox One News
Think you’re mad about tonight’s flood of controversial news from Microsoft about the Xbox One? Your rage pales next to Francis’ fury. Francis’ reaction to the unveiling of Microsoft’s next home game console was something to see. But, in this one, he takes the current-gen Kinect into his big, meaty hands and tries to break…
By Evan Narcisse Published June 7, 2013 -
Classic PC Franchise Quietly Purchased For $7500
Freespace was the world’s last great space combat series, a genre you may not even be aware of if you’re under the age of 20. Yet it’s still quite active today; the amazing Battlestar Galactica mod Diaspora is built on Freespace 2’s engine. Given its popularity, reverence and continued practical uses, it seems insane to…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 7, 2013 -
Game Gets Gay Marriage, Because Kickstarter
Double Fine’s strategy game Massive Chalice will let you get married, and make babies. But wait a minute. What if two dudes/ladies want to get married? Well, the game didn’t originally support it. “That was something I got kinda blindsided by”, Double Fine’s Brad Muir tells Rock Paper Shotgun. “That was really unfortunate. It kinda…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 6, 2013 -
Arrested Development Gags Make BioShock Infinite Hilarious
Imagine, for a moment, that you play through Infinite not as Booker DeWitt, but rather as Michael Bluth. Okay. Now imagine that you still have Elizabeth around, only her characterization is less “Disney Princess” and more “Gob Bluth.” Still with me? Because this isn’t just an idle thought experiment, as you might’ve guessed from the…
By Patricia Hernandez Published June 6, 2013 -
Here’s Why You Should Play State of Decay
Between DayZ, ZombiU, Left 4 Dead 2 and The Walking Dead, I thought I was burnt out on zombie games. Well, it turns out I was wrong. In the video above I quickly show you around the world of State of Decay, the open-world zombie game released yesterday for XBLA that’s been slowly winning me…
By Chris Person Published June 6, 2013
