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Sony Won’t Answer All of These Questions About PS4 DRM and Used Games… Yet [UPDATE]
Used games. Love’em or hate’em, you’ve probably got some opinion on the furor surrounding how we’ll buy, sell, and borrow video games in the future. Microsoft has already revealed plans to restrict used games in some way for Xbox One, and Sony has been murky about how the PS4 will handle them. Tons and tons…
By Jason Schreier Published May 30, 2013 -
This BBC Report on Video Games Is Surprisingly Nerve-Wracking
The BBC surely meant well in profiling Sophia George, first game designer in residence at the Victoria & Albert Museum. Opening the public’s minds to gaming, yes, yes. Good stuff. But… …am I the only one who was worried she was going to bump into all that nice art while walking and gaming simultaneously amid…
By Stephen Totilo Published May 30, 2013 -
London Comic Con Rocked By Musical Borderlands Cosplay Explosion
The Borderlands cosplay group hit up the London Comic Con earlier this month, andmusical cosplayarchivists SneakyZebra were on hand to capture the epic gathering of Gearbox Software’s biggest fans in motion. I love cosplay groups, because I always feel sad for the one guy or girl showing up at the convention as the only person…
By Mike Fahey Published May 30, 2013 -
Moneysaver One-Shot: The Last Great Playstation 3 Bundle?
It only does crazy bundles. Update 2: The bundle is back in stock, albeit for $27 more. Update: The Bundle is now sold out, but you can sign up to be notified when it’s back in stock. Click here for the current Moneysaver roundup Oh Sony, you’ve given us so much. From ads like the…
By Shane Roberts Published May 30, 2013 -
Super Mario Bros. 3 Was Kind Of Different In Japan
You might have already known that Nintendo changed a few things when bringing NES platformer Super Mario Bros. 3 to North America—mostly to make it easier—but it’s still fascinating to see the changes presented side-by-side. This video, created by YouTuber Master0fHyrule, does a nice job displaying the differences between the Western and Japanese versions of…
By Jason Schreier Published May 30, 2013 -
Here’s what’s going on at Talk Amongst Yourselves, Kotaku’s reader-written blog: DanimalCart eloquently discusses Anita Sarkeesian’s sexism in gaming videos, DamsonRhee refuses to let Ghost Writer die (again), and SylverFyst shares some reader-friendly comics of the DC variety And you can always go join the voices talking about video games and life in TAY Classic…
By Mike Fahey Published May 30, 2013 -
Crysis 3’s new DLC is pretty. Nothing substantial, though: just a few maps and modes for multiplayer mode. Out on June 4 for $15. Full press release below. Grab your passports and get ready to suit up again outside of the New York City Liberty Dome, as EA™ and Crytek send the hunt for Rebel…
By Jason Schreier Published May 30, 2013 -
When 30 Helicopters Take Off At The Same Time, Bad Things Happen
30 helicopters in close proximity taking off simultaneously in the open-world tactical shooter Arma III does not end well. The game is still in development, which means you can expect a great manyfunny glitches, but YouTube user klusps’ video proves that you don’t need a glitch to have fun with the game — just good…
By Gergo Vas Published May 30, 2013 -
There Is Nowhere To Hide When World War Z Goes Mobile
One minute you’re relaxing in an upscale coffee shop in the heart of the big city, the next you’re in the back of a moving truck, holding on for dear life as a sea of hungry humanity surges against you. This is World War Z for iOS and Android, and the situation isn’t pretty. Based…
By Mike Fahey Published May 30, 2013 -
Several sites are reporting that an entry popped up on EA’s help center page for Mirror’s Edge 2, the as of yet unannounced sequel to EA’s 2008 first-person platformer. Unfortunately, the entry has already been removed. We’re seeking out EA for a comment, and will update this post should they respond.
By András Neltz Published May 30, 2013 -
There’s a New Mod For the Original Deus Ex, and It Looks Awesome
Modder Fastgamerr brings us Deus Ex: Nihilum, a total conversion mod for the first Deus Ex, Ion Storm’s landmark FPS/RPG from 2000. Oh, look. Deus Ex just popped up on my desktop. Fancy that. The mod, as DSOGaming points out, has been in development for almost ten years. It features a 7-13 hour single-player campaign…
By András Neltz Published May 30, 2013 -
Even If You Hate Angry Birds, You Gotta Admit These Toys Are Great
Hasbro will be selling this bulk pack of Angry Birds action figures as a Comic-Con exclusive. On 364 days of the year, I would rather drink poison than buy Angry Birds action figures, but boy, roping vintage Star Wars packaging into the mix sure does change things. While they’re technically individual figures, they’ll be sold…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 30, 2013 -
Zombie Game Commercial Banned For Showing Suicide
Get a good look at that clip up top, Australians, because you won’t be seeing it on your TV screens ever again. Following complaints from members of the public, Australia’s Advertising Standards Board has banned the advertisement for Dead Island: Riptide, mostly on the grounds that it uses “images which are strongly suggestive of suicide”.…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 30, 2013 -
Hey, The Oculus Rift Can Be Used For Movies, Too
Let’s not pretend the Oculus Rift is just for games, people! There are a ton of other uses for the pioneering virtual reality headset. Like this one, which lets you virtually watch a movie. At the cinema. Which isn’t as stupid as it sounds. The easy way out would just be to play a movie…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 30, 2013 -
There Are Tributes, Then There’s This Ghostbusters Minecraft Tribute
I know, I’m as over the “something made out of Minecraft” videos as you probably are, but this one’s a little different. It’s a Ghostbusters rollercoaster ride. Just…watch it. Railbusters – A Minecraft Roller Coaster [YouTube, via Kotaku AU]
By Luke Plunkett Published May 30, 2013 -
Remake Of 1995 Game Remakes 1995 Box Art
There are “remakes” of classic old games that throw out what’s often the most nostalgic part: the box art. Then there is Rise of the Triad. The 2013 remake of the cult PC shooter from 1995 might be making radical changes to the game itself, but it’s stayed faithful to the iconic cover art, copying…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 30, 2013
