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Nobody Takes He-Man Seriously, And That’s Why I Love His Mobile Game
In late 1982 Mattel fashioned a generic fantasy barbarian with an even more generic name into a children’s media goldmine. First came the toys. Then came the cartoon, with its horribly-limited animation. It got so big that in 1987 Dolph Lundgren starred in a live action Masters of the Universe movie. Glitchsoft’s He-Man: The Most…
By Mike Fahey Published October 25, 2012 -
Nintendo Shows Off All The 3DS Games They’re Releasing In The Near Future
From Paper Mario to Monster Hunter, here’s the full sizzle reel shown off during Nintendo’s live-streamed Nintendo Direct event this morning. Lots of cool-looking games coming to 3DS soon! I’m particularly psyched for Fire Emblem and Paper Mario. Animal Crossing and Professor Layton are also pretty damn slick. And here’s the eShop sizzle reel, which…
By Jason Schreier Published October 25, 2012 -
This Week’s Windows Phone Charts: Cracking Sands and Circling Words
Welcome to the second-ever Kotaku Windows Phone game charts. In this second installment of this thrilling series we explore how the game rankings ebb and flow from week to week. I think it turned out rather well. In fact, I think it turned out so well that we’ll maintain the same theme every week, until…
By Mike Fahey Published October 25, 2012 -
The Puzzles In The Newest Professor Layton Sure Look Different
While previous Professor Layton games have featured mostly static, two-dimensional puzzles, Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask has more interactive, 3D fare. Which is appropriate, since it’s on the 3DS. THREE DEE. Miracle Mask is out this Sunday.
By Jason Schreier Published October 25, 2012 -
You Get To Be Mayor And Go Swimming In The New Animal Crossing
Not going to lie. I put way, way more hours into Animal Crossing: Wild World, the first DS entry in the franchise, than I ever should have. After managing to catch a coelacanth on my first day I was, well, hooked. Catch fish, collect bugs, cultivate flowers, buy clothes, decorate your home… these are the…
By Kate Cox Published October 25, 2012 -
Fire Emblem: Awakening Looks Absolutely Tremendous
At E3, Reggie casually mentioned (to Kotaku) that the newest Fire Emblem game will be coming to North America Thank god for that: footage from the game is looking wonderful. Fire Emblem: Awakening is out for 3DS in early 2013.
By Jason Schreier Published October 25, 2012 -
Dishonored Receives Dunwall City Trials DLC This December, Story Add-Ons Coming Next Year
Maybe you’ve already finished Arkane Studios’ critically acclaimed stealth/action hybrid. Maybe you yearn for more blinking, possession and sneaky killing through Dunwall’s cobblestone streets. This December, you’ll get your wish as challenge-based and story-centric DLC starts rolling out for Dishonored Dunwall City Trials—which will cost $4.99 or 400 Microsoft points—will offer up ten skill-centered tests…
By Evan Narcisse Published October 25, 2012 -
Land ho! PC Gamer reports that the sequel to 2006’s The Ship will hit Kickstarter’s new UK site on October 31st.
András Neltz Published October 25, 2012 -
Two new DLC packs are in the New Super Mario Brothers 2 e-shop today, Nintendo announced in today’s Nintendo Direct
By Kate Cox Published October 25, 2012 -
CastleVille ‘To Bee or Not to Bee’ Quests: Everything You Need to Know
While bees and gardens normally go hand in hand, in the case of CastleVille‘s newest content update, the game’s Gloom Bees are anything but productive. In fact, they threaten the very future of the Gloom Garden, so it will be up to you to complete a series of eight ‘To Bee or Not to Bee’…
by Brandy Shaul | Games.com Published October 25, 2012 -
Civilization Online MMO Will Let Players Try to Rule the World, But Only From Asia
Sid Meier’s famous Civilization games are all about bold land grabs and spreading one’s influence all over the globe. So it makes sense for publisher 2K Games to finally unveil an MMO version of the long-running series. A press release sent out today announced that Civ developer Firaxis will be working with XLGames, the Korean…
By Evan Narcisse Published October 25, 2012 -
Love the BBC TV series Merlin? Bossa Studios’ Facebook game of the series is now in open beta
By Mike Fahey Published October 25, 2012 -
Watch Notch Test Out 0x10c’s Multiplayer Right Here [Update: It’s Over]
Markus Persson’s been slowly pulling back the veil of mystery surrounding his next sci-fi-centric game. Now, you can watch him play against others in a test of 0x10c‘s competitive multiplayer via Twitch livestream. Seems like pure chaotic fun. Watch live video from realnotch on www.twitch.tv
By Evan Narcisse Published October 25, 2012 -
Kotaku Timeline: Blizzard’s Next Big MMO… Titan
Are you ready for Blizzard’s next MMO? Their first since 2004’s World of Warcraft? Well, tough, Blizzard’s not done making it. The game is codenamed Titan and has been in development for a long, long time. What kind of game is it? We know it’s supposed to have broad appeal. We know that Blizzard has…
András Neltz & Stephen Totilo Published October 25, 2012 -
The Pink-Haired Kitty Girl Rule Also Applies to Mobile Defense Games
There is no such thing as a bad game that features a pink-haired girl with kitty ears — even the most hideously unplayable mess is somewhat redeemed by such wondrous presence. Luckily for Gamevil, Arel Wars 2 is pretty damn playable as well. A deep and satisfying free-to-play defense game now available for iOS (the…
By Mike Fahey Published October 25, 2012 -
Luigi’s Mansion 2 Is Ready to Flash Ghosts Next Spring
In Nintendo’s news stream, Nintendo Direct, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata announced a new feature to the sequel to the game featuring Mario’s brother mostly doing what he does best (screaming in fear); Luigi’s Mansion 2 Luigi’s ghost sucking proton pack, the Poltergust 3000 will be getting an upgrade to combat stronger, more resistant ghosts; a…
By Toshi Nakamura Published October 25, 2012 -
Square Enix is aiming for next February to beta test the Wii U version of Dragon Quest X.
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 25, 2012 -
Nintendo Just Unveiled Its Own iTunes
It’s called Recochoku (レコチョク). That’s short for “Record-Chokusetsu” or “Record Direct”. And it looks to be Nintendo’s take on iTunes. As Kotaku commenters have pointed out, this is an existing music service in Japan. Nintendo is bringing it to its handheld. The service begins on the 3DS this December in Japan, and there will be…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 25, 2012
