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Console Gaming’s Oldest, Still-Standing Record Was Set 30 Years Ago Today [Corrected]
Many video game records are thought to be extremely difficult, if not theoretically impossible to beat. There’s one out there that may in fact be physically impossible to surpass. It’s the fastest time in Dragster, an Activision title by Pitfall! creator David Crane, and the mark was set 30 years ago today. [Correction] Video game…
By Owen Good Published September 1, 2012 -
Not In Seattle? Watch PAX’s Best Panels Right Here, Right Now
Are you somewhere other than PAX this year? Then let PAX come to you. The folks at Twitch TV are livestreaming soooo much of the show. Check out a lot of PAX without getting out of your chair, via the livestreams below: PAX 1 This stream is for the events in the Main Theater. Highlights…
By Stephen Totilo Published September 1, 2012 -
Looks Like The Cool Japanese Vita Puzzle-Platformer Dokuro Is Coming To The U.S.
So here’s a fun surprise: Dokuro, a Japanese puzzle-platformer made by Game Arts, the studio behind Lunar and the upcoming Ragnarok Odyssey, made an appearance on the PAX show floor today. As you can see, the game looks really cool. And though it hasn’t officially been announced for a U.S. release yet, its appearance on…
By Jason Schreier Published September 1, 2012 -
Here’s How to Throw a Hadouken—in Real Life
Babycastles, the video games arts collective, is back in New York, teaming with Katamari Damacy creator Keita Takahashi to deliver interpretations of Mario Bros., Ms. Pac-Man and a Defender-style side-scrolling shooter. Here’s their latest concept, which brings hadoukens to real-life, sort of. Watch this video of “Throw Ball” and you’ll understand.
By Owen Good Published September 1, 2012 -
A First Look at the Characters and Cityscapes of Shadowrun Returns
Back in April a bunch of gamers and role-players got together to give Jordan Weisman and Harebrained Schemes more that $1.8 million to create the definitive Shadowrun game. The development team has been hunkered down in development since the Kickstarter ended, and now we get our first look at what your money has wrought. Gear…
By Mike Fahey Published September 1, 2012 -
Alleged Domestic Terrorists Said to be Inspired by the Next Rainbow 6 Game
A video game that hasn’t even been released is said to be the inspiration for a group of soldiers charged with murder and accused of plotting terrorist acts, including the assassination of the president. Prosecutors in Long County, Ga., part of the larger community surrounding Fort Stewart, home of the Army’s Third Infantry Division, said…
By Owen Good Published September 1, 2012 -
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Has Screens and a Video It’d Like to Share, Too
If thought yesterday’s news of Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII was all you were going to hear out of this series as it celebrates its 25th anniversary this weekend, well, you’re wrong. Square Enix this morning uncrated another 17 images—nine of them screenshots, the rest concept art—plus that new trailer showing gameplay, for its rebooted…
By Owen Good Published September 1, 2012 -
See The International Dota 2 Championships Live Here, or Watch them Via Steam
The livestream for The International Dota 2 Championships is included in our roundup of feeds coming out of (or nearby) PAX 2012, but we’re highlighting it here for you with a reminder that competition resumes at 12:30 p.m. EDT today with the semifinal rounds of the double-elimination tournament. Valve, maker of the game and sponsor…
By Owen Good Published September 1, 2012 -
The Moneysaver: Heed the Call
The Labor Day weekend brings us pre-order savings on Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 and NHL 13, plus half-off savings on Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes—but only for the DS. If you’re still looking to get in on Guild Wars 2 the standard edition isn’t seeing any discounts currently but the digital deluxe…
By Owen Good Published September 1, 2012 -
The Best of Kotaku, This Week
This week ends the summer for most people in school and for those who follow the rules regarding wearing white pants. But it’s not really over for gamers, since PAX is in full swing over in Seattle and the terrific rush of games for the fall hasn’t begun yet. As ever, it was a week…
By Stephen Totilo Published September 1, 2012 -
A Brand-New Final Fantasy XIII Means Exciting New Creatures to Kill
Fears of a new chapter in the Final Fantasy XIII saga bringing another 40-80 hours of battling the same old beasts were put to rest this evening, as art director Isamu Kamikokuryo showed off a series of decidedly different mythical beasts for Lightning Returns, from gigantic dragons to decaying undead. While I rather enjoyed Final…
By Mike Fahey Published September 1, 2012 -
Here’s Square Enix Talking About The Next Final Fantasy
Check out these four videos to see Square Enix’s design team talking about Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, announced tonight both here and Japan for release next year on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Square Enix promises more details on September 4
By Jason Schreier Published August 31, 2012 -
She’s Just Running With The Wolves, Man
David Semsei, take a bow. Your fan art isn’t just the knees, it’s the bees knees, a pair of knees so tiny and specialised they’re worth taking a closer look at. Just like this art! Resident Evil, Dark Souls, Metal Gear, even Deadly Premonition, there’s a variety of inspirations and a variety of awesome images…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 31, 2012 -
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Makes Major Changes to the Series’ Formula, Ends Trilogy
Final Fantasy XIII heroine Lightning will be back in a new game, Square-Enix announced today. Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. This one is going to be a very different Final Fantasy Series director Motomu Toriyama began a presentation in Tokyo by showing an image of a rose, saying roses have many meanings. He then said…
By Jason Schreier Published August 31, 2012 -
Double Your Final Fantasy XIII Pleasure with This Limited Edition Pack
Over in Hong Kong, PlayStation’s Asia branch just announced a limited edition Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy XIII-2 pack. The bundle includes both games (with English and traditional Chinese subtitles and the original Japanese voices) as well as eight eight post cards. It’ll be out September 13 in Hong Kong for HK$558 or US$72.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 31, 2012 -
A Closer Look At Borderlands 2‘s Spritely Robot-Summoner, The Mechromancer
At PAX 2012, attendees who braved the massive line at the Borderlands 2 booth were treated to a first look at the fifth character class for the game, the Mechromancer, which will now be given free to everyone who pre-orders the game. The character is a trendy, pixie-looking girl in metal armor who summons a…
By Kirk Hamilton Published August 31, 2012 -
The Cosplay Of PAX: Day One
The Seattle Convention Center was covered in video game characters today for the first day of the Penny Arcade Expo. We saw all manner of costumes—the elaborate, the humble, the humorous, the bizarre. Tina, Jason and I captured as many as we could for our first gallery. Up top, three ladies re-create three famous Zelda…
By Kirk Hamilton Published August 31, 2012 -
Surprise Ending of The World Ends With You Remake Teases Sequel
Looks like we might be getting a sequel to The World Ends With You after all. A new teaser image at the end of the iOS version, sent in by Kotaku reader Michael, hints that the franchise could continue soon, and translator Brian Gray confirmed its legitimacy on his Twitter account today The past few…
By Jason Schreier Published August 31, 2012