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The Musical Intro To Disney Epic Mickey 2 Is Absolutely Amazing

This is the intro to Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two, slated for a November 18 release on Xbox 360, PC, PlayStation 3, and Wii. I think I’ve watched it like ten times already. I hope all of the game’s musical productions are this good.

By Jason Schreier Published July 12, 2012

In A World Full Of Guns, The Dude With A Knife Is King

Knives are dangerous, there’s no doubt about it. If a person with a knife gets close enough to you, he can really mess your stuff up. And yet in the world of video games, knives have become a bit too deadly. They’re far more deadly than guns—in everything from Call of Duty to the recently…

By Kirk Hamilton Published July 12, 2012

Good News and Bad News For Those Concerned About the Wii U’s Power

The Wii U is significantly more powerful than the Wii or the GameCube before it, but Nintendo’s next console doesn’t appear to radically surpass the PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360, according to conversations we’ve had with people familiar with the Wii U and the forthcoming consoles from Sony and Microsoft. But horsepower alone never won…

By Stephen Totilo Published July 12, 2012

You’re Going to Love Our Unlimited San Diego Cosplay Coverage

You know how hard it is to get cosplay shots from San Diego’s annual comic-frenzy when you’re schlepping your gear? I do. Back when I used to live-blog for Jalopnik, I’d normally be lugging around a 15″ FruitBook Pro, multi-lens DSLR, WiFi hotspot, and a bunch of other crap. That means instead of nerding out…

By Ray Wert Published July 12, 2012

The Time Mario Was Knocked Out, Thrown In A Sack And Eaten

I bet you always thought that when Mario died in a Mario game, he simply magically jumped towards the screen. Little did you know that there were many grizzlier fates that could have befallen him. This excerpt from the choose-your-own-adventure book Mario Brothers in: Double Trouble: Nintendo Adventure Book #1 posted to the Tumblr You…

By Kirk Hamilton Published July 12, 2012

10 Games You Should Buy During The Steam Summer Sale

Get your wallets out. Valve’s annual Steam Summer Sale is here, and with it comes a deluge of ridiculous sales on excellent games. But the wilderness of wonderful discounts can be tough to navigate. Don’t worry: we’re here to help. The staff of Kotaku has put together a list of 10 games you should totally…

By Jason Schreier Published July 12, 2012

Comic-Con 2012: The Swag So Far

The 2012 San Diego Comic-Con officially starts today, following a preview night filled with the sweating of backs and the exchanging of cash for pretty things. Let’s see what I’ve picked up so far. I’ve tried to follow my wish list closely, but some items weren’t available last night, and some were unexpected goodness. In…

By Mike Fahey Published July 12, 2012

New Super Mario Bros. 2 Trailer Proves That It’s Definitely A Mario Game

Coins. Costumes. Collections. Yep, this new trailer proves that New Super Mario Bros. 2 sure is a Mario game. Looks cool. And Mario-like. New Super Mario Bros. 2 is out for 3DS on August 19.

By Jason Schreier Published July 12, 2012

Mortal Kombat Designer Says Jax and Cyborg Are Not the Same Guy, Okay?

All the black man-machine heroes do NOT know each other. After playing a few rounds of Injustice: Gods Among Us at Comic-Con last night, I asked Ed Boon whether I was just imagining some similarity between Mortal Kombat’s Jax and the newly unveiled Cyborg. Boon said some of the developers back at Netherrealm have said…

By Evan Narcisse Published July 12, 2012

Epic’s Fortnite Will Be The First Unreal Engine 4 Game [UPDATE 2]

Epic Games’ Fortnite will be the first game from the Gears of War studio made on the company’s Unreal Engine 4. So said Epic people at the Fortnite panel at San Diego Comic-Con. The game is PC-exclusive. The Unreal Engine 4 is Epic’s new graphics engine, targeted to next-gen consoles and PCs, though the engine…

By Stephen Totilo Published July 12, 2012

An RPG Classic, In Glorious Minecraft Form

Here’s a confession: I’m a sucker for awesome Minecraft projects. Particularly the ones that recreate great RPGs or stunning worlds So I got a serious kick out of this blocky version of Chrono Trigger‘s Millennial Fair, created by Kotaku reader DarkScryPrime. DarkScryPrime says he used mods like RedPower 2 to construct the project, which even…

By Jason Schreier Published July 12, 2012

The Steam Summer Sale Is Finally Here

Finally! Valve’s Steam summer sale has begun. Current discounts include Portal 2 for $5 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 for $30. There are also some ridiculously cheap company packages, including a Bethesda pack for $50 (featuring Skyrim, Fallout: New Vegas, and more) and a $50 Ubisoft collection that will give you Assassin’s Creed:…

By Jason Schreier Published July 12, 2012

These Are the 20 Games People Want on Ouya First

The folks behind the March 2013 Ouya console—that’s the $99 hackable Android console that has generated more than $4 million (!) in pledges—have been asking people which games they’d like to see on the machine. They put up a survey and got more than 45,000 replies, according to an update on the Ouya Kickstarter page.…

By Stephen Totilo Published July 12, 2012

Let Christopher Walken Walk You Through Batman: Arkham City

Everyone has their own interpretation of games, but Christopher Walken’s might be the funniest. Watch him play through Batman: Arkham City while he makes you think of things you didn’t ever want to. Like what Two-Face’s genitalia looks like.

By Tina Amini Published July 12, 2012

Lego Lord of the Rings Is The Cutest Lego Video Game Ever Made

Will Lego Lord of the Rings be any good? Who knows. Will it be adorable? Looks that way.

By Stephen Totilo Published July 12, 2012

That Really Awesome, Really Loud PC Stealth Game Is On iTunes Now

We’ve already insisted that you play Dynamite Jack, because it’s a truly fun and panicky stealth game with explosions. But now I must insist you pick up the iOS version, because playing a game on my iPad has never taken me to the edge of my seat quite like Dynamite Jack has. Seriously, people on…

By Tina Amini Published July 12, 2012

Watch Five Hits and One Kidnapping in 17 Minutes of Hitman: Absolution

Enjoy a developer-guided playthrough of one level—called The Streets of Hope—in Hitman: Absolution, shown at this year’s E3.

By Tina Amini Published July 12, 2012

The Walking Dead‘s Brave Little Girl Taught Me How To Trust

The value of social capital, to put it simplistically, lies in the collective. You’ve probably heard it before: “we’re stronger as a group.” Typically, I rebel against this idea. That’s just not my style. I’m more of the lone wolf type of person: I rely on myself and myself only, if I can help it.…

By Patricia Hernandez Published July 12, 2012

New Final Fantasy Songs, Get Your New Final Fantasy Songs

Square Enix released the DLC schedule for lovely rhythm game Theatrhythm Final Fantasy this morning. It features songs from a whole bunch of Final Fantasy games, oddly enough including Final Fantasy Versus XIII, which is Square’s attempt to re-create Duke Nukem Forever Each song costs $1. Here’s the schedule: July 12, 2012 1. “Somnus” (FINAL…

By Jason Schreier Published July 12, 2012

Two New Grand Theft Auto V Screenshots, And They Look Wonderful

Rockstar games slyly released two new screenshots for Grand Theft Auto V today, tucking them within an engaging Q&A posted on the development studio’s official site. You want more? It’s not clear when we’re getting more. Here’s what Rockstar says [emphasis added by Kotaku]: “What is going on with GTAV?” – received via Mouthoff We…

By Stephen Totilo Published July 12, 2012