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Pick Your Poison (No, Really.)
Gender-bending Poison is a gaming favorite. And it’s no easy task to pull off her hot pants, whether you are male, female, or somewhere in between. And do folks ever like dressing up in Poison’s skimpy threads. So let’s find out who wore the character best? Regarding the character’s gender, the story goes that Poison…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 6, 2012 -
My Brief, Fast Ride in an E3 Ferrari
I got an e-mail over the weekend from Microsoft public relations: “I have some sweet rides available to take you to the Halo Showcase, courtesy of ‘Forza Horizon’ if you’re interested. We’re going to have four cars around for E3: a Ferrari California, a Lamborghini Gallardo, an Audi R8 V10 and a BMW 6 Series.”…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 6, 2012 -
Neverwinter Takes a Fast-Paced, Streamlined Stab (and Swing, and Zap) at D&D
I sat down in Perfect World’s E3 demo room on Tuesday unsure what I should expect from Neverwinter. I remember trying Dungeons and Dragons Online back in 2006 when it was new, and I’ve poked ineffectually at Neverwinter Nights a few times in my life, but neither ever captivated me. I respected those games’ goals,…
By Kate Cox Published June 6, 2012 -
Let’s Get Down and Dirty with New Dead or Alive 5 Screens
As Dead or Alive 5 developer Team Ninja explained last month, the upcoming fighter will show character clothing changing over the course of the fight. Sweat, it seems, can make shirts see-thru; however, this recent batch of game screens just shows character clothing getting down and dirty. Dead or Alive 5 will be out this…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 6, 2012 -
The Last Guardian Will Come Out When It’s Damn Good and Ready
While many wonder where the hell The Last Guardian is, Sony has this to offer: It will be out when its ready. Sony’s Scott Rohde told website GameSpot, “I will not give you a detailed update, but I will say one thing. It goes back in my mind to innovation and to gamers and to…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 6, 2012 -
Kirk and Spock Voiced by 2009’s Kirk and Spock in Star Trek
This time last year, Star Trek, the upcoming game from Digital Extremes, had licensed the appearances of Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto, who had portrayed Kirk and Spock in the 2009 cinematic reboot. The actors’ voice work had yet to be signed. Well, yesterday, the two beamed aboard. Not only that, they’ll be joined by…
By Owen Good Published June 6, 2012 -
Look at These Kick-Ass New Hitman, Tomb Raider Toys
E3 isn’t just about games. It’s about game-related stuff as well. An example: Square Enix’s Play Arts action figure line, which is using the show to debut a couple of new pieces based on upcoming titles (which it also happens to be publishing). Iin the gallery below, you’ll find images of the figures and accessories…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 6, 2012 -
Slayer Multiplayer in Halo 4 Feels Familiar, With Better-Sounding Pew Pews
“Slayer.” You read it in the announcer’s voice, didn’t you? It’s a mode all Halo veterans are familiar with. It’s a mode that has seen your most vicious killing sprees and caused your most tempered tantrums. And it’s a mode in the upcoming Halo 4‘s multiplayer, known as War Games. Since Bungie is no longer…
By Tina Amini Published June 6, 2012 -
The Last of Us Won’t Be Out this Year
Sorry! According to Sony, the eagerly anticipated title is not slated for later this year. “We are not ready to talk about 2013. But some of the games we showed like God of War and The Last of Us are not coming out this year,” Sony’s Shuhei Yoshida told website VG247 So, yeah. Next year.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 6, 2012 -
Here’s How I Told Square Enix To Fix Final Fantasy
In the wake of the euphoria surrounding Square Enix latest (and stunning) tech demo, the Tokyo-based game company launched a website for the demo. On it, there is a survey in which Square Enix asks people to give their opinions. You know, be honest. And honest I was. The first questions in the survey were…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 6, 2012 -
See the Bluth Brothers Talking Shit Over a Call of Duty Game
This is a trailer for Jason Bateman and Will Arnett’s Cocked Hammers, a series of comedy shorts that’ll be running as part of Call of Duty Elite. I hope the actual episodes feature more comedy. Or at least more chicken dancing.
By Luke Plunkett Published June 6, 2012 -
Over Twenty Minutes of Beyond: Two Souls‘ Gameplay Footage
That’s…a long time! Beyond: Two Souls is an upcoming PS3 exclusive from the studio behind Heavy Rain This footage is shaky cam stuff, but it provides the best look I’ve seen that shows what to expect when Beyond: Two Souls is released sometime next year. Beyond : Two Souls for PlayStation 3 gameplay E3 2012 footage…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 6, 2012 -
Experience the Magic of Childbirth with Wii Birth U
At launch, there are two fake games you are going to want to pick up: Watch Dogs on Wii U and Wii Birth U. Watch as dad experiences the magic of childbirth, all thanks to the Wii U and clever editing. E3 2012 – Nintendo Wii Birth U [YouTube Thanks, MtlAngelus!]
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 6, 2012 -
You Can Play This Diablo III Clone Right Now, in Your Browser
Diablo III player Tsimhyr, fed up with the game’s follies, decided to do something about it and make his own version of the game. It’s called Satan I, and is playable right now, in your browser. How do you play? Hit F5. There’s a bitterness to much of the writing, but the combat mechanics seem…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 6, 2012 -
Kotaku’s Winners & Losers of E3 2012, Day Two
The first real day of E3 gave us Nintendo’s primary (though not only) press conference, as well as our first chance to get out on the showroom floor and get our hands on some games. Did we like everything we saw? No. Did we hate everything we saw? No. We did, however, hate some things.…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 6, 2012 -
Let’s the Chaos Begin with Revealing Outfits and Pink Guns
Teddy bear? Check. Crazy clothes? Check. Pink machine gun and giant sword? Check, check. If these are all your boxes, then Square Enix’s upcoming smartphone shooter Demon’s Score looks like it’ll be right up your alley when it hits iOS/Android this summer.
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 6, 2012 -
This is Snoop. Rapping About Tekken. No, Really.
I know Snoop does just about anything for a cheque these days, but hearing him rap about Tekken Tag Tournament was still a little surprising. In case you miss it, yes, there appears to be a Snoop stage in the game. His own private fight club.
By Luke Plunkett Published June 6, 2012
