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The Must-Have Collector’s Edition of 2013 Award Goes to Aliens: Colonial Marines
Don’t think of Aliens: Colonial Marines February 2013 release date as a painfully long waiting period. Think of it as eight months to save up $99 for this freaking amazing collector’s edition package. It comes with a resin Powerloader statue in a limited edition Xeno Hive box. I could probably just stop writing here and…
By Mike Fahey Published May 31, 2012 -
There’s a New Humble Bundle Containing All The Great Games You Should Have Already Played
Even by Humble Bundle standards, the Humble Bundle V contains some fantastic-ass games. Lookit that! Wow. They’re all so great, in fact, that I’d be surprised if you haven’t played pretty much all of them. But still: Pay whatever you want for the terrifying and amazing Amnesia: Dark Descent, the hilarious and wildly creative Psychonauts,…
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 31, 2012 -
The Biggest Name in Teddy Bear Horror Returns This Fall
When the bears of Perfect Island neglect to invite Naughty Bear to their island resort vacation, amazing advertising ensues. Oh, and a new Naughty Bear game coming to Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network this fall. But man, that advertising. Seriously, browse through our coverage of the original Naughty Bear and you’ll find some…
By Mike Fahey Published May 31, 2012 -
One Year Later, Did Microsoft Keep Their E3 2011 Promises?
For the fourth year in a row, we’re comparing E3 hype to gaming reality. On Tuesday, we looked at Sony. Yesterday, we investigated Nintendo. Today, we wrap up with a look at Microsoft’s E3 2011 promises. Last year, Microsoft may as well have called their press presentation the Kinect Hour. While the Xbox 360 itself…
By Kate Cox Published May 31, 2012 -
New Xbox 360 Gears of War Will Be Revealed Next Week
They won’t call it Gears of War 4 and they don’t call it Gears of War Karting, so what in the world is the name of the new Gears of War? The people at Game Informer magazine know, but they’re not saying until Microsoft announces the game at Monday’s Xbox 360 E3 briefing (which you’ll…
By Stephen Totilo Published May 31, 2012 -
Glide Through The Beautiful, Thundering Skies Of A Firefly’s Adventure
I love thunderstorms. They’re oddly relaxing. I love fireflies, too, and anyone who also grew up in a backyard full of them might understand why. I also love games that are beautiful, and Light the Night is one such game. Playing as a firefly (or lightning bug), you zip through dark skies—by moving your finger…
By Tina Amini Published May 31, 2012 -
Launching Off Of Exploding Cars And Other GTA: IV Shenanigans
It’s no secret that it’s fun to get in trouble in Rockstar’s open world Grand Theft Auto series. Even this machinima director couldn’t resist the urge to get his hands dirty in the midst of filming. Which is fortunate for us, because now we get to see massive explosions and cars flying through the air.…
By Tina Amini Published May 31, 2012 -
The Ubiworkshop Edition of Assassin’s Creed III is an Excellent Way to Spend a Benjamin
Available for preorder exclusively at Ubiworkshop.com, the Ubiworkshop Edition of Assassin’s Creed III bundles the game with the second edition of the coveted Assassin’s Creed Encyclopedia and a new graphic novel for a smidge under a hundred bucks. In a way, you’re just trading one Assassin’s Creed III collectible for two, seeing as our American…
By Mike Fahey Published May 31, 2012 -
The Possibly Real Dream of a TV Show Affected By Gamers
Last year the people making the TV show and video game that are both called Defiance performed a distracting magic trick. In an enclosed booth at the massive E3 gaming show they connected an Xbox 360 and a PlayStation 3 to each other via a network connection and let players on the rival machines play…
By Stephen Totilo Published May 31, 2012 -
Talk Amongst Yourselves
This is your last chance to talk about video games in Kotaku‘s official forum this month. Will there be a next month? Tune in tomorrow to find out! TAYpic craftsman Shadoroch sends May to its Doom with this hellish creation. Goodbye, May TAYpic. We loved you so much. And with a new month dawning (possibly),…
By Mike Fahey Published May 31, 2012 -
We’re Getting a DC Fighting Game From the Makers of Mortal Kombat
What’s this? An official Injustice website featuring Superman, Wonder Woman and The Flash? Perhaps DC Comics’ superheroes will be joining an ‘Injustice League’ for a new fighting game, slated for a 2013 release on the Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii U. In 2008, the same team made Mortal Kombat vs. D.C. Universe, so they have…
By Tina Amini Published May 31, 2012 -
Here’s the First Trailer for Dawnguard, Skyrim‘s First Full Expansion Pack
The province of Skyrim expands this summer with Dawnguard, 1,600 Microsoft points worth of new epic adventure for the Xbox 360. Dawnguard is a timed Xbox 360 exclusive, which is unfortunate seeing as I am fully invested in the PC version of the game at this point. Still, timed is timed, and we’ll get it…
By Mike Fahey Published May 31, 2012 -
It’s Actually a Pretty Damn Good Week for the Nintendo Download
What’s this? Four new-ish downloadable games across the various Nintendo platforms, and not one that I can poke fun at? This has to be some sort of record. Then again, it’s hard to screw up when you’ve got Metal Slug and Rayman on your side. Metal Slug 3 for WiiWare and the original Rayman in…
By Mike Fahey Published May 31, 2012 -
Sports Champions 2 Should Help Knock the Dust Off Those Move Controllers
There goes Sony again, blowing its massive announcements the week before E3. Sports Champions 2 is coming this fall, new that no doubt have several PlayStation 3 owners wondering where they put that Move controller. to celebrate, Sony rolls out a non-traditional gamer glamour reel. Look at those people having fun with a video game…
By Mike Fahey Published May 31, 2012 -
The Best Worst Game Trailer Music of 2012
Yes, I know it’s only May, but it’s May 31 and hot damn, this trailer music is awfully wonderful. Or is it, wonderfully awful? Whatever, who cares, it’s great and terrible at the same damn time. The trailer is for new Ridge Racer DLC for the PS Vita. The car in the above trailer is…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 31, 2012 -
Dirty Fan Art Gets a Helping Hand
In Japan, there are numerous illustrated field guides (図鑑 or “zukan” in Japanese). Many of them are for kids and provide illustrated looks at things like dinosaurs, bugs, or trains. Then, there are zukan that are drawings guides—drawing guides for adults. These adult zukan feature women (or men) in various nude poses. Many of them…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 31, 2012 -
Dark Souls Coming to Steam, Computer DLC Coming to Consoles
Good news! The PC version of hard-as-nails Dark Souls is, oh yes, Steam bound. What’s more, the console versions will be getting PC exclusive content as paid DLC this winter. Dubbed Artorias of the Abyss, the downloadable content be out this winter on the PS3 (US$14.99) and the Xbox 360 (1200 MS Points). Artorias of…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 31, 2012 -
First Dead Space 3 Screenshots Stand Shoulder to Shoulder
These images “leaked” by All Games Beta supposedly give us our first proper look at the upcoming Dead Space 3, ahead of a more official outing over the coming days. They depict a pair (I’d say one of them is Isaac Clarke but his face is so everyman I can’t be sure) engaging in some…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 31, 2012