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If You Enjoyed Minecraft, Perhaps You’d Like These Other Games…
The “related” function on Xbox Live helpfully suggests some other video games that are just exactly almost identically akin to the new Xbox 360 version of Minecraft which came out today. As seen on my TV; apologies for the blurriness. At least that’s not Microsoft’s fault.
By Stephen Totilo Published May 9, 2012 -
Talk Amongst Yourselves
Welcome to Kotaku’s official forum, known affectionately as Talk Amongst Yourselves. This is the place where we gather on a daily basis to discuss all things video game and existential. Want to talk about new games, old games, games that aren’t even out yet? Knock yourselves out! The only thing worse than being Angry Impoverished…
By Evan Narcisse Published May 9, 2012 -
The Sex Game That Crossed Lines and Unnerved Its Creator
A post by a psychotherapist on the RPG-Maker forums informed the world of his latest idea: a game about sex. Not the clean, safe sex we typically see in games, mind. The game would be an exploration of sexuality and the human libido, including the kinkier, if not darker sides of desire—from perversions to fetishes…
By Patricia Hernandez Published May 9, 2012 -
Classic FPS Wolfenstein 3D Now Available In Your Browser
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of classic first-person shooter Wolfenstein 3D, Bethesda has released a free browser-based version of the full game. If you’ve been dying to shoot Nazis 1992-style, now’s your chance!
By Kate Cox Published May 9, 2012 -
The Record of Agarest War 2 Limited Edition Comes With an Inflatable Doll. And a Hand Towel
The series I’m convinced people only buy for its bizarre limited edition contents returns to North America on June 26, bringing with it more justification for my theory. Pixelated to protect her anime-innocence, the inflatable Felenne doll packed inside every copy of the Record of Agarest War 2 limited edition for the PlayStation 3 gives…
By Mike Fahey Published May 9, 2012 -
Amazon-Exclusive Spider-Man Preorder Bonus Lets You Play as the Amazing Stan Lee
Just look at it, folks. That’s how you generate preorders right there. Amazon is going to be swamped. I didn’t believe it when Stan Lee said it back in March, and now that Activision’s made it official I’m still not sure I believe it. And I call myself a true believer. But yes, it is…
By Mike Fahey Published May 9, 2012 -
Insomniac Explores the Wild Facebook Frontier with Outernauts
Breaking with a long tradition of creating Sony-exclusive console titles, the studio behind Ratchet & Clank and Resistance brings the full weight of its wit and style to bear in Outernauts, a quirky new adventure role-playing game… for Facebook. Snuggled up with Sony for so long that people often forget it’s an independent studio, Insomniac…
By Mike Fahey Published May 9, 2012 -
BioShock Infinite Delayed to 2013 [UPDATE]
This fall’s much-anticipated BioShock Infinite will now be released on February 26, 2013, publisher Take Two announced this morning. The game had been planned for an October release. Updated with lengthy note from Ken Levine. “When we announced the release date of BioShock Infinite in March, we felt pretty good about the timing. Since then,…
By Stephen Totilo Published May 9, 2012 -
There’s a Feature-Length Documentary About Mass Effect 3’s Ending
You’d think, if told there’s an 84-minute documentary on the ending of Mass Effect 3, that it’d be the result of some crazed fans, crackpots spending most of that time exclaiming breathlessly into a cheap microphone. You would also be wrong, because this thing is great It’s basically a very in-depth examination of the various…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 9, 2012 -
The Great League of Legends Cosplay Extravagaza
The 2012 ChinaJoy Cosplay extravaganza was especially extravagant in this case, as an entire stage is decked out with League of Legends cosplayers. It’s not just the quantity that’s impressive, it’s the quality of said quantity. Also of note? The prolonged pose-holding. These cosplayers are serious A few weeks back I made a concerted effort…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 9, 2012 -
If Only They’d Actually Released an All-White NES
I’ve got a basic rule when it comes to consumer electronics: the white the better. The white PS3, the original Xbox in its rare white, the DSi in glossy white, the new white 360, they all look great That’s just my tastes, though. Artist and advertising man Andrew Miller has a different reason for emphasising…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 9, 2012 -
This Might be the Greatest Zombie Game Ever Made
I don’t like most zombie games because, well, they’re not really zombie games. They’re action games using the texture of a walking corpse as your opponent. From Resident Evil to Left 4 Dead, they don’t really capture the essence of a good zombie yarn like Dawn of the Dead or The Walking Dead manage. So…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 9, 2012 -
Pokémon Onesies are Dangerously Close to Furry Pyjamas
This range of onesies – you know, those awesome little suits babies get to wear – are fashioned in the style of Pokémon. And they’re available for grownups. An Etsy seller called All for Onesies makes these to order, meaning you can pick your favourite Pokémon, pay up and soon you’ll be spending your time…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 9, 2012 -
A Documentary About People Drawing Pictures of Their Favourite Nerd Heroes
“Fan art is often the viewer’s reaction to the show projected onto the character”. Not a bad summary, that. This short PBS video examines the world of fan art, and just why people feel the need to spend their time and energy drawing amazing images of characters who someone else aready created and drew. Refreshingly,…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 9, 2012 -
Splinter Cell: Underpants Double Agent
Hello again, Kotaku. Happy Tuesday. It’s been a lovely one in San Francisco, and I hope it’s been nice near you, too. Here now, some things from around the internet for you to peruse and discuss. RIP, Maurice Sendak – I hope you’ve found your way to where the wild things truly are. Let the…
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 8, 2012 -
RIP Maurice Sendak, Creator of Where the Wild Things Are
This has been a brutal year for many people’s fondest childhood affections. First Star Wars visionary Ralph McQuarrie dies, then French comics legend Moebius passes away, and now we have the sad news that Maurice Sendak, the creator of children’s stories such as Where the Wild Things Are, has died at age 83. Sendak will…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 8, 2012 -
In Case You’ve Ever Wanted to Own One of Mass Effect 3‘s Punchy Heavy Pistols
When I play Mass Effect, I’m really more of an Assault Rifle or Shotgun-guy, but I do love those heavy pistols. The sound they make, that punchy “pop” that causes so much damage. Here we’ve got Bill Doran of Punished Props, back to show us another cool video game creation. He’s made the M-6 Carnifex…
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 8, 2012 -
Rumor: Snow-Bound Dead Space 3 Will Feature Co-Op, Humongous Enemies
According to IGN, Dead Space 3 will feature optional co-op play. It’ll be drop-in, drop-out. Their source also describes the game’s setting as a “desolate snow planet,” which confirms the rumor we reported last year It sounds as though the second co-op character might be a figment of protagonist Isaac Clarke’s imagination, as IGN describes…
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 8, 2012 -
The Beautiful Rage of Friends Who Play Board Games Against Each Other
Canadian filmmaker Jay Cheel once worked for video game developer Silicon Knights, but in his 10-minute documentary The Politics of Competitive Board Gaming Amongst Friends, he focuses instead on tabletop gaming, casting his camera on his own friends while they play The Settlers of Catan. It’s a beautiful, funny, and poignant look at how competition…
By Kate Cox Published May 8, 2012