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GAME Stores Stop Refunds, One Asks Customers Not to be Violent
GAME, one of the biggest retailers of video game products in the world, is in serious financial trouble. So much so it’s had to enter administration, and part of that deal means the store can’t offer refunds or exchanges on its products. Which looks like it’s making some people walk into the stores and be…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 29, 2012 -
Portal, as a Very Short Cartoon (Well, gif)
British artist Pinali sets our hearts aflutter with this animated take on Portal’s Chell (in her Portal 2 outfit). I keep thinking, if I watch it long enough, the “camera” will pan across and just follow her as she starts shooting the place up. Portall [Pinalinet]
By Luke Plunkett Published March 29, 2012 -
Man, AirMech Looks so Freaking Good Right Now
So last year, a few of us got our hands on AirMech, and thought it was pretty special. It’s like classic action/strategy game Herzog Zwei got into Macross cosplay in a big way. The version we played, though, was a very early alpha, which while immensely promising was also a little thin. Months later and…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 29, 2012 -
There’s (Hopefully) Still a Future for Used, Rented and Borrowed Games
Oh boy. Once people had got past the news we’d heard about the next PlayStation Orbis’ specs and release date, they got real angry about the fact it’s likely to include some measure of “anti-used games” technology. Just like the next Xbox console. That subsequently led to people thinking that they’ll never be able to…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 29, 2012 -
New Game of Thrones Trailer as Heavy on Story as it is on Giant Necks
The upcoming Game of Thrones RPG would like to remind you there’s more to it than music and combat. There’s also a story, and dialogue, and sadly dialogue that isn’t being spoken by the amazing James Cosmo. Cosmo, who plays Jeor Mormont in HBO’s Game of Thrones TV series, is one the best of a…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 29, 2012 -
The Dark Knight Rises Trailer Looks Great in LEGO
You know, I haven’t actually seen the live-action version of this trailer. For most movies these days, I go into blackout mode, try and save myself for when I see the actual flick. So I’m in a weird spot now. I’m going to go see this movie later this year, and I’m going to see…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 29, 2012 -
Total Recall Starts Now!
Time for your daily look back at the history of video games!
By Luke Plunkett Published March 28, 2012 -
Determining The World’s Metal-Band Distribution
Can you guess where the most metal bands might be? I bet you can. Or you could just check that image, I guess. Greetings, Kotaku, and welcome to the evening Open Thread. Some fun and provocative things from around the internet for you: An amazing wind map of the entire nation – Holy shit! Battle…
By Kirk Hamilton Published March 28, 2012 -
Nobody Knows When the Hell Super Mario Bros. Was Released
It’s commonly held that Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo Entertainment System is one, if not the greatest game of all time. People constantly talk about its historical importance, and how it was largely responsible for the unprecedented success of the NES console. But when did it come out? Most people say 1986, but no…
By Kirk Hamilton Published March 28, 2012 -
Let’s Bring These Sherlock Holmes Games Back, Adventure Gamers
Now this is a blast from the past. I remember playing through the first volume of Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective ages ago. It was a full motion video adventure game, and my memories are very fond. The games were more stodgy, goofy Sherlock than cool, sexy Sherlock, but that didn’t make the mystery-solving any less…
By Kirk Hamilton Published March 28, 2012 -
Report: SimCity Needs Your Internet the Whole Time You’re Playing
Maxis and EA’s upcoming SimCity game looks pretty cool, but Joystiq is reporting that the game will require an internet connection to play. Lead designer Stone Librande told the publication that regardless of where the game was bought, people playing the game will need to be connected to EA’s Origin service to play the game.…
By Kirk Hamilton Published March 28, 2012 -
Lordy, Lordy, Fez Finally Gets a Release Date
Fez, the perspective-shifting platformer and poster-child for independent games development hell, is ready to go and will arrive April 13, says its studio, Polytron. That’s Friday the 13th, a fitting irony for something that’s been in production for more than four years. The game will be offered over Xbox Live Arcade for 800 Microsoft points,…
By Owen Good Published March 28, 2012 -
Pedophile Caught Thanks to Girl’s Nintendo Camera
A girl in the United Kingdom put away a man who molested her thanks to the camera on her Nintendo DSi, using it to surreptiously capture his assault and force a confession. John Fisher, 46, did admit to the abuse after his accuser (unnamed) snapped a picture of his hand groping her. Fisher’s going to…
By Owen Good Published March 28, 2012 -
One Leaves, One Enters Kotaku‘s Power 40
If you scan the column to the right of the Kotaku.com/Power 40 list, you’ll find our reorganized list updated for March complete with individual updates where relevant, and a new addition: BioWare fans That’s right, BioWare fans. Your displeasure with this month’s release of Mass Effect 3 did not go unnoticed, and most notably resulted…
By Tina Amini Published March 28, 2012 -
The FBI Is Making Virtual Crime Scenes With The Tech Behind Gears of War
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation is using the Unreal Engine to create simulations and other training programs, BBC News reports today. Unreal is the technology behind games like Gears of War 3 and Mass Effect 3. According to the BBC, the FBI will use it to create “virtual multiplayer crime scene[s] in which its…
By Jason Schreier Published March 28, 2012 -
No Surprises After One Round in Madden‘s Cover Contest
News and notes from around the world of sports video gaming: • Madden NFL 13‘s cover athlete contest has moved to the second round, with few surprises. Aaron Rodgers advanced, despite Packer fans’ superstitions. Megatron absolutely dominated his first round matchup, with the largest margin of victory. Sebastian Janikowski was eliminated, despite everyone’s desire to…
By Owen Good Published March 28, 2012 -
A Very Moving Day for a Woman at The Masters
After two rounds at The Masters, the 44 best scores and ties, plus anyone within 10 strokes of the leader, make the cut. Since 2006, when the course was lengthened, no American amateur has survived to “Moving Day,” the nickname for Saturday’s round. Yesterday, I did so. As a woman. This past Sunday, I wrote…
By Owen Good Published March 28, 2012 -
Sportaku Starts Now
From the Worldwide Leader in Sports … Video Games, your 6 p.m. Sportaku begins now.
By Owen Good Published March 28, 2012