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This Isn’t Some New Snake. It’s the Old Snake.
While people had been trying to put games on mobile phones for years, it wasn’t until Nokia’s humble little version of arcade classic Snake in 1997 that the idea was taken a little more seriously. It’s now 2012, and with thousands of games available on various phones, some looking as good (and almost playing as…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 5, 2012 -
A Revolutionary Hero Takes to the Trees in the First Assassin’s Creed III Trailer
What kind of setting would Revolutionary War-era America make for an Assassin’s Creed game? See for yourself as the latest in a long line of professional killers does the tomahawk chop in the wintry war-torn Northeastern woods. When the setting was revealed for Assassin’s Creed III some fans thought it was a terrible choice, mainly…
By Mike Fahey Published March 5, 2012 -
You Will Believe Four Young Boys Can Save the World from Redheads
Kenny, Kyle, Cartman, and Stan join forces to defeat Tenorman’s Ginger Army in South Park: Tenorman’s Revenge. How? Perhaps these latest screens can shed some light. Don’t worry, redheads. I realize cartoons are cartoons, and I still love all of you. Except for you, Frank. You’re a bit of a jerk. Sorry, had to be…
By Mike Fahey Published March 5, 2012 -
Dust 514 Will Be Free to Play, No Cover Required
Upcoming shooter Dust 514 is doing a lot of unusual things. It’s a PlayStation 3-exclusive first person shooter that ties into and relies on events in the world of PC MMO Eve Online It’s also a free-to-play game, except that last summer developers CCP confused many by saying that the supposedly free-to-play FPS wasn’t actually…
By Kate Cox Published March 5, 2012 -
Iran Overturns Game Developer’s Death Sentence
There is new hope for the survival of an American sentenced to death in Iran for spying today, as Iran has overturned the death sentence for Amir Hekmati. Judges have said the case was “not complete”, according to a BBC report and have ordered a retrial. “There were objections to the verdict by the Supreme…
By Stephen Totilo Published March 5, 2012 -
The Quest for Worthwhile Facebook Games
Hardcore gamers like to point and laugh at Facebook games, but sometimes they’re all we’ve got. Commenter Faux Bravo wants to know if there are any Facebook games worth his valuable supposed-to-be-working time. I know this is blasphemy, but are there any Facebook games out there that are worthwhile? Do you guys play anything that…
By Mike Fahey Published March 5, 2012 -
Here Are The Five Maps In Gears of War 3‘s Next DLC Pack
There are five maps in Gears of War 3’s “Forces of Nature,” the game’s fifth downloadable content pack, which publisher Microsoft will release on March 27. You’ll be able to shoot your way through three brand new maps — Aftermath, Artillery, and Cove — and two remakes — Jacinto and Raven Down. Above you can…
By Jason Schreier Published March 5, 2012 -
Talk Amongst Yourselves
Let’s all gather around the campfire, the only place it’s safe to spend the day discussing video games in Kotaku‘s official forum. Today’s TAYpic comes from Halfbeast, who figured this was the obvious ‘shopping choice, given the subject matter. You too can manipulate the hell out of “The Hunters at Rest”! Post your masterpieces in…
By Mike Fahey Published March 5, 2012 -
Slaughter All The Things In Bloodforge
Mythology-based revenge thriller Bloodforge, from UK-based developer Climax Studios, is slated to hit Xbox Live Arcade this spring. Bloodforge promises to tell the tale of Crom, a warrior who gives up fighting for the sake of his family but then finds himself unwillingly pulled back in and then devoting the rest of his life and…
By Kate Cox Published March 5, 2012 -
Xbox 360 Split-Screen Offers a New Way To Play Minecraft
Saying the word “change” in the same sentence as “Minecraft” can really set off a lot of alarms. Mojang’s open-world crafting phenomenon has been tweaked, rearranged, expanded, and adjusted many times since its rise to popularity in the fall of 2010. But with each new version number comes some grumbles and complaints—after all, the game…
By Kirk Hamilton Published March 5, 2012 -
The Dragon In Dragon’s Dogma Is Really Big
Publisher Capcom sent us this new video today to show off one of the battles in Dragon’s Dogma, an action-roleplaying open-world game that it will release on May 22 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Capcom is marketing this video as “The Dragon’s Dogma Drake Fight,” which got me really excited because I thought you’d…
By Jason Schreier Published March 5, 2012 -
The Colorful Cartoon Hack-and-Slash Adventure of Fable Heroes in Action
Xbox.com leaked the images last night, and now we’ve got the video of Fable Heroes, Lionhead’s candy-coated four-player co-op journey through the lands of Albion. What do we know about Xbox Live Arcade’s Fable Heroes? It’s a competitive / co-op adventure that sees up to four players exploring a reimagined Albion. Series fans will recognize…
By Mike Fahey Published March 5, 2012 -
Control the Ultimate Weapon in Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City‘s Xbox Exclusive Nemesis Mode
Launching exclusively with the Xbox 360 version of Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City on March 20, the online multiplayer Nemesis Mode sees the USS fighting against the Spec Ops for control of one of the series’ most powerful enemies. It’s just a normal fight-for-points multiplayer battle until one side activates Nemesis. After that it’s all…
By Mike Fahey Published March 5, 2012 -
Your First Look at Halo 4
Last week at Microsoft’s Spring Showcase, I and a whole bunch of other reporters got our first look at this fall’s Halo 4. The fourth proper entry in the franchise (not counting ODST and Reach) will be released this fall, and will feature longtime series star Master Chief in an all-new adventure. Halo 4 will…
By Kirk Hamilton Published March 5, 2012 -
Jinx Supplies Both Sides of the The Old Republic War with Fresh T-Shirts
Quick, what class do you play in Star Wars: The Old Republic? What faction? If it took you a moment to answer, you could probably do with one of Jinx’s new line of SWTOR-inspired chest coverings. So one of the guys I know at Jinx emails me the other day and asks me if I…
By Mike Fahey Published March 5, 2012 -
A Man’s Flesh, Covered in Badass World of Warcraft Imagery
Reader Clay McCay sends us this image of a tattoo he recently had finished. And yes, that is a giant Worgen covering his entire back. Before you scream BUT WHAT WILL YOU DO WHEN NOBODY REMEMBERS WOW, consider this: even in twenty years, if nobody remembers what a Worgen looks like, Clay still has a…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 5, 2012 -
The Very Best In Cosplay: Volpin Props
We’ve looked at models, costume builders and photographers so far in our tour around the best in the world of cosplay, so today I thought we’d look at someone else. Someone like Harrison Krix. Who builds replica props and weapons. After all, cosplay without weapons and props can often be just a fancy dress party.…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 5, 2012 -
Trolling Private Ryan Replaces Matt Damon With Small, Angry Child
There is trolling in the name of evil, in which you act like an asshole. But there can sometimes be trolling in the name of public good. Like this. Authentic military terminology is a part of the game, kid! War isn’t all murder and explosions. There are communications protocols to maintain as well.
By Luke Plunkett Published March 5, 2012
