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Vote for the Most Frustrating Situations in Gaming
Video game humor site Dorkly is currently holding a competition to determine the most frustrating gaming situation of them all. Are we going to let “Accidentally hitting yes when an NPC asks you to repeat the entire conversation” beat out “Dying when you haven’t saved?” I don’t know, I think the voters are right on…
By Mike Fahey Published January 20, 2012 -
Adios, SOPA. House Shelves Bill Indefinitely.
The Stop Online Piracy Act continues to fizzle and is for all intents and purposes dead. Congressman Lamar Smith, who wrote the law and staunchly defended it for weeks amid protests that it would disrupt online speech, announced today he is postponing any further action on the bill: “I have heard from the critics and…
By Stephen Totilo Published January 20, 2012 -
The Scarecrow Tries Giving Batman A Psychological Profile in This Batman: The Dark Knight #5
Part of the appeal of the Batman mythos is that, in becoming his masked alter ego, Bruce Wayne took the pain of great tragedy and used to fuel a transformation. Of course, with pain comes fear, but Batman’s one superhero seems to have conquered that emotion. That’s why The Scarecrow’s one of the best Bat-villains.…
By Evan Narcisse Published January 20, 2012 -
Here’s Hoping They Never Make a Sequel to The World Ends with You
In today’s Speak Up on Kotaku, commenter Zombie711 wants Square Enix’s DS masterpiece The World Ends with You to end with itself. In other words, here’s one of the game’s biggest fans explaining why it should never, ever get a sequel. Aww. I like The World Ends with You. A Lot. But at the same…
By Mike Fahey Published January 20, 2012 -
If Minecraft Can Have a Dragon, It Can Also Have These Helicopters
There’s not much an enterprising modder couldn’t add to Minecraft, so of course someone has added helicopters. Check out the Minecraft Helicopter Mod if you want to get the choppas. [Thanks, Steve!]
By Stephen Totilo Published January 20, 2012 -
Mega Talk Amongst Yourselves
While discussing video games today in Kotaku‘s official forum, trey holding down your keyboard keys to build up power and give your replies a little extra oomph. (Note: This will not work.) The evil Dr. Wily (aka Pan1da7) has done it again, transforming our beloved art into a twisted mechanical TAYpic. Join in the fun…
By Mike Fahey Published January 20, 2012 -
Congressional Vote on PIPA Gets Delayed, Meaning Controversial Bill May Not Become Law
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced in a tweet today that he’s postponing the voting on the controversial Protect IP Act—better known as PIPA—according to Ars Technica This delay comes days after a massive internet blackout protest and mobilization of thousands of voters contacting Congress to register their displeasure with the proposed legislation. Internet activists’…
By Evan Narcisse Published January 20, 2012 -
Is Hunk the Third Protagonist of Resident Evil 6?
Since last night’s trailer debut for the newly-announced Resident Evil 6, fans have been trying to figure out the identity of the third protagonist joining stars Leon Kennedy and Chris Redfield in the ambitious sequel. Could it be Resident Evil’s most mysterious character? The Hunk theory makes more sense than several of the others making…
By Mike Fahey Published January 20, 2012 -
A Racer that Follows the Law of Averages
Considering how many gaming apps are published each week in a mobile gaming gold rush that shows no signs of slowing, finding one that is simply average feels almost like a win. Streetbike: Full Blast, the latest excreted onto the iTunes app store, will suffice at a buck. Streetbike applies all the familiar mechanics of…
By Owen Good Published January 20, 2012 -
Is the Shutdown of MegaUpload Hurting or Helping Your Gaming Life? Let Us Know
The Feds shut down massive file-sharing site Megaupload yesterday. Were you a gamer that depended on it? Were you a developer who saw pirated copies of your game distributed on it? Were you one of the people the Feds say Megaupload paid to upload pirated material? Or maybe you were a user who can vouch…
By Stephen Totilo Published January 20, 2012 -
Sony CEO Says The 3DS’ Success Shows Demand for Portables, But Vita “Has More to Offer”
Some people question whether dedicated gaming devices like the 3DS or Vita can find audiences when the iPhone and Android handsets offer games experiences and so much more. Sony CEO Andrew House’s answer? “Look at Nintendo!” In an piece at Gamasutra, House says that the impressive sales numbers notch by the 3DS prove that people…
By Evan Narcisse Published January 20, 2012 -
The Sexy Wipeout 2048 Into Drives Us Through the Past, Present, and Near-Future of High Speed Racing
How do we get from today’s F-1 racers to the gravity-defying hover cars of Wipeout 2048 in a mere 36 years? Sony Liverpool details this mechanical evolution in the intro video for the upcoming PlayStation Vita launch title. In case the intro video isn’t communicating clearly enough for you, we’ve also got the same video…
By Mike Fahey Published January 20, 2012 -
Take a Look at Mass Effect 3‘s Mars
Mass Effect 3 won’t just bring Commander Shepard to Earth. He/She is going to Mars. Briefly, according to series writer Mac Walters, during an interview last night with Game Trailers TV‘s Geoff Keighley. Check out a short glimpse of ME3‘s Mars action in the video below, which contains the entire Mass Effect 3/Modern Warfare 3…
By Stephen Totilo Published January 20, 2012 -
It’s Dangerous To Go Alone
Take One | Spotted by thejesus. (Photo: peekeep) North Korea’s New Dictator…Looking at Things In the video game Homefront, shortly after Kim Jung-il dies, his son Kim Jong-un gives a fiery speech and mobilizes the military. In real life, the manga-reading, video game-playing successor appears less fiery-though he does resemble a Dragonball villain. More » A…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 20, 2012 -
Dudes of Japan, This Guy Wants You To Play His Game
You might not know Toshihiro Nagoshi. But once you see his face, you’ll never forget it. Nagoshi is one of Japanese gaming’s more colorful characters, and over the years, he’s undergone a physical transformation—from a pudgy, floppy haired computer nerd to the uber-tanned gentleman standing before you. While so many Japanese games feature characters that,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 20, 2012 -
A Few (Scant) New Resident Evil 6 Details Creep Out
Last night, Capcom revealed the expected: Resident Evil 6. Today in Tokyo, Capcom followed up the debut trailer with an event to showcase Resident Evil According to game developer and Twitter user Cvxfreak, Capcom said that it was aiming for the highest quality possible with Resident Evil 6. The game takes protagonists Leon Kennedy and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 20, 2012 -
Kid Icarus: Uprising Is Totally Finished
According to game designer Masahiro Sakurai, Uprising is finished—or, as they say in the game industry, “it’s gone gold”. Read Kotaku impressions of this “gaudy, goofy, surprisingly hardcore shoot-’em-up”. [@Sora_Sakurai]
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 20, 2012 -
It’s Not an HD PlayStation Game. It’s HD Girly Pictures.
Sony’s PlayView tech is bringing truly high def imagining to the PlayStation 3. As with most new applications, somebody’s figured out that one way to show off this new tech is not necessarily only with Monster Hunter strategy guides, but also with photos of, yes, pretty ladies. How high def is high def? Try resolutions…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 20, 2012 -
Is This The Best Shoplifting Jacket Ever Designed?
Shoplifting is a crime. Just ask Winona Ryder. Yet, people still do it. They shouldn’t, but they do. The above jacket, while not designed for shoplifting, is destined to become primo shoplifting gear. From cosplay costume maker Cospa, this black jacket has front pockets capable of holding laptops or even up to twenty thin magazines.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 20, 2012
