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Let’s Play Through The PS Vita’s Entire Escape Plan Demo

The Playstation Vita’s Escape Plan is a charming, clever side-scrolling puzzle game sure to win over the hearts of anyone considering a Vita purchase. In the game you need to maneuver Laarg and Lil through a labyrinthine series of puzzle and trap-laden rooms. Players swipe at the two characters, tap the screen and tickle the…

By Brian Crecente Published December 29, 2011

VVVVVV Spells Victory for the Final Nintendo Download of 2011

The Nintendo Download ends the year on a high note with the release of Terry Cavanagh ‘s indie darling VVVVVV on the 3DS eShop, adding a 3D twist to the game’s already twisted gravity platforming. If the 3DS does nothing more than get a few indie PC greats into the hands of the masses, then…

By Mike Fahey Published December 29, 2011

Let’s Play Through the Entire Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational Vita Demo

Even the mainstays of a Playstation platform, games like Hot Shots Golf, sing on the PS Vita. Sure, Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational feels like it sort of tacked on the touch and motion controls, but the core gameplay of this golf game remains as fun as any of the titles in the franchise. It’s…

By Brian Crecente Published December 29, 2011

Skyrim is Filled with Memorable Characters, Like That One Guy

In today’s memorable edition of Speak Up on Kotaku, commenter Eatplaysleepmore thinks he’s found a major character flaw in Bethesda’s latest masterpiece. Do you agree? Just how forgettable are these characters? I just finally finished Skyrim, kinda had to deal with some massive issues to finish it though (one of the unlucky PS3 copies). Story…

By Mike Fahey Published December 29, 2011

Salute Comiket’s Cosplay Insanity: Day One

In Tokyo, Comiket, aka Comic Market, kicked off on Dec. 28. It’s not only the biggest self-published comic book convention in Japan, it’s the biggest in the world And where are comic books, there are nerds. And where there are nerds, there are cosplayers. First held in 1975, Comiket is now a biannual event, drawing…

By Brian Ashcraft Published December 29, 2011

Talk Amongst Yourselves

All this Paul Christoforo drama has me wondering about my worst customer service stories. I can’t think of a single time someone has been a giant asshole to me, (except for that one lady at CVS. Stop rolling your eyes at me please, mam) So what is your worst customer service stories? Tell us all…

By Chris Carolan Published December 29, 2011

Is Portal 2 Kotaku‘s Game of the Year?

What Valve did this year seemed impossible: they improved on the perfection that was the first Portal. That feat was accomplished, surprisingly, by making everything about players’ return to Aperture Science less perfect. We got a scuffed-up, messier experience that resonated more deeply than any other game this year. Can Portal 2 open a rift…

By Evan Narcisse Published December 29, 2011

Here’s How to Get Your 3D Videos Off Your 3DS and Onto YouTube

So, you’ve got a 3DS and quickly availed yourself of its relatively new stereoscopic video recording capabilities. The work you’ve filmed with Nintendo’s little gaming handheld will melt faces. You’re sure of that. But you need an audience. A global audience, bigger than the other 3DS owners who you can already share with. Now, you…

By Evan Narcisse Published December 29, 2011

Donate Some Cash to Help Classic Arcade Titles Enter Video Game Valhalla

Those of us that remember them still miss the arcade emporiums of yore, even is they reeked of cigarette smoke and too much body odor in too small a space. That era’s long gone but the American Classic Arcade Museum, located in New Hampshire’s Funspot arcade, remains one place where folks can lay hands on…

By Evan Narcisse Published December 29, 2011

The Super Mario…Sisters?

Super Mario…Sisters? | Beth Turnsek flips the Mushroom Kingdom on its head. Nice pants, Prince Peach. Ocean Marketting Jackass Earns $10 Discount for All Pre-Orders In a statement just released, N-Control, maker of the “Avenger” accessory linked to the infamous marketer Paul Christoforo, has promised a $10 discount coupon for all who pre-ordered the device,…