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These Game Developers Are *Gasp* Proud of their Instruction Manual.
The people at Matrix Games think video game instruction manuals are cool. Forgive them for not knowing any better. They didn’t get the memo that instruction manuals are over. I think Sony sent that memo. Or maybe Nintendo did. Or was it Ubisoft? Well, no one gave the Matrix people a memo, so here we…
By Stephen Totilo Published December 16, 2011 -
Watch This Trailer to Learns the Rule of Surviving I Am Alive
I Am Alive‘s promising a more intimate type of post-apocalypse and this tenderly narrated teaser gives a fresh look at the game’s world and hazards. The clip also offers glimpses of how ravaged the world’s become after the ill that’s befallen it and how you can help other get through the future’s tough times. Be…
By Evan Narcisse Published December 16, 2011 -
This is How You Customize Characters in Gotham City Impostors
The character customization in the Gotham City Impostors beta is pretty robust. You can change the way your gang member will look or tool around in the very extensive loadout section. I was surprised by how many different gadgets they let you play with in the beta, it gets me excited to see what they…
By Chris Carolan Published December 16, 2011 -
This Week’s Best Gaming Apps Weren’t All about Moonshine-Running
In the land of cell phone games and gaming apps, no idea is too good, too bad or too stupid to base a game off of. You can make a game about throwing birds around. You can make a game about jumping up (that’s the whole game). You can make a game about making games.…
By Stephen Totilo Published December 16, 2011 -
Play the Next Big Thing From the Makers of Minecraft Right Now
Cobalt, the action game of “running, jumping, rolling, shooting, throwing, dancing, hacking, rolling, flying, sliding, climbing, looting, deflecting, racing, piñata-ing, passing, scoring… and even more rolling!” is now playable as a discounted Alpha version, developers Mojang and Oxeye tell Kotaku The game is still under heavy development, but as with Minecraft, willing gamers can pick…
By Brian Crecente Published December 16, 2011 -
Embrace The Thrill of the Hunt in This Prototype 2 Trailer
The developers at Radical talk about how you’ll be stalking James Heller’s prey in the upcoming open-world sequel. Eating enemies also gets in this behind-the-scenes look, which also offers new looks at combat and quests, too. You’ll get your chance to hunt through Prototype 2’s ruined New York City when the game hits on April…
By Evan Narcisse Published December 16, 2011 -
Mechs, Jets and Beam Cannons Shine in the Starhawk Beta
I finally got around to playing Starhawk‘s beta, and while I am terrible at the game I do enjoy it a lot . During the beta you play 8v8 matches of Capture the Flag on two different maps. Constructing different buildings allows you to access everything from Starhawks (a transforming mech/fighter jet suit) to anti-air…
By Chris Carolan Published December 16, 2011 -
Jedi vs. Ninjas On the Deadliest Battleground of All
There’s a disappointing lack of people being cut in half and the lightsaber impact effects could use more oomph, but this video featuring a Jedi Ninja showdown by Team 2X is worth a look. Now, the question of how/why ninjas, Jedi and Sith would all be in a warehouse on Earth are not answered. But…
By Evan Narcisse Published December 16, 2011 -
Hating the VGAs Is Boring
Last Saturday, I purposefully hurt myself. I tuned to Spike TV, a network I never watch, to check out the Spike Video Game Awards. I knew what I was getting into, but rather than rage against the banality of television, I decided to try to take the high road. Just before the live show aired…
Gus Mastrapa Published December 16, 2011 -
Star Wars Xbox 360 Spotted on TV Set, Rumored April Release
The Star Wars Themed Xbox 360 that quietly went on hiatus after a splashy unveiling may be prepping for a spring release, a source tells Kotaku The console, which features a R2D2 inspired look and boot-up sound, is being used on the set of a popular network television show. The episode, we’re told, will air…
By Brian Crecente Published December 16, 2011 -
Watch This Guy Utterly Destroy an Arcade Basketball Machine
This dude takes arcade basketball to the next level. He went through the effort of hijacking all of the extra basketballs in the arcade, and then proceeds to hurl rocks like a champion. Also, what’s the deal with the lady who just walks by without taking a second look? This is the stuff legends are…
By Chris Carolan Published December 16, 2011 -
Activision Stretches Another Franchise Even More with Skylanders Universe
Activision notched an unexpected hit this year when they mashed up collectible toys and video games to create Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure. The idea of static toys that you could bring to life inside of a playable world appealed to kids and adults alike, including Kotakuites Brian Crecente, his son Tristan and Mike Fahey. Sales for…
By Evan Narcisse Published December 16, 2011 -
Person Buys New Final Fantasy. Won’t Leave Home for a Week.
Final Fantasy XIII-2 is on sale in Japan. On the Japanese internet, one commenter posted the above photo, noting that he (or she) stocked up on enough food to last a week in order to avoid leaving the house. Nothing says prepared like a half-eaten strawberry cake. Or healthy, for that matter. 1週間引きこもって「FF13-2」を遊ぶために買い込んだ食料がカオスｗｗｗｗ [はちま機構]
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 16, 2011 -
This Guy Unboxes his PS Vita, Plays It, Seems Happy
The PlayStation Vita is on the verge of release in Japan, and this guy has one. What’s it like to get your own Vita and start playing games on it? Watch this video, and pretend you’re this guy. He spends 9 cheerful minutes with the machine. The Vita will be officially released in Japan on…
By Stephen Totilo Published December 16, 2011 -
Let’s Look at New Zone of the Enders Figures!
A new Revoltech figure of Z.O.E. character Anubis went on sale in Japan. Website Moeyo got up and close with the figure, manhandling the box and taking some snaps of the figure. Zone of the Enders is a mecha game from Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima. A sequel is long overdue and not coming…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 16, 2011 -
Talk Amongst Yourselves
Oh man, wouldn’t life be so much better if we could live like characters in action movies? We could all be jumping onto trucks, punching bad guys, and getting the girls. Unfortunately in reality I think that would just lead to me getting horribly injured. While I go search out some bad dudes to punch,…
By Chris Carolan Published December 16, 2011 -
Nerds and Male Privilege
I want to tell you a story. A few years ago, I was dating a girl who was decidedly not nerd curious. She tolerated my geeky interests with a certain bemused air but definitely didn’t participate in ‘em… not even setting foot inside a comic store on new comic day. She’d wait outside until I…
Harris O'Malley Published December 16, 2011 -
A Physics Puzzle to Stretch Your Mind—and Your Patience
Stretched is a physics puzzle for the iOS that explores slingshot physics in ways we’ve seen before, and a few ways we haven’t yet. Packing 80 levels for a buck, Stretched will definitely stretch your dollar, but it may also stretch your patience. Happily, there’s a “skip level” feature to get you past some of…
By Owen Good Published December 16, 2011 -
Farmville’s Ringing NASDAQ’s Opening Bell in Billion-Dollar IPO
The company most responsible for making Facebook a gaming destination will start to have their stock traded on Wall Street today, with shares going for $10 each. The initial public offering will likely make Zynga the second most valuable video game company after Activision but ahead of Electronic Arts. Company CEO Mark Pincus and other…
By Evan Narcisse Published December 16, 2011
