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Finally, “Completed” Minecraft Hits on Friday
We knew Minecraft was gold and that it was meant to come out soon, but now we know when soon is: Friday. Notch posts on his Tumblr that he’s relived to finally have a finished version of the game to release to the world of Friday. Get those pickaxes ready.
By Brian Crecente Published November 16, 2011 -
A Ridiculous Comparison Between Skyrim and World of Warcraft
How does Skyrim, one of the biggest single-player RPGs around, stack up against World of Warcraft, the most popular MMO? Look no further than WoW web comic The Daily Blink‘s take on the comparison, which highlights what are clearly the most important aspects of each game. After all, what really defines a game aside from…
By Matthew Buzzi Published November 16, 2011 -
The Video Game Awards Nominees For 2011: Invasion of the Smartphone Games
The nominees for 2011’s Video Game Awards include a number of expected and unexpected titles. This full list doesn’t just include the nominees for game of the year, and best game for each platform, but the titles that stood out in their particular genres. Have a look, and then make your counter-arguments below. GAME OF…
By Brian Crecente Published November 16, 2011 -
How To Make Your Own PETA Friendly Tanooki Suit
Don’t buy Ashcraft’s explanation about why PETA is completely missing the point in its attack on Mario’s Tanooki suit? Here’s an animal friendly way to get your own temporary fur coat. Be warned, it involves rotting food, duct tape and probably just a smidge of leptospirosis. Vice’s Kara Crabb walks you through the steps which…
By Brian Crecente Published November 16, 2011 -
Minecraft Pocket Edition Looks to Hit iPhone, iPad Tomorrow
Multiple sources are reporting that an iOS version of Mojang’s hit sandbox/constriction hybrid will finally launch in the next 24 hours or so. The game’s been popping up in iTunes stores in other territories like New Zealand, and it’ll probably go live around the world over the next day or two. Minecraft Pocket Edition made…
By Evan Narcisse Published November 16, 2011 -
In Which the Chrono Trigger Crew Meet a True Time Traveler
One of the reasons I enjoyed the twisted time travel plot of the Square classic Chrono Trigger so much was my deep abiding love for a certain British science fiction program. Why this hasn’t happened sooner is beyond me. You can contact Michael Fahey, the author of this post, at [email protected]. You can also find…
By Mike Fahey Published November 16, 2011 -
Need for Speed: The Run Crashes Into a Wall of Criticism
In their constant quest to turn the Need for Speed franchise into something more than just a racing game, EA tapped it’s Black Box studio to create The Run, a game driven by equal parts speed and narrative. How’d that turn out? See for yourself. Remember the Cannonball Run movies? Burt Reynolds at his cheesy…
By Mike Fahey Published November 16, 2011 -
Nintendo’s Iconic Plumber Goes Apeshit in This Super Mario vs. PETA Video
That bizarre Mario vs. PETA kerfuffle‘s fading into the rear view but that’s not stopping Taiwanese media outfit Next Media Animation from giving us their askew take on the dust-up. Looking at their oddly-shaped version of Mario is enough to give a person nightmares. Those long legs—brrrr!—-and giant feet are bad enough but the crazy…
By Evan Narcisse Published November 16, 2011 -
Maybe the Secret to Making Your Games Last Longer is Not Playing Them So Damn Much
Why do we burn through our video games so fast? Because we play them too fast. Commenter Urfe suggests the key to enjoying video games more is pacing your play in today’s Speak Up on Kotaku. Let’s prolong some magic! I realized another aspect of recreating the magic of childhood wonderment in video games. Actually,…
By Mike Fahey Published November 16, 2011 -
Skyrim Lands 50 Perfect Reviews, Will Likely Earn More than $450M at Launch
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim garnered more than 50 perfect reviews and it looks like it also sold a lot of copies, but it’s a little hard to pinpoint exactly how much money the massive fantasy role-playing game has brought in so far. The press release says that they expect that the game will generate…
By Brian Crecente Published November 16, 2011 -
Talk Amongst Yourselves
Hello Kotaku! Gaming your hearts out this week I hope, because there’s plenty to play. I’m immersed in Skyrim and enjoying it thoroughly, what about you? Tell us what you’ve been playing and use this space to talk amongst yourselves! Thanks once again to Pan1da7 for today’s TAYpic! Good work, wouldn’t you say? Continue to…
By Matthew Buzzi Published November 16, 2011 -
Call of Duty Thief Escapes in Waiting Getaway Car
Is it just me or are Call of Duty thefts starting to sound more and more like missions from the game? The latest snatch and grab of the Activision shooter happened last week when a man swiped ten copies of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 from a display stand at a Tesco in the…
By Brian Crecente Published November 16, 2011 -
Reading The DOTA Webcomic Could Get You Into the DOTA 2 Beta
Most gamers know him as the guy who helped create the soulful vibe of Gordon Freeman’s world in the Half-Life games. However, way before he came to Valve, Marc Laidlaw was an author with a number of published works to his name. He’s kept on writing outside of video games, too, but his most recent…
By Evan Narcisse Published November 16, 2011 -
Modern Square Enix
Warfare | TOKYO, JAPAN: Square Enix showed off the CoD Jeep at a recent press event. (Photo: Game Watch Impress) The Xbox Was As Close As We Got To A Dreamcast 2 The Xbox is ten years old this week. For those who have enjoyed playing games on either the original console or its successor…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 16, 2011 -
Forget Cocaine, This Rocker Splurged on Game Consoles
Former Oasis singer Liam Gallagher (above, cardboard) spent much of the 1990s under a blizzard of cocaine. Now, he’s older. And apparently buying toys. According to the Daily Star (yes, I know), the 39-year-old Gallagher spent £3,000 (US$4,700) on toy helicopters, remote control cars, and game consoles. Which sounds like an awesome way to blow…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 16, 2011 -
Walk Softly. Carry a Big Sword. Look Badass
You are looking at a cosplay that was 8 months in the making. Eight months that were totally worth it. You are looking at cosplayer NealBomBad’s Cecil Harvey from Final Fantasy IV. You are looking at greatness. NealBomBad created Cecil Harvey’s Dark Knight version using 3D modeling software and then printed the armor on his…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 16, 2011 -
The Next Final Fantasy Might Not Be the Same Old RPG
No, according to Final Fantasy XIII-2 producer Yoshinori Kitase, it could be an action-RPG Calling a surge in the popularity of action-RPGs “a trend…you ignore at your peril”, Kitase told Edge, “I think the nature of the franchise is to present something new each time. In the global market we see many players moving away…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 16, 2011 -
Research: Young Gamers Have Brains Like Gamblers
You gotta know when to hold them, know when to fold then and know when to press X. According to new research, teenage players who game a considerable amount have an enlarged area of the brain’s “reward hub”, the area with a high concentration of dopamine. According to the research, this means that heavy gamers…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 16, 2011 -
This John Marston Doll Makes Dolls Looks Mean
Custom figure maker toylion, with some help on the face, has crafted this impressive 1:6 scale doll based on Red Dead Redemption’s John Marston. While I could live without the denim jacket, which gives him a slight NKOTB-wth-spurs vibe, everything else is awesome, especially the finer details like his bandolier. Sure, most of the stuff…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 16, 2011