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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Pierces Game Critics’ Hearts
Has Nintendo finally release a console installment of The Legend of Zelda series that critics don’t immediately fall in love with? Look at that chart. Does that look like hate to you? No sir and / or ma’am, that’s love right there. One could almost feel the bulging hordes of game reviewers pressing against Nintendo’s…
By Mike Fahey Published November 11, 2011 -
Jimmy Fallon Gets Some Sweet Zelda Swag from Reggie Fils-Aime in This Skyward Sword TV Appearance
What can you glean watching Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime on last night’s Late Night With Jimmy Fallon? You can you learn that, apparently, all-star developers Koji Kondo and Eiji Aonuma are jealous of Reggie’s appearances on the after-dark talk show. Viewers will also see Fallon get called a ‘natural swordsman’ and get gifted…
By Evan Narcisse Published November 11, 2011 -
Stoya’s Big Japan Sex Adventure a “Highly Entertaining Failure” [NSFW]
Stoya, a winsome, altogether charming young lady who makes pornography for a living, guest edited our sister site Fleshbot this week, including a intriguing set of diaries from a recent jaunt to Japan. She takes in the usual sex tourism sight: the porn shops, maid cafés, and the love hotels. While I expected her sexual…
By Joel Johnson Published November 11, 2011 -
Should You Buy Saints Row: The Third? Yes.
Next week, Volition will release the third game in the Saints Row series, appropriately titled Saints Row: The Third. What started as a Grand Theft Auto knockoff that merely tided players over while they awaited a true HD GTA morphed into something entirely different: the psychotic, chaos-addicted Mr. Hyde to GTA‘s increasingly grounded Dr. Jeckyll.…
By Kirk Hamilton Published November 11, 2011 -
See How Sonic Started as Sega’s Answer to Mickey Mouse
One thing we need to own up to with all these video game icons coming up on 15, 20 and 25 year anniversaries is that we’re getting older, too. Just yesterday, Crecente was talking about all the trouble he has peeing lately. Poor guy. With that aging comes memory loss, so you might need a…
By Evan Narcisse Published November 11, 2011 -
You’d Think the World Would Have Had Enough of Silly Video Game Love Stories
In today’s romantic episode of Speak Up on Kotaku, commenter Aikage isn’t feeling the love and wants you all to share yours instead. We’re guessing they mean love with another person, but who can be sure? Feeling kind of cynical about relationships today. Spruce things up with some video game love stories! Have at them.…
By Mike Fahey Published November 11, 2011 -
It’s True. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is Worth the Price of a Wii
Yeah, we think you’d like the new Zelda game and you should buy it. But what if you don’t have a Wii? What if you had one and sold it, chucked or simply don’t know whether it’s behind your Ab Roller, in a box next to the Ark of the Covenant or otherwise lost? You…
By Stephen Totilo Published November 11, 2011 -
Surely, This is the Most Insightful, Visionary Round-Up of Video Game Accolades of All Time
It’s Game of the Year season. You know what that means. All the AAA games that you’ve been waiting for are jockeying to break into your saving account. It also means that various commentators and outlets on the video game medium—Kotaku, included—are stumbling over themselves to add even more hype to games like Arkham City,…
By Evan Narcisse Published November 11, 2011 -
Talk Amongst Yourselves
Happy Friday Kotaku! There’s a lovely weekend just off the horizon, so full steam ahead through our last work or school day for the week. How’s Skyrim treating you folks? I’m sure there are a lot of sleep deprived people out there today. Last night I downloaded and installed the game on my PC, stared…
By Matthew Buzzi Published November 11, 2011 -
Five Disappointing Things About The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
You’ve heard the buzz, read the reviews, and consulted the stars; all signs point to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim being the second coming of Oblivion, only bigger, better, and bolder than its beloved predecessor. And for the most part it is, but there are some definite flaws on this shiny dragon-clutched diamond. Now keep…
By Mike Fahey Published November 11, 2011 -
Unable to Get Past First Base with Flick Home Run
I’ll never forget the only time I hit one out of the park, a 1-0 fastball that arrived letters high on a March afternoon in 1991, my senior year of high school. At the time all my efforts were directed at two objectives: Hitting a home run and consolidating my position with a sophomore cheerleader…
By Owen Good Published November 11, 2011 -
Simogo Unveils a Funky Little Beat Sneak Bandit
When you think about it, there’s always been a rhythm to stealth video games. The start-stop-start of hiding, moving and hiding again. Darting in and out enemies’ fields of vision. If you move out of time, then the whole sequence gets messed up, just like playing a song. Or a music game. The smart lads…
By Evan Narcisse Published November 11, 2011 -
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Shatters All Sales Records, Nears Half a Billion Dollars in Day One Sales
More than 6.5 million people bought copies of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 in North America and the United Kingdom in the first 24 hours of its release pulling in more than $400 million, Activision said today That makes it one of the largest entertainment launch in history, with sales of more than $400…
By Brian Crecente Published November 11, 2011 -
Talk About Getting into It
G-Star | SOUTH KOREA: An online FPS press conference, complete with fake weapons. (Photo: Game Watch Impress) What We Know About the Steam Hack and What You Should Do Today Valve told us that their cloud-based Steam service has been compromised, and that users’ personal information and credit card information could be at risk. Here…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 11, 2011 -
Spend Twelve Minutes with Milla Jovovich. Look at Resident Evil Movie Sets
They’re making another Resident Evil movie, and it’s called Retribution. Star Milla Jovovich, who’s been showing behind-the-scenes footage, gives a tour of the sets. Together, both clips are nearly twelve minutes long. Jovovich introduces crew members, shows off trailers, diggers, and even the soundstage where they are shooting. For fans, it’s a neat peek at…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 11, 2011 -
Is This the Internet’s Sexiest Skyrim Unboxing?
Well, is it? YouTube user KevinWK returns yet again, showing off way more more than the latest hit game. KevinWK puts you through the paces as he tears into the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Collectors Edition. He’s wearing a Skyrim leather helmet and wielding a box cutter. Informative as always! Though, I do think that…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 11, 2011 -
A Rare Glimpse at Steam Sales Figures
Sadly, Valve never releases sales figures for its Steam digital shopfront on the PC. So we never get an overall idea of how popular the platform is. Sometimes, though, figures slip out, and today is one of those days. Guillaume Rambourg, from competing service Good Old Games, has revealed sales figures from a single title,…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 11, 2011 -
It’s Harder for Microsoft to “Accidentally” Take Your Money Now
One of the more unpopular aspects of Xbox Live has been the fact that, should you subscribe via credit card, Microsoft liked to automatically renew your membership. Well, the new Xbox.com makes opting-out easier! [WinRumors]
By Luke Plunkett Published November 11, 2011 -
Amazing Drawings Aren’t Needed To Design Final Fantasy Costumes
You just need to be famous. Really famous. Like this lady, Yuko Oshima. Not only is pop idol Yuko Oshima testing Final Fantasy XIII-2, she’s also designing costumes. One of these outfits will be selected by fans as DLC for the game. One of them looks like Little Red Riding Hood. The other does not.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 11, 2011