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The Problem with War Video Games
On Monday night I attended a Modern Warfare 3 launch party at a national video game retailer. I was particularly pleased with the diversity of the crowd. I was not the only lady in the house! I spoke with students, an investment banker, a librarian, a building manager, moms, dads, kids, etc. As Kotaku readers…
Nina Huntemann, Ph.D. Published November 9, 2011 -
Watch Skyrim’s Masterful Movements in This New Video
The latest in Bethesda’s making-of videos for Skyrim show off how the game’s animation brings its various races and creatures to life. It’s one thing to mo-cap humans but how does one imagine the movements of a giant dragon? Go to the latest Elder Scrolls blog post linked below and find out how the animation…
By Evan Narcisse Published November 9, 2011 -
Which of These 27 Gamer Classifications Do You Fall Under?
In today’s extremely lengthy yet entertaining edition of Speak Up on Kotaku, commenter Nightram details 27 different types of gamers he’s observed over the years, and wonders where you fall in the list. I’ve been observing my real-life gaming friends for some time now and have drawn some conclusions. When gamers spot another gamer, most…
By Mike Fahey Published November 9, 2011 -
This is Super Mario 3D Land‘s Zelda Tribute Level, 5-2
The new Super Mario 3D Land for the 3DS celebrates the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda with a tribute level. The Nintendo creators working on the game showed a glimpse of the level in June. We just played it today. Take a look. It’s world 5-2, and while this may spoil it a…
By Stephen Totilo Published November 9, 2011 -
Talk Amongst Yourselves
Hello Kotaku! Enjoying your week so far? I hope so, and I bet Modern Warfare 3 is contributing to that for a lot of you. How many hours have you played so far? Enjoying it more or less than Battlefield 3? Let us know below, and talk amongst yourselves! I would like to thank Xeriel…
By Matthew Buzzi Published November 9, 2011 -
Here’s the Tube Terror in Modern Warfare 3 That’s Freaking Out the Brits
Depictions of terrorist attacks on London’s Tube are just one of the ways military shooter Call of Duty courts controversy in this year’s blockbuster Modern Warfare 3 game. Decried for being in “incredibly bad taste” by the UK’s Mediawatch campaign, the Call of Duty series has for years depicted graphic and shocking moments in fictionalized…
By Brian Crecente Published November 9, 2011 -
“This Is Bowling. There Are Rules.” Gutterball Golden Pin Bowling HD Blows Those Rules Up
So, I’ve got a roundabout complicated relationship with bowling in real life and in video games. Despite an adolescence spent in the suburbs (what up, Hempstead, Long Island!), I only first picked up a bowling ball a few years ago. I’m not very good at it, but I think I can be. Video games are…
By Evan Narcisse Published November 9, 2011 -
Nintendo Turning Times Square Into Mushroom Kingdom for Super Mario 3D Land Launch
Mario’s coming to a handheld in an all-new game. That’s always cause for celebration and Nintendo’s going to be mounting some rather athletic festivities this coming weekend. To commemorate the release of Super Mario 3D Land on Sunday, Nintendo will be setting up an obstacle course in New York City’s Times Square on the Saturday…
By Evan Narcisse Published November 9, 2011 -
Another Silly Headset!
Teh Future | TOKYO, JAPAN: Epson showed off its new Android powered Moverio player and headset. (Photo: PhileWeb) Is the Recession the Next Big Video Game Bad Guy? Would you shoot someone responsible for America’s horrible housing market? Would you like to? What if you met his wife and kid first? How did we get…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 9, 2011 -
Constantinople Looks Stunning in Assassin’s Creed Revelations
Whether it be Florence or Jerusalem, Vence or Tyre, Assassin’s Creed has done a remarkable job of bringing cities to life. Constantinople is the lastest city to get the AC treatment. This teaser trailer for the upcoming Assassin’s Creed: Revelations shows life in Constantinople. It dazzles, just like the city it portrays. You can contact…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 9, 2011 -
Is Your Online Photo an Animated Character? You Might Want To Read This
Online, people create alter egos. New identities are born out of names and avatars. They also bare their real identities. And your avatar or your profile pic is causing others to silently judge you. According to a study by online reputation management company Reputation 24/7, it takes people five-and-a-half minutes to decide if they like…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 9, 2011 -
Classic Racing Game Made Analog, Made AWESOME
If you grew up in the 1980s, no doubt you played (and loved) arcade game OutRun. But what if you grew up in the 1960s, before there were video games as we now know them? You could’ve played mechanical racing games, like Sega’s Grand Prix. Working on a similar principle, but not nearly as noisy,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 9, 2011 -
There are Three Game of Thrones Games Coming (And One Might Not Suck)
One game based on George RR Martin’s Song of Fire & Ice series of fantasy novels was released this year. It was a PC strategy title, and it was a bit rubbish. Next year, though, there will be three more games. We knew about one of them. It’s an RPG that’s based on the HBO…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 9, 2011 -
Skyrim‘s Strategy Guide Is *This* Thick
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has a collector’s edition. And that collector’s edition has a strategy guide. One Kotaku reader snapped some photos of it to show just how big it is. The strategy guide comes with a “Free Access to the Interactive World Map” code, some shrinkwrap, and what looks to be a fancy…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 9, 2011 -
If Ezio Went to College, He’d have Looked Like This
These new Assassin’s Creed hoodies from British outlet Insert Coin are neither cosplay nor fashion. They’re occupying a strange place in between. On the chest, there’s a Monteriggioni 1499 motif, which is, well, it’s OK. The Assassin’s Creediness come in, though, when you flip the hood up, with the top designed to mimic Ezio’s distinctive…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 9, 2011 -
Trine 2’s an Explosion of Co-Operative Colour
It’s said, sometimes unfairly, that most modern games are little but varying shades of brown and grey. That’s an accusation that could never, ever be levelled against upcoming co-op game Trine 2 Like the first, it’s an explosion of colours and lavish art design, which these new screenshots for the game show off to great…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 9, 2011 -
So Many Wonderful Arcade Prizes. Which Do You Want?
The 26th Prize Fair recently wrapped up, showing off prizes available in arcade redemption games during the first half of 2012. Companies including Taito, Banpresto, and Sega were on hand. Ditto for their prizes. Many of the figures and toys will be won in crane games. There were lots of neat goodies! It’s hard to…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 9, 2011 -
BioShock’s Little Sister, In the Flesh
Pulling off a good Little Sister cosplay is tough! Go too far one way and you’ll look creepy, go too far the other way and you’ll try and look sexy and end up being even creepier. This one, though, nails it. Taken at this year’s Otakon, and snapped by photographer LJinto, they’re everything that’s awesome…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 9, 2011 -
Ever Wanted to Play Wind Waker On the iPhone?
Well, you can’t! What you’ll soon be able to do, though, is the next best thing, which also happens to be something the iPhone excels at: play a game that’s paying tribute to Wind Waker, but isn’t actually Wind Waker The game in question is called Oceanhorn, and while the game’s hero certainly looks familiar,…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 9, 2011