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Revealing the Secrets of The Secret World
New screenshots and a developer diary video for MMORPG The Secret World have been released by Funcom today. The supernatural conspiracy MMO, for which our Fahey cannot contain his excitement, will be out in April 2012. These new screenshots highlight characters from the three secret societies – the Illuminati, the Dragon, and the Templars. Two…
By Matthew Buzzi Published October 14, 2011 -
Sonic Versus Three Generations of Rivals and Bosses
With two decade’s worth of games to pick from, these are some of the gigantic bosses and wily rivals Sonic and Sonic will be taking on in next month’s Sonic Generations I always forget about Chaos. When I think Sonic villains, it’s always Eggman in a mechanical hover-ball joined with some sort of giant robot…
By Mike Fahey Published October 14, 2011 -
This is Why Batman: Arkham City‘s Locked Catwoman Content Makes Buying the Game New the Wiser Choice
One of the teased elements of Rocksteady’s Batman: Arkham City is the ability to play as the caped crusader’s frenemy/love interest/ally Selina Kyle, aka the Catwoman. It wasn’t clear what her involvement would be in the main storyline, other than that she would be a part of it. But last week, when I set up…
By Kirk Hamilton Published October 14, 2011 -
NYCC 2011 Day One in Pictures
The official first day of New York Comic-Con is today but press, VIPs and a select number of lucky attendees got to walk the floor of the Jacob Javits Convention Center before the hordes swarm on it this weekend. Here’s what Team Kotaku saw as we walked amongst our people on Thursday night.
By Evan Narcisse Published October 14, 2011 -
Destroying Earth’s Cities With a Giant Hamster Ball? Why Not?
It’s a marble rolling game with a frightening furry twist, as giant space hamsters descend upon the cities of Earth and crush their puny buildings into dust with their balls. Now I’m imagining a much more interesting game. By balls I mean those plastic spheres powered by tiny rodents that provided hours of enjoyment to…
By Mike Fahey Published October 14, 2011 -
The Big Apple Becomes the Red Zone in This New Prototype 2 Trailer
Man, can New York get a break in a video game? Just once, I’d like to see a hero enjoying the High Line or committing to a massive pubic works project. None of that happens in this new Prototype 2 trailer. And, yes, it’s a CG promo but if players will really be able to…
By Evan Narcisse Published October 14, 2011 -
Don’t Fret Used Gamers, GameStop Gives Used Buyers Free Catwoman Codes
The Batman: Arkham City new copy-only Catwoman content issue won’t be affecting used sales at GameStop, as an internal memo reveals that customers purchasing the game preowned will score a Catwoman code as well. Sent to us by an anonymous tipster and since verified with GameStop retail locations, used copies of Batman: Arkham City will…
By Mike Fahey Published October 14, 2011 -
Talk Amongst Yourselves
Happy Friday! Another week has come to a close. It was a pretty busy one for me, so unfortunately not much gaming was done. Hopefully, I can rectify that this weekend! What are your plans for this weekend? Tell us about them, or anything else, and use this space to talk amongst yourselves! For what…
By Matthew Buzzi Published October 14, 2011 -
A Little Bit Space Combat, A Little Bit Twin Stick Shooter, This is Fusion Genesis
Fusion Genesis is meant to be a mix of a twin-stick shooter and a massively mulitplayer online game. But it felt more like a space combat game than an MMO. The Starfire folks, all ex Rare developers, explain that the game pulls in friends to populate your games so that you’re never gunning against just…
By Brian Crecente Published October 14, 2011 -
Should You Buy Batman: Arkham City? Yes
Rocksteady’s follow-up to its acclaimed 2009 Batman: Arkham City is a fantastic sequel. It’ll be out soon for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 (and on PC this November). Would we say it’s worth your while? We would… Kirk Hamilton, notorious Batman previewer who finished the game last night: Arkham City is both bigger and deeper…
By Stephen Totilo Published October 14, 2011 -
Hello…Zombie Girls!
Rising | TOKYO, JAPAN: Capcom recently showed off Dead Rising: Off the Record. (Photo: Game Watch Impress ) Should You Buy Batman: Arkham City? YES Rocksteady’s follow-up to its acclaimed 2009 Batman: Arkham City is a fantastic sequel. It’ll be out soon for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 (and on PC this November). More » Beleaguered…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 14, 2011 -
How About Some New Zelda: Skyward Sword Screens?
These latest The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword screens show our hero Link in Lake Floria. The area is inhabited by a squid-like tribe. Squids! Besides squid people, the game also has bug collecting. The bugs can be used in potions. Another area is called Fun Fun Island, which sounds, for lack of a better…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 14, 2011 -
Hello Morrigan, You’re Looking Lovely Today
Indonesian artist Admira Wijaya pays tribute to one of the most popular ladies on the fighting game circuit, Darkstalkers’ Morrigan, in this great piece of fan art. If you like this, you should head to Wijaya’s site linked below, along with his DeviantArt page, especially if you’re a comic book fan. I’ve always found Morrigan…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 14, 2011 -
Zelda Fans Made These Incredible Cartoons (on a DS!)
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Legend of Zelda series, Nintendo asked fans to submit some Flipnote videos to the franchise’s official website. These are some of the highlights! Flipnote videos are made using a downloadable application for the DSi. They’re crude, but as you can see above, crude can’t stand in the way…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 14, 2011 -
How Different Will Final Fantasy XIV Version 2.0 Be?
The original Final Fantasy XIV was a total bust. FFXIV Version 2.0 promises to be better. Much better. Version 2.0 will feature a complete redesign of the game’s current repetitive maps. “The current maps in Final Fantasy XIV are not only massive, but allow for seamless passage across wide expanses of the realm,” wrote the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 14, 2011 -
First Look at Final Fantasy XIV Version 2.0
Final Fantasy XIV Version 2.0 is Square Enix’s revamp of FFXIV. Today, the Tokyo-based game maker released images of what’s to come in Version 2.0 The concept screens and concept art show interface, world maps, characters, and weapons, among other things. Have a look and see how it stacks up to the current version of…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 14, 2011 -
Beleaguered Final Fantasy XIV Reborn with Version 2.0
Online role-playing game Final Fantasy XIV‘s launch was an enormous disappointment. Not only did Square Enix president Yoichi Wada apologize for the game and boot the original team from the project, he also said FFXIV had damaged the Final Fantasy brand. That may change, because today, Square Enix is relaunching the game as with a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 14, 2011
