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Have to Say, Deus Ex: Human Revolution‘s Loading Screens are a Total Drag

I like Deus Ex: Human Revolution. I like it a lot, even. I’ve written about the things I really dig and even made a video detailing some of them. But the game does have its share of flaws. One in particular stands out: the atrociously long loading screens. Good lord, you guys, these loading screens…

The Horrific Spawn of Diablo and a Murloc Unleashed at BlizzCon 2011

What do you get when you cross World of Warcraft‘s fiendish aquatic foes with the undisputed Lord of Terror? Behold Murkablo, the stuff of nightmares and BlizzCon 2011 goodie bags. Each year at Blizzard’s annual fan celebration of all things related to it, the company likes to hand out special in-game murloc-related items to thank…

Disney Cosplayers Get Creative at D23 Expo

This past weekend, Disney threw its third annual convention, called the D23 Expo. And like any good convention, the Expo came with plenty of great cosplayers. Popculturegeek.com uploaded a whole bunch to their flickr page, but you can find a whole lot more if you poke around online long enough. Russell and Carl, from Disney/Pixar’s…

It’s Time to Give Your Final Thoughts on CivWorld!

Welcome everyone to the final discussion about CivWorld for the Kotaku Game Club. So we’ve now played two games back to back: I imagine that some of you are, like myself, beginning to feel a bit “Cived out”. I hope, however, that some of you have stuck with it. Since it’s the last day, lets…

Don’t Miss Tonight’s Kotaku-Filled Episode of GameTrailers TV

Tonight on Spike TV, Joel Johnson, Stephen Totilo, and Brian Crecente spend several minutes chatting with GameTrailers TV‘s Geoff Keighley on the roof of Kotaku‘s New York City headquarters about the big fall game releases, and not one of them ironically plummets to the street below. If you happen to be up and about tonight…

German TV Show Apologizes to Gamers For Hurt Feelings

This morning we pointed out this video from Germany’s RTL Television which seemed to delight in mocking the “computer freaks” that attended last week’s Gamescom in Cologne. Today the show is apologizing for their bad judgement in airing it. In a very short stand up, one of the news announcers had this to say today,…

More Painfully Pretty Screens From Studio Ghibli’s PlayStation 3 Game

Now that the PlayStation 3 installment of Level-5’s Ni No Kuni has a release date, Japanese gamers know exactly how long they have to drool over the gorgeous visuals before diving into Studio Ghibli’s video game adventure. With the Nintendo DS version a fading memory, Level-5 is hard at work making sure the console debut…

The Voice of Nathan Drake Unboxes Uncharted 3’s Collector’s Edition

Nolan North isn’t just the voice of Uncharted 3 star Nathan Drake, he’s also a pretty awesome video game unboxer. Sure, it’s no Gawker HQ rooftop unboxing, but it gets the job done.

The Coolest Things in Nintendo’s American Headquarters (And One Uncool Thing)

Let’s get the one uncool thing about Nintendo of America’s headquarters out of the way first: They won’t let visitors take pictures of the best parts of the building. You can’t snap photos of the mural that shows the progression of the Mario, Donkey Kong, Link and Samus characters. You can’t photograph the row of…

The Disney Insiders Expo Had More Video Game News Than You’d Expect

It seems like everyone has their own convention these days, so it should surprise no one that Disney’s insiders club hosted the third “D23 Expo” last weekend in Anaheim, CA. The expo is centered on showcasing the best of Disney, with previews of upcoming games and movies, speakers from all walks of life, and plenty…

Now Everyone Can Play the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

For over a decade Pokémon fans have been facing-off against one another in fierce trading card based battles around the world. Today those battles go online, and anyone with a web browser can play. Today marks the launch of the open beta of the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online, where Pokémon fans of all shapes…

Sol: Exodus’ Spectacular Space Combat in Action

After much talk, and a few screenshots, we finally get a chance to see the game that is being heralded as a resurrection of Wing-Commander space combat. Sure, Sol: Exodus might need a little work, some extra polish, but all in all I’m pretty happy with what I’m seeing. You can check it out in…

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Portal Designer’s Dimension-Hopping New Game is a Quantum Conundrum

While Valve busies itself thinking with portals, Portal designer Kim Swift let her mind wander to newer, fluffier dimensions. Quantum Conundrum is the result of those wanderings, and it looks amazing. Quantum Conundrum shares many similarities with the series Swift left in Valve’s capable hands. Both are first-person puzzle games. Both involve mad science. Both…

Pants Cam Reveals Borderlands 2 Gameplay in Action

We’ve seen brief glimpses of Borderlands 2 in action, but have we seen it as shot through a camera stuffed in a bag… or maybe someone’s pants? I don’t think so! Here’s our look at the game as viewed through a lens tucked away somewhere developers didn’t think to look while presenting their game at…

Why Big, Badass Robots (and Mecha) Rule Japan

The heat was unbearable. A group of kids scurried to find shade, but they did’t find it under trees. A 59-foot robot statue towered over the people and shops below. Made of steel, it’s far larger than the inflatable 26-foot Gigantor erected in Tokyo’s Shinjuku earlier this month. That Gigantor, née Tetsujin-28, might be filled…

Watch Two Sports Games At Once On Xbox Live With ESPN Overhaul

Xbox Live’s take on ESPN is getting an overhaul today that will allow viewers to see two sporting events at once, create personal channels and flip through a mini guide, among other things. Here’s a completely rundown of the updates hitting now, from Microsoft: My Sports – ESPN on Xbox LIVE now allows you to…

Twisted Metal Hits Valentine’s Day… For the Lovers

Twisted Metal hits on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14 2012, David Jaffe said today over on the Playstation Blog. Prepare for the heartbreak.

Are You Going to PAX?

Today’s very special installment of Speak Up on Kotaku presents our readers with a way to connect with each other during PAX 2011, kicking off with commenter Jekku, the Flemeth bodyguard. Let everybody know who you are and what you’ll look like! Welp, I’m heading to Chicago in the morning and then I’m flying to…

Tough Lady, Fat Comedians, Annoying Trailer.

Gladiator VS is the upcoming Gladiator game from Acquire. You know, that game that had the underboob lady at the Tokyo Game Show. The PS3 game’s first trailer doesn’t feature gameplay, but does feature Japanese comedian Koriki Choshu, wrestler Yuzuki Aikawa, and comedian Ijily Okada All the quick cutting and angry singing makes me nervous.…