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Talk Amongst Yourself
It’s the first Friday in August, so you should celebrate by talking about video games. Thanks to Kyosen for today’s TAYpic. We could always use some new TAYpics, so if you think you’ve got what it takes, here’s what to do: submit your images to #TAYpics, and please keep submitting until you’re out of good…
By Jen Schiller Published August 5, 2011 -
The Many, Many Games of Germany’s Raucous, Raging Game Party
My very favorite video game show of the year, Germany’s wonderful Gamescom, kicks off in less than two weeks. Don’t forget, this is the show that not only is open to everyone who pays to get in, it also features beer and takes place in a very pretty city. Here’s a quick run-down of the…
By Brian Crecente Published August 5, 2011 -
A Triumphant Tale of Skateboarding Skill and Mechanical Romance
It’s been said that there’s no force in the universe more powerful than the love of one robot for another, especially when said robot is in possession of a rocket-powered hoverboard. Perhaps it’s only been said by me, but it’s a statement that may one day prove disastrously true. Until that dark day we have…
By Mike Fahey Published August 5, 2011 -
Do You Still Play Kinect?
Caravan | TOKYO, JAPAN: The Kinect Caravan makes it way through Japan this week. (Photo: 4Gamer) A Tour of Retro Japanese Toy Porn Japan has a long, proud history of making toys. The Bandai Museum in the rice fields of Tochigi Prefecture catalogues the amazing playthings the country has produced over the years. Can’t make…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 5, 2011 -
Japan’s Batman Statue Is a Different Shade
Batman: Arkham City is filled with various Batmans (Batmen?). So it makes sense for the game’s limited edition bundle to have variety, too. Europe and the U.S. are getting a black-and-white Batman statue, sculpted by Kotobukiya. Japan is getting a color Batman. They both look fantastic, and picking one over the other is no easy…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 5, 2011 -
UK Retail Cuts PlayStation Phone Prices
Late last month, Nintendo slashed the price of the 3DS. As website The Register asked, is this impacting other hardware, like the PlayStation Phone? Online British retailers are cutting the Xperia Play’s price: Expansys.com slashed the phone’s price from £500 to £289; Play.com is now asking £299.99. These are not official price drops. Many retailers,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 5, 2011 -
Is Another Game Being Kicked Away from the 3DS?
When the Nintendo 3DS launched, Pro Evolution Soccer, or World Soccer Winning Eleven as it’s known in Japan, launched along with it. Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 was one of launch titles for Japan. According to a retail site Famicom Plaza, the game’s new version, Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 has release dates for its PS3 version…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 5, 2011 -
Battlefield 3 Might Not Be Released on Steam
A few weeks ago, a list of retailers from which you’d be able to pre-order Battlefield 3, surely the biggest PC game of the year, was released. Popular online shopfront Steam wasn’t among them. At the time, that didn’t seem too big a deal. Other recent EA games, like Alice: Madness Returns, had not been…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 5, 2011 -
Get a 600,000 Gamerscore. Make a Silly Video.
Because why not? Gamer Stallion83, aka Raymond Cox, is on a quest: to be the first Xbox 360 owner to earn a gamerscore of one million. Last fall, Stallion83’s gamerscore hit 500,000, celebrating the milestone with a video. And this summer, he’s reached 600,000, marking this moment with a goofy video. It’s got raw eggs…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 5, 2011 -
Let’s Cook Tasty Pork Treats with Capcom’s Big Cheese
Kenzo Tsujimoto is the CEO of Capcom, one of the world’s most famous video game developers and publishers. But that’s not all he does! He’s also mad for a drop of the ol’ claret. Oh, and he makes a mean okonomiyaki as well. Okonomiyaki is a versatile Japanese treat, something akin to a pizza, sandwich…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 5, 2011 -
Is This the First Competitive Gamer To Endorse a Laxative?
Kayo Satoh is not only a very talent fighting game player, she’s also a model. Kayo, who fights under the moniker “KayoPolice”, recently appeared at the Evo 2011 fighting championship. Lots of models say they like video games, and some are pretty good. But Kayo isn’t just a good player, she’s great, taking down the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 5, 2011 -
The Best Story Ever Has Sonic, Giant Boobs and Mountain Dew
Brian has a story to tell you. Of love, and Sonic the Hedgehog. Brian’s story is totally true. Only, Brian’s mum, don’t read it, OK? I’ve never seen a work of fiction take the worlds of childhood fiction, video games and teen romance novels and just…span them. Like a giant bridge. Like a narrative colossus…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 5, 2011 -
Japan Suddenly Wants Used 3DS Units
After clogging up shops for months, used 3DS units are suddenly become hot (well, hotter) with the 3DS now ¥4,000 cheaper and sales doubling. It’s thought the spike is because of the free games Nintendo’s offering. [Media Create]
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 5, 2011 -
Modern Warfare 3 on Wii Is in Familiar Hands
The upcoming Modern Warfare 3 is being developed by Infinity Ward. Or, at least, what’s left of it. The Wii version, however, is being developed by somebody else, somebody just as familiar with the series, if not quite as popular with its fans. That developer is Treyarch, the team behind Call of Duty 3, World…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 5, 2011 -
There Are Rambo Games Coming
Reef Entertainment, publishers of games like Sniper Elite, Rogue Trooper and Shadow Grounds, have picked up the rights to release games based on the Rambo movies. Sadly, none of them will feature certified badass Segata Sanshiro.[MCV]
By Luke Plunkett Published August 5, 2011 -
When and Where Will the PS Vita Be Dated?
The PS Vita won’t be out in the West until next year. But it will be out in Japan this year. But when? Sony hasn’t said yet, but it looks like Sony will be revealing the game’s release date at this year’s Tokyo Game Show, namely, Sony’s TGS keynote “The PS Vita’s Full Details”. Sony…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 5, 2011 -
These Designers are the Height of 8-Bit Fashion
The fashionistas at fashion site Fashionary have come up with a range of 8-bit fashions based on their favourite designs from their favourite fashion designers. Fashion. Fashion. Some of those included are Alexander McQueen, Givenchy, Gucci, Prada, Yves Saint Laurent and Louis Vuitton. All iconic designs, now pared down to something you’d see in Swords…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 5, 2011 -
A Tour of Retro Japanese Toy Porn
Japan has a long, proud history of making toys. The Bandai Museum in the rice fields of Tochigi Prefecture catalogues the amazing playthings the country has produced over the years. Can’t make it out to sleepy town of Mibu to check out the museum? No worries, Kotaku‘s got you covered. Kotaku reader Bakagaijin visited the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 5, 2011