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In Risk: Metal Gear Solid, You Can Nuke Australia, Occupy Outer Haven
Metal Gear Solid is getting its very own version of Risk, “the game of strategic conquest,” adding Private Military Contractors, a movable continent, the cast of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and the option to launch a nuke from Metal Gear Rex. Konami and USAopoly semi-officially revealed Risk: Metal Gear Solid at…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 24, 2011 -
Dick Move, Mario
Each week throws off several new video game lists ranging from the humorous to the trivial. What’s better? A list of those. Here’s a roundup of the rundowns out there. •7 Glaring Reasons Why Mario is a Dick [Ranker] He may be the cheerful plumber-savior of the Mushroom Kingdom, but deep-a-down, he’s-a-douchebagga, says Ranker, which…
By Owen Good Published July 24, 2011 -
Marvel Pinball Expanding to Other Platforms, but First, a Ghost Rider Table
The well received Marvel series of tables for the acclaimed pinball simulator Pinball FX 2 will be getting another set of four tables by winter, and also will expand to other platforms in 2012. Ghost Rider leads off the Vengeance and Virtue series coming to Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network this winter, by…
By Owen Good Published July 24, 2011 -
See Soulcalibur V‘s Ivy, Natsu and Zwei Take To the Stage of History
See Soulcalibur V‘s newest confirmed souls—Zwei, Natsu and, looking pretty spry for a 49-year-old, Ivy—do battle in the game’s latest trailer, which made its debut at the San Diego Comic-Con. We’ve shakycam-captured it for your squint-filled enjoyment. In it, you’ll see Ms. Valentine perform one of those new Critical Edge attacks, realize that Natsu sure…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 24, 2011 -
Kotaku Shop Contest Source Gallery
Spy photobombs Yoshi, Birdo and Tinkerbell. Gumby observes a giant Dalek in a pickup truck. Darth Mario. The Venture Bros. Mini Clones. Slave Leias. Solid Snake and Crystal. Lady Spartans. Super Mario Bros. and Peach. Captain America asks a question at the Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 panel. Finalists in Konami’s cosplay contest. Lightning plays…
By Owen Good Published July 24, 2011 -
Weekend Talk Amongst Yourselves
Well, after this, we are officially done broke when it comes to TAYpics. Not that we have philosophical disagreements with free labor or free artistic content round here or anything, but, goddamn, get it in gear. Otherwise we’ll have to run pictures of sharks and shit and quotes from Eddie Murphy in this space. Today’s…
By Owen Good Published July 24, 2011 -
The Cosplay of Comic-Con—Day 3: Venti Snake
Being a Saturday, day three of Comic-Con 2011 saw no letup in the parade of cosplay across the halls of the San Diego Convention Center. And those who have braved the stampeding horde know why the in-house Starbucks would need an armed patrol by this old soldier. Saturday saw appearances by Obi-Wan, Han Solo, the…
By Owen Good Published July 23, 2011 -
What Does Mass Effect 3‘s Official ‘Fem Shep’ Look Like? You Make the Call!
BioWare is giving the more feminine side of Mass Effect‘s Commander Shepard some love in Mass Effect 3. Fem Shep, for short, will get some shred of box art glory in the game’s collectors edition, but what will she look like? That’s up to you. BioWare’s letting the Mass Effect fan base pick from one…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 23, 2011 -
Tekken Bowl Strikes iPhone and iPad Today (For Free)
Not content to limit themselves to Tekken Tag Tournament 2, Tekken X Street Fighter, Tekken 3DS, Tekken for Wii U and Tekken Hybrid, the Tekken team has another product to announce: Tekken Bowl for iOS. It’s out now (and it’s out for free). Series producer Katsuhiro Harada announced at the closing of Namco Bandai’s Comic-Con…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 23, 2011 -
Sneak Peek at Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Comes To PS3 Early With Tekken Hybrid
PlayStation 3 owners will get a taste of fighting game Tekken Tag Tournament 2 this fall. A “Prologue” version of the arcade game will be included in the upcoming Tekken Hybrid Blu-ray, Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada revealed at Comic-Con today. In addition to the CG animated feature Tekken: Blood Vengeance and the enhanced port Tekken…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 23, 2011 -
All the Earthworm Jim, Sackboy, Drake, and Ratchet & Clank Coming From Mezco Toys
Plush or plastic? If you’re an Earthworm Jim fan or a Ratchet & Clank enthusiast, toy maker Mezco Toyz has something for you to consume later this year. For the LittleBigPlanet and Uncharted 3 fans, Mezco has something for you too. Mezco Toyz brought its upcoming toy line to San Diego Comic-Con this week, a…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 23, 2011 -
Oslo Terrorist Used Modern Warfare 2 as “Training-Simulation”, World of Warcraft as Cover
The accused shooter in yesterday’s massacre in Norway has been linked to a 1,500 page manifesto that recommends using Call of Duty to train combat skills for an upcoming war with Islam. Anders Behring Breivik also suggests that an obsession with massively-multiplayer role playing game World of Warcraft, which he was known to play, is…
Owen Good and Michael McWhertor Published July 23, 2011 -
Captain America Makes a Decent Proposal at Comic-Con
The Living Legend proposed to his girl yesterday at Marvel’s Comic-Con 2011 booth. (Given the setting and costumes, these appear to be actors rather than civilian cosplayers, but the proposal is genuine.) As seen by Comic Book Therapy [h/t Daniel K.]
By Owen Good Published July 23, 2011 -
The Best Metal Gear Cosplay at Comic-Con (Officially)
This is Brandon. He just won “Best In Show” at Konami’s cosplay competition for his take on Snake from Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. Look closely and you’ll see why his costume impressed the contest’s judges. This Snake cosplay is based on the GA-KO camouflage from Snake Eater. GA-KO is a cartoon duck featured…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 23, 2011 -
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Features More Alternate Costumes, Midair X-Factor and, Yes, Some New Characters You May Have Heard About
Leaning into the microphone, Ryota Niitsuma led his remarks on Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 with not so much a piece of news as it was a reminder. “There will be 12 new characters in the game,” the game’s producer said (through an interpreter) “though I’m sure you already know all the information about that.”…
By Owen Good Published July 23, 2011 -
Well, That’s One Way to Combat Misogyny in Gaming
Enthusiasts of military-style first-person shooters are not well known for their progressive thoughts on the matter of gender. The organizers of a large LAN party in Texas, scheduled to celebrate the launch of Battlefield 3, have decided the best way to deal with any slurs hurled at female gamers is to simply forbid them from…
By Owen Good Published July 23, 2011 -
See The Walking Dead Video Game’s Superb Comic Book Look
Telltale Games, the creators of the episodic video game series based on Robert Kirkman’s comic book The Walking Dead, have but one screen shot to spare of their upcoming PC and console title. But one screen shot will do perfectly fine. The folks at Telltale are bringing an ink and watercolor aesthetic to the The…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 23, 2011 -
Why Uncharted 3 Isn’t Using Facial Motion Capture
With some big-budget games with strong narratives—L.A. Noire, Resistance 3—now using facial motion capture to add depth to their characters and dramatic impact to their scenes, it’s somewhat noteworthy that Uncharted 3 isn’t. There’s a reason for that, though. “It gives us more flexibility to pick the best physical performances and the best audio performances…
By Owen Good Published July 23, 2011 -
Heisman Poise
Taking inspiration from a Stick Jockey column a few weeks ago, encouraging sports gamers to take overcome their on-field setbacks without quitting or reloading from a previous save, as the game will ultimately deliver a reward. One reader’s pursuit of comprehensive greatness fell short, but embodied the lesson. Following a superb freshman campaign in NCAA…
By Owen Good Published July 23, 2011
