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Bungie Returns to Apple Platforms With Bungie Mobile
Once upon a time, Halo was supposed to be a Mac game, but, to make a long story too-short, Bungie Studio’s legendary first-person shooter wound up on Microsoft’s Xbox in 2001. A decade later, Bungie finally has made something for the Mac again… Bungie Mobile, a brand-new free app for iPhone and iPad that the…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 24, 2011 -
Grudge Match: Duke Nukem 3D Versus Duke Nukem Forever
There’s been alot of talk lately about the content of Duke Nukem Forever in comparison to Duke Nukem 3D and if it’s really all that different… or worse. The previous game was notorious for its adult content but gained just as much recognition for being a fun, well-designed shooter with interactive environments. Last week’s Forever…
By Joshua Rivera Published June 24, 2011 -
Go Watch The Season Premiere of Retro Game Master Now!
Last night, after a little issue with Viddler, we aired the premiere episode of Retro Game Master It was the first time I’ve seen an entire episode, and I loved it. What did you think? If you haven’t seen it yet make sure to go watch The Katcho take on the NES’ insanely difficult Ninja…
By Brian Crecente Published June 24, 2011 -
Our Weird Video Game Summer Has a No-Strike Madden, a Kooky Catherine, Gears of War 3 and Much More
Blockbuster video games rarely released during the summer. But scale is no measure of quality; and while not all are of AAA-proportions, we’ll demonstrate that this summer’s schedule could include some of the strangest and boldest titles of the year. We’ve highlighted the titles that look most promising and organized them by month. So get…
By Mike Epstein Published June 24, 2011 -
Well, the PSN Still Isn’t Online In Japan
Enjoying the PlayStation Network and the Qriocity service? Japan…isn’t. The Japanese PSN is still down, which is pretty shitty if you have a PS3 and use the Japanese PSN. If not, well. In Japan, Sony Computer Entertainment was supposed to go live late last month. It never quite happened, and now Sony is saying it…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 24, 2011 -
Talk Amongst Yourselves
Hey, Listen! It’s Friday!! Kick off your weekend in style with a little Talking Amongst Yourselves. It was a big week in video games, Ocarina of Time 3D came out, Sonic turned 20, and Retro Games Master premiered (in North America) here on Kotaku! That’s plenty to get you folks started, just remember not to…
By Jen Schiller Published June 24, 2011 -
Backstab Delivers Buggy Free-Running, Cannon-Play and Piracy
Whenever a Gameloft title hits the iPhone I play a little game before the game: I try and guess what popular console game it’s trying to mimic. Initially, I thought Backstab was Gameloft’s unofficial take on Assassin’s Creed (Never mind that they made an official take.), but after spending a bit of time with it…
By Brian Crecente Published June 24, 2011 -
Let’s Ride The Star Horse Together!
Jockey | Tokyo, Japan: Sega shows off arcade games at its private summer show. (Photo: Keystone Features | Hulton Archive) The Brutal, Beautiful Video Game Art of Bjorn HurriBjorn Hurri is an artist who has been working on video games for years now, having lent his skills in some way or another to projects like…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 24, 2011 -
Proving Ground Co-Host’s Blood-Alcohol Over Legal Limit
As previously posted, Ryan Dunn, the 34-year-old co-host, died in a car crash this week when he lost control of his Porsche 911, killing him and his passenger. According to Reuters, Dunn’s blood-alcohol level was twice the legal limit. [Reuters]
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 24, 2011 -
Here Are Some Final Fantasy XIII-2 Screens
This December, Final Fantasy XIII sequel Final Fantasy XIII-2 goes on sale in Japan. That’s a few months away, so to hold gamers over, Square Enix released these new screenshots. The multiplatform Final Fantasy XIII-2 will be released in the West early next year.
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 24, 2011 -
Europe Getting Vita In 2012?
Sony has said all along that the PlayStation Vita would only begin its global launch in 2011. It never said there’d be a worldwide launch in 2011. So somebody misses out. Guess who! VG247 reports that a 2012 European launch for Sony’s new handheld is a “certainty”. We’re contacting Sony for comment, but if true,…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 24, 2011 -
This Assassin’s Creed Statue is Not a Cheap Date
How much do you love Assassin’s Creed’s Ezio Auditore da Firenze? Enough to spend $600 on a statue of the smooth-talking killer? That’s what Sideshow is asking for a 16.7 inch coldcast resin statue, which is limited to 200 pieces worldwide. While there’s great detail on it, and resin statues look great up close, for…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 24, 2011 -
First Two Uncharted Games Are Coming Back. Together.
First rumoured earlier in the month, Sony has now confirmed that a bundle deal featuring the first two Uncharted games will go on sale next month. Speaking with CVG, Sony say that alongside the two blockbuster games the pack will also include a dynamic Uncharted theme and an Uncharted avatar for your PS3. It’ll be…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 24, 2011 -
The Art of Tearing Off Vampire Clothes
In PSP game Akiba’s Trip, you must strip vampires in broad daylight to expose them to the sun and kill them. PSP graphics are showing their age, which is why the illustrations in the game’s complete guide provide a better glimpse at all the game has to offer—namely different kinds of underpants. Akiba’s Trip was…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 24, 2011 -
Great Game Posters Keep it Simple
Kronus, also going by iwilding, is just starting out on a career in graphic design. He may be onto something. Sharpening up his skills, Kronus has put together these minimalist posters for classic video games. I know, the whole minimalist poster thing is old hat by now, but I dig these, so up they go.…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 24, 2011 -
Did this Beautiful Drawing Foretell the Wii U?
A Square Enix Final Fantasy music website went live this past January to promote the More SQ album, remixes and reworkings of iconic Final Fantasy themes. But what’s got Japanese netizens talking is the website’s splash art. Drawn by Akihiko Yoshida, Square Enix artist and character designer, the image features what looks to be the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 24, 2011 -
Oh God This Game Is Making Me Sick
Proun, a super-fast and stylish racer (?) Kotaku first showed you last year is now out on PC. It’s available as a free download or, if you feel like supporting the developer, Joost van Dongen, you can pick up a “pay what you want” copy that includes a bonus track. I’ve been playing it all…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 24, 2011 -
The Bomb Threat Sent from a PlayStation 3
On July 22nd, at around 3am in the morning, a mysterious message appeared on Japanese bulletin board 2channel. It read: “Tomorrow, I will blow up Hiroshima Station.” Japanese cyber police set to work, trying to stop the would-be bomber. Good thing he made their job easier—way easier. The police traced the message to the would-be…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 24, 2011
