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BioShock Creator Explains the Science Behind BioShock Infinite‘s Tears
One of the most intriguing components of BioShock Infinite, just one of the reasons why the game was nominated “Best of Show” at E3 2011 by critics, was the gameplay concept of tears, the rifts in space-time that can be controlled by your sidekick Elizabeth. BioShock braniac Ken Levine explains the fictional science behind those…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 23, 2011 -
The Legend of Zelda Puts Nintendo 3DS Back on Top in Japan
Japan’s bestselling video game right now may be a PlayStation Portable title—Level 5’s Cardboard Senki—but The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D wasn’t far behind, helping to put the Nintendo 3DS back into first place this week. Only about 2,000 units separated the first and second place game’s in Japan this week, with Senki…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 23, 2011 -
Ms. ‘Splosion Man To Splode on Xbox Live Arcade in July
Twisted Pixel’s sequel to 2009 explosive action-platformer ‘Splosion Man, the more feminine Ms. ‘Splosion Man, comes to Xbox Live Arcade on July 13, boasting 50 all-new single player levels, 50 multiplayer levels and a “2 Girls 1 Controller” mode
By Michael McWhertor Published June 23, 2011 -
Jamie Kennedy’s Still Sensitive About His Trainwreck of an E3 2007 Hosting Gig, Apparently
Jamie Kennedy, star of Son of the Mask, Malibu’s Most Wanted and Wii game Real Heroes: Firefighter doesn’t always deliver brilliantly inspired performances. See his E3 2007 Activision press conference hosting gig, for example, which he’s still really really sensitive about, according to a recent Twitter tirade. Kennedy, responding to a Twitter exchange between former…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 23, 2011 -
What Is America’s Fetish This Week? Penises
Dicks. Cocks. Penes. Half the population has them, and they’ve been the object of fascination for centuries—whether that be the physical organ itself or the phallus. You know what the Washington Monument is, right? If May was National Water Safety Month (it was!), then June’s been National Trouser Snake Month. Former Congressman Anthony Weiner was…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 23, 2011 -
Before They were Famous: Video Game Characters
Video Game Characters weren’t always doing…whatever it is they do. They had to earn their rankings, work for minimum wage, and rise to their current super stardom. So what was it they were doing before? Readers at Cracked.com have answered this question with never-before-seen (totally not photoshopped) pictures of your favorite characters… before their glory…
By Jen Schiller Published June 23, 2011 -
Does Breaking Bad Now Star Video Game’s Lost Hero?
This poster, recently slapped up on the walls of some of New York City’s subway stations, advertises the next season of AMC’s Breaking Bad. But gamers like me who look at it will probably see something else. Gordon Freeman, hero of Half-Life, is that you? This is Freeman as he appears on the box art…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 23, 2011 -
New Laws and Clinic to Combat Internet Addiction in South Korea
Internet Addiction is a growing problem for millions around the globe, but in more wired countries the problem is all the more prevalent. The “Save Brain Clinic”, which opened last month in South Korea, is one of a handful of medical facilities all over the world aimed specifically at treating those who suffer from internet…
By Jen Schiller Published June 23, 2011 -
New Rainbow Six Might Be the Most Innovative Shooter in Years
While Ubisoft’s still-secret, yet-to-be named Rainbow Six game skipped an E3 appearance this year, it is still very much in the works we’re told. Here is our first look at early, rough images leaked to us from the game, a game that promises to mix the former glory of the hard-as-nails tactical shooter with a…
By Brian Crecente Published June 23, 2011 -
Evidence That Someone Loves Playing Duke Nukem Forever Online
There’s been a lot said about Duke Nukem Forever, not much of it good. But we’re slowly starting to hear from people demonstrating how they love the throw-back shooter in their own ways. Last night it was a couple of buddies who popped open some beers and played the game side-by-side. Today it’s Randy Pitchford,…
By Brian Crecente Published June 23, 2011 -
Set Your… Browser? Retro Game Master “Airs” Tonight
Don’t forget to pop over to Kotaku at 8 p.m. eastern tonight (if you live in North America) to watch the first episode of Retro Game Master. In this season premiere we’ll see Shinya Arino trying to defeat Ninja Gaiden on the NES. Psyched!
By Brian Crecente Published June 23, 2011 -
Puzzles, Platforms and Towel Attacks? This week in Nintendo Downloads
This week in the Nintendo Download, Pro Jumper! premieres for North American audiences, though the trailer is still in Japanese, it’s an adorable variation on platformers. Tennis and Stratego are exactly what they sound like&emdash;expect no variations there. This week is rounded out by a hidden-object game that will put I Spy books to shame,…
By Jen Schiller Published June 23, 2011 -
Is it OK to Hate Great Games?
If you asked Meterora3255 if he liked Uncharted 2 he’ll tell you he never played it, but that’s a lie. You see, Meteora3255 has a dirty secret. He didn’t like Uncharted 2. He tried to hide his true feelings at first, but as we all know, the gaming community can be cruel and shamed him…
By Sam Winstrom Published June 23, 2011 -
L.A. Noire Headed to the Computer
Rockstar’s interactive detective story L.A. Noire is coming to the PC this fall, the publishers said this morning. “L.A. Noire is a new type of game that makes players see through a detective’s eyes in 1940s Los Angeles,” said Sam Houser, founder of Rockstar Games. “Its unique blend of story, action and crime solving will…
By Brian Crecente Published June 23, 2011 -
Talk Amongst Yourselves
Happy Thursday! You should celebrate by talking about video games. Because Thursday is the best day to talk about games (it does end in “day”, after all). And Talk Amongst Yourselves is the best place to talk about games. Just in case you needed a reason. Special thanks goes out to ak-blanc-peace! for today’s image!…
By Joshua Rivera Published June 23, 2011 -
The First Sublime Seven Minutes of Shadows of the Damned
Shadows of the Damned is a visually rich, quirky, imaginative game about a guy and his demon out to avenge the death of his sweetheart. It’s also about 10 hours of not-even-slightly subtle dick jokes. You probably think I’m exaggerating. I bet even if I told you that Garcia Hotspur’s pet demon is called Johnson…
By Brian Crecente Published June 23, 2011 -
Hard Lines, A Very Solid Snake for Your iPhone
Would you pay for a new version of the classic Snake for your iPhone? What if this version, Hard Lines, was one of the best variations on Snake ever, full of gameplay modes, pretty visuals and, believe it or not, humor? Spilt Milk Studios’ Hard Lines may not re-invent Snake, a game freely available on…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 23, 2011 -
Wuthering Heights, Other Classics Eyed for Video Game Adaptation
Dickens, Bronte, Orwell, Stevenson; they’re all rolling over in their graves right now. UK transmedia production company Tern Digital is in the process of turning classic John Buchan spy novel The Thirty Nine Steps into a video game with an eye toward converting other classics into games as well. The Thirty Nine Steps, a 1915…
By Brian Crecente Published June 23, 2011
