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Sony Non-PSN Hacks Just Don’t Quit
The hacks just don’t stop. First there was the PSN hack. Then Sony Online Entertainment. Then in seemingly unrelated hacks, Sony Thailand’s site was being used for phishing exploit and Sony’s internet provider So-net was hacked. Now? Sony Music Indonesia and Sony Music Greece. Likewise, probably unrelated to the PSN hack, but it could be…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 24, 2011 -
Dreaming of the Perfect Adventure Time Video Game
Adventure Time, possibly the best cartoon on TV right now, is full of video game gags, from the opening credits to a faithful companion. In this clip, we get to see the show’s creators talk about this at length Sitting on this panel (which took place at the Toronto Comic Arts Festival) are Phil Rynda,…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 24, 2011 -
The Geekiest Cars on Earth
For Japanese otaku, itasha—literally “painmobile”—are about as geeky as they come. This past weekend, diehard itasha gathered and gawked in Tokyo’s Odaiba. The fourth annual Ita G Festa was originally slated for March 20, but due to the earthquake, the event was moved. The whole thing seems to have finally gone off without a hitch.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 24, 2011 -
Persona 2: Innocent Sin Coming to America
According to Atlus, rpg Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 2: Innocent Sin is coming to North American PSPs this fall. This is the only Persona game never to receive a North American release. Atlus teased the game’s localization late last week.
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 24, 2011 -
The Star Trek Game That Was Actually an Austrian Music Video
Captain Kirk rescuing the Queen of Space from the Klingons? It’s not the plot to a Star Trek movie. Nor a Star Trek game. It’s kind of both. Look, just watch the video. It’s by 90’s outfit Edelweiss and is, well. Very European. In a good way. How Video Gamey Music Videos Used To Be…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 24, 2011 -
New Dragon’s Dogma Screens Slither Out
Previously, Kotaku featured three different classes from Capcom’s open world role-playing game. Now here are three different monsters. They are a Griffin, Hydra and Goblin. Dragon’s Dogma is the next big gamble from the Devil May Cry team. It is rumored to be one of Capcom’s most expensive games. Ever.
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 24, 2011 -
This Is as Classy as a Sonic the Hedgehog Tattoo Can Get
How, you must think, can a Sonic tattoo ever be classy? When someone uses their imagination, that’s how. A few years back, scientists got funny and named a protein that “enhances somite cell viability and the formation of primary slow muscle fibers” Sonic the Hedgehog Brian here has a tattoo not of the blue hedgehog,…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 24, 2011 -
This Video Game Was Made in the 1940s
Do you see that retro-looking device above? That’s a cathode ray tube amusement device, one of the one of the first interactive video games ever made. You can tell by the circular green display that this missile simulator game was inspired by the radar displays of World War II. It was created and patented by…
By Kelly Published May 24, 2011 -
Shiver Back Into Dead Space 2 With New Multiplayer Maps
With Dead Space 2’s multiplayer component suffering the same fate most of its peers—namely, being entirely forgotten shortly after release—EA reckons a couple of new maps might be enough to tempt you back into the game. The Academy and The Concourse are the maps, which will be available on Xbox Live on May 31 and…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 24, 2011 -
The Young Girl Who Loves Old Games
After one of Japan’s most beloved gaming mascots Takahashi Meijin revealed that he was leaving Hudson Soft, 23-year-old pin-up model Haruna Anno took to Twitter and her blog. She knew that he was leaving beforehand and talked to Takahashi about his decision, revealing that the conversation made her weep. But there’s an upside. “I can’t…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 24, 2011 -
You Won’t Win Any Trophies With PSP Remaster Games
Later this year, the PlayStation Portable Remaster Series will become available (at least in Japan), offering HD versions of PSP games for your PS3. The games will come with a ton of extra content, but trophy support won’t be among them. While HD visuals, 3D compatibility, controller support and cross-platform saves will be included, the…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 24, 2011 -
Gaming’s Best Musicians Unite For Charity Album
The Play For Japan initiative has done a lot to help raise funds for those affected by last month’s earthquake and tsunami, but Play For Japan: The Album will be giving a lot back to you in return. Due for release next month, the album gets together some of the greatest composers working in the…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 24, 2011 -
Green With Envy
Kotaku readers, I’ve got a good feeling about this week. And it’s not just because I’m about to clock out or I saw some really swell movie trailers today. Maybe it’s the exciting video game coverage coming… I saw some swell things last week, including the mind-blowing BioShock Infinite. Don’t underestimate this one. I hope…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 23, 2011 -
PSP Gets Its Post-PlayStation Network Hack Firmware Update
Sony will release PSP system software update 6.39 “soon,” an update that will let PlayStation Portable users update their PlayStation Network passwords. As a bonus, “system software stability during use of some features will be improved.” [PlayStation.blog]
By Michael McWhertor Published May 23, 2011 -
The Other Game Based on The Walking Dead Shambles to Your Kitchen Table this Fall
There’s another game coming based on zombie apocalypse of Robert Kirkman’s The Walking Dead, but this is one you can play when the electricity goes out. Unlike Telltale Games’ episodic video game spin on The Walking Dead comic book series, this one’s from Cryptozoic Entertainment, based on the AMC-adapted television series of the same name,…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 23, 2011 -
Kinect Googly Eyes, Crimson Alliance, Kinect Me and More Outed By Aussie Ratings
Microsoft may be running shorter on genuine new surprises for this year’s E3 expo, as Australia’s ratings classification board shines a light on new, unannounced Xbox 360 and Kinect games. That said, I’m dying to find out what Kinect Googly Eyes is. Kinect Googly Eyes is just one of a handful of new titles tied…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 23, 2011 -
Yes, Starhawk Will Have Space Battles and Other Welcome Answers
The long-awaited official reveal of Warhawk sequel Starhawk brought with it just as many questions as it did answers. For instance, where are those outer space battles we’ve been hoping for? Oh, they’re in there! Dylan Jobe, president of Starhawk dev Lightbox Interactive, takes to the official PlayStation blog to answer the most burning of…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 23, 2011 -
The First Explosive Modern Warfare 3 Gameplay Trailer Is Here
The next big Call of Duty game, Modern Warfare 3, is a globetrotting tale of destruction, taking the fight to America, England, Germany and France, bringing with it huge destruction and battles more ambitious than ever. See for yourself in the game’s first trailer using Modern Warfare‘s new tech. There are some classic Call of…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 23, 2011 -
Body English
ENGLISH | Jeffrey Neumann puts some body english into a shot as he plays a pinball game at The Florida Arcade & Pinball Expo at the Dania Jai-Alai Sports Entertainment Complex on February 10, 2011 in Dania, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) The Undercurrent of Domestic Violence in Bioshock Infinite “I’m sorry. I never…
By Brian Crecente Published May 23, 2011