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Brazilian Street Markets Aren’t As Fun Without Piracy
Brazilian commenter KaiserSpiegel tells the story of the sad decline of his local street market following an anti-piracy police raid in today’s Speak-Up on Kotaku. I’m from Rio de Janeiro, and as many of you may know, Brazil is a piracy paradise. Next to my college there’s this popular market with lots of stands selling…
By Mike Fahey Published March 24, 2011 -
The God Of War Brings His Quick Time Events To Mortal Kombat
If there was any doubt that God of War’s Kratos was a good fit for the PlayStation 3 version of Mortal Kombat, this trailer crushes them brutally. He’s a perfect fit, right down to the button-mashing quick time events. Netherrealm Studios treats Kratos like the god he often is in his cameo in next month’s…
By Mike Fahey Published March 24, 2011 -
Sucker Punch Premiere Was…Punchy
“A young girl is institutionalized by her wicked stepfather. Retreating to an alternative reality as a coping strategy, she envisions a plan which will help her escape from the facility.” Meet Sucker Punch. So, was the star-studded red-carpet more snake-pit, or fantasy? You be the judge. Diane Lane goes for cocktail classics in a warm…
By Sadie Stein Published March 24, 2011 -
Nintendo 3DS Refines Your Music Taste, Finds Your Soulmate
A feature tucked away in Nintendo’s upcoming portable game console tracks the musical zeitgeist of 3DS owners. Owners of the 3DS can turn on a StreetPass feature in the Nintendo 3DS Sounds application that will allow the system to broadcast what your favorite five songs are to other participating 3DS owners you pass on a…
By Brian Crecente Published March 24, 2011 -
Talk Amongst Yourselves
Welcome (back?) to Kotaku’s gaming forum, where you can talk about video games as much as you want to. Thanks to reader pitseleho for today’s image. Submit your image to #TAYpics (Read this thread for directions on how to do a TAYpic.)
By Stephen Totilo Published March 24, 2011 -
Spring Is The Time For Pokémon Pencils
SNAPSHOT | OSAKA, JAPAN: Kids are out for spring break, and school starts in April in Japan. (Photo: Brian Ashcraft) Wake Up, Kotaku Duke Nukem Forever Delayed The game was supposed to be out this May, but won’t be. It’s been delayed. Again. Nintendo Gives With One 3DS Update, Will Take Away With Another This…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 24, 2011 -
No More Heroes As A Heroic, Life-Sized Paper Craft
Instructables user dd1714d created this 1.86 meter paper craft of No More Heroes protagonist Travis Touchdown from a 3D model he created himself. More pictures and instructions in the link below. Yes, instructions. If you have the time (and paper), you can conceivably build your own. Life Size Paper Travis Touchdown [Instructables via Tiny Cartridge]
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 24, 2011 -
Nintendo Gives With One 3DS Update, Will Take Away With Another
This morning North American owners of early 3DS systems awoke to find that Nintendo was delivering their first free 3D video to the system. But the company warns they may delete, without warning, in a later update. The small system update includes a 3D music video of OK Go’s White Knuckles, viewable in 3D or…
By Brian Crecente Published March 24, 2011 -
Tohoku Quake Refuge Kids Want Video Games
The Tohoku earthquake and ensuing tsunami ravaged northeastern Japan, leaving many dead or homeless. Those who survived are taking shelter in refuges set up in school gyms and community centers. Certainly, many displaced victims feel that they are lucky to be alive as they adjust to the aftermath. But, of course, many kids miss gaming.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 24, 2011 -
Duke Nukem Forever Delayed
The game was supposed to be out this May, but won’t be. It’s been delayed. Again. “I’m very sorry for the added delay. We’ve all been working extremely hard and are very eager to deliver the game to you,” said Gearbox Software honcho Randy Pitchford in an official statement. “I’ve been thinking of these lyrics…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 24, 2011 -
Team Fortress 2 Helping Japan With Pricey Hats
Valve, the studio behind Team Fortress 2, is releasing three hats for purchase: The “Humanitarian’s Hachimaki” ($7.99), the “Benefactor’s Kanmuri” ($19.99) and the “Magnanimous Monarch” ($99.99). They will be available until April 6. All proceeds, says Valve, goes to Japan relief fund the Red Cross created, so feel good when you shell out for the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 24, 2011 -
Why Do Our Role-Playing Games Still Need Numbers Everywhere?
I understand that role-playing video games owe their existence to role-playing tabletop games, and as a result, share many of their predecessor’s customs and traditions. After all, if tabletop games need to simulate action via numeric values, then it was natural for the first video game RPGs to do the same. But, uh, why are…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 24, 2011 -
Buy Your Very Own Knight Of The Old Republic
Darth Revan, the “star” of classic role-playing game Knights of the Old Republic, has been immortalised in polystone. It’d be cooler if it was carbonite, but that stuff doesn’t do fine details as well. Standing 6 1/2-inches tall, this half-bust has the guy masked and holding two lightsabers, the colours of which you can swap…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 24, 2011 -
Dragon Age Brought To Life (With No Money)
Leo Kei Angelos loves Dragon Age. But he doesn’t have buckets of cash to squander on an expensive movie tribute. Nor does he have actress Felicia Day. He does have snow, though. Fake blood, too. “To do something epic like Dragon Age justice without a lot of money is challenging, to say the least,” Angelos…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 24, 2011 -
Contra Goes Medieval, Japanese-Style
This is Contra. Just not as you know it. It’s the hardcore 80’s shooter reimagined by William “xiabaosg” Chua, who depicts Bill and Lance as fuedal Japanese warriors. You can see more shots of the piece over on Chua’s Facebook page. Scroll a bit further down and you can see an equally-badass picture of Link…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 24, 2011 -
This Game Is From The Future. THERE’S NO TIME TO EXPLAIN.
Tiny Build Games, a small indie team, is working on a platformer called No Time To Explain. And it looks amazing. Using the same gun to both jump and shoot looks neat, sure, but I just like that voice acting. Having an art style that looks like something Dan Paladin (of Alien Hominid and Castle…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 24, 2011
