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If You’re Playing Multiplayer Games Online, You’re Doing It Wrong
I am so sick of online multiplayer. I swear, if I get trolled by one more 13-year-old kid or get a flirt from some dude pretending to be a girl, I’m gonna lose my shit. Why is online multiplayer considered the end-all for gaming nowadays? Whatever happened to couch play? Are we, as a society,…
Eitan Glinert, Fire Hose Games Published March 15, 2011 -
The Faces Of L.A. Noire Are As Comfortable As They Are Lifelike
Visitors to PAX East last weekend get up-close and personal with a giant murdered man’s face, courtesy of Rockstar’s L.A. Noire. Gameface is a photographic celebration of the people who make, play and love video games.
By Mike Fahey Published March 15, 2011 -
The North American 3DS Arrives On Kotaku Soil
Just moments ago Crecente opened his front door to be greeted by a gleaming silver package containing the future of handheld Nintendo gaming. Let’s see what’s inside! Be sure to check out Brian Ashcraft’s excellent coverage of the Japanese launch of the 3DS.
By Mike Fahey Published March 15, 2011 -
Prey 2 Drops You In the Shoes of a Human Bounty Hunter
Prey 2 will be a very different sort of game than the original first-person shooter, which starred Cherokee Domasi “Tommy” Tawodi and explored some of the mythos of native american spirituality. In Prey 2, a source close to the game tells Kotaku, players will take on the role of a federal air marshal who is…
By Brian Crecente Published March 15, 2011 -
The Strange Link Between Samurai Swords and Japan’s Nuclear Reactors
As fears rise in Japan about nuclear disaster at the Fukushima plant, the first and best line of defense are the reactor’s six inch thick steel-walled chambers, made by a company that still forges samurai swords by hand. [Jalopnik]
By Apisuper Published March 15, 2011 -
Why Does the iPad Need to Kill Consoles?
Rovio’s Angry Birds is huge. Cultural touchpoint. The sort of thing Jon Stewart can joke about on The Daily Show without qualification. But that doesn’t make Rovio executive Peter Vesterbacka an expert on the videogame market. iPads aren’t killing consoles. All credit where it’s due: Angry Birds is a great game, worthy of its success.…
By Joel Johnson Published March 15, 2011 -
Chargin’ Chuck Never Gets Picked For Mario Sports Games
How come the one Mario villain that comes with his own sports equipment never makes it into the Mario sports titles? According to the latest Dorkly video game short, it’s because Chargin’ Chuck is a giant asshole. Chargin’ Chucks were sports-themed enemies that made their debut in Super Mario World, where they plagued our hero…
By Mike Fahey Published March 15, 2011 -
Battle: Los Angeles The Game Is Shorter Than The Movie
Released last week to poor reviews (with a few exceptions), alien invasion flick Battle: Los Angeles runs 116 minutes long. The video game tie-in lasts less than half of that. Published by Konami Digital Entertainment and developed by Saber Interactive, Battle: Los Angeles showed up on Steam and Xbox Live Arcade last week to little…
By Mike Fahey Published March 15, 2011 -
How To Figure Out If You’re Smart Enough For Portal 2
Portal 2, the latest rare release from one of the best game studios in the world, is one month away. How will you play it? Will it be too tough? One of the game’s creators, Valve Software writer Erik Wolpaw offers some spoiler-free tips. For those who missed the first game, the Portal games are…
By Stephen Totilo Published March 15, 2011 -
Puzzle Pirates Creators Explore Strange New Worlds With Spiral Knights
From Sega and Puzzle Pirates studio Three Rings comes Spiral Knights, a colorful, candy-coated, free-to-play online multiplayer PC adventure to the center of a strange alien planet. Puzzle Pirates is a ridiculously addictive, achingly cute massively multiplayer game that drew millions of casual players into the salty waters of online gaming. Now Three Rings seeks…
By Mike Fahey Published March 15, 2011 -
Does Online Multiplayer Really Matter All That Much?
Today in Speak-Up on Kotaku, commenter Luke874 wonders if we aren’t putting too much emphasis on online multiplayer and neglecting games that don’t have it. I’m a regular on the Saints Row forums, I was excited to hear the announcement of the third, but there has been a massive uproar after it we found out…
By Mike Fahey Published March 15, 2011 -
Dragon Age II Dev Rates His Own Game On Metacritic, EA Bets Obama Voted For Himself Too
A glowing fan review for Dragon Age II on Metacritic discovered to have been written by a member of the game’s development team sparked outrage among the gaming community yesterday. EA’s response? That’s how it works. Reddit user GatoFiasco felt there was something fishy about the perfect ten highlighted user review that appeared on popular…
By Mike Fahey Published March 15, 2011 -
Talk Amongst Yourselves
Have you run out of things to say about video games? Then stay out of our official gaming forum. Otherwise, comment away. Thanks to Krakenstein2 for today’s image. Submit your image to #TAYpics (Read this thread for directions on how to do a TAYpic. You know, you just might get starred if you submit a…
By Stephen Totilo Published March 15, 2011 -
Get Classy With Brink‘s Engineer, Medic, Soldier, Operative
Our latest look at the upcoming Brink gets a touch of class, detailing the four playable classes in Splash Damage’s long-in-the-making team-based first-person shooter. How does a soldier differ from a medic? What makes an operative more appealing than an engineer? Watch Brink’s latest character-focused trailer for the answer to those questions, plus a peek…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 15, 2011 -
Roxio Sub-$100 Video Game Capture Kit
For less than $100 Roxio’s diminutive Game Capture kit lets you play in high-def while capturing video of your Playstation 3 or Xbox 360 gaming sessions. Introduced today, the external Game Capture device is about the size of a Nintendo DS and includes a set of component output cables and single USB cable to connect…
By Brian Crecente Published March 15, 2011 -
Sony Pulls PS3 Game Out Of Respect For Japan’s Earthquake Victims
MotorStorm Apocalypse was delayed in New Zealand because of the country’s earthquake. Then it was delayed in Japan for the same reason. Now it’s being delayed in the UK, too. Sony has decided against releasing the game at this time out of respect for those affected by the recent tragedies. “We are shocked and saddened…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 15, 2011 -
Put The PSN In Your Pocket With An Official PlayStation App
Microsoft and Nintendo do not, for various reasons, want to release official applications on the iPhone or Android platforms. Sony, thankfully, has no such qualms. This is the Official PlayStation App, which has been available since January for Sony fans living in Europe. It’s only this week become available in Australia, though (Australia being an…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 15, 2011 -
PlayStation Network Hit By Earthquake. Fukushima Xbox Repair Temporarily Closed.
According to Sony, the earthquake has caused difficulty in connecting to the PSN, and it urges players to backup their data. Sony has apologized for any trouble caused by this, also sending it deepest regards to those affected by the quake. What’s more, Sony’s PlayStation information call center and repair center were both suspended by…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 15, 2011