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This LittleBigPlanet 2 Ad Takes The Hype Too Far
Sony’s sexy spokesmodel Kevin Butler makes a fatal mistake in this new TV spot for LittleBigPlanet 2. I’m sorry, Mr. Butler, but nothing is better than bacon-wrapped cupcakes. “You don’t finish LittleBigPlanet 2.” That’s a valid statement. The tools Media Molecule has packed into the second installment of the series should insure that we’ll be…
By Mike Fahey Published January 14, 2011 -
Where Do Star Wars: The Old Republic Starships Come From?
While the starships players will inhabit in the massively multiplayer Star Wars: The Old Republic may look unfamiliar, the initial reference for those vessels is a vehicle Star Wars gamers are intimately familiar with. Star Wars: The Old Republic is an extension of the acclaimed Knights of the Old Republic role-playing game franchise BioWare introduced…
By Mike Fahey Published January 14, 2011 -
The Secret, Terrifying Lives of Those Amazing Cosplayers
Ever wonder what those amazing cosplayers you see at video game and anime shows get up to when the crowds of photographers aren’t around? Then I can blame you for this video! Be warned, this is 15 minutes of the parties, oil rubs, underwater shenanigans of full-on, unadulterated cosplay. It is more intervention than entertainment.…
By Brian Crecente Published January 14, 2011 -
Somber Sasquatches, Awful Nudity And Other Great Video Game Moments of 2010
The bodies of dead little boys, the impact of extinction, the vicious torture of two of video game’s least likable characters and hundreds of death by spike… these are, strangely, my most memorable video game moments of 2010. Some of them are even my favorites, despite how gloomy and violent they were. It’s a good…
By Michael McWhertor Published January 14, 2011 -
Fight For Your Pixelated Life In The Fantasy-Horror World Of Minecraft
Minecraft is a dream game for fantasy lovers. Not only is it a fully immersive, open-ended fantasy tale, but it’s a platform for speculative fiction communities. Here’s how to get into Minecraft and start worldbuilding. The Story First of all, the story of Minecraft is actually kind of a classic horror story. You wake up…
By StephenGoldmeier Published January 14, 2011 -
Bulletstorm Demo Coming This Month
Get an early taste of Bulletstorm‘s “Kill with Skill” gameplay on January 25, when Epic Games and EA release a demo on the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live that will unlock platform-specific upgrades in the full game’s Anarchy mode.
By Mike Fahey Published January 14, 2011 -
Texas Burger Returns To My Mouth
To: Crecente From: Bash It’s Friday! Yay! What you missed last night Japan’s Biggest Jackass Is Now A Video Game Zombie This Game Pits Its Jerk Players Against One Another The Rise Of The Nerd Princesses Sega’s Glorious Failure Makes Another (Disappointing) Comeback A New And Maybe Better Way To Stop People From Being Jerks…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 14, 2011 -
Hollywood Blockbuster King Ready To Sign Death Note
The man responsible for Lethal Weapon and The Last Boy Scout is going to bring his Hollywood sensibilities to one of Japan’s most popular and darkest manga. Death Note follows the story of Kira, who acquires a “death note”. Writing someone’s name in the notebook causes that person to meet an untimely end. The manga…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 14, 2011 -
Japan’s Top Arcade Fighter Moves On From His Main Man
For years, Daigo Umehara tore up arcades and tournaments with the character Ryu from Street Fighter. Not anymore. They’ve broken up. Daigo, who is best known for this clip, is still fighting and still winning. However, he’s traded the iconic Ryu for another character, Yun, for Super Street Fighter IV. The gamer recently broke the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 14, 2011 -
Think Indiana Jones, Only With Puzzles And Giant Hats
Fatshark, the developers behind the promising (and yet ultimately disappointing) Western shooter Lead & Gold, are back with a new title. And it’s got nothing to do with cowboys. Instead, it looks to the great adventurers for inspiration. Which adventurers? Well, with the fedora and jacket, a certain Henry Walton “Indiana” Jones, Jr. comes to…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 14, 2011 -
Half-Life 2 Still Looks Pretty As A Postcard
Just when the memory of how beautiful Half-Life 2 can be begins to fade, Reddit user Enjuaguese reminds us all with these panoramic shots of the game’s City 17. Included in this gallery is the original work, a massive picture spanning the first glimpse the player gets of the city and the looming threat of…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 14, 2011 -
3,000 Mega Man Fans Got This Lady A Job
Making decisions by yourself on who to hire is hard. It’s easier when you have 3,000 people do it for you, which is exactly what happened for this Mega Man Legends voice actress! The game’s studio Capcom had fans vote for their choice to voice in-game heroine Aero — hardly a standard practice — and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 14, 2011 -
Have You Ever Stopped Gaming?
It’s Friday! I like Friday. Know why? Because we can have our special time, talking Here’s how it works: We ask a question, you answer it. Simple and no strings attached! This isn’t some marketing survey or whatever. It’s an emotional investment in you. Yes, we’re interested in knowing you, Kotaku reader person. You probably…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 14, 2011 -
Blade Runner Fans, The Past Just Became The Present
Gemini Rue, an upcoming indie title for the PC, looks like something we sadly haven’t seen much of lately: a game that combines adventure, science fiction and a little bit of darkness. While that sounds like the nichest of niche genres, throughout the late 1980s and into the 1990s there was actually a steady stream…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 14, 2011 -
Are The 3DS’ Launch Games Up To Snuff?
Next month, Nintendo is rolling out a brand new handheld, called the 3DS. New hardware means new games. But how do the 3DS’ games match up with the last time Nintendo released an entirely new portable? The line-up of 3DS games available in Japan when the Nintendo 3DS goes on sale on February 26 are:…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 14, 2011 -
Watson Is A Machine, And He Will Kick Your Ass At Jeopardy
An IBM supercomputer codenamed “Watson” just played two of Jeopardy’s greatest human players and emerged the victor. Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter, two former champions of the TV quiz game show, went up against Watson in a practice match yesterday ahead of a live TV special, reports Wired. And while they were good, Watson —…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 14, 2011 -
Japan’s Biggest Jackass Is Now A Video Game Zombie
Esper Ito, above, is actually less creepy-looking as a video game zombie. No, really. But that still doesn’t take away his position as Japan’s bravest (and craziest?) comedian. The Yakuza crime series of games is not only famous for its take on the Tokyo underworld, but also the absurd amount of Japanese celebrity cameos the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 14, 2011 -
This Game Pits Its Jerk Players Against One Another
We’ve seen one way today a video game is trying to tackle the problem of people being jerks on the internet. It’s a little heavy. Here’s one that’s a lot simpler. Upcoming fighting game Marvel vs Capcom 3 tracks instances of “rage-quitting” — when a player drops out of an online match rather than face…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 14, 2011 -
Punch-Out!! Switcheroo Suspect Gets KO’d By The Law
Let’s say you have no money. What would you do? Get a job maybe, right? One individual in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan hatched a different plan. A 33-year-old employed man apparently offered retro games like Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! on online auction sites. But one winning bidder claims that instead of the actual retro game cartridge, pirated…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 14, 2011