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On My iPad, An Ambitious Tower Defense Game In World of Warcraft Clothing
The second iPhone/iPad/iTouch game using the Unreal graphics technology that made last week’s Infinity Blade look so stunning is out on Thursday. We played it today. This is Dungeon Defenders: First Wave. The game is a sort of a tower-defense adventure — players setting up structures that can kill or block waves of enemies —…
By Stephen Totilo Published December 15, 2010 -
Kirby’s Epic Yarn Gets Patched At Club Nintendo
Nintendo’s excessively adorable Wii game Kirby’s Epic Yarn provides the latest contribution to America’s version of Club Nintendo, two pairs of patches that will embroider their way into your heart. Visitors to E3 2010 may already have some of these coveted Kirby patches, but Club Nintendo members can swap “coins” for them if they need…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 15, 2010 -
This De Blob Cake Better Not Taste Like Ink
Few things are important enough to pull me away from my vacation time to post on Kotaku. The one and a half foot tall De Blob cake that just arrived on my doorstep from THQ certainly qualifies. Since I began writing for Kotaku back in 2006 I’ve seen more than my fair share of video…
By Mike Fahey Published December 15, 2010 -
De Blob Cake Gallery
This is officially the first game-related cake I’m going to get to eat, but how do I carve up art? Rice Krispie treats covered in fondant. Yum! I’ve almost never wanted to eat something’s fingers more. Happy holidays? Mission accomplished. Dynamic Blob action shot! Crane shot. De Blob has absolutely no ass.
By Mike Fahey Published December 15, 2010 -
A Glimpse at EA’s Employee-Only Version of Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit
A rarely covered perk of working at a major publisher includes getting some pretty sweet editions of your favorite video games. Take for instance this EA Crew Edition of Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit. Besides they fancy box art, the PC version of the game includes seven exclusive cars for employees: Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722…
By Brian Crecente Published December 15, 2010 -
The Tomb Raider Game That Might Work Well On An iPhone
Square Enix is bringing Tomb Raider spin-off Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light to iPhones, iPods and iPads this week. It’s the kind of Tomb Raider game that might play just fine with a touchscreen. The top-down cooperative adventure has already been released on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 as a downloadable game,…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 15, 2010 -
Still Not Sure What To Make Of Bodycount
Codemasters’ Bodycount, the first-person shooter that was at one point headed by Black creator Stuart Black, but no longer, is a curious thing. It’s part inspired by Lady Gaga and all about “the bullet and its impact on the world.” The latest trailer for Bodycount, due sometime during the summer of next year for the…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 15, 2010 -
Jump the Line For the Age of Empires Online Beta
Over on Alienware’s Arena website they PC maker is giving out beta keys for Age of Empires Online. While it appears that the the giveaway has run into some hiccups, Microsoft says they are working on a solution and that folks with the keys will get into the beta for the online-only PC strategy title…
By Brian Crecente Published December 15, 2010 -
This Is Why I’ll Never Play Luigi’s Adventure 3
A few years ago, someone made Luigi’s Adventure 3, an unofficial riff on Super Mario World that features Luigi. I’ve never played it. Now that I’ve seen it played in an ongoing Let’s Play series at YouTube, I never will. All I need to see is the first minute of action here. That, my friends,…
By Stephen Totilo Published December 15, 2010 -
Crysis 2 Is For Future-Soldiers Who Want To Think
I needed to control Crysis 2 to appreciate it. Sitting next to the head of the studio making the game as he played wasn’t going to suffice. Thankfully, in New York, Cevat Yerli, head of Crytek, handed the controller to me a couple of weeks ago. First-person shooters can look all the same. This one…
By Stephen Totilo Published December 15, 2010 -
The Glory, The Horror Of The Monster PC
Gah. I don’t want to look. And yet, I cannot look away. Cyclone, a Russian man with a need to construct a custom PC equal parts impressive and horrifying, has built this thing he calls Devastator, after the Transformer of the same name. I can see trampoline springs, some rugged bodywork, a trolley for portability,…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 15, 2010 -
Pink, Pika And Totally Fake
Hong Kong retailer Milanoo.com has this “Pikachu” costume available for purchase, marked down to a bargain ¥18,000 (US$215). Just in time for…Christmas? The site recommends the outfit for company openings, large scale parties, athletic events and even weddings. Weddings. Just imagine if you saw this at your wedding. And if you think this is scary,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 15, 2010 -
Call Of Duty Guy Overpays For Five Games, Minecraft Guy Quadruples That
It was impressive when Robert Bowling, creative strategist for Call of Duty studio Infinity Ward, paid $500 for a batch of indie games that only cost $85. Then Notch, maker of Minecraft stepped up, with $2000. These guys and a few others are paying lots of money for the Humble Indie Bundle 2, which went…
By Stephen Totilo Published December 15, 2010 -
A Holiday Card of Cataclysmic Proportions
May your holidays be filled with at least one Blizzard.
By Brian Crecente Published December 15, 2010 -
Guess You Could Call This Man My Hero
RE: D and D Or at least one of ’em. What you missed last night This Is What 2011’s Year In Video Games Looks Like Right Now Sega Is Making A Game You Can Piss On Gran Turismo 5 Trading In Crummy Cars For Premium Models Force Unleashed II Has A Poor Interpretation Of “Han…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 15, 2010 -
Chinese Gangster Busted After Buying Consoles
A leader of a Chinese organized crime outfit called “Dragon” was arrested in Japan after the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department was able to nail him — for ordering two game consoles. Suspect Rai Kinzan, 37, is in police custody. The Chinese national was arrested after trying to purchase two game consoles online for ¥39,000 (US$465)…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 15, 2010 -
Sega Is Making A Game You Can Piss On
Literally. Dubbed “Toirettsu” (トイレッツ), the game’s title is a word play on “toy”, “let’s” and “toilets”. As the Sega Toys website points out, “You’re able to game with pee!” The contraption is outfitted with mini-games, and there is a sensor that can apparently measure the speed of one’s urine stream. Some of the mini-games include…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 15, 2010 -
Force Unleashed II Has A Poor Interpretation Of “Han Shot First”
Lucasarts’ Force Unleashed action games always played a little loose with established Star Wars canon, and that’s been tolerable, but this? This is not cool There are people you can kill in Star Wars re-tellings. Yoda is fair game. Luke too. Leia, Jar Jar, Mon Mothma, even General Jan Dodonna. But you do not kill…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 15, 2010