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The Moneysaver: Dirty Deals
You’re thinking, “did he fire six shots or five?” Being this is a dented Logitech box, the most powerful discount in the world, and will blow you head clean off, you’ve gotta ask yourself a question: “Do I feel lucky?” Can’t believe I haven’t used that one yet. Come on, sing, everyone! Sing or I’ll…
By Owen Good Published October 23, 2010 -
The Week In Review
BlizzCon 2010 kicked off this week, with Mike Fahey on the scene, and the top man at the Entertainment Software Association laid the case for striking down California’s anti-video game law, which goes to the Supreme Court in 10 days. Kotaku’s BlizzCon 2010 Coverage Kotaku Talk Radio Top Stories Guest Editorial: A First Amendment Call…
By Owen Good Published October 23, 2010 -
Mafia II’s Next DLC Package Coming Nov. 23
“Joe’s Adventures,” a Mafia II DLC extension whose name has been known for some time, will arrive Nov. 23. A narrative flashback, you’ll play as Joe Barbaro during the time the main game’s protagonist, Vito Scaletta, is in prison. A news release bills it as a combination of “a dramatic storyline with intense arcade-style gameplay.”…
By Owen Good Published October 23, 2010 -
Minecraft’s Portals Are Guarded By Evil Jellyfish
Minecraft’s Halloween update will bring a new portal system to the game, courtesy of a new dimension, tentatively-titled “Hell”. Sounds cushy! Such convenience, however, comes at a price. This new dimension will be guarded by a new monster type, called the Ghast. It’s a floaty jellyfish thing that shoots fireballs, which explode when they hit…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 23, 2010 -
This Jim Raynor Is One Of A Kind
With Blizzcon raging, Blizzard games are on a lot of people’s minds. Even the guys who make custom action figures. Sabretooth built this Jim Raynor piece out of an old “Iron Man Hulk Buster” toy. It stands seven inches tall, and looks more than dirty enough to pass for the real thing. Starcraft II Marine…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 23, 2010 -
Good Gosh Amighty Joey Logano And GameStop Done Made The Big Time
Thing about Joey Logano, driver of NASCAR’s No. 20 GameStop Toyota, is when he pits for a splash of gas and two driver’s side tires he trades in the used ones for $6.75 in store credit. (/laugh track) Well guess what, our boy is racing with GameStop colors on the big circuit. Shut up, really?!…
By Owen Good Published October 22, 2010 -
You Ever Have One Of Those Days?
You know the kind. The kind we like to vent about in our nightly off-topic discussion. Well this is the place, now is the time, and this is the beer. Shit, I’m out of beer. While I got pick up juicy burgers and luxury beers, why don’t you, Kotaku reader, join us for some chit-chat.…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 22, 2010 -
Deckard’s Gun Costs 900 Caps In New Vegas
We’ve seen an homage to Owen and Beru Lars, now reader Zack F. has found Deckard’s gun in Blade Runner – called “That Gun” in-game – in Fallout: New Vegas. The sidearm has a street value of 900 caps. Zack says he picked it up in Novac. Here’s an alternate view; Zack dropped it so…
By Owen Good Published October 22, 2010 -
PlayStation Holds Its Own Against The Power Of Pokemon
While Pokemon Black and White may still be the hottest thing going in Japan right now, with Kirby’s Epic Yarn only slightly cooler, PlayStation hardware is still doing just fine in Japan. This week, Sony manages to outsell Nintendo hardware overseas, thanks to strong sales of the PSP and comparatively sluggish sales of the Wii.…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 22, 2010 -
Which Diablo Class Will You Be Playing?
Diablo III’s fifth character class, the Demon Hunter, won many fans after its reveal today. Have you fallen hard for him (or her)? Or are you going for one of the other four? Here is what we know: Demon Hunter joins the Barbarian, the Witch Doctor, the Wizard and the Monk in Diablo III, and…
By Owen Good Published October 22, 2010 -
Trash-Talking Warcraft III Gamer Gets Fingers Broken In Revenge Beating
A Canadian high schooler playing Warcraft III gloated a little too much over a recent victory, and his opponents found that so unsporting they decided to do something even more unsporting: track him down at lunch and beat his ass. That’s according to Vancouver authorities, who said the high schooler was confronted at lunch by…
By Owen Good Published October 22, 2010 -
Rumor: Shaun White Skateboarding Recalled For PS3 [Update]
Ubisoft and pro snowboarder Shaun White’s inventive skateboarding game is scheduled to launch next week, but it appears the PlayStation 3 version of Shaun White Skateboarding has hit a snag. It’s been delayed. Updated with response from Sony. According to a retail memo obtained by blog Fist Full of Potions, a “big named retailer” writes…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 22, 2010 -
Demon Hunter!
To: Owen From: Crecente Fahey is over in California right now bravely attending this year’s Blizzcon solo for Kotaku. The inaugural day already brought news of the fifth and final Diablo III class, the Demon Hunter, details on some impressive StarCraft 2 mods and word on the player versus player arena play of Diablo III.…
By Brian Crecente Published October 22, 2010 -
The New Chu Chu Rocket Looks Alright, I Guess
Sega is on a Dreamcast revival kick, re-releasing some of the console’s greatest games, like Crazy Taxi and Space Channel 5, for current generation consoles. It also has this, a port of Chu Chu Rocket in the works for iPhone. We recently got hands-on impressions of Chu Chu Rocket played on an iPad, but didn’t…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 22, 2010 -
A Visual Guide To StarCraft II’s New Custom Modes
Aiur Chef? Left 2 Die? StarJeweled? Blizzard DOTA? What’s going on with the four new official game modes coming to StarCraft 2? These four visual guides will give you the skinny. Revealed earlier today during the BlizzCon 2010 opening ceremonies, the StarCraft II team has created four new game modes based on popular titles and,…
By Mike Fahey Published October 22, 2010 -
Call Him “Donut Eater” Again, Punky
Not that I’m an expert in law enforcement policy, but Crecente and I are former cops reporters, and if the po-po PITted a Pagani Zonda going more than 100 mph in oncoming traffic, there’d be some badges on some desks. Then again, “Need For Speed: High Speed Pursuit Not Authorized” isn’t a title that would…
By Owen Good Published October 22, 2010 -
Save Venus Williams From Her Stalker In Her New Video Game
Make stalking professional athletes a little more fun with Venus Williams’ newest downloadable casual game, Venus: The Case of the Grand Slam Queen, which covers all aspects of stardom, from being “hounded” by creeps to fantastic fashion shows! What sounds like a pitch for another casual point and click adventure game, this one with Venus…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 22, 2010