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Medal Of Honor’s New Clean Sweep Mode Is Mostly Free
Four minutes, two teams, and no respawns. That’s the basic description of Medal of Honor’s new Clean Sweep mode, available on November 2 as a free download for the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3, unless you bought the game used. Clean Sweep is a quick and dirty online mode for Medal of Honor in which…
By Mike Fahey Published October 19, 2010 -
Mega Man’s Lego Robot Masters
Raphael Phillips, the graphic artist behind the adorable Mega Man Lego mashup back in September is back, presenting his blocky take on Mega Man’s Robot Masters. Ben from The 8-Bit Cubist passes along these lovely images, and I like them much more than the original set. Raphael’s first collection was indeed impressive, but let’s face…
By Mike Fahey Published October 19, 2010 -
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By Christopher Mascari Published October 19, 2010 -
A Visual Guide to The Shoot
The Shoot’s first “movie” is a western. It’s also one of my favorites. The Shoot’s gangster level was another great movie in the game. The Shoot’s underwater level is a visual feast. Zombies… made of wood… wooden zombies!!! This is the best level of the game by far. The robot-themed movie was packed with plenty…
By Brian Crecente Published October 19, 2010 -
There’s An App For Aion
Players of NCSoft’s Aion can now use their iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad to stay connected to Atreia on the go, thanks to the Aion Exchange, now available for purchase in the iTunes App Store. NCsoft is really pushing mobile connectivity in its games lately, first with the reveal of Guild Wars 2’s connected features…
By Mike Fahey Published October 19, 2010 -
DJ Hero 2 Visual Guide
An in-depth explanation of DJ Hero 2’s “Empire Mode” for those who want to simulate a DJ career. DJ Hero 2, as played by FreeStyle Games. DJ Hero 2 multiplayer explained. The music of DJ Hero 2. 83 mash-ups of 105 songs. This is what it looks like when Deadmau5 DJs in real life. When…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 19, 2010 -
A Visual Guide To Vanquish
The original Vanquish teaser featured no gameplay, but it did result in a cool outfit being made. More Vanquish gameplay, courtesy of Sega. The opening to anime “Neo Human Casshern.” Shinji Mikami says Vanquish is heavily inspired by the Tatsunoko cartoon. Some of Vanquish’s greatest action moments happen while leaping over cover and kicking in…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 19, 2010 -
Rock of the Dead Visual Guide
The Rock of the Dead trailer. This too has Rob Zombie in it. Sega’s The Typing of the Dead. It might be a better idea to download the PC version of this instead. You’re going to fight a lot of worms in Rock of the Dead. You’re also going to fight a lot of zombies…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 19, 2010 -
The Real Reason Reach Fell
While the rest of Noble Team were desperately trying to save the planet Reach from the Covenant, DJ Tubby Noble Six snuck off to check out the New Alexandria club scene. DJ Hero 2 hits stores today, and Xbox 360 owners can forego the premade DJ characters in favor of using their Xbox avatars instead,…
By Mike Fahey Published October 19, 2010 -
Tifa Enters The Dissidia Duodecim Ring
Another fighter joins the Final Fantasy battle royale, as VII’s femme fatale Tifa prepares to take on all-comers in Dissidia 012[Duodecim]. Tifa joins Final Fantasy XIII’s Lightning and IV’s Kain as a new character in the follow-up to Dissidia: Final Fantasy for the PSP. She’s bringing the pain with her intense physical skills, aided by…
By Mike Fahey Published October 19, 2010 -
Chuck Greene Goes Commando With The Soldier Of Fortune Pack
The Soldier of Fortune Theme Pack is available today for Dead Rising 2, transforming Chuck Greene into a lean, mean, shooting machine. The Soldier of Fortune Theme Pack turns Chuck into Rambo, complete with a new outfit, double ammo and increased firepower for all weapons, and a special Hail of Bullets attack that’s sure to…
By Mike Fahey Published October 19, 2010 -
Guest Editorial: A First Amendment Call to Arms
Video gamers across the country are anxiously awaiting November 2 when the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case close to our hearts. The case, Schwarzenegger v. Entertainment Merchants Association and Entertainment Software Association, involves a 2005 California law that seeks to restrict the sale and rental to minors of computer and…
Michael D. Gallagher Published October 19, 2010 -
Burn Red Dead Redemption’s Zombies With Fire
Or splash them with holy water. Or lure them with zombie bait. Or shoot them with their own body parts. It’s a dirty job, but John Marston has to do it, and this latest trailer shows us how. I’m not particularly fond of zombie baiting myself, but I’m not going to condemn anyone for doing…
By Mike Fahey Published October 19, 2010 -
That’s Not How You Use A Turntable
Visitors to St Pancras International Station in London this weekend, cavorting on the world’s largest fake turntable, courtesy of DJ Hero 2, as seen on MusicRadar. Thanks Tamakun! Gameface is a photographic celebration of the people who make, play and love video games.
By Mike Fahey Published October 19, 2010 -
The New Xbox.com Is More Than Just A Pretty Face
Tomorrow morning at 5AM Eastern Xbox.com will be going down. When it comes back, it’ll have a fresh new look and some extra-added functionality. Let’s take a look! Major Nelson uploaded a set of pictures of the new Xbox.com website redesign this morning, giving users a look at how they’ll be interfacing with Xbox Live…
By Mike Fahey Published October 19, 2010 -
Treyarch Explains The Call of Duty Jeep Wrangler Due Out Next Month
The Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: Black Ops Edition hits dealerships next month for a suggested retail price of $30,625 and $33,500. But why does it even exist? For Chrysler slapping the upcoming first-person shooter’s logo on their Jeep and adding new taillamp guards and a fuel-filler door was well worth a chance to team…
By Brian Crecente Published October 19, 2010 -
Talk Amongst Yourselves
Time to talk about games, about play, about Our Gang! Man, I love Our Gang. KindaGamey is today’s TAY Pic pick. There are six chances each week to get your handiwork featured. Just shop up this image and submit it to the #taypics hashtag. Confused about commenting on Kotaku? Read our FAQ
By Brian Crecente Published October 19, 2010 -
Just Look How Straight They Stack The Bamboo
To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Shooting Took a walk this morning. Always like talking walks through the hills where I live. A great deal of the bamboo has been cut down — and notice how the stumps are used to brace the stacks of cut bamboo. So clever. What you missed last night Former Assassin’s…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 19, 2010 -
Level-5’s New Games Go From The Courtroom To The Cabaret
Today in Tokyo, Fukuoka-based developer Level-5 held its annual press event. Kotaku Japan was in attendance as Level-5 revealed a handful of new titles. But what new titles? Before that, Level-5 presented previously revealed games. Several features were discussed for the Nintendo DS version of Ni no Kuni, including how the book, the “Magic Master”,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 19, 2010 -
Former Assassin’s Creed Boss Explains His Move to THQ
Earlier this morning THQ confirmed that Patrice Désilets, the former creative director behind Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed series, was forming a new studio in Montreal for them. Désilets emailed an open letter to Kotaku to explain why. – Ed. Montréal, October 2010 Hello everyone, As you may know, last May, I made the difficult decision to…
Patrice Désilets Published October 19, 2010