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Stan Lee Has Video Games’ Back

California’s violent video game law, currently with the Supreme Court, is a pretty big deal. So it’s nice to hear games have support from a man who’s been there before. Comics legend Stan Lee, the man behind Spider-Man, the X-Men and Iron Man, has penned a letter in support of video games’ fight against California’s…

Hideo Kojima Might Have New Game For Tokyo Game Show 2011

Last year, Hideo Kojima had a new game to show off at TGS. That game was Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. This year, his name is attached to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow. But that’s not his game. Lords of Shadows, which was one of the best things on the floor at TGS, is being developed…

This Is Minecraft

Minecraft, the PC scene’s flavour of the month, may be a complete unknown to many of you, what with it being the product of one man and not a multi-million dollar marketing machine. This epic trailer may help explain things. [via 4CR]

Microsoft On China’s Kinect Clone

The eBox is a Chinese game machine that offers players a controller-free experience. Sound familiar? It’s been dubbed a “Kinect clone” in refer to the controller-free Kinect platform that Microsoft is launching. As posted previously, the eBox will come with 30 games built in and a set-top camera that can detect a player’s movements, according…

So, What’s The Biggest Problem With Modern Games?

2K’s Grace answers MTV’s question with surprising candour. [image]

Is The Age Of Exclusives Over?

Not first party exclusives like Mario, Halo and God of War. Those will live on as long as there are console platform holders. Rather, is the age of big third-party exclusives finished? The last big third-party exclusive was Metal Gear Solid 4, and that was in 2008. Before the game’s release, a great deal of…

Report: Nintendo Threatens Pokémon Website For Showing Pictures Of Pokémon [UPDATE]

Nintendo, never afraid to go after the little guy, has sent a letter over the weekend to a Pokémon fan site, threatening them over their posting of pictures from the upcoming Pokémon Black & White. Fan site PokéBeach, which obtained some copies of the game on September 17, was sent a letter on September 18…

This Year’s Tokyo Game Show Saw Record Attendance

Even as the Japanese game industry experiences gloom and doom, this year’s Tokyo Game Show saw a whole bunch of people turn out. TGS can still draw a crowd and not just a big one — a record one. From September 16 to September 19, a total of over 200,000 (207,647 to be exact!) individuals…

Japanese Developers Making “Awful Games”

So says Capcom’s Keiji Inafune, hanging not only his countrymen but his own company out to dry. “I look around Tokyo Games Show, and everyone’s making awful games; Japan is at least five years behind,” the Mega Man and Dead Rising creator told the New York Times. “Capcom is barely keeping up. I want to…

What Did You Think Of The Tokyo Game Show

It’s not Friday. It’s Monday. But let’s do Tell Us Dammit. Let’s. 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 know oodles about…

Ever Wonder What Mario’s Insides Look Like?

He may look spongy and adorable, but underneath the overalls beats a heart, just like the rest of us. By Jason Freeney, as seen on Facebook

Let’s Not Talk About The PSP2

In 2005, Sony released the original PlayStation Portable. Five years have passed, and the handheld has seen various iterations, including a digital-download-only version. It’s about time for a new PSP. You know, a PSP2. There have been rumors that the device exists, but it is still too early for Sony to show it. During this…

Drawing A Blank

To: Luke From: Owen Re: Fry Day Unfortunately, I don’t have anything witty to say, no avuncular advice to give, no Good family chestnuts to relate, no dirty jokes, no food to review, none of that. This weekend has dragged on long enough, so I’m gonna get on with what’s left of mine. See you…

Halo: Reach Campaign Matchmaking To Begin Early Next Month

Halo: Reach will support co-operative campaign matchmaking, you just haven’t seen the feature yet because Bungie doesn’t want people getting the story spoiled on the first mission they play. But in a couple of weeks, there should be enough of a gap since release that most folks will have seen the campaign plot points on…

Let’s TGS: Day Five

Our past day of reporting from Tokyo Game Show saw cosplay, the PSP’s new analog control, a verdict on Devil May Cry from its diehard, booth babes and … booth boys? And there’s plenty more to read about as well. Here’s a run down of day five of the show. You can find day one…

The Week In Games: At Last, Civilization

Sid Meier’s Civilization V is this week’s sole highlight, though a PlayStation Move title, Serious Sam on Xbox Live Arcade, and DeathSpank on both console services, should appeal to many. Tuesday, Sept. 21 Sid Meier’s Civilization V (PC) – The fifth installment of the venerable empire-builder debuts a hexagonal map and revised combat mechanics. Also:…

A Magical Journey Through Tons Of Square Enix’s Licensed Stuff

Capcom isn’t the only Japanese game publisher ready, willing and thrilled to sell its licensed wares to Tokyo Game Show attendees. Square Enix always has a commanding presence at TGS, a space loaded with high quality crap for purchase. Whether you’re in the market for perfumes that will make you smell like a Final Fantasy…

Kotaku’s Top Five List Of Top 10 Lists

Each week throws off several new video game lists ranging from the humorous to the trivial. What’s better? A list of those. Here’s a roundup of the rundowns out there. •Top 10 Halo Easter Eggs [gamrFeed] Commemorating the launch of Halo: Reach is this list of Easter Eggs from across the title’s decade-long history. Old…

Tokyo Game Show 2010 Cosplay Blowout: 2nd Impact

On Sunday, Tokyo Game Show comes to a close. It also brings about day two of hot cosplaying action from artists around the globe. And by hot we mean it literally—we’ve never seen TGS cosplayers perspire like this. We braved the heat along with dozens of Lightnings from Final Fantasy XIII and tougher men in…

TGS Cosplay Gallery – Part Two