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Namco Registers Site For “Antiques Roadshow: The Game”
I love PBS, and not in a snobby way – History Detectives does an amazing job proving or disproving family myths, always in a very respectful manner. But an Antiques Roadshow video game? That’s like watching old people fuck. Namco has registered a domain for just such a game and while it is proof of…
By Owen Good Published August 13, 2010 -
Can Video Of Tony Hawk Shred Make You A Fan?
You may be older than the target market for Activision and Robomodo’s next Tony Hawk game, but perhaps video of Tony Hawk Shred will bring out the kid in you. First footage of Shred in action certainly makes it look like a capable entry in the series. The biggest question mark is how well that…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 13, 2010 -
Albion’s Adventures Continue In Fable: The Balverine Order
It’s a book! For Fable diehards with a thirst for some off-game fiction—courtesy of prolific writer Peter David—there’s Fable: The Balverine Order. It’s the rare paperback that lets players unlock a unique item in a video game. Coming this October from Ace Publishing, Fable: The Balverine Order does more than just spin a fantastical yarn.…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 13, 2010 -
Past Meets Present In NBA 2K11’s Latest Hype Vid
Snoop Dogg provides the theme, custom-fit to NBA 2K11, in a montage 2K Sports gave exclusively to IGN earlier today. Jordan on Kobe, the Bad Boys bringing it up, LeBron in Miami, Ewing with the up-and-under. It’ll fire you up. This is pure publicity, not gameplay. But it does show this year’s game, thematically, will…
By Owen Good Published August 13, 2010 -
Gamescom Spectacular Days Away
To: Owen From: Crecente Sunday night the Kotaku crew pack up and head out to Germany to cover the most interesting, must entertaining video game show in the world. Gamescom doesn’t officially kick off until Thursday, but Tuesday is already packed with press conferences from the likes of Sony, Microsoft and Electronic Arts and Wednesday…
By Brian Crecente Published August 13, 2010 -
A Life In 8-Bit
A man is born, lives, loves, loses, dies, and restarts in Consoul, an 8-bit movie by Lasse Gjertsen. Consoul looks at the very different paths a person’s life can take, using a retro 2D side-scroller game as a backdrop. As the main character ages his heart meter fills. Working adds to his money score, while…
By Mike Fahey Published August 13, 2010 -
Geist Developer n-Space Cuts Back
n-Space, the video game studio responsible for creating some of the smaller versions of the industry’s biggest games, confirmed to Kotaku that it had laid off 25% of its approximately 100 employees, citing a “momentary reduced demand.” The Orlando-based n-Space is probably best known for creating the Nintendo DS versions of games like Call of…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 13, 2010 -
What Are You Playing This Weekend?
This weekend has just been Shanghaied with a little Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days. I’ll spend much of my Saturday (and none of my Sunday) enjoying the numerous seedy underbellies of IO Interactive’s new game. Me, Kane and Lynch are up against the clock, as I’ve gotta finish up Dog Days before leaving for…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 13, 2010 -
Are You As Bad As Kane & Lynch?
We’ve all betrayed a friend. And if yours is the most brutal tale, you could win a copy of Kane & Lynch 2. Email your story to [email protected] with “Kane & Lynch 2 Contest” as the subject line by noon EST on Monday, August 16, and your story could go up for a reader vote.…
By Gawkercreative Published August 13, 2010 -
The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Saga Continues In 2012
After fooling around with a prequel and a lesser sequel, Ukrainian developer GSC Game World gets down to brass tacks with a true sequel to popular first=person shooter S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, due out in 2012. 2007’s S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl received a prequel in 2008, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky. This year’s S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat…
By Mike Fahey Published August 13, 2010 -
Rage Finally Has A Date
id Software’s next big shooter, Rage, built on its next big engine, id Tech 5, now has a ship date. Get ready to wait a little longer for Rage, for it won’t be out until September 2011. The PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 game will ship in North America on September 13, 2011. Europe…
By Michael McWhertor Published August 13, 2010 -
Live With Rage at QuakeCon
Stephen Totilo is live at Quakecon sitting in as three developers walk the audience through the latest on id Software’s upcoming shooter, driver, role-playing game Rage. Check out his live coverage below. Click to viewRage Liveblog
By Brian Crecente Published August 13, 2010 -
Build Your Empire In DJ Hero 2
Freestyle Games creative director Jamie Jackson walks us through DJ Hero 2’s Empire Mode, the replacement for the original game’s underwhelming career mode. In the original DJ Hero, you unlocked new venues as you progressed through the game, which was pretty damn boring. Empire Mode in DJ Hero 2 looks to make up for it,…
By Mike Fahey Published August 13, 2010 -
A Limited Edition Fable III Controller Fit For A King
If you’re planning to rule over Albion as king or queen in Fable III comes in, you’re going to need a controller befitting your lofty station. The official Fable III Limited Edition Wireless Controller should do the trick. It may look a bit gaudy, but such are the trappings of royalty. Artists from Fable III…
By Mike Fahey Published August 13, 2010 -
Castle Crashers Crashing PAX With A Special Surprise
The Behemoth may be busy pushing Castle Crashers through Sony’s approval process and working on BattleBlock Theater, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have time to work on a very special Castle Crashers treat for fans attending PAX this year. I feel a bit sorry for PlayStation 3 owners eagerly awaiting their chance to purchase…
By Mike Fahey Published August 13, 2010 -
It’s Tropico 4 Time Already?
Fresh from the success of last year’s Tropico 3, Kalypso Media and developer Haemimont Games bring El Presidente into the 21st century, adding in Facebook and Twitter functionality into next year’s Tropico 4. With six years between Tropico 2: Pirate Cove and last year’s Tropico 3, you can forgive me for being surprised by the…
By Mike Fahey Published August 13, 2010 -
Adama Goes Digital In Battlestar Galactica Online
Can the world have too much virtual Edward James Olmos? Bigpoint shows off slightly-creepy character models for the browser-based online game of SyFy hit Battlestar Galactica. You didn’t think they’d make a Battlestar Galactica game without the stars, did you? Bigpoint today reveals that several popular members of the BSG cast have provided their likenesses…
By Mike Fahey Published August 13, 2010 -
Are You Sure You Don’t Want to Jailbreak Your iPhone?
Reader Paul Brown sent along images of a new iMario theme he created for the iPhone 4. The catch? You’ll need to jailbreak your phone to install it. Makes me wish I had an iPhone 4… a jailbroken iPhone 4. iMario [Mac Themes]
By Brian Crecente Published August 13, 2010