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Why Is A Twilight Film Star In Tron: Legacy?
That isn’t a rhetorical question. Why? “I’m a fan first and foremost,” actor Michael Sheen told MTV. “That’s a big part of why I wanted to do it, because I was such a fan of the first film. I was like 11 when it came out and it just blew me away. I never thought…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 4, 2010 -
Five Weeks In, Even Tetris Won’t Work
As seen on Penny Arcade
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 4, 2010 -
3D To Be Bigger Than Motion Controls, Apparently
I don’t think I remember the last time a “trend” in entertainment technology generated such widespread loathing as 3D has in the past six months. If you’re one of the haters, brace yourself, because it’s only going to get worse. Going by what a number of publishers have told trade site MCV, it seems 3D…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 4, 2010 -
Olivia Munn Trying Out For The Daily Show
Attack of the Show host Olivia Munn, who recently played a reporter in Iron Man 2, is appearing as a correspondent for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart over the next couple of weeks. A Comedy Central spokesperson tells Reuters that Munn’s appearance is a “tryout”, something that is not unusual for the network. However,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 4, 2010 -
Mario’s Great And Terrible Secret
This won’t be news to anyone that knows enough about Mario to win a pub trivia night on the flora or the Mushroom Kingdom, but still. The delivery of this secret is as great as the secret itself. Yes, the clouds in Mario are the same as the bushes, just in different colours. Shocking, but…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 4, 2010 -
Trent Reznor Says He Doesn’t Have Time For Doom 4
Musician Trent Reznor has had a long relationship with game developer id. He scored Quake and did music for Doom 3 that did not make it into the game. No wonder there have been rumors about Reznor and Doom 4. When asked about that rumor, Reznor replied, “I haven’t been contacted by them and find…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 4, 2010 -
Rock Band Creators Working On A…Dancing Game?
Harmonix, the studio behind both the original Guitar Hero and Rock Band, could be working on something a little different at the moment: a dance game, built around Microsoft’s Project Natal. So says Game Informer, who report that a recent run of dance song licenses awarded to Harmonix only add further weight to the rumour.…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 4, 2010 -
FTC Proposes 5% Tax On “Consumer Electronics”
As part of a draft plan to “save journalism” (as in, “save newspapers”), the Federal Trade Commission is making a number of proposals to Washington. Among them is a 5% tax on consumer electronics. Hey, game consoles are consumer electronics! It’s already been dubbed the “iPad Tax” by some hipsters, but really, that’s a little…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 4, 2010 -
Play Dragon Quest IX The Proper Way, On A Slime
Hori’s very necessary Dragon Quest Slime Speaker Stand heads stateside, just after the North American release date of Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies. Support your Nintendo DS with a slime for just $49.99—whatta bargain! [Amazon via GoNintendo]
By Michael McWhertor Published June 3, 2010 -
Kotaku Off Topic: Thank You For Being A Friend
What happened in the world today? The real world, I mean, things that didn’t have to do with video games, Radiohead or my copy of Adobe Illustrator. We should catch up in this Kotaku Off Topic. Sadly, I’ll have to keep it on topic to explain why you’re steering the ship tonight. I’m putting the…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 3, 2010 -
NBA Elite 11 to Include Standard Controls Alongside New Analog Set
EA Sports put out three more screens of the newly renamed NBA Elite 11, and series producer David Littman – you might recognize that name from NHL 10 – gave an interview explaining how the new controls will work. Littman told GameSpot that NBA Elite will include a standard button control set for those comfortable…
By Owen Good Published June 3, 2010 -
PlayStation 3 HDMI Bundle Goes Wide On Father’s Day
Sony’s new PS3 bundle, packing in a copy of LittleBigPlanet’s “Game of the Year” edition and an honest to goodness HDMI cable, will be available at retailers far and wide starting this weekend. Electronics retailer Fry’s already has the 250 GB PlayStation 3 bundle with premium cables packed in, just the way Dad likes ’em,…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 3, 2010 -
Monday Night Combat Says Screw Everything, We’re Doing Five Six Blades
If you’re going to do up a class-based team shooter like a televised sporting event, you gotta bring the shaving products advertisements. Monday Night Combat finally found just such a sponsor. Now on to natural male enhancement and mutual funds! Unfortunately, still no word on when Uber Entertainment’s title, for Xbox Live Arcade, will be…
By Owen Good Published June 3, 2010 -
Ninety Nine Nights II Falls In June, Looks Like This
Konami has set June 29 as the official date for Ninety Nine Nights II’s release on the Xbox 360 in North America, a big, bright hack-and-slash sequel from developers Feelplus and Q Entertainment. Any takers?
By Michael McWhertor Published June 3, 2010 -
Donkey Kong Mod Gets a Cartoon Makeover
In the early arcade days, games often looked nothing like their cabinet art. A modder’s taken care of that for Donkey Kong, producing a cartoon-based PC remake you can pick up for free. Mick Farrow is the guy behind the remake, which looks to be based off another port of the game. It includes new…
By Owen Good Published June 3, 2010 -
Skip Alpha Protocol’s Foreplay, Go Right To The Sex
Don’t feel like playing through Sega’s new espionage role-playing game, Alpha Protocol, to get to The Good Stuff? You might be better off that way, getting your Alpha Protocol satisfaction by enjoying its naughtier bits through YouTube. Not only does this interactive cut scene from Alpha Protocol give you a taste of the kind of…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 3, 2010 -
Radiohead Has Good Taste In Video Games
Radiohead guitarists—they’re just like us! They enjoy a good game of Ico, Cave Story and sometimes “marvel” at Red Dead Redemption. If you’ve ever wondered about the game playing habits of Radiohead, get ready to satisfy your curiosity. Jonny Greenwood, the other guy from Radiohead that you know who isn’t Thom Yorke, trots out his…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 3, 2010 -
A Bear Lends a Hand to Tiger
Tiger Woods remains a toxic title sponsor thanks to bad play and lingering punch lines from a scandal-plagued winter, but he’s still got a game coming out next week. How to market it? I got it, bring in Mike Ditka! This year’s version of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 will feature a Ryder Cup tournament…
By Owen Good Published June 3, 2010 -
PRe3
To: Ash From: Crecente Re: Do You Live In Dallas? You Busy This Week? Man, I’m worn out, exhausted and E3 hasn’t even started. We’re more than a week away. This is crazy! What you missed: Company of Heroes Online in Glorious Motion One Year Later, Did These PS3 and PSP Promises Come True? Egyptian…
By Brian Crecente Published June 3, 2010