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Guitar Hero 6 Is A Warrior Of Rock, Apparently
Unlike the previous title, Activision’s next Guitar Hero game won’t be numbered, so it won’t be called “Guitar Hero 6”. It’ll be called “Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock”. Yes, Warriors of Rock. Sounds dangerously close to the name of a Manowar song, doesn’t it? Let’s hope the similarities don’t end there, and Activision can actually…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 26, 2010 -
Red Dead Redemption Spawns Short Film For Fox
Rockstar’s latest gets a little late night air time this weekend, courtesy of Fox. Red Dead Redemption’s 30-minute short, directed by John Hillcoat (The Road), using nothing but in-game assets. See how that works on May 29 at midnight. [Rockstar]
By Michael McWhertor Published May 25, 2010 -
Kotaku Off Topic: Aht
It’s Tuesday. That means Kotaku Off Topic, a place to talk about things video game related or not, a chance to proudly note that something’s not news and not get banned for it. Let’s make this one short and sweet. I’ve got a birthday celebration to sprint to and a trip to see [unspecified PlayStation…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 25, 2010 -
You’ll Never Want to Turn Off this Street Fighter HDTV
Now, I love Street Fighter, and I love big ass TVs, but when my friend calls and is all “LOL, turn on Judge Mathis!” I don’t want to wait eight seconds while the screen shows me a picture of Ryu. But that’s one of the core features of this Super Street Fighter IV-branded TV by…
By Owen Good Published May 25, 2010 -
A Brief History Of Xbox Quitters
Microsoft has a storied history of losing some of its biggest and most recognizable Xbox executives, the suits who manned the company’s E3 and CES keynotes. Today, two more names joined that growing list, Robbie Bach and J Allard. They’re not the only ones to move on from the Xbox division over the past eight…
By Lauren Orsini Published May 25, 2010 -
As Bad as a Gun Made of Paper Could Ever Be
Look closely, there’s not a scrap of metal in this papercraft construction of Fallout 3‘s laser pistol. Artist Leo Firebrand used paper (and papier-mâché, for the grip) to make something that looks 100 percent capable of incinerating mole rats. Leo also made Isaac’s plasma cutter from Dead Space – finding that the gun’s construction clearly…
By Owen Good Published May 25, 2010 -
Critics Accuse Prince of Persia Movie Makers Of ‘Whitewashing’ Roles
Fans of perfectly sculpted pecs and Jake Gyllenhaal are no doubt ecstatic about the upcoming release of Disney’s new Prince of Persia movie, but the casting decision to put Chesty Jake in the starring role isn’t sitting well with everyone. Gyllenhaal as Dastan in the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, which hits U.S.…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 25, 2010 -
Class-Action Lawyer Says Supreme Court Ruling Helps Case Against EA Sports
It will take months to sort out how a Supreme Court decision yesterday might affect exclusive licenses sports leagues grant to game makers. But the lawyer suing EA Sports alleging Madden is an illegal monopoly believes it helps his case. Some believe that the Supreme Court’s 9-0 ruling that the National Football League, for purposes…
By Owen Good Published May 25, 2010 -
PlayStation Store Update: Miley Cyrus or Pantera Edition
It’s a big week for music on the North American instance of the PlayStation Store, with a new Green Day: Rock Band demo joining all new Guitar Hero tracks from Miley Cyrus and Rock Band songs from Pantera. There’s also plenty of ModNation Racers to go around, with new content for the PlayStation 3 version…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 25, 2010 -
UFC Undisputed 2010 Has Secret Shaq Fu
THQ’s new mixed martial arts fighter UFC Undisputed 2010 features a surprising cameo, the only known practitioner of the Shaq Fu arts, basketball player and Kazaam star Shaquille O’Neal. MMA site Middle Easy has the particulars on how to unlock the Pepsi spokesman and part-time rapper, who can now add virtual mixed martial arts master…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 25, 2010 -
Blinky, Inky, Boba and Kim …
CMYBacon’s Guide to Pac-Man Ghosts. Can you name all 20?
By Owen Good Published May 25, 2010 -
Prince of Persia, Now With More Assassin
Want to put the fear of a fancy and fashionable assassination into your foes in Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands? Then get thee to the nearest Ubisoft game and sign up for their Uplay scheme. To make the Prince of Persia look a lot more like Ezio from Assassin’s Creed II, you’ll need to…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 25, 2010 -
The Highlights, and Lowlights, of the Halo: Reach Beta
Bungie said goodbye to the Halo: Reach multiplayer beta with this highlight package of the best, brightest and baddest – with an acknowledgment of some of its own glitches – seen during the 17-day test. The game returns Sept. 14.
By Owen Good Published May 25, 2010 -
She’s Gonna Grow Up And Kick Your Ass
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By Mike Fahey Published May 25, 2010 -
Half-Life 2 Comes To Mac Tomorrow
Steam for Mac gets a big update this week with the addition of Half-Life 2, coming to Mac OS X on May 26. Valve has confirmed that Half-Life 2 plus Half-Life 2: Episode I and II will be available to Mac users as of this week’s update. A long wait, some five and a half…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 25, 2010 -
Video Gamers Have Power Over Their Nightmares
A recent study suggests that video game players could have the power to alter their nightmares, turning the tide on the things that go bump in our subconscious minds. We are the Dream Warriors. Jayne Gackenbach, a psychologist at Grant MacEwan University in Canada, thinks that gamers might have the power to alter their dreams.…
By Mike Fahey Published May 25, 2010 -
Let’s Discuss Alan Wake Episode Four – Now
We’re far into Alan Wake now people. It’s Episode 4 and Alan says he feels like he’s in a horror movie. Your thoughts? Do you agree with the narration at the beginning of this chapter, that the game has begun to turn into a horror experience? You’ve been playing as Alan for a while. What…
By Stephen Totilo Published May 25, 2010 -
Microsoft Shake-Up Tied To Xbox Timeline
The departure of two key men involved in the Xbox 360 from Microsoft won’t cause major changes in the Xbox division, a source close to Microsoft told Kotaku today. But the timing of the next steps for the Xbox brand was a factor. The source, who was not authorized to speak in any official capacity…
By Stephen Totilo Published May 25, 2010 -
Front Mission Evolves Into Action Game This Fall
The giant mech strategy series turns shooter this September, when Square Enix brings Front Mission Evolved to the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC (in stereoscopic 3D!!!), hoping to lure in a new legion of fans of piloting massive Wanzers. Square Enix has dated Double Helix Games’ Front Mission spin-off for September 14, bringing futuristic…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 25, 2010 -
Shaun White Skateboarding Will Change The World
Shaun White Skateboarding won’t just give players the chance to live out their skateboarding fantasies this fall; it’ll give them the power to transform an entire city into the skate park of their dreams. I was playing Skate 3 this past weekend when it occurred to me that I didn’t like the Skate series, or…
By Mike Fahey Published May 25, 2010