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Our First Look at Lara Croft and The Guardian of Light Trailer

Wait, is this Lara Croft? For a second I thought I was watching a sexy, next-gen Prince of Persia throwback… and I love it! No wonder McWhertor was looking for a better word than reboot when he saw Lara Croft and The Guardian of Light at the Game Developers Conference earlier this year.

By Brian Crecente Published May 16, 2010

Find Tranquillity With Video Game Haiku

Games can be so LOUD, and also often so poorly-written, that the opportunity for moments of quiet reflection often pass us by. Time then for some gaming haiku. Haiku, the restrictive, formal Japanese art of poetry, is often able to reduce even the most complex subject matter down to its core elements. So it is…

By Luke Plunkett Published May 16, 2010

These LocoRoco Plushies Are Adorable, Handmade

Reader Michael Wootton sent along these pictures showing off the personal LocoRoco plush collection he and his girlfriend handmade. Your turn Sony!

By Brian Crecente Published May 15, 2010

Flipping Through The Nintendo History System

Artist Bill Mudron shipped out the first issue of The Nintendo History System this week, the first chapter in an 8-part series that offers a fun, historical look at the company’s rise from playing card manufacturer to video game giant. I ordered a copy of the prologue (which quickly sold out) and Mr. Mudron was…

By Michael McWhertor Published May 15, 2010

Love Monster Hunter 3? You’re Not Alone.

If you’re enjoying a riveting adventure in Monster Hunter 3, don’t keep it to yourself! On Kotaku, you can share your exploits with fellow MH3 fans. How? Just use the #mh3lounge tag and hang with your fellow gamers. And remember, you can create a new tag to discuss any game that’s currently occupying your console…

By Lauren Orsini Published May 15, 2010

WHAT! A Gamebird???

Illustrator Josh McKible created a bit of a papercraft phenomenon when he decided to turn his “Nani” paintings into little papercraft birds. Then he started asking other artists and designers to come up with their own question-asking 3D bird designs. You can check out all of the designs over on the Nanibird site, but only…

By Brian Crecente Published May 15, 2010

Frankenreview: Lost Planet 2

It’s time to return to E.D.N. III, the beautiful land of giant, heat-giving insects that serves as the backdrop of Lost Planet 2! Before you pack your sunscreen and insect repellant, check out these travel advisories from the video game reviewers. The winter wonderland of the original Lost Planet is melting away, giving way to…

By Mike Fahey Published May 15, 2010

Heavy Rain Action Figure Does Not Mope, Shout “JASON!”

Baker009’s custom Ethan figure, from Sony’s PS3 thriller Heavy Rain, looks great. Sounds great, too, since he never opens his damn mouth. Standing 6.4″, he’s not only a striking recreation of the in-game character – down to his slacks and crummy beard – but also includes Ethan’s important accessories, like a shoe box, camera, gun…

By Luke Plunkett Published May 15, 2010

Video Games Aren’t Killing Laser Tag, They Can Coexist

As a 25-year player of Laser Tag and a manager of the busiest Laser Tag arena on the planet, I took some exception to the idea that Laser Tag is obsolete as entertainment because it’s not convenient Far from dying away, our center has seen a grand resurgence in a tough economy. We’re up around…

Jason Bock Published May 15, 2010

A Short History Of Gay In Video Games

As seen on GoNintendo

By Brian Ashcraft Published May 15, 2010

At Least The Zune HD Can Play Game Boy Titles

Microsoft’s support for the Zune HD as a game playing device has been pretty abysmal. Luckily there are hackers, one of which has the beginnings of a serviceable Game Boy Advance emulator working on the device. I purchased a Zune HD the first week the device was available, after my bother spent the better part…

By Mike Fahey Published May 15, 2010

Would You Buy Rock Band: Zeppelin? Pink Floyd? U2?

Harmonix is chumming the waters to see what sort of fan reaction they get by suggesting standalone Rock Band titles for artists like Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, U2, and more. Would you buy any of those? The chumming comes by way of a survey, posted by Harmonix in the official Rock Band forums, along with…

By Mike Fahey Published May 15, 2010

It’s All In Your Head, Well At Least Half of it is

As heard on Kotaku Talk Radio

By Brian Crecente Published May 15, 2010

Weekend Talk Amongst Yourselves

It is time to talk about video games. I hope you didn’t start early. Do it now (please). Confused about commenting on Kotaku? Read our FAQ

By Stephen Totilo Published May 15, 2010

Evony Promises To Make Its Ads Less Slutty

Evony, an online strategy game with saucy ads and, some would say, a shady past, knows you are not necessarily fans of its boob-riddled website advertisements, and is promising to mend its ways. “Moving forward – based on community feedback as well as an in-depth look at advertising effectiveness – we are employing an ad…

By Luke Plunkett Published May 15, 2010

Rumor: PlayStation Move Launches In September

Jason Bradbury, host of Britain’s “The Gadget Show”, seems to know something the rest of us are only guessing at, proclaiming the launch of Sony’s PlayStation Move controller will take place this September. Posting on his Twitter account, Bradbury says, “.. another thing I was meaning to say. Sept for Playstation Move!!! I’m sure of…

By Luke Plunkett Published May 15, 2010

Activision Learns Lesson, Drops Celebrities From Guitar Hero

Perhaps sensing that a string of lawsuits wasn’t terribly good for business, it appears publishers Activision will be dropping playable celebrity characters from the upcoming Guitar Hero 6. After Courtney Love, Jon Bon Jovi and No Doubt spoke out over the use of famous likenesses in the game – often inappropriately – the latest issue…

By Luke Plunkett Published May 15, 2010

Ape Escape Swinging To The PS3 For More Monkey Pants Nabbing?

What will the power of the PlayStation 3 add to the monkey-catching and pants-vacuuming gameplay of the lovable Ape Escape series? Way more monkeys with flashing lights on their heads, according to new art released to promote the series. The “official Twitter page for apeclub.com, which is the official website for Ape Escape” has been…

By Michael McWhertor Published May 14, 2010

Kotaku Off Topic: Elf Quest

Drink up, kids. It’s time for Kotaku Off Topic, a chance to get anything and everything off your chest, video game related or otherwise. Like your thing for elves for example. I don’t actually have a thing for elves, but I know a guy who does. It may have had something to do with his…

By Michael McWhertor Published May 14, 2010

Build Yourself Some Mario Cosplay

Rather than dress like Mario the way everyone else dresses like Mario – with overalls and a red cap – these guys tried a little harder, building a propeller cap and, more impressively, the FLUDD from Mario Sunshine. You can find details on how they were made here and here, which also double as a…

By Luke Plunkett Published May 14, 2010