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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Review Round Up: Tech & Mechs
It may not have been a week as rich with reviews as the previous one, but with Iron Man 2, Lost Planet 2 and more in today’s round up, there are some can’t miss video game reviews within. Iron Man 2 Review: A Rusted Development In which Mike Fahey hurls complaints at the guy wearing…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 14, 2010