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If Kafka Were a Game Designer…
he wouldn’t be very good. I like the idea of taking the parable, Before the Law, found inside The Trial and turning it into a flash game. But in this case the result is really just a bit of flash animation. Anyone up for making it a bit more interactive? Before The Law [Thanks Sephi]
By Brian Crecente Published May 8, 2010 -
Man Plays Wii, Bites Mother Then Goes On “Rampage”
According to a report from ABC’s Denver outpost, a man by the name of James Williams has had an adverse reaction to a day spent playing games on his Wii. Having “gotten angry over a Wii game”, Williams (pictured above) is alleged to have gone on a “rampage”, racking up the following rap sheet: –…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 8, 2010 -
Who Is Your Favorite Game Designer?
Hello! My name is Brian. Nice to meet cha. Do you come here often? If so, let talk. Here’s how it works: We ask a question, you answer it. Simple and no strings attached! This isn’t some marketing survey or whatever. It’s an emotional investment in you. Yes, we’re interested in knowing you, Kotaku reader…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 8, 2010 -
Nintendo’s 3D Can Be Switched Off (But What Does This Mean For Games?)
Seeking to allay fears over the possible health problems associated with playing games in 3D, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has said that his company’s upcoming 3DS handheld will have a “toggle”, allowing users to switch between 2D and 3D. From a legal standpoint, it’s a solid decision. There are many people with conditions that mean…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 8, 2010 -
First XCOM Screens: Mad Men vs Gray Men
Though we’ve seen OXM’s coverage of the upcoming XCOM reboot, PC Gamer also have a piece on the game, and it’s now online. There’s not much new in the way of info, but there’s now some screenshots for you to…enjoy? As you can see, this isn’t a 50’s-inspired America, it is 50’s America. And while…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 8, 2010 -
StarCraft II Does Bullet Hell Shooters Too
Blizzard’s Galaxy Editor for StarCraft II does more than custom maps and Mario Kart-style mods, it does screen-filling bullet hell shooters too! Want proof? See how hellishly this Touhou-style shoot ’em up mod performs. [via GameSetWatch]
By Michael McWhertor Published May 7, 2010 -
Kotaku Off Topic: *Unintelligible Warbling*
Oh wow. Is it Friday already? You know what that means? It’s time to party, and whether you’re a boozehound like old Chewie or a teetotaler, get your bad self into this Kotaku Off Topic so we can hang. I’ll be in and around, out and about, heading to my local Mexican themed watering hole…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 7, 2010 -
British Steel Cuts Into Rock Band Next Week, Live
Judas Priest’s sixth album, 1980’s British Steel, is coming to Rock Band next week in its live incarnation. Yes, that does include “Breaking the Law.” Nine live versions of tracks from British Steel will arrive on the Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation 3 starting May 11, playable in Rock Band and Rock Band 2. All…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 7, 2010 -
The Ultra Realistic Metroid Is Anatomically Correct (And Maybe NSFW)
Jaime “Kalapusa” Margary, maker of ultra realistic Piranha Plants, Goombas and other Mushroom Kingdom fungus, gorgeously explores the physiology of the Metroid. Perhaps a little too revealing. As seen (larger) at Kalapusa’s deviantArt page.
By Michael McWhertor Published May 7, 2010 -
New Left 4 Dead 2 Mutation Explained, ‘Realism Vs.’ Made Permanent
Valve’s weekly update to Left 4 Dead 2’s gameplay altering Mutations brings us “Follow the Liter,” a new spin on the gas guzzling Scavenge mode. The better news? The game’s debut Mutation is going to be a permanent fixture. Voting for the regular institution of Realism Versus mode was an resounding “Yes!” according to the…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 7, 2010 -
Judge Judy & The Case of the $2400 PlayStation 3
I’m still coming to grips with my $600 PlayStation 3 purchase, but to rent-to-own one for a sum total of $2400 is mind boggling. Like magnets. How do they work? Lessons are learned in this Judge Judy clip. [via KokuGamer]
By Michael McWhertor Published May 7, 2010 -
Review Round Up: No Love Lost
What a week for Kotaku reviews! There were nine of them—ten if you count Owen Good’s impromptu review of the KFC Double Down “sandwich.” Read on for our scoreless reviews of Nier, Alan Wake and much, much more. Tecmo Bowl Throwback Micro-Review: Retro-Rockin’ Football In which Owen Good’s NFL team bias is laid out in…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 7, 2010 -
Nintendo Still Figuring Out This Online Subscription Fee Thing
Some out loud thinking from Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto could be telling of Nintendo’s plans to dedicate more energy to and demand more money for online gaming through the Wii and Nintendo DS. Miyamoto tells Edge that the Wii maker is “desperate to realize” the core part of its online gaming biz. Should it follow…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 7, 2010 -
Half a Move
To: Crecente From: Crecente Tomorrow I move, but you know that, since you will be there. Actually, it’s not a full move, it’s a partial move. We’re having people come in to move a bunch of our furniture and packed boxed to a storage facility nearby. That way it will be a bit less cluttered…
By Brian Crecente Published May 7, 2010 -
Get Your World War II On With Call of Duty: The War Collection
Stop! Do not buy that copy of Call of Duty: World At War! If you really need a fix of World War II era shoot ‘em up action, cool your jets for this summer’s Call of Duty: The War Collection. Activision appears to be exploiting three of the Call of Duty franchise’s WWII-iest first-person shooters,…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 7, 2010 -
First LittleBigPlanet 2 Details: It’s A Whole New Game
PlayStation 3 do-it-yourself platformer LittleBigPlanet is getting a sequel, a fact confirmed by the latest issue of Game Informer magazine, which spills a sackful of new and fascinating details on developer Media Molecule’s next game. According to early details from the magazine from a NeoGAF forum member, LittleBigPlanet 2 is much more than just a…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 7, 2010 -
This Week In Comics
I don’t read many Wolverine comics. My leeriness of Marvel’s most famous X-Man is equal to my apprehension for video game’s Tony Hawk: Great in the past, but so over-exposed that maybe there’s no new greatness to come? Wolverine’s done it all, hasn’t he? He’s fought everyone. He’s healed from every kind of wound inflicted…
By Stephen Totilo Published May 7, 2010 -
Metal Gear Solid Helps PSP Score A Big ‘Peace’ Of The Pie
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker may not have been the bestselling game in Japan this week, but its strong debut sales helped propel the PSP to the top of the charts (once again), doubling the portable’s sales. Consider the console war stalemate in Japan broken, thanks to Peace Walker’s debut. And, if you’re Microsoft, thank…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 7, 2010