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Speak-Up On Kotaku: Game Mash-Ups, T-Shirts, Singalongs, And Viewtiful Woes
In this week’s thrilling episode of Speak-Up on Kotaku, Rear Admiral Meatwad, Nathan Obbards, Steve Rowland, and Trygle12 discuss t-shirts, Viewtiful Joe, commenting games, and the unofficial Andrew Ryan theme song. Don’t like the gallery layout? Click here to view everything on one page. About Speak-Up on Kotaku: Our readers have a lot to say,…
By Mike Fahey Published February 24, 2010 -
Planet Mario And Map Suggest Super Mario Galaxy 2 Secrets
May 23rd’s Wii exclusive Super Mario Galaxy 2 has not just a release date and a trailer, but Planet Mario, some screenshots and some bullet points worth sharing. Or is that Planet Luigi? Hard to tell. Nintendo’s fact-sheet for the game indicates that: 1) “Every level is new,” allaying concerns that Galaxy 2 would recycle…
By Stephen Totilo Published February 24, 2010 -
New Metroid: Other M Screens, Story Details, Excitement
Nintendo has released all new media of Metroid: Other M, the Team Ninja and Nintendo developed Wii game that tells a more “revealing, personal story” than previous Metroid games, including Other M’s chronological predecessor, Super Metroid. What Nintendo calls a “dramatic new direction for a legendary franchise and a bold new blend between cinematics, storytelling…
By Michael McWhertor Published February 24, 2010 -
Nintendo Details Upcoming WiiWare And DSIWare Titles
As if Cave Story wasn’t enough, Nintendo has plenty more downloadable games coming out in the first half of 2010, from Art Style and WarioWare for WiiWare to a DSiWare fighter that puts you inside the game. If you’ve been keeping up with the flood of Nintendo news this morning, you’ll know that Cave Story…
By Mike Fahey Published February 24, 2010 -
New Super Mario Galaxy 2 Trailer Looks Like Worlds Of Fun
Why does a man play Mario? This brand new Super Mario Galaxy 2 trailer of the May 23-dated Wii game is may be the ideal answer to that question. It’s not just the drilling through planets in Galaxy 2 or the bigger than a moon dragon that Mario must battle. It’s the clever use of…
By Michael McWhertor Published February 24, 2010 -
Monster Hunter Tri Dated For April, Online Multiplayer Goes Free
It’s a Monster Hunter Tri information explosion, as Nintendo and Capcom reveal new information on the North American release of this eagerly anticipated title, including the release date, exclusive demos, preorder incentives, and the freedom of online multiplayer. Nintendo kicked off the Monster Hunter Tri information overload today at its summit in San Francisco, announcing…
By Mike Fahey Published February 24, 2010 -
Nintendo Bringing Dragon Quest IX Stateside This Summer
Apparently selling four million copies in Japan did something to impress Nintendo, as the company announces it will be publishing Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies in North America. Nintendo and Square-Enix have entered into a “unique partnership,” in which Nintendo will handle publishing duties on the DS title when it hits sometime…
By Mike Fahey Published February 24, 2010 -
The Dishwasher Returns In Vampire Smile
Ska Studios takes The Dishwasher to a “bigger, better, and more badass level” in The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile, coming to Xbox Live Arcade “when it’s done,” with visitors to PAX East getting their first look at the game next month. The countdown has ended, the dishes have been washed, and as the suds drain away…
By Mike Fahey Published February 24, 2010 -
Metroid: Other M Is Coming To Wii In June
Nintendo of America announced today that the Metroid: Other M, the second proper Metroid game for the Wii, will release in North America on June 27. The Nintendo, Team Ninja and D-Rockets co-developed Wii game was announced at E3 2009 and promises to delve further into the story of intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran. Expect…
By Michael McWhertor Published February 24, 2010 -
Wii Forgotten Sands Includes Co-op Play, SNES Prince Of Persia
Revealed during today’s Nintendo Summit in San Francisco, the Wii version of Ubisoft’s Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands comes complete with cooperative multiplayer and a playable version of 1992’s Prince of Persia for the Super Nintendo. We knew the Wii version of Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands would be different, but we didn’t…
By Mike Fahey Published February 24, 2010 -
Lonely? Give Us a Call and Chat with Jaffe and Campbell Now!
Join us live today on CBS Radio for our latest episode of Kotaku Talk Radio. We’ll have Eat Sleep Play co-founders David Jaffe and Scott Campbell. Call in now to talk to the duo. The show kicks off at 11 a.m. MT, 1 p.m. ET. Want to be heard on Kotaku Talk Radio? Call us…
By Brian Crecente Published February 24, 2010 -
Cave Story (Finally) Comes To WiiWare In March
Nicalis’ enhanced WiiWare port of PC adventure game Cave Story is finally coming to Nintendo’s downloadable game service and we’ve got the release date to prove it. Cave Story for WiiWare is officially on for March 22nd, according to the developer. The Wii version of Cave Story features enhanced graphics, remixed music and a “few…
By Michael McWhertor Published February 24, 2010 -
Sin & Punishment 2, Picross 3D Finally Dated For North America
Nintendo has made today’s Nintendo Summit in San Francisco the most exciting event of the day, dating two titles that have been TBA for far too long: Sin & Punishment 2 for the Wii and Picross 3D for Nintendo DS. Sin & Punishment 2 will come stateside as Sin & Punishment: Star Successor, arriving June…
By Michael McWhertor Published February 24, 2010 -
Metroid: Other M Screens
By Michael McWhertor Published February 24, 2010 -
Disney Guilty Party Screens
By Michael McWhertor Published February 24, 2010 -
What Ever Happened to That Other Prince of Persia?
The aptly named Prince of Persia: Forgotten Sands picks up the tale of the Prince, filling in that gap between Sands of Time and Warrior Within. But what happened to that reboot of Prince of Persia from two years ago? Was the decision to go back to this main timeline and the more conventional Prince…
By Brian Crecente Published February 24, 2010 -
Left Behind And Guitar Praise Creators Form Christian Gaming Supergroup
The company behind controversial end-of-days simulator Left Behind and the developer of Christian rock Guitar Hero knock-off Guitar Praise have merged, forming one giant powerhouse of Christian game development. Left Behind Games and Digital Praise are two of the biggest names in the Christian video game market. Left Behind Games made news in 2006 with…
By Mike Fahey Published February 24, 2010 -
PS3 Dragon Age Players Return To Ostagar Next Month
After numerous lengthy delays, the PlayStation 3 version of Dragon Age: Origins’ Return to Ostagar downloadable content has passed certification, with a release scheduled for two weeks from tomorrow. Return to Ostagar was originally slated for release during the holiday season for the PS3, Xbox 360, and PC, but constant delays pushed the release date…
By Mike Fahey Published February 24, 2010