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Aliens Vs. Predator Multiplayer Preview: Switching Bodies, Hunting

I played as an Alien, a Predator and a Marine last night in eight-player locally-linked Xbox 360 matches of Sega’s upcoming game. And it’s not like I panicked too many times. The early-2010, Rebellion-developed AvP game may be a sequel, but it is the first game in the series that I’ve played. The three-way species…

Reach Out And Touch Someone Dead

New screens from Hudson’s Wii horror game Calling show us what happens when AT&T launches the inevitable Dead Friends and Family plan. It’s easy to make light of a horror game when you’ve only got screenshots and the odd video to go by. AJ testified that Calling has some genuinely scary moments during her preview…

RE5’s Chris Is Heavy Metal, But Sheva Is All Business

Chris Redfield continues to channel Mad Max, while Sheva prepares to use a machete to cut through red tape in this pair of new costume reveal vids for the Resident Evil 5 Alternative Edition DLC. These two new costumes are a bit more reserved than the little red riding hood and warrior costumes Capcom previously…

Kotaku Zelda Contest Reminder: $1000, Signed DSi System Could Be Yours

We recently announced our grandest contest ever, a search for the biggest Zelda fan in North or South America. This is your reminder that you have until 12/31 to enter. Contest details here. Read them, enter, and good luck!

No Need To Import Heavy Rain In America

Americans who prefer to play uncensored games had to import the European version of the last video game developed by the makers of 2010 PlayStation 3 exclusive Heavy Rain. So did fans of sex scenes. But the content fiascoes of that older game, called Indigo Prophecy in the U.S. and Fahrenheit in its native Europe,…

Konami Gives Fans A Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Demo For Christmas

Though the PSP game isn’t due out in North America until May, Konami delivers an early taste of the 1970’s Naked Snake action with a demo of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, available later today on the PlayStation Network. It’s an early Christmas present for MGS fans from Konami! Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker: Demo-Ops…

Talk Amongst Yourselves

A third day of Dreamcast dueling above, and yet another day of your comments about games, below…Join in. Confused about commenting on Kotaku? Read our FAQ.

Hey Facebook, What’s With All The Spam?

To: Totilo From: Bashcraft RE: Predator’s Calling Like, I just get an incredible amount of spam via Facebook. Is this just me? Are others experiencing this as well? Do you really like egg nog? Oh and yes, I was that parent on the plane over here — making it difficult for me to play a…

Here’s Another Helping of FFXIII Screens

Alrighty, who’s sick of Final Fantasy XIII? Not so fast! Square Enix has released more screens. Looking at them feels a bit like eat turkey the day after Thanksgiving. But, boy turkey’s good!

ESRB Rating Reveals FFXIII Side-Boobs

The Entertainment Software Rating Board has rated Final Fantasy for North American gamers, giving the title a “T” for “Teen”. According to the ESRB description, that could be a “T” for something else. Note: The ESRB blurb might contain what some could call spoilers. It does contain boobs. Side boobs. Players assume the roles of…

Would You Like Mega Man 10 Screens And Art?

Well, would you? Here you go. Just for you. Mega Man will be out next year on the PSN, WiiWare and Xbox LIVE Arcade.

Mega Man 10, Debut Trailer

Mega Man 10 is slated for release next year on WiiWare, Xbox LIVE Arcade and the PSN with character Proto Man selectable from the start. While Mega Man games can be notoriously hard, Mega Man 10 will have an all new Easy Mode. Click to view

The Most Expensive Wii In The World Is A Rip Off

Recession? What recession? Liverpool England’s Stuart Hughes likes to cover electronics in gold, call them SUPREME (his caps, not mine), and ask INSANE (my caps, not his) prices for them. His latest project is the Nintendo Wii SUPREME, for which he wants the equivalent of US$483,883. The console contains 2,500 grams (88 oz.) of solid…

Spoilers: What Do These Final Fantasy XIII Dungeons Have In Common

Yes, yes, what do they have in common? Click on straight though — possible spoilers ahoy. FFXIII dungeon maps have been popping up online. And the ones that have been have something in common. Can you figure it out? (The could be what Famitsu was referring to when it said the story was linear.) Final…

Michael Moore Not So Impressed With Akihabara

It’s Tokyo’s geek mecca — Akihabara. Games shops, arcades, manga, anime, figurines and maid cafes. You name it, they just might have it. A Japanese TV program gave filmmaker Michael Moore a tour. The above image has a Japanese subtitle of the director offering this insight: “Lots of unnecessary things are being sold here.” He…

Not Yet, Sorry, Not Yet

Final Fantasy XIII is released only on the PS3 in Japan — as seen on 2ch.

Modern Warfare 2 Spiked Xbox 360 Console Sales In Japan

For a Western FPS with a subpar localization, Modern Warfare did extremely well in Japan. Compared to the rest of the Western world, it didn’t. But what about the Xbox 360? According to early sales figures, over 10,000 Xbox 360 consoles were sold the week that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 launched in Japan.…

A Closer Look At Final Fantasy XIII Unpacking

Kotaku columnist Tim Rogers gave us a fetishistic video look at just how long it can take to open Final Fantasy XIII — here is a slow, static look at the unboxing of the FFXIII box. Entirely shaky cam free. FINAL FANTASY XIII 本日発売、どんな感じなのか早速買ってきて開封してみた [GIGAZINE]

Japan Comes Out For Final Fantasy XIII In Droves

Once again proving that lining up for video games is a national pastime, Japan came out cued up for Final Fantasy XIII. There have been longer lines for game launches in Japan; however, these lines were especially impressive considering that FFXIII went on sale mid-week. The “main” countdown launch was at retailer TSUTAYA in Shibuya…

Splinter Cell Conviction Goes All Riggs & Murtaugh

There are two kinds of co-op. The kind where you play through the whole game together, and the kind where you play custom missions together. Splinter Cell: Conviction is one of the latter, and this is how it works. New Footage of Splinter Cell: Conviction Co-Op Emerges [1UP]