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Dev Alleges Some Deceive ESRB to Get Lower Ratings
The CEO of Artificial Mind & Movement – the studio behind WET and the PSP build of Danté’s Inferno – said at a development conference that the ESRB is easily manipulated and that publishers take advantage of it. Speaking at the Montreal International Game Summit, Rémi Racine of A2M said: As a developer who has…
By Owen Good Published November 18, 2009 -
Sadly, Jimmy Gibbs Jr. Did Not Survive The Zombie Apocalypse
Those already knee-deep in Left 4 Dead 2’s Southern undead will be familiar with Jimmy Gibbs Jr, who is only the greatest stock car racer of all time. Or shall we say, was. Enterprising modder samm5506 was digging around in Left 4 Dead 2’s code the other day when he stumbled upon a zombie model…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 18, 2009 -
American League’s Best Pitcher is a Warcraft Player
Kansas City’s Zack Greinke locked up Cy Young Award, as the American League’s top pitcher, but he never gave much thought to his shot at the hardware. “I’ve been playing this World of Warcraft game,” he told the hometown paper. “The quote is classic Greinke – honest, surprising, funny – and probably as good a…
By Owen Good Published November 18, 2009 -
When Harry Met Lara Met Pringles
With all those annoying locked doors, this Pringles ad does a spot-on parody of Silent Hill. So why does a Lara Croft lookalike appear when a Harry Mason doppelganger pops a tube of Pringles? Look I don’t know from Asian potato chip advertising, so you’re just going to have to take this minute-long TV spot,…
By Michael McWhertor Published November 18, 2009 -
Capcom Gets A- For Sticking To Theme
I go to a lot of preview events every year and not many of them have the wherewithal to establish a theme, let alone stick to one so well as Capcom did last night at Monster Hunter Tri University. Not only were there an obscene amount of chalkboards, pennants and people in school kid uniforms…
By AJ Glasser Published November 18, 2009 -
BioShock 2 Rated M for Intense Violence, Wirty-Dords
No surprise BioShock 2 picked up an M from the ESRB, but that’s not to say its newly minted rating certificate isn’t interesting. The writeup says we can expect F-bombs, mother F-bombs, the C-word and the past tense of “tweet.” There are some minor spoilers in the writeup, I suppose, so I’ll let you venture…
By Owen Good Published November 18, 2009 -
Meet Left 4 Dead 2’s House Band, The Midnight Riders
If you’ve played through Left 4 Dead 2’s second campaign, Dark Carnival, you’re likely familiar with the music and pyrotechnic power of the chapter’s fictional rock and roll band, the Midnight Riders. Well, they’ve got their own web site. Shortly after the launch of Left 4 Dead 2, Valve launched the teaser site—seen on posters…
By Michael McWhertor Published November 18, 2009 -
More Call Of Duty Movie Talk Bubbles Up From Soap Himself
Were Activision to pass on creating a Call of Duty-based film, it would be leaving millions on the table. Not their style. That’s why more chatter about a possible Call of Duty doesn’t surprise, especially coming from “Soap” MacTavish himself. No, not the video game character. We’re still pretty good at discerning reality from fantasy.…
By Michael McWhertor Published November 18, 2009 -
Phoenix Wright WiiWare Preview: Throwing Out Objections
Phoenix Wright is the most badass attorney next to Law & Order’s Jack McCoy. He’s so awesome that he even has his own musical, where he’s portrayed by a woman in drag. But that’s just hearsay from an overzealous witness violating spousal privilege*. Here’s the real testimony regarding Ace Attorney’s transition to WiiWare. *Yes, I…
By AJ Glasser Published November 18, 2009 -
Time’s Running Out
To: Luke From: Crecente Re: I just came to a horrible realization: I’m going on vacation in less than two weeks. Don’t get me wrong, I love spending time with my wife and son and I love traveling. So I’m very much looking forward to our trip to Australia. We’ll be staying with Trish’s parents…
By Brian Crecente Published November 18, 2009 -
This Week In Video Game Comics
Just two gaming comics hit shops in the U.S. this week, including the final all-faction World of Warcraft comic. In January, Wildstorm will start publishing Alliance and Horde WoW comics. I wonder which will be more popular. (Click each thumbnail for more information.) Sonic Universe #10 Written by Ian Flynn. Drawn by Tracy Yardley. Summary…
By Stephen Totilo Published November 18, 2009 -
What Were Dick Cheney And Donald Rumsfeld Trying To Tell You?
If you’ve played Modern Warfare 2 — and if you’ve died at any point in the game’s campaign — you may have received an inspirational quote from John F. Kennedy. Of course. But what were Cheney and Rumsfeld talking about? I’m singling these two men out because their inclusion caught me most by surprise. Gandhi…
By Stephen Totilo Published November 18, 2009 -
Spike Video Game Awards Nominees Announced
We here at Kotaku get to vote in the Spike VGAs. Nominations were made public today. Predict winners and complain about omissions below. The awards air live on Spike on December 12. GAME OF THE YEAR Assassin’s Creed 2 (Ubisoft / Ubisoft Montreal) Batman: Arkham Asylum (Eidos Interactive – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment / Rocksteady…
By Stephen Totilo Published November 18, 2009 -
Modern Warfare 2: PC Versus 360
How does the PC version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 compare to the console versions? I spent some time with the game on the Xbox 360 and Steam to find out. The single player experience in the PC and Xbox 360 versions of the game is largely the same, with a few obvious…
By Mike Fahey Published November 18, 2009 -
Tim Schafer Reveals Third-Grade Nickname, Ponders Sequels
A guy named Tim Schafer joined us on the podcast today, and a ton of you called in to ask questions. To hear answers and discover some failed nicknames for the creator of Brutal Legend, download the podcast. Info below. Hosts: Brian Crecente and Stephen Totilo Guest: Tim Schafer Music: Japanese Chiptune artist Saitone Chatting…
By Stephen Totilo Published November 18, 2009 -
Club Nintendo Offers Members Actual Game & Watch Prize
The Japanese version of Club Nintendo flexes its clear superiority over its Western cousin with even more retro flavored fun for Platinum members. They’re getting a real Game & Watch LCD game of Ball. Yes, a real Game & Watch, not the digital version as seen in the previous Club Nintendo exclusive Game & Watch…
By Michael McWhertor Published November 18, 2009 -
Kotaku Game Club: Modern Warfare 2 Discussion Resumes.. NOW (Levels 10-12)
We’re back for more discussion of the only (?) video game that includes inspirational quotes from both Gandhi and Dick Cheney. Let’s discuss three more levels. Today’s Game Club meeting covers: -The Gulag -Of Their Own Accord -Contingency These levels have situated the game, in my mind, as something I think I’m going to like…
By Stephen Totilo Published November 18, 2009 -
Nintendo Plans “Surprising” Zelda Showing At E3 2010
Nintendo fans are in for more than just new Wii Vitality Sensor software at E3 2010. The Legend of Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma says Nintendo hopes to show something “surprising” about Link’s next Wii-bound adventure. Aonuma tells the UK’s Official Nintendo Magazine that the Zelda team has been trying “something new in terms of…
By Michael McWhertor Published November 18, 2009 -
Blockbuster Online Game Rentals Head To Seattle
After successfully launching the pilot program in Cleveland, Ohio, Blockbuster Video‘s Gamefly-challenging Games By Mail rental service expands into the Seattle area. Announced in February of this year, Blockbuster’s Games By Mail program is an extension of the company’s Total Access movies by mail service. Competing with Gamefly the same way Total Access competes with…
By Mike Fahey Published November 18, 2009