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iPhone Bejeweled 2 Gets Free Blitz Update
What’s the only thing more addictive than Bejeweled 2 on the iPhone? How about Bejeweled 2 with links to the Facebook version? A free updates from PopCap gives iPhone players just that. Bejeweled Blitz is the Facebook version of PopCap’s popular jewel-twisting puzzle game, which gives players a minute to rack up the highest score…
By Mike Fahey Published November 11, 2009 -
Infinity Ward: Modern Warfare 2 PS3 Online Problems Server (Not Patch) Related
Having problems getting online to play Modern Warfare 2, PlayStation 3 owners? You’re not the only one. The game is experiencing connectivity issues, but they’re not related to the software patch issued earlier today, says Infinity Ward. Robert Bowling, the developer’s creative strategist, says that server capacity is to blame, not the recent patch that…
By Michael McWhertor Published November 11, 2009 -
They Made The Wii Bowling Ball, And They’re Not Done Yet
I sat in a blue room on Monday, surrounded by what some hardcore gamers might call artifacts of absurdity. On walls around me hung a Wii bowling ball controller attachment, a Wii pool cue, Wii pom poms, and more. Who makes this stuff? Two amiable Orthodox Jewish brothers — black pants, white shirts, beards, and…
By Stephen Totilo Published November 11, 2009 -
Kotaku Game Club: Modern Warfare 2 Discussion Begins.. NOW (Levels 1-3)
You’ve read the rumors. It’s happening now. Join in the chat below and for the next hour, let’s talk about the first three levels of Modern Warfare 2’s campaign. I’ve got some conversation-starters for us… 1) What did you think of the training level? Did it train you? How did it set the scene of…
By Stephen Totilo Published November 11, 2009 -
Rumor: PS3 Adding Facebook, New Gamercard Options & More
The PlayStation 3 may follow in the Xbox 360 and Nintendo DSi’s footsteps, adding Facebook integration to the console’s Cross Media Bar, according to reportedly leaked images from Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. Images of PlayStation 3 dashboard screens spotted by ScrawlFX highlight a few possible additions coming in future firmware updates. Also rumored to be…
By Michael McWhertor Published November 11, 2009 -
This Is Activision’s New James Bond
There’s a new James Bond game coming out next year, but current movie Bond Daniel Craig won’t be participating. Instead, we get this guy. That’s Adam Croasdell, who plays Walford’s Dr Al Jenkins, will also be playing 007 in next year’s Activision published, Bizarre Creations developed Bond game. The actor revealed his participation in the…
By Mike Fahey Published November 11, 2009 -
Brütal Legend Forges Unholy Union With Mishka For Brutally Metal Tees
Hell rides in from the East. And it does so on black t-shirts, as Double Fine Productions, creators of metal epic Brütal Legend, summoning the powers of Brooklyn-based label Mishka NYC to deliver a pair of epically brutal tees. The Mishka NYC × Brütal Legend collaboration not only gives metalheads an opportunity to proudly display…
By Michael McWhertor Published November 11, 2009 -
Infinity Ward: Modern Warfare PS3 Fixes Going Live
Kotaku has fielded many complaints from PlayStation 3 users that their version of Modern Warfare 2 has been ridden with bugs. Trophies weren’t registering. Friends couldn’t be invited. Word from Infinity Ward is that a new patch corrects some problems. From the Twitter feed of IW creative strategist Robert Bowling: PS3 Status: Patch successful. Trophy…
By Stephen Totilo Published November 11, 2009 -
Star Trek Online: The System Requirements
You have until February 2nd to make sure your PC is tough enough to run Cryptic’s Star Trek Online. What kind of system will that take? Star Trek Online is Cryptic’s massively multiplayer stab at the Star Trek franchise, but it won’t take a system from 400 years in the future to run it. A…
By Mike Fahey Published November 11, 2009 -
Come Back To Conan For The Secret World Beta Access
Looking for early access to Funcom’s intriguining new current-day MMO The Secret World? Is it worth three months of Age of Conan to you? Funcom wants you back in Age of Conan, and they want you back bad. As of today, they are offering a free two weeks of Age of Conan to returning players,…
By Mike Fahey Published November 11, 2009 -
Assassin’s Creed II Ad: The Eyes Of Death
Take a look at the "Eyes" television advert for Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed II, but don’t be surprised to find it looking right back at you. This “Eyes” ad, created by advertising group Cutwater with help from Anonymous Content, shows off the eyes of death – the eyes of Ezio’s victims – before shifting over to…
By Mike Fahey Published November 11, 2009 -
Kotaku Talk Radio Programming Alert: Who Cares About Super Mario?
Kotaku’s podcast will be recording/streaming live imminently. Super Mario will either be filling in for an on-assignment Crecente. Or the plumber will be our main topic. Listen to find out. Or call in live. Details below: Call in using your phone or Skype to (347) 857-3782, starting at 11am Kotaku time, 1 pm eastern. Listen…
By Stephen Totilo Published November 11, 2009 -
MotoGP 09/10 Has The Best Career Mode Ever
Not only will MotoGP 09/10 feature all the racers, tracks, and teams from the 2009 season, the game also features what Capcom is calling the most “comprehensive Career Mode of any previous MotoGP title.” What comprises the most comprehensive career mode ever? Players will be responsible for hiring engineers, managers, and press officers in order…
By Mike Fahey Published November 11, 2009 -
Guild Wars 2 Coming In 2011
Teased in 2007 and finally revealed earlier this year, Guild Wars 2 still has a long road ahead of it, with NCsoft revealing that the game won’t be out until sometime in 2011. We’ve been following Guild Wars 2 since the first stirrings back in 2007, through the scrapped beta and onwards to this year’s…
By Mike Fahey Published November 11, 2009 -
Party at the Mushroom Kingdom, New York
Don’t forget: One of Nintendo’s biggest game launches this year will be turning the Nintendo World Store into Mushroom Kingdom this weekend. This Saturday, Nov. 14, Nintendo will be be bringing interactive gaming stations, costumed characters, trivia, prize giveaways and live tournaments to their New York store to celebrate the release of Wii must-have New…
By Brian Crecente Published November 11, 2009 -
It’s A Bird, It’s A Plane, It’s Pizza Delivery Boy
When a string of successful pizza restaurants starts to go under, only on boy can step in and save the day – Pizza Delivery Boy. Guess which platform Majesco’s latest is an exclusive on? If you guessed the Nintendo Wii, we aren’t even going to give you credit, because it’s pretty much a no brainer.…
By Mike Fahey Published November 11, 2009 -
Darkstalkers Return…To Comics
UDON Entertainment can take a hint. After the tremendous response to the recently release Darkstalkers Tribute art book, the publisher is bringing Capcom’s monster fighters back to comic book stands this January. At least one company realizes how much fans of the Darkstalkers series are aching for more. A new Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors three-issue…
By Mike Fahey Published November 11, 2009 -
Wordspit’s Joystick Madness Delivers Music To SF Fan’s Ears
Wordspit’s video of Joystick Madness features plenty of references to fighter game culture. It’s also, as Capcom’s Chris Kramer points out, packed with sampled Street Fighter sound effects. Thumbs up or thumbs down? Wordspit hadoukens backpackers ear’s with Joystick Madness (The Music Video) [Capcom-Unity]
By Brian Crecente Published November 11, 2009 -
Ratchet & Clank Toys Hit Next Month!
As seen on Insomniac Game’s official Twitter, release date included.
By Brian Crecente Published November 11, 2009 -
Write a Walk-Through, Maybe Win Stuff
Don’t forget, if you want to grab some free gaming stuff, you need to get with the walk-through writing. In case you did forget, here’s the deal: We want you to write up a complete walk-through of a game in our comments using the #walkthroughs tag. It will show up right in the page for…
By Brian Crecente Published November 11, 2009