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Writing for MMOs: A GDC Perspective
Gamasutra has a great write-up of a Game Developers Conference Austin panel wherein Tracy Seamster of ZeniMax Online and Steve Danuser of 38 Studios talk massively multiplayer online game writing. To me, MMO writing seems tough. There’s just so much text to take into account like menu text, quest text and dialogue trees (to say…
By AJ Glasser Published September 16, 2009 -
Yao Ming to Play This Season, if 2K10 Has Anything to Say About It
2K Sports fired up another batch of NBA 2K10 screens, giving us a look at Shaq as a Cavalier and Vince Carter as a Magic, uh, person? Also, Yao Ming, who’s expected to miss the season with a bum foot. Apropos of nothing, Kobe Bryant looks a little like Lt. Daniels from The Wire in…
By Owen Good Published September 16, 2009 -
Flight
To: Ash From: Crecente Re: I’ll be leaving for Tokyo via Los Angeles on Friday and I haven’t started packing yet. In fact, I haven’t even located my bag. I really need to do that. Also to load up my carry-on with stuffs to keep me amused during the flight. Is it just me or…
By Brian Crecente Published September 16, 2009 -
Nike Thanks the PlayStation with 24 Pairs of Shoes
Nike sent a size 10 love note to Sony for past collaborations on console-themed kicks, but this series, based on the face buttons of a PlayStation controller, might be a little hard to find. Only 24 pairs will be made. They also won’t be sold to the general public. Ron Eagle, the director of product…
By Owen Good Published September 16, 2009 -
Need For Speed: Shift – The True Driver’s Experience
Need for Speed Shift drifts its way onto store shelves this week, and the official trailer shows up what to expect from EA’s more realistic take on the classic racing series. I don’t even drive this realistically in real life.
By Mike Fahey Published September 16, 2009 -
Casting Call for “Contra Bros.” Bomberman, Tetris Pieces …
Someone’s doing a shoot in LA “for a commercial that will show all over the internet on game related sites,” and their list of needs includes everything but the kitchen sink. Not that there’s anything wrong with kitchen sink cosplay. “Do you have a passion for acting AND gaming? Do you have a costume emulating…
By Owen Good Published September 16, 2009 -
Konami Reflects On DSiWare
Konami throws its hat into the DSiWare ring with Reflection, a puzzle platformer from Intrinsic Games that has the player controlling one character twice over. Reflection stars Kirra, a young adventurer tasked with retrieving the pieces of a broken magical mirror that has ripped reality in two. Kirra herself is split in two as well,…
By Mike Fahey Published September 16, 2009 -
This Week In Video Game Comics [UPDATE]
Clearly getting out of the way of the release of Executive Assistant Iris #3, comic publishers are releasing just two four video-game-themed comics today. Sorry for skipping last week and not getting to post about this Dead Space Extraction comic. Click the thumbnails for more details. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #45 ……
By Stephen Totilo Published September 16, 2009 -
SCEA Working on Something Called “TV Superstars”
This trademark filing, listed Sept. 11, shows Sony Computer Entertainment America is working on something called “TV Superstars.” One can only hope it involves Gabe Kaplan and Lynda Carter, and Telly Savalas, smoking during an interview with Howard Cosell. The filing covers “computer game and video game software,” for “operating a real-time game for others…
By Owen Good Published September 16, 2009 -
All Things BioWare: Answers From The RPG Powerhouse About Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Star Wars And More
Get a chance to talk to a studio head like Greg Zeschuk and we’ll ask him about everything. For a bit of news about every recent and upcoming BioWare game from Pinnacle Station to The Old Republic, keep reading. The following material all comes from an interview between myself and BioWare co-founder Greg Zeschuk conducted…
By Stephen Totilo Published September 16, 2009 -
Forza 3: So Many Ferraris
It’s Ferrari week at Forzamotorsport.net, with Microsoft and Turn 10 showcasing the 29 different models of the legendary Italian sports cars, along with a new original track set along the scenic Amalfi Coast. The only thing I could really tell you about Ferraris is the fact that I will never own one. It’s not because…
By Mike Fahey Published September 16, 2009 -
Assassin’s Creed II Dev Diary III – Now With More Variety (And Gameplay)
Assassin’s Creed II‘s second developer diary gives gamers a better look inside Italy’s churches and pickpocket-ridden streets. Designers, directors, writers and other production people at Ubisoft also promise a lot of variety in this second outing for the series. Players can expect everything from collectable quests, climbing puzzles and the chance to run down (and…
By AJ Glasser Published September 16, 2009 -
SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 Lands In November
Sony has announced a November release date for SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3 for the PSP, with two well-armed special units available to those keen to preorder. Fireteam Bravo 3 is being deployed to the PSP on November 24th, making it the perfect stocking stuffer for the new PSP or PSPgo owner in…
By Mike Fahey Published September 16, 2009 -
Podcast Complete — Stream Or Download The Lastest Kotaku Talk Radio Show Here
Our latest one-hour audio experience is ready for you, featuring your calls, our debate about whether the PS3 should permit porn, a little GTA talk and a call-in guest playing the role of Kanye West. Co-Hosts: Brian Crecente, Stephen Totilo Special Call-In Guest: Owen Good Music: Song from The Protomen‘s Mega Man-inspired Act II: The…
By Stephen Totilo Published September 16, 2009 -
It’s Official: Valkyria Chronicles II Coming Stateside!
Valkyria Chronicles II for the PSP is confirmed for a US release in Summer 2010, according to Sega’s blog. The new handheld game takes place two years after the events of the first Valkyria Chronicles, when Gallia is plunged into civil war when a group of rebels — called Gallian Revolutionary Army — rise up…
By AJ Glasser Published September 16, 2009 -
Star Ocean: The Last Hope PS3 Really Is International
Looks like the PlayStation 3 version of Star Ocean: The Last Hope International got its expanded name for a reason, shipping simultaneously across the globe in February. We knew it was coming to Japan, and now we know it’s coming everywhere else, as Square Enix announces a February 9th North American ship date for Star…
By Mike Fahey Published September 16, 2009 -
What Games Are Sega Bringing To Tokyo Game Show?
Games, that’s what. But what games? We’re less than a week away from this year’s Tokyo Game Show. Let’s have a look at what games will be on display: Bayonetta (PS3/Xbox 360) Puyo Puyo 7 (DS/Wii/PSP) The House of the Dead: Overkill (Wii) Chin Sports (Wii) Super Monkey Ball Athletic (Wii) J LEAGE Make a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 16, 2009 -
Inconveniently Order Pizza from Your PS3
Much as I wish there were more to this, like in-game XMB pizza ordering with voice, there isn’t. Sony’s put a Papa John’s button on the system browser homepage, but it just opens the Papa John’s site in the browser. Which means the convenience factor is quite low compared to going to PapaJohns.com on a…
By Owen Good Published September 16, 2009 -
City Of Heroes Just Got A Lot More Colorful
Heroes and villains can now take each other out with all the colors of the wind as the latest free update for City of Heroes, Issue Power Spectrum, goes live. Power Spectrum isn’t all about changing the color of your character’s powers. The new update also brings a new scalable difficulty system for missions, a…
By Mike Fahey Published September 16, 2009