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Scenes And Screens From Ron Gilbert’s DeathSpank
Behold screenshots and a trailer for Ron Gilbert‘s DeathSpank, due out 2010-ish for too many platforms to mention. DeathSpank is a 3D action RPG from Ron Gilbert, the man behind classic PC games like The Secret of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion. With that sort of pedigree, you can expect a game that’s at the…
By Mike Fahey Published September 5, 2009 -
Weekend Coupons: Sniagrab
Back in Denver, Labor Day weekend was when the Gart sports castle downtown ran the legendary “Sniagrab” -“bargains” spelled backward. Any skier in that city knows what I’m talking about. In its honor, we present this weekend’s coupons. Hardware • If you’re willing to take out a new credit card – and you should think…
By Owen Good Published September 5, 2009 -
What’s Inside The Aion Launch Party Goody Bag?
What glorious treats were hidden within the depths of the gift bag handed out at NCsoft’s Aion launch party at the Space Needle in Seattle yesterday evening? Though technically more of an open beta launch party, NCsoft’s soirée held atop Seattle’s landmark Space Needle was full of good food, a bit of excitement, and a…
By Mike Fahey Published September 5, 2009 -
Kotaku Originals: Is a Man Not Entitled to the Sweat of His Brow?
No, says the man in Seattle. It belongs to PAX. Labor Day might be the working person’s holiday, but persons such as Fahey, Totilo and Adam will be working there this weekend. Otherwise, we’ll be having an abbreviated holiday weekend. Here’s your programming guide. My posts will run every two hours beginning with this one.…
By Owen Good Published September 5, 2009 -
Here’s Your Labor Day Weekend Listening Material
During this week’s Kotaku Talk Radio, listeners called in to debate what the console wars will mean to them, the value of pre-order goodies and one lucky listener got free tickets to PAX… thanks to another listener. The hour long show also has plenty of good music and talk of games. If you’re looking for…
By Brian Crecente Published September 5, 2009 -
Fat Princess To Get Fatter In New Pork
Fat Princess is soon to get a little fuller in the content department, with developers Titan Studio announcing at PAX earlier today a new map for the game. Called “New Pork”, it’s an urban map, with a sewer system running underneath and plenty of rooftops overhead. No idea on when it will be out, but…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 5, 2009 -
New MAG Trailer
Glad this ends up being a trailer for PS3 multiplayer shooter MAG. For the first five seconds or so, I thought it was a Streets video. In actuality, it’s a nice touch; the trailer features voice-over work done by some of the game’s community members and beta testers, giving the clip an air of people…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 5, 2009 -
Uncharted 2 Collector’s Edition Includes Art Book, Knife
Introducing the Uncharted 2: Fortune Hunter Edition. It’s the game’s fancy-pants version, and includes a copy of Uncharted 2, art book, collector’s case and a replica of the game’s mysterious, ancient artefact. Sounds good. Only, there’s a catch. See, Naughty Dog & Sony want this to be a genuine limited edition deal. Not something anyone…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 4, 2009 -
New Bits Of Brutal Legend, Uncharted 2 Revealed At PAX
Don’t read this post if you don’t want the Brutal Legend demo’s cut-scene spoiled and don’t want to read about a never-before-revealed level of Uncharted 2. Both were just shown at the Penny Arcade Expo. At a Friday evening panel here at PAX in Seattle called Spike Sneak Peeks, Game Trailers TV host Geoff Keighley…
By Stephen Totilo Published September 4, 2009 -
And The PS3 Box Redesigns Begin
With a new PS3 comes a new PS3 logo, and with a new PS3 logo comes a new PS3 box. And a new PS3 box means all the cover art we’ve seen for upcoming games needs to be changed. First off the blocks is Uncharted 2. Old art on the left, new one on the…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 4, 2009 -
PAX Cosplay Round One – FIGHT!
The doors are open and the cosplayers are out at this year’s Penny Arcade Expo. Here’re the highlights of the first day. The Killzone 2 guy is by far one of the better non-sexy costumes on display, while Pyramid Head leaves a lot to be desired (like an actual prymid, perhaps). In the sexy department,…
By AJ Glasser Published September 4, 2009 -
Company Says It Can Predict Review Scores a Year in Advance
A U.K. company named Vertical Slice claims it’s able to predict video game review scores a year in advance of release, by reverse engineering magazine reviews, combined with an analysis method used by marriage counselors. Speaking to Eurogamer – you really should read the entire story – Vertical Slice director Graham McAllister boils down the…
By Owen Good Published September 4, 2009 -
3D Coming To The PS3 In 2010 [Update]
As expected, Sony have announced at the IFA Consumer Electronics show in Berlin that stereoscopic 3D will be coming to the PlayStation 3 in 2010. This kind of 3D doesn’t need a “special” TV (catch: you will need a 200hz+ set); rather, you just need a set of stereoscopic glasses, the likes of which you’ve…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 4, 2009 -
SexBox, The Adults Only Gaming Console Is Coming
Finally, we adults may have a console to call our own, one on which we can enjoy adult situations, adult language and adult movies. Silicon Xtal Corporation has filed a trademark for SexBox, a console dedicated to Adults Only entertainment. Silicon Xtal Corporation, an integrated circuit and passive component manufacturer, has filed for the SexBox…
By Michael McWhertor Published September 4, 2009 -
Cabin Fever
To: Luke From: Crecente Busy day today with Fahey and Totilo taking on Penny Arcade Expo with the help of Adam. Plenty of interesting hands-on impressions, pictures, videos, what have you, coming out of the show. And the stories should be hitting the site through the weekend and well into Monday. I just realized this…
By Brian Crecente Published September 4, 2009 -
Guild Wars 2: Bringing Art To Life
Most companies wait until the game comes out before they start thinking about releasing an art book. For Guild Wars 2, however, ArenaNet wants to make the art the star. When I first found out about ArenaNet’s Guild Wars 2 art book being available at PAX, I questioned whether or not it was the right…
By Mike Fahey Published September 4, 2009 -
Star Trek Online Preview: Boldly Going Places
The early press-access only hour on the PAX 2009 show floor was the perfect time to get behind the wheel of a Federation starship with Cryptic’s Star Trek Online. What Is It? It’s the the future of the Star Trek universe as a massively multiplayer online game. Romulus is destroyed, the Klingons hate the Federation…
By Mike Fahey Published September 4, 2009 -
New Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Screens Assassinate Subtlety
Team Ninja’s not necessarily known for their restraint, as new Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 screen shots helpfully illustrate. There’s a heavy emphasis on co-op action, should you be able to decipher what’s happening on screen here. Plenty of shots of Ryu, Ayane, Rachel and Momiji in their alternate costumes in the latest batch of media,…
By Michael McWhertor Published September 4, 2009