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Nintendo Still Sitting Pretty Atop Japanese Game Charts
No new Japanese video game release can topple the Nintendo DS powerhouse that is Tomodachi Collection, the Mii collecting game that sits, once again, atop the weekly Media Create sales chart. It’s certainly not for a lack of new releases… Games like PSP fighter Soulcalibur Broken Destiny and Xbox 360 hostess game Dream Club sold…
By Michael McWhertor Published September 3, 2009 -
Police Swarm To Bungie On Weapons Call During Kotaku Visit
A report of a person with an assault weapon walking near Bungie Studios sent a team of police swarming to the Kirkland, Washington studio yesterday afternoon. The incident turned out to be a misunderstanding and a surprise interruption of what was supposed to be a less eventful visit by your deputy editor to play some…
By Stephen Totilo Published September 3, 2009 -
Borderlands Playable For The First Time At PAX
Gearbox Software is head to PAX, bringing with it playable copies of its upcoming shooter-RPG Borderlands. Since this is PAX and a show open to the public, that means it will be playable by the public for the first time. In addition to opportunities for John Q. Gamer to go hands-on with Borderlands, Gearbox will…
By Michael McWhertor Published September 3, 2009 -
Play Him Off, Keyboard Sam
To say that Ubisoft’s recent trailer soundtrack choices have been… curious would be an understatement. Take Ubisoft’s PAX 2009 Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction trailer. Please. That Sam Fisher sure is… versatile? Thanks for the heads up, Mike.
By Michael McWhertor Published September 3, 2009 -
Ride Ruin at Darksiders’ PAX Booth This Weekend
Not content to have gamers just play their game, THQ is bringing a mechanical horse to Penny Arcade Expo to give gamers a chance to experience being one of the horsemen of the Apocalypse. The life-sized version of Ruin was created by Evan Brainard, founder of Windmere Design and veteran of the studio responsible for…
By Brian Crecente Published September 3, 2009 -
Grab Your AquaSkipper, It’s Labor Day Weekend!
Warning: you may be forced to disconnect from the Xbox and go outside this weekend. And if you are anywhere near a body of water, why not see if you can experience the ultra-doofery that is aquaskipping? If the kiteboarding pros who attended the Summermodo Real Kiteboarding Camp last month can (sort of) make it…
By Chrissie Lamond Published September 3, 2009 -
Gameloft Deploying Modern Combat: Sandstorm To iPhone
Until such time as publishers like Activision, Rockstar Games and EA Sports bring their top tier games to the iPhone platform, publisher Gameloft will be there to offer something that sounds very similar, like first-person shooter Modern Combat: Sandstorm. The Middle East shooter could easily be mistaken for a Call of Duty: Modern Warfare down…
By Michael McWhertor Published September 3, 2009 -
Hideo Kojima Inspires Incontinence In Castlevania Team
Kojima Productions own Hideo Kojima has many roles in aiding developer MercurySteam in the production of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow. When he’s not executive producing the newest Castlevania, he’s helping the team stay regular by frightening them into “shitting” themselves. David Cox, producer on the Konami Europe side, tells Videogamer that visits from Mr. Kojima…
By Michael McWhertor Published September 3, 2009 -
Are You A Bad Enough Dude For This Data East Collection?
Looks like Wii owners are due for an impending Data East flashback, as the Entertainment Software Ratings Board has weighed in on Data East Arcade Classics from publisher Majesco. Even better than Bad Dudes? Expect “deep cleavage” and “provocative outfits.” No, not from the two Bad Dudes seen above or President Ronnie, but from Magical…
By Michael McWhertor Published September 3, 2009 -
PlayStation Network Gets Its Own Reality Show In ‘The Tester’
Sony is now casting for the PlayStation Network‘s first reality show, a competition series dubbed “The Tester.” Instead of D-level fame and fortune, contestants on “The Tester” will compete for a “gamer’s ultimate dream job.” That’s a QA position, dreamers. The eight episode show will be produced by some of reality’s best, as Sony Computer…
By Michael McWhertor Published September 3, 2009 -
Microsoft Starts Banning ODST Pirates, Not Players
Microsoft today began permanently banning gamers they describe as “illegitimate ODST players” from their Xbox Live online service. Earlier today Xbox Live Chief of Police Stephen Toulouse wrote on his Twitter page that he had seen some illegitimate ODST players, referring to Xbox 360’s upcoming Halo 3: ODST, online. “No early play for you,” he…
By Brian Crecente Published September 3, 2009 -
We’re Giving Away Hundreds of League of Legends Beta Codes
For those of you interested in League of Legends, Warcraft III mod turned retail title, we’ve landed a rather large batch of beta codes. One catch, unfortunately, they’re only good in North America, Riot Games tells us. If you haven’t heard of the game, you should check out Michael Fahey’s great write up on how…
By Brian Crecente Published September 3, 2009 -
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By Brian Crecente Published September 3, 2009 -
Tricell Invites You To The Resident Evil 5 PC Launch Party
Capcom, Intel, and Tricell Pharmaceutical Corporation invite PAX attendees to join them in celebrating the launch of Resident Evil 5 for the PC with a night of “games, fun and horror.” Resident Evil 5 PC will have a big presence at this year’s Penny Arcade Expo, and fans that stop by Capcom’s booth (#670) to…
By Mike Fahey Published September 3, 2009 -
The Spectacular, Halo-Filled Bungie Studios Lobby
It’s full of Halo statues, Bungie awards and some commemorative alcohol. It’s the Bungie Studios lobby, shot during Kotaku’s visit to the studio yesterday, before the cops came, and before I tried more Halo 3: ODST. Thanks to Bungie community director Brian Jarrard for showing me and the readers around with this video. Shame on…
By Stephen Totilo Published September 3, 2009 -
Beaterator: So Simple A 12-Year-Old Can Do It
Sure, we’ve got the official trailer for Rockstar’s music-creator Beaterator for the PSP, but it’s got nothing on these adorable little scamps showing us how its done. I’ve played other music creation titles in the past with varying levels of success. The main obstacle is always accessibility. It looks like Rockstar has made Beaterator so…
By Mike Fahey Published September 3, 2009 -
Beaterator Impressions: Can Rockstar Make You A Music Star?
The music games designed to make you feel like a guitar hero or a Beatle get the biggest headlines. But game developers have also repeatedly tried to harness gaming technology to help you be a musician. Now it’s Rockstar’s turn. Last week, the studio behind the renowned Grand Theft Auto series and more eclectic fare…
By Stephen Totilo Published September 3, 2009 -
Sony Twitters MAG Beta Codes
Zipper Interactive and Sony are so excited about tomorrow night’s first 256-player battle at the MAG-themed PAX meet-up that they’re tossing out beta codes to followers of the PlayStation Twitter. Tomorrow night at the Penny Arcade Expo, Sony’s MAG finally achieves its full potential, showing off the massive, 256-player action gameplay that gave the game…
By Mike Fahey Published September 3, 2009 -
First Assassin’s Creed II Trailer Dispenses Some Justice
.html Ubisoft has delivered the first gameplay trailer for Assassin’s Creed II, showing off protagonist Ezio’s newest tricks, mostly in slow motion and perfectly cued to… Justice? Yes, gone are the moodiness of Unkle and Massive Attack, in favor of some high energy French electronic dance music. And what better way to show off things…
By Michael McWhertor Published September 3, 2009 -
Krazy Kart Racing Hits iPhone With Issues
Konami’s promised iPhone remake of Konami Krazy Racers hit the iTunes App Store earlier this week, but customer reviews and my own experiences show the game isn’t quite working. When attempting to launch the $8 game the iPhone goes to a black screen for several seconds and then returns to the iPhone’s home screen. One…
By Brian Crecente Published September 3, 2009