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Finally, Universal Remotes Work On A PS3
As Sony no doubt intended, my PS3 is the heart of my living room. I watch DVDs on it, Blu-Rays on it, stream movies from my PC on it. But I do so under duress. Why? Not because of the machine itself. It’s a magnificent media player. But because, thanks to the machines exclusive use…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 20, 2009 -
A Week In Comments
Marvel Signs Big MMO Deal Comment by: Gyaruson Nominated by: bfwings55 By the hammer of Thor, this game should be a (Hulk) SMASHingly good time. For those of you who snikt – err, I mean ‘snicker’, at the idea of a Marvel MMO than surely your Spidey-sense isn’t quite up to snuff. Stark my words,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 20, 2009 -
More People Pre-Ordering DSi Than The Original DS
We’ve picked up on the fact many of you aren’t feelin’ the DSi. But you know what? Lots of other people are, because according to GameStop, pre-orders for the handheld are off the charts. According to GameStop senior vice president Bob McKenzie, DSi pre-orders are double the size of the original DS: We’ve seen some…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 20, 2009 -
What Do You Expect Announced At GDC?
Howdy. It’s Friday. Let’s talk. Here’s how it works: We ask a question, you answer it. Simple and no strings attached! This isn’t some marketing survey or whatever. It’s an emotional investment in you. Yes, we’re interested in knowing you, Kotaku reader person. You probably know oodles about us – more than you even want…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 20, 2009 -
You Too Can Watch The Game Developers Choice Awards
One of the highlights of next week’s Game Developers Conference will be the show’s annual awards ceremony. Tim Schafer will host. Sides will be split. Everyone will be happy. And you can watch it. That’s because cable network G4 will be airing the awards on Friday, April 10 at 6:30 PM PST. Yes, the awards…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 20, 2009 -
Fake Seven of Nine Interview Teases Borg In Star Trek Online
In an attempt at realism (or as a way to bring up skintight-bodysuit-wearing Jeri Ryan) Star Trek Online has posted an “interview” with Seven of Nine that hints at a Borg threat in the game. The fictitious encounter between the interviewer and Seven of Nine covers plot points about the ex-Borgette leaving Starfleet to work…
By AJ Glasser Published March 20, 2009 -
The Last Remnant On PC Has A Shaky Launch
Pardon the French, but there’s no other way to describe the PC launch of Square Enix’s The Last Remnant. It’s a mess. The game was released in Europe yesterday. So thousands of Europeans bought it, took it home, went to play it and…could not. See, the game is authenticated and activated via Valve’s Steam service.…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 20, 2009 -
Sony Responds To February NPD Sales, Seems Pleased
Yesterday’s NPD Group sales data revealed that PlayStation 3 sales were down year-over-year. In fact they were down across the PlayStation family. But that’s only focusing on the negatives. What about the PlayStation positives? While Sony didn’t release a “PlayStation By The Numbers” response this month—putting the fate of our regular Corporate Gloating posts in…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 20, 2009 -
Nintendo Responds To February NPD Sales, Seems Pleased
Yes, the Wii and Nintendo DS continue to sell slightly better than hotcakes in the United States, moving more than 1.3 million units last month. But it’s Wii Play that gets the kudos from Nintendo. Nintendo brags that Wii Play, which has been bundled with a Wii Remote since day one in the States, has…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 20, 2009 -
Microsoft Responds To February NPD Sales, Seems Pleased
Microsoft had a good February. It was the Xbox 360 maker’s “best non-holiday month” with the exception of the release of Halo 3, not to put too fine of a point on it. That’s according to NPD analyst Anita Frazier, but the rest of the best is from Microsoft PR. Yes, the company is justifiably…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 20, 2009 -
Audiosurf Dev Working On iPhone Version?
Apple’s preview of the iPhone OS 3.0 had less to do with games than it did new functionality. But the new iPod library accessibility could mean we get indie hit Audiosurf on the iPhone. The upcoming 3.0 OS update will open up iPod music to independent application developers, so it’s not inconceivable that would-be iPhone…
By AJ Glasser Published March 20, 2009 -
UPDATE: Netflix Looking Into Movie Streaming On The Wii
According to a rumored customer survey, Netflix is gauging subscriber interest in a streaming movie and television service on another current generation console, this time on the Nintendo Wii. According to a report on Joystiq, the Netflix streaming subscription service would be comparable to the one implemented via Xbox Live. The proposed service for the…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 20, 2009 -
iPhone Kindle
To: Ash From: Crecente So I was sitting in a double session of Tristan’s guitar class yesterday, bored with the games on my iPhone when I decided to check out the eBook Kindle App I had downloaded. A quick search and one-click purchase later I was reading World War Z, all without ever having to…
By Brian Crecente Published March 20, 2009 -
PixelJunk Eden Plays Encore In April
Fans of Q Games PixelJunk series should set aside some time in April, as the Encore expansion for last year’s rather awesome PixelJunk Eden will hit PlayStation 3s next month. Q’s Dylan Cuthbert writes on the official PlayStation blog that PixelJunk Eden Encore adds “zero gravity, mirror worlds, all new music from Baiyon” and “something…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 20, 2009 -
Oddworld, Indies Get Steam Weekend Deals
PC gamers looking for a deal this weekend should think independently, as Steam offers savings on its indie lineup while also slashing prices on two classic Oddworld titles. Oddworld: Abe’s Exoddus and Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee are a too-good-to-pass-up 75% off. Purchased together, the pair can be had for $3.75 USD. Exactly. Chump change! Lesser, but…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 20, 2009 -
Apple’s Portable Game
After years of being a punch line among hardcore gamers, Apple has gotten serious about gaming, they just happened to use a cell phone and not a computer to do it. With 30 million iPhone and iPod Touch users around the world and 25,000 applications available in their online store, Apple’s smartphone has suddenly become…
By Brian Crecente Published March 20, 2009 -
New Wii Punch-Out!! Details Sneak Out From Nintendo
The Wii re-imagining of the NES classic Punch-Out!! will come with a new two-player mode and see the return of more well-known old-school boxers, according to information released by Nintendo of Europe. According to a press release from the publisher’s web site, which has since been pulled, Punch-Out!! for the Wii supports “1-2 players.” Nintendo’s…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 20, 2009 -
Unreal Conversion Killing Floor Gets Retail Redux
Tripwire Interactive today announces Killing Floor, a co-op first-person survival horror shooter for the PC based on an Unreal Tournament 2004 conversion. A mad scientists specimens have broken loose and gone on a rampage through London, and it’s up to you and up to five of your friends to take on hordes of mutant enemies…
By Mike Fahey Published March 20, 2009 -
Wii Fit Officially Topples Halo 3 in Sales
Yesterday’s news that Wii Fit continued to ride high on the U.S. video game sales chart last month told only half the story. I just confirmed with the NPD Group that the fitness title’s lifetime sales has topped Halo 3’s. As of the end of February Wii Fit has sold 6 million copies in the…
By Brian Crecente Published March 20, 2009 -
Lars Ulrich Is A Dirty, Rotten Guitar Hero III Cheater
We don’t expect celebrities to genuinely be good at the video games they appear in, but one would think that Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich could play his own band’s songs in Guitar Hero. But no… Disappointingly, the Metallica founder, who will digitally appear in Guitar Hero Metallica in May doesn’t have the skills to unlock…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 20, 2009