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Game Announce
Hudson Soft Dials Up The Horror With Calling
Hudson Soft takes a stab at the horror genre with Calling for the Nintendo Wii, which transforms your Wii remote into a cell phone with direct dial service to the damned. More » -
Nintendo World Store
Starfy Parties In Rockefeller Plaza
Nintendo celebrates the release of the first Starfy title in the United States this weekend, inviting children of all ages to the Nintendo World Store in New York City for hot face painting action. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Kobun: I love Stafy, but I wouldn't feel right attending an event promoting itself as a place for hot children to... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Rumor
[UPDATE] Eidos Once Again Attempting To Mess With Review Scores?
Longtime silent champion/nitpicker of the British gaming press, The RAM Raider, has a post on their blog highlighting Eidos' latest alleged public relations faux pas, this time involving review scores and cover placement for the upcoming Batman: Arkham Asylum. More »
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Comment by vwllss.: I really think this reflects much worse for any magazines that actually give in to this bullshit than Eidos. ... 11 Responses | Other threads
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What's in a word
A Dictionary Of Bad Video Game Names
In an industry driven by creativity there sure are a lot of very similar titles for video games out there. More »
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Comment by Hezekiah Hicks: I could go for some Imagine Final Xeno Effect Ratchet and Halo Gears of Tekken Ninja Petz. 2 Responses | Other threads
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Official Kotaku Forum
Talk Amongst Yourselves (New Comments Edition)
No witticism today. But please read this important update about our new comments system and how it will affect TAY. More »
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Comment by Save me: Graphics, how imporant are they to you? Without a doubt this has been discussed before, but just bear with me here. I know for a... 24 Responses | Other threads
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Comment by DefHamster: Bash, you've got a potentially embarrassing typo in there, lets see if you find it... 17 Responses | Other threads
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PS3
LittleBigPlanet Getting Re-Release, Bundled With DLC
LittleBigPlanet came out last year, and while it was fun, didn't immediately sell as many units as its advertising and profile would have suggested. But that's OK. Because it's a slow burner. As witnessed by its impending 2009 re-release. More »
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Comment by Cov: I'd really like to know if doing this makes a big difference to the general consumer. Left 4 Dead, Call... 10 Responses | Other threads
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Only in Japan
Game & Watch Titles Coming To DSi Ware
Game & Watch, the handheld games created by Game Boy creator Gunpei Yokoi, are coming to Japanese DSi Ware. The series was recently released as a Club Nintendo DS cartridge dubbed Game & Watch Collection. More »
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Comment by JahB: nice. i've been considering to getting a ds for a while now, and they keep making it more and more... 5 Responses | Other threads
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Europe
PAL PlayStation Store Update: Tobin's Spirit Guide, 1943 Edition
Some good stuff on offer for Europeans and Australasians this weekend, with both Battlefield 1943 and a Ghostbusters demo sure to keep your mind off England's impending Ashes defeat. More » -
Arcade
Want To Try Out Taito's First Person Arcade Shooter?
Cyber Diver is described as an "original" take on the FPS genre with 5-on-5 networked play and a new game system that displays in-game battle damage. More »
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Comment by Witzbold: Sounds cool maybe will go and check it out. This is the game with the crazy looking cyber school girls... 4 Responses | Other threads
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Square Enix
Loads Of New Square Enix Toys
Square Enix don't just make games. They make action figures, too. Sometimes for their own games, sometimes for other people's games. These new figures are a bit of both. More »
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Comment by ShadowOdin isn't american: Is that a Terra with Magitek armor? It is giving me strange emotions I have never felt before Very nostalgic. FFVI is... 9 Responses | Other threads
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Japan
Dragon Quest IX Already Being Hacked
Tomorrow in Japan, Dragon Quest IX is going on sale. But there is already at least one player who has conquered the game — by cheating. More »
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Comment by N●Gage Croal: Dear cheaters: I hate you more than I hate pirates that NEVER buy games. 17 Responses | Other threads
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Gallery
New Uncharted 2 Screens
Picking up right where the newly released Uncharted 2 cut scene left off are these new Uncharted 2 cut scenes. More »
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Comment by Witzbold: I approve of the appearance of the FAL in the game. Though I hope they improve the overall sound of the... 14 Responses | Other threads
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Mother
Get Your Free Mother 3 Handbook
If you have $20 lying around, and are a fan of Mother/Earthbound, you should definitely pick up the Mother 3 Handbook. If you're a fan of the game and don't have $20...well, lucky you. More »
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Comment by Mit: I really think Nintendo is choosing not to release Mother 3 in America because fans have already done it for... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Jaleco
When Polls Go Wrong: The Most Popular Monster Is...
Japanese game maker Jaleco invited the internet to submit monsters for upcoming role-playing-game WIZmans World. The creation with the most votes will be included in the game. More »
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Comment by ph15h: minimum wage really is minimal: I was wondering how they would incorporate that one. Would they just take the design of the cat or would... 3 Responses | Other threads
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Clips
Lots Of New Mass Effect 2 Footage
Here's a new developer diary for Mass Effect 2. Wait, don't go! The developers are talking over 4 minutes of non-stop Mass Effect 2 footage, so this one's worth watching. More » -
Clips
Discover This New Uncharted 2 Cut Scene
This isn't game play footage, but a cinematic that helps set up Uncharted 2. It also helps set up everyone's excitement for the game. A two-for-one deal! More »
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Comment by Bialia: Even though it's already been established that she's back, I'm so glad to see Elena again. The first Uncharted... 9 Responses | Other threads
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Virtual On
300 Dollar Dual Joysticks Re-Designed
When Japanese peripheral maker Hori revealed its ¥30,000 (US$323) dual joysticks for $15 Xbox LIVE Arcade game Virtual On: Oratorio Tangram, fans of the game were not happy. Pissed, even. More »
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Comment by Tyr4nt: It's pretty infuriating considering Sega had already fabricated the perfect foundation to follow. Not to mention Hori has plenty of... 10 Responses | Other threads
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PC
Pay Nothing, Get Mechwarrior 4
Because there's a new Mechwarrior game on the horizon, people will for the first time in years have Mechwarrior on the brain. To help you get your fix, then, Mechwarrior 4 is going to be re-released. For free. More »
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Comment by Atheist Jew: Amazing, fantastic, awesome, mind blowing. Did you know, fellow Steel Battalion owners, that with an XBOX-USB2 adapter, your Steel Battalion... 13 Responses | Other threads
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Square Enix
Broken Street Date Or Not, Don't Play DQIX Just Yet!
Square Enix role-playing-game Dragon Quest IX doesn't go on sale until July 11 in Japan. That still hasn't stopped at least one mail order retailer from breaking the street date — though, with a special request. More » -
Rumor
Two New Maps, Two New Weapons For Killzone 2
Sure, the game's not burning up the PS3 scene like it was probably hoped it would, but Guerilla are still banging away on updates for Killzone 2, the latest of which appears to take the form of some new DLC. More »
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Comment by -[[CHoZO]]-: Why did Luke take a stab at Killzone 2's sales? Seems unrelated to a story about maps. Not that I'm... 21 Responses | Other threads
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Battlefield
Battlefield 1943 A Hit, Server Problems Be Damned
Sure, the game has its share of problems. But they're problems EA say are down to overwhelming popularity, and you know what? It looks like they're right. More »
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Comment by ShatteringLast: Wait wait wait... there's a PC version on it's way? This is the first I've heard this little nugget of... 10 Responses | Other threads
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Nintendo DS
Scribblenauts, As Hilariously Explained By The ESRB
5TH Cell's Scribblenauts is an amazing piece of E3 award-winning game design, letting the player summon almost anything they can think to write on the Nintendo DS touchscreen. Despite being rated "Everyone 10+" the game features some potentially objectionable content. More »
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Comment by (Zombie) Jolan: "steak can be attached to a baby to attract lions;" Day One Purchase. 15 Responses | Other threads
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C&C
First Command & Conquer 4 Screenshot
First came the announcement, then came another announcement, and now we have the first screenshot for Command & Conquer 4, the game that promises to finally wind up the "Tiberium" storyline. More »
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Comment by EnigmaNemesis: I enjoy the series. It might not have the same grasp the original had, but they are still fun... 5 Responses | Other threads
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Game Announce
Konami Says Let's Walk It Out
The Wii is about to get another workout from publisher Konami, seeking a bigger slice of the console's fitness hungry userbase with Walk It Out, the game that brings the thrill of walking outside to your living room. More »
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Comment by Michael Dukakis - Mets fan: WE'VE FINALLY REACHED IT!!! A FUCKING WALKING SIMULATOR?!?!?! *Jumps out the window* 12 Responses | Other threads
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Game Announce
Alien Breed Evolution Evokes Fond Amiga Memories Later This Year
Worms creators Team17 Software formally announced its plans to release Alien Breed Evolution, an Unreal Engine 3-powered remake of its Amiga top-down shooter. More »
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Comment by Archaotic: Hmmm...I don't think I ever played the original Alien Breed. I'm assuming it was a top down shooter, since... 10 Responses | Other threads
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Deals
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall Goes Free
Bethesda Softworks is doing its fans a solid today by giving away one of its older games, the second in the Elder Scrolls series, via its web site. Enjoy The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall for the low price of absolutely free. More »
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Feature
Why It's Hard To Make Today's Games Funny
Video games have been generating laughter since the days of text-based adventures. Can today's more complicated titles keep up with the comedy of their beloved point-and-click ancestors? More » -
North America
PlayStation Store Update: Go Robo!
You shan't be wanting for downloadable games after this week's North American PlayStation Store update, especially if you call yourself an XS Junior League Soccer fan. I know you're out there! More »
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Comment by Bialia: And, for the third week in a row, I am baffled and dumbstruck that the Fallout 3 DLC still isn't... 12 Responses | Other threads
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Metroidvania
Co-Op Metroidvania Anyone?
Yes, the lead developer of Shadow Complex entertained the idea of designing a co-op Metroid/Castlevania kind of game. But... More »
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Comment by BlueToast: Sounds more Contra-ish than Metroid/Castelvania. 11 Responses | Other threads
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