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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 »
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Comment by KireSenoj00: Some of those shots at the end with.... that one thing happening... looked absolutely amazing... more » | Other threads
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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 bobtheduck: Yup... Edited. Oh, and this looks great, as always... Naughty dog has better rigs than most movie SFX teams and... 3 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... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Clips
First Look At Dragon Quest IX's Co-Op Game Play
We've heard about Dragon Quest IX's local only co-op play. Now, let's finally watch famous Japanese celebrities play it. More »
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Comment by Mit: God I love Japanese television. On DQIX, I seem to find myself more and more unhappy as of late with their... 3 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... 8 Responses | Other threads
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Britain
Music Charts Looking To Include Game Downloads
Further blurring the lines between just where music games sit in the video gaming industry, the British Official Charts Company have said that they're looking to include downloads for music games in the actual music sales charts. More »
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Comment by somarix: Ahahaha, we're all gray here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8E_zMLCRNg 3 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... 14 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... 8 Responses | Other threads
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The king of fighters 2002
From Arcades To PlayStation 2 Back To Japanese Arcades
Game centers dead? Ha! SNK still believes in them. More »
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Comment by ShadowOdin isn't american: I like coming to this page and seeing nothing in the comment-section except "Show all 2 comments" And no, you know... 8 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... 4 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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Name Game
Activision Renames Modern Warfare 2 Again, Slaps Call of Duty On the Box
Modern Warfare 2 has once more been renamed, shifting back to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 after ditching the franchise name for a few months.
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Comment by Tom Clancy's Samuraidino: Here Ya Go Activision.This ones a freebie,exploit away 15 Responses | Other threads
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nis america
Disgaea 3 Getting Trophies In Exchange For Save Data
Disgaea 3 is finally getting trophy support next week, which means it's time to dust off those discs and back up your save files, because once you patch the game, they'll be completely useless. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by RockyRan: I don't understand. Why didn't they just make it impossible for any trophies to be earned while playing on an... 11 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. 10 Responses | Other threads
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Clips
Jack Black Has An Axe To Grind
There's nothing quite as terrifying as Jack Black swinging around a giant battle axe, as evidenced by episode 4 of Brutal Thoughts with Jack Black. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Mister Jack is Stalking Konata: Even if you guys don't like or are tired of Jack Black, you have to at least admit that it's... 18 Responses | Other threads
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Msprpg
Think Of Dragon Age As A Massively Single-Player RPG
The appearance of Facebook and Twitter logos at the end of a recent Dragon Age promo video got me asking questions. And the answers are mysterious.
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Comment by Archaotic: I'm really not sure where they're going with this. It seems like if implemented well, it could be really... 21 Responses | Other threads
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Comment by Malfunktion v2: What's that supposed to be behind the 360 box? its definitely not a PS3 or PC box 16 Responses | Other threads
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Deals
Hey, Prototype's Cheap Today!
Attention, budget conscious gamers, Amazon.com is giving you a chance to snag a copy of Prototype on the cheap. Well, maybe not cheap, but extremely reasonable. The PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC game is your deal of the day. More »
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Comment by Shinta: I can't even tell if anyone can see this, and the lag while I'm typing is beyond ridiculous; but I've... 19 Responses | Other threads
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PS3
Tales Of Vesperia PS3 Also Getting Skimpy Swimwear
New pirate girl character, new cut scenes and full voice. All that can't be reason enough to buy Tales of Vesperia on the PS3. Enter beachwear. More »
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Comment by Archaotic: Yikes, they are just going all-out with the fanservice in this port. I'm actually kinda surprised, though; behind all... 22 Responses | Other threads
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Preview
Brutal Legend Preview: The Game That Ripped My Jeans Leg
In possibly the most appropriate accidental PR move of the year, the corner of the couch I got up from after playing heavy metal adventure Brutal Legend tore the front of my jeans leg. More »
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Comment by Archaotic: I have to say I've kinda been trying to avoid reading too much about Brutal Legend. I went into... 16 Responses | Other threads
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Announcement
Kotaku Comments Get Star Power, Edit Option, Tiering
I've often said that more important than the stories, the writers, the pictures and videos to Kotaku, are the commenters. More »
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Comment by Madeira: I've been reading and commenting here for a few years now, and I think this is the wrong way to... 35 Responses | Other threads
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Dlc
Still Alive Free For Rock Band Unplugged
The latest batch of downloadable songs for Rock Band Unplugged for the PSP includes the stirring love anthem "Still Alive" from Portal, which will be available, free of charge and includes delicious cake. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by i like me-speaking for the dead: FACT: cake is better then pie and cookies are better then brownies. 14 Responses | Other threads
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Release Date
Marvel VS Capcom 2 Release Date Wrestled To The Ground
While Marvel's release date prediction for Marvel VS Capcom 2 fell through, we're pretty confident that the July release date Capcom just announced for the Xbox Live Arcade version is reliable. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by ShimodaNexus: I need to find an appropriate controller for this. Playing Garou is almost hellish on the 360's d-pad, and the... 14 Responses | Other threads
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