Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:00:00 MST
Rhode Island Bill Proposes Jail Time for Selling M-Rated Games to Kids [Law]
Well, here we go again. Rhode Island has a bill in its legislature that provides for up to $1,000 in fines and a year in jail for selling M- or AO-rated games to underage buyers.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:30:00 MST
Sony's Motion Controller Is The PlayStation Move [Gdc]
Say goodbye to the Arc or Gem and hello to the PlayStation Move. Sony has revealed the official name for its motion controller, coming this fall in three forms - alone, with the PlayStation Eye, or bundled with a PS3.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:00:00 MST
PlayStation GDC Presser Liveblog: Secrets Will Be Revealed [Gdc10]
Sony's press conference at the 2010 Games Developer Conference is about to begin, and Kotaku is there, bringing you the news as it happens. Join us as Sony shares its deepest, darkest secrets with the world.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:40:00 MST
The Latest Kotaku Podcast is Ready on Zune, iTunes and mp3 [Kotaku Talk Radio]
God of War III director Stig Asmussen joined hosts Brian Crecente and Stephen Totilo on Kotaku Talk Radio today, broadcasting from the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:00:00 MST
There Are Many Ways To Be Fired For Insubordination [Screengrab]
As seen on Joystick Division. More »
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:40:00 MST
Even EA Thinks Infinity Ward Vs. Activision Is "Disappointing" [Gdc10]
The shitcanning of Infinity Ward leads Jason West and Vince Zampella and the ensuing litigation that followed isn't just
disappointing to Activision and Call of Duty fans, it's also a total bum out for high level Electronic Arts execs.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:20:00 MST
Speaking Of God Of War, Here Are The Latest Clash Of The Titans Screens [Screens]
If you are going to compare a game to God of War, why not use the game based on the remake of the movie that surely held some inspiration for God of War in the first place?
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:00:00 MST
JAY-Z And Eminem Freshen Up DJ Hero [Dlc]
DJ Hero, a game that's not seen downloadable content since November, gets a much-needed shot of new content next week, with a trio of mash-ups featuring Eminem and JAY-Z.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:40:00 MST
Zombie Infection: Resident Evil Done the Same [Gdc]
Quick! Name that game.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:20:56 MST
OnLive Starts Streaming Games On Demand This June For $15 A Month [Gdc10]
PC gaming service OnLive,
officially unveiled at last year's Game Developers Conference, was finally dated and priced at this year's show. The on demand streaming game arrives June 17th in the United States, priced at $14.95 USD per month.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:00:00 MST
I Played First-Person Tiger Woods Golf, And Liked It [Gdc]
First-person football didn't work out so hot, and as far as I know, no one is trying first-person basketball. With Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11, though, EA Sports is offering first-person golf.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:31:12 MST
If The People I Am Having Lunch With Say Anything Interesting, I Will Update This Post [Gdc]
Sitting at a long table. Finished my lunch. At this table are Dave Perry (Earthworm Jim), Kristian Segerstrale (Playfish), Rich Hilleman (Made the first Madden), Warren Spector (Epic Mickey), Mark Cerny (
Lots of stuff).
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:20:41 MST
"PlayStation Move" The Newest PS3 Motion Controller Code Name? [Trademarks]
Add one more name to the pile of potential monikers for Sony's soon to be detailed PlayStation Motion Controller, the PlayStation Move.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:00:00 MST
Frankenreview: God Of War III [Round Up]
Kratos is tough enough to take on the gods, but is he man enough to face the assembled video game critics in the God of War III Frankenreview?
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:30:00 MST
Splinter Cell Conviction in Your Pocket [Gdc]
Gameloft's upcoming release of Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction looks to bring over the feel and style of the Splinter Cell reboot to the iPhone in a four to five hour experience. And in many ways, it seems to succeed.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:58 MST
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light Eyes-On: What's A Better Word For Reboot? [Gdc10]
Crystal Dynamics is going digital for Tomb Raider star Lara Croft's
next adventure, an isometric, puzzle-focused and arcadey spin on the 15-year-old franchise. is Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light rebooting in the right direction?
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:40:08 MST
A New Way To Navigate PlayStation Home [Sony]
Taking a cue from the popular PlayStation 3 cross media bar, PlayStation Home 1.35 goes live tomorrow, with an all-new navigation interface that makes getting around easier than ever.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:20:00 MST
Don't Miss Our Liveblog Of Sony's GDC Press Conference [Gdc]
Sony's 2010 Game Developers Conference press conferences kicks off at 4PM Pacific, and we'll be there live, bringing you up-to-date news on the big announcement, interesting tidbits, and what music they're playing before the speakers take the stage.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:00:00 MST
Join Kotaku Talk Radio Live From GDC With God Of War III [Podcast]
Kotaku Talk Radio is coming to you live from the Game Developers Conferce today, where God of War III director Stig Asmussen will be taking your calls. Join us!
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:40:00 MST
Waterloo Wasn't Quite Total War, But It Was Awesome [Total War]
Fun fact: I'm a history graduate, so when
a Total War game comes along, I'm normally first in line. Especially when it involves pipes, muskets and rad uniforms, because they remind me not of Napoleon, but of Waterloo. The movie.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:20:00 MST
You Are A Cat Eating Sushi Playing Peggle [Hot Flashes]
If you enjoy Peggle, felines, and raw fish rolled in rice, the you'll love Sushi Cat, a game about getting a cat fat enough to activate an automatic door.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:00:00 MST
Here Is Some Info About Final Fantasy XIV [PS3]
Upcoming online role-playing Final Fantasy XIV will take place in a sci-fi meets fantasy universe. That we know. But that's not all.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:40:00 MST
LEGO Universe Beta Ready To Brick Your Computer [Beta Watch]
NetDevil's massively-multiplayer LEGO Universe has reached the closed beta testing stage, with invites flooding the inboxes of beta test hopefuls across the country.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:20:00 MST
80's Icon Corey Haim Dead At 38 [Rest In Peace]
The star of classic films such as Silver Bullet, Lucas, and The Lost Boys, as well as Digital Pictures' Double Switch for the PC, Sega CD, and Saturn, actor Corey Haim died today at the age of 38.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:00:00 MST
Scenes of Video Game Hell Invades San Fran Hotel [Gdc]
Video game art folks will be taking over San Francisco's Hotel Des Arts, on Thursday, packing the five-floor boutique hotel with art from Dante's Inferno and inspired by other video games.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:40:09 MST
Civilization V To Eradicate Road Spaghetti? [Gdc10]
Civilization games teach us to respect culture and science, to honor learning and the sharpness of swords. But roads? This series would make you think that progress equals covering one's kingdom with ugly tangles of roads. Civ V changes that.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:20:21 MST
Talk Amongst Yourselves [Official Kotaku Forum]
Don't be that guy who loses his driver's license at the airport and his power cord at Game Developer's Conference. (sigh) Be the person who comments here about video games.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:00 MST
Street Fighter IV: The iPhone Case! [Gdc]
This has got to be my favorite iPhone case to date.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:30:00 MST
I Really Dig This Lady, She's Cool [Note]
To: Crecente
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:00:00 MST
Maybe The Best Akira Bike Model...Ever [Toys]
With the Hollywood
feature film version of cyberpunk yarn Akira languishing in development hell, it's good to know something connected to the landmark manga and anime is progressing well.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:30:00 MST
Wii Remote Controlled Laser Pew-Pew! [Nintendo]
Inventor-by-day, DJ-by-night Henry Strange's latest creation is a laser beam that is controlled by a Nintendo Wii Remote mounted in a white, plastic gun casing.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:00:00 MST
Prince Of Persia LEGO Playsets: Chesty Jake Wears A Shirt [Prince Of Persia]
We've
seen the figures for LEGO's Prince of Persia range before, but not the actual playsets. So let's look at those playsets. And yes, there are ostriches.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 MST
What Does Japan Really Think About Game Consoles? [Japan]
Ask Google. The Japanese language version of the search engine catalogues the most popular searches. Those automatically pop up when searching. So what displays for the Nintendo Wii, the PS3 and the Xbox 360?
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:30:00 MST
Guess How Many Copies Of Final Fantasy XIII Are Out There [Final Fantasy]
Go on. Guess. Or, if you don't feel like guessing, read on to see the shipment figures for Final Fantasy XIII Square Enix released overnight.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:00:00 MST
Pretty Girls, Telling Time For Yakuza 4 [IPhone]
From Yakuza 4 branded noodles to Yakuza 4 branded booze, PlayStation 3 Japanese gangster game Yakuza 4, like the prequels before it, has gone a little crazy with the promotional push. And it's not stopping there.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:30:00 MST
When Mario Meets Ikea [Mario]
Should you ever wish to graduate from baking cakes or wearing t-shirts of Nintendo's mascot of mascots, you could always do what this guy and his girlfriend did: fill a room with custom Mario furniture.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:00:00 MST
God of War III Demo Looks Different From Final Game [Gallery]
The God of War III game demo was first revealed at the E3 2009 gaming expo in Los Angeles. The game will be released this March. And my, how the game has changed.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:30:00 MST
Proposed Virtual Child Porn Law Trucking Along [Tokyo]
Won't someone think of the children? The imaginary children? Don't worry, Japanese politicians are.
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