No Less of a Memory — The Human Drama of Video Game Sports [Stick Jockey]

6 hours ago

Kotaku: Some video game sports moments are so indelible we remember and narrate them the same way we do the ones from real life. I'm not saying we confuse the realities, necessarily, although anyone who's completed his third season o (Read More)

News Networks: Unusual & Interesting., Video Games, Gaming ...

Topics: Video, Computer, Notebook ...

Kotaku Originals: Review to a Thrill [Original]

8 hours ago

Kotaku: The releases of Assassin's Creed II and Left 4 Dead 2 dominated this week's news cycle, with McWhertor and Totilo supplying immediate reviews of what both offer. The end of Pandemic, as a studio anyway, was the big headline. (Read More)

News Networks: Unusual & Interesting., Video Games, Gaming ...

Topics: Secrets, Legend, Nintendo ...

Nintendo's Denise Kaigler Has Left The Building [Business]

20 hours ago

Kotaku: Nintendo's vice president of corporate affairs, Denise Kaigler, has announced that she'll be leaving the company after less than two years in the position. Some may know Denise as that lady who replaced Nintendo fanboy icon P (Read More)

News Networks: Video Games, Gaming, Xbox And Games ...

Topics: Nintendo, Business, People ...

Haters Gonna Hate [Note]

22 hours ago

Kotaku: To: LukeFrom: McWhertorRe: Funds Raised! Well, this week sure was capped with blustering nonsense! I can't wait to drink away this work week's worth of silliness, conclusion-jumping and finger-pointing, forgetting my troubles (Read More)

News Networks: Unusual & Interesting., Video Games, Gaming ...

Topics: Facebook, Online, Legend ...

Mysterious New 2K Games Shooter Teased By Spike [UPDATE] [Clips]

1 day ago

Kotaku: The Spike TV Video Game Awards will once again double as as an autumnal E3 as new games are revealed, new trailers unveiled. Halo: Reach is coming. As is whatever this game is, teased first on Kotaku in video below. Thoughts (Read More)

News Networks: Unusual & Interesting., Video Games, Gaming ...

Topics: Games, Video Games, Google ...

Review Round-Up: Assassin's Creed II, Left 4 Dead 2, Indiana Lego 2, And More [List]

1 day ago

Kotaku: We reviewed a bunch of games this week on Kotaku and dare I note that the sequels had a better batting average than the originals? EyePet Review: His Master's Voice In which Luke Plunkett's furniture and lighting fail to meet (Read More)

News Networks: Video Games, Gaming, I Phone Apps ...

Topics: Games, Mini, Video Games ...

Mysterious New 2K Games Shooter Teased By Spike [Clips]

1 day ago

Kotaku: The Spike TV Video Game Awards will once again double as as an autumnal E3 as new games are revealed, new trailers unveiled. Halo: Reach is coming. As is whatever this game is, teased first on Kotaku right now. Thoughts? The (Read More)

News Networks: Unusual & Interesting., Video Games, Gaming ...

Topics: Games, Video Games, Secrets ...

Free-to-Play Madden Alternative Inks Four More Celebs [Sports]

1 day ago

Kotaku: Quick Hit Football, the free-to-play online fantasy sports/RPG hybrid Kotaku profiled two months ago, has signed agreements with four more coaches to use their likenesses as opposing AIs within the game. Marty Schottenheimer, (Read More)

News Networks: Gaming, Speculative Fiction, Glbt Speculative Fiction ...

Topics: Coaching, Love, Online ...

Day Note: The Party Starts Now [Note]

1 day ago

Kotaku: To: Ashcraft From: McWhertor Re: Your Missing Night Note Not sure if you heard, way over there in Japanland, but Big Boss Crecente's spending his evening at the Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom, looking to unload some loot and (Read More)

News Networks: Video Games, Gaming, Xbox And Games ...

Topics: Video Games, Final Fantasy, Indiana Jones ...

So, the Haystacks of Assassin's Creed II - Are They Any Bigger? [Ohay]

1 day ago

Kotaku: Doesn't look like Ubisoft learned their physics lesson. Matt M., who helped the Kotaku Bureau of Weights & Measures calculate the cushion Altair would need in reality, thinks the haystacks are bigger in ACII. They still look (Read More)

News Networks: Gaming, Augmented Reality And Our Futures'

Topic: Reality

Old News '90: Nintendo Says NES Final Fantasy Is Geared To Adults [Old News]

2 days ago

Kotaku: We've been writing about Final Fantasy this week, so how about we study how people used to write about this huge franchise. Like back in 1990, when the first game was coming to America. How did people/Nintendo explain it? You (Read More)

News Networks: Video Games, Gaming, Xbox And Games ...

Topics: Fantasy, Final Fantasy, News ...

Tony Hawk Ride Gets Stood Upon By Giant Bomb [Activision]

2 days ago

Kotaku: We're still waiting on our own copy of Tony Hawk Ride for a Kotaku review, but the Giant Bomb crew bravely ventured out of doors to secure a copy, offering their trademark Quick Look at Activision's new peripheral-based skate (Read More)

News Networks: Gaming, The Joanikin Network, The Social Media News Network

Topic: Video

The PlayStation Network By the Numbers [Psn]

2 days ago

Kotaku: Outlined today during a Sony presentation to investors and analysts, the PlayStation Network has 33 million registered accounts, 5.4 million daily user sign-ins and 1.4 million daily visits to the PlayStation Store. Those 33 (Read More)

News Networks: Video Games, Gaming, Xbox And Games ...

Topics: Playstation, Network, Video Games ...

Before You Go: How to Have Fun and Raise Money For Kids [Event]

2 days ago

Kotaku: Today's the day, the magical day. We're throwing a party in Child's Play's honor and you're invited. Just come on down to Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom in Denver at 6 p.m., donate a bit to get in and party like a rock star (Read More)

News Networks: Video Games, Gaming, Xbox And Games ...

Topics: Team, Xbox, Console ...

Zombie, Ninja or Pirate? [Tell Us Dammit]

2 days ago

Kotaku: 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 pe (Read More)

News Networks: Gaming, The Social Media News Network

Topics: News, Marketing

Time's Running Out [Note]

2 days ago

Kotaku: To: Luke From: Crecente Re: I just came to a horrible realization: I'm going on vacation in less than two weeks. Don't get me wrong, I love spending time with my wife and son and I love traveling. So I'm very much looking for (Read More)

News Networks: Video Games, Gaming, I Phone Apps ...

Topics: Pc, Love, Network ...

What Were Dick Cheney And Donald Rumsfeld Trying To Tell You? [Quotes]

3 days ago

Kotaku: If you've played Modern Warfare 2 — and if you've died at any point in the game's campaign — you may have received an inspirational quote from John F. Kennedy. Of course. But what were Cheney and Rumsfeld talking about? I'm s (Read More)

News Networks: Unusual & Interesting., Gaming, The Social Media News Network

Topics: Found, Find, People

Spike Video Game Awards Nominees Announced [Awards]

3 days ago

Kotaku: We here at Kotaku get to vote in the Spike VGAs. Nominations were made public today. Predict winners and complain about omissions below. The awards air live on Spike on December 12. GAME OF THE YEARAssassin's Creed 2 (Ubisoft (Read More)

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Topics: Pc Games, Video, Video Games ...

Kotaku Game Club: Modern Warfare 2 Discussion Resumes.. NOW (Levels 10-12) [Modern Warfare 2]

3 days ago

Kotaku: We're back for more discussion of the only (?) video game that includes inspirational quotes from both Gandhi and Dick Cheney. Let's discuss three more levels. Today's Game Club meeting covers: -The Gulag -Of Their Own Accord (Read More)

News Networks: Unusual & Interesting., Gaming, The Joanikin Network ...

Topics: Find, Odd, Video

Win a Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Xbox 360 [Event]

3 days ago

Kotaku: Tomorrow's the day. Come join us in Denver Thursday evening to help raise money for Child's Play, to play games on stage and off, get a chance to win some amazing door prizes and bid on our silent auction. While my guest room (Read More)

News Networks: Video Games, Gaming, Xbox And Games ...

Topics: Xbox, Games, Console ...