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Only Fox News Can Save Us From The Tyranny Of Xbox One
Thu, 23 May 2013 07:30:00 +1000 - Microsoft says the Xbox One won’t need an always-online internet connection. But if you want to play it, the thing must be able to check in with the home office once a day. Playing used or borrowed games also sounds like a real bitch. Only one thing that can save gamers from this: our old enemy, Fox News. More »
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Indie Developers Won’t Be Able To Self-Publish On Xbox One
Thu, 23 May 2013 07:00:00 +1000 - The solo and small-team game makers who’ve made games like Fez, Braid and Limbo won’t be able to control their own destinies on Microsoft’s next game console, according to a Shack News report. The article quotes Matt Booty, who is Microsoft’s general manager of Redmond Game Studios and Platforms, as confirming that indie devs will still need publishers to get their games onto the newly revealed console. More »
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I Hope This Really Is Xbox One Game Box Art
Thu, 23 May 2013 06:00:00 +1000 - This box art image appeared on the official Battlefield 4 site today. It may not be official, since the console was only officially unveiled today, but I hope it is. More »
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Man Mistakenly Beaten For Playing Mobile Games On Bus
Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 +1000 - Mobile games are great; they allow people to game pretty much everywhere. From gaming during the daily commute to gaming while waiting for the bus, mobile games can enrich people’s daily lives. Sadly, for one man in China the joys of playing mobile games had lead to an undeserved beating. More »
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Japanese Artist Paints Amazing Finger Art On An iPad
Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:00 +1000 - And not just on an iPad, but also on an iPhone. Shizuoka-born artist Seikou Yamaoka uses his fingers and an app called ArtStudio to produce truly stunning digital works. More »
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This Is Probably Your First Next-Gen Need For Speed Screenshot
Thu, 23 May 2013 03:00:00 +1000 - As teased on the series’ Facebook page earlier today, along with the text “Have no rules, show no mercy.” More »
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It’s A Clock! A Radio! An Alarm! The New Xbox Is All In One
Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +1000 -
Kotaku reader erocker414 writes, “I took a couple of liberties to make it look more like my beloved radio/alarm clock. Now I don’t dislike it as much.” More »
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BioSloth Infinte Sweater Is At The Top Of My Christmas List
Thu, 23 May 2013 01:00:00 +1000 - If there really is a Santa, I’ll be rocking this come December 26. And, yes, I know it’s the middle of summer in Australia on December 26, but screw it. More »
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Fine Art: Ever Wonder Who Does The Art For Game Posters, Ads And Box...
Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000 - Sometimes, the art behind a video game is done by the people making the game. Other times, some of the creative process is handled by an external party, like Massive Black or Atomhawk. More »
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Silas Greaves Of Gunslinger Really Loves Shooting Guys In The Face
Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 +1000 - Case in point: a four-minute (!) launch trailer, consisting of Mr Greaves shooting people in the face with a wide variety of weapons. While Techland’s latest entry into the Call of Juarez brand of shooters is looking better by the minute, I can’t help but be wary after The Cartel. We’ll see. More »
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Song Of Saya Has Its Own American Comic Book (And It’s Not Very Go...
Wed, 22 May 2013 22:30:00 +1000 - Back in 2003, Saya no Uta — The Song of Saya was released in Japan. It became known as one of the most messed-up games ever released. Earlier this month — nearly a decade after the Japanese release — it got its first official Western release. But that’s not the first time that the franchise has reached Western shores. More »
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Before He Killed Zombies, Leon Kennedy Was A Badass Cop
Wed, 22 May 2013 22:00:00 +1000 - This short claymation clip by Lee Hardcastle is a Resident Evil prequel. Of sorts. Leon Kennedy, a rookie cop, gets a little too eager on a drug bust, and it costs him. More »
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Saya No Uta — The Song Of Saya: The Kotaku Review
Wed, 22 May 2013 21:00:00 +1000 - Saya no Uta — The Song of Saya is often called the single most screwed-up game ever released — and with good reason. Written by the acclaimed author of Madoka Magica, Psycho Pass, Fate/Zero, and this season’s Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet, The Song of Saya is a visual novel about medical student Fuminori. More »
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Another Huge Metal Gear Toy
Wed, 22 May 2013 20:00:00 +1000 - Hong Kong based collectible maker ThreeA previously released a jumbo-sized Metal Gear REX figure. And now? Now, it looks like they’re working on a jumbo-sized RAY mecha. More »
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The Xbox 360 Had 18 Games At Launch. Here’s What They Looked Like.
Wed, 22 May 2013 19:00:00 +1000 - The Xbox 360 was released on November 22, 2005. It had 18 launch titles. Now that the Xbox One has been revealed along with a few of its launch games, let’s take a look back at the launch titles the 360 had, and see how they hold up. More »
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Here’s The Zebra-Striped Xbox One Development Unit We Told You About
Wed, 22 May 2013 18:30:16 +1000 - Remember this? The console we used to call Durango was covered in black-and-white stripes? We couldn’t show the pre-release machine to you then. But now you can see it, as featured on GameTrailers’ Xbox One behind-the-scenes special and spotted on Twitter by @Talaviir. Maybe it was for security, maybe it was just to look cool. They do this for cars that aren’t officially out, too. More »
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These Are The Things That People Remember About Xbox Consoles
Wed, 22 May 2013 18:00:00 +1000 - The new Xbox has been revealed: it’s Xbox One. Seems like a good time to reminisce on our memories about the Xbox (be it the 360 or the original), right? Appropriately, the #xboxmemories tag was trending on Twitter earlier, right before the reveal. Here’s some of what people remember about Xbox consoles. More »
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How Big Is The Xbox One? Let’s Find Out
Wed, 22 May 2013 17:30:00 +1000 -
Since none of you has laid eyes on the thing yourself, getting an idea of the size of the new Xbox One might be a little tough, even with official measurements. More »
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Starcraft II’s Marine And Hellbat Units Clash In An Epic Rap Battle
Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:00 +1000 -
The Hellbat would win in a one-on-one battle against a single Marine in Starcraft II, but in an epic rap battle it’s anybody’s game. Video creator Temp0 is well-known for his hip-hop songs about Starcraft. Hopefully he’ll do more rap battles in the future. More »
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How The Xbox One Harnesses The Mighty Power Of The Cloud
Wed, 22 May 2013 16:30:00 +1000 - The cloud — that’s a powerful term these days. If you release a product that doesn’t do something with the cloud, then you probably shouldn’t even bother putting it out. Snack foods, floor cleaners, maid services and even consumer electronics like the newly announced Xbox One use the cloud to do great and magical things. Like what, you ask? How about LIVING GAMES? More »
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