Mile Marker 7: Limbo and more...

Fri Mar 05 2010
the road to the igf
Mile Marker 7: Limbo

Tired of stodgy corporate games made by The Man and his minions? We're playing the 31 best indie games for a change of pace —- and so we can judge them. Today, Limbo. MORE >>

POSTED: Thu Mar 04 2010 23:30



impressions
We Were Wrong About Nier Before ... Or We Are Now

We here at Kotaku have been underwhelmed by forthcoming Cavia-made video game Nier Gestalt. We have played it and been bewildered. We have questioned the game's reason for being. So, uh, last time I saw it, I liked it. MORE >>

POSTED: Thu Mar 04 2010 20:00



god of war iii
When Does God of War Go Too Far? When Someone Laughs

What is considered out of bounds for the God of War series? It's not violence, as players will decapitate and eviscerate enemies with gory, glorious detail. It's not sex, either, as God of War III continues the series' naughty mini-game tradition. It's the laughs. MORE >>

POSTED: Thu Mar 04 2010 18:40



review
Toy Soldiers Micro-review: A Farewell To Arms?

Being a kid is great. Your toys aren't just toys, they're real. And your bedroom or table top can serve as the terrain for your imagination. Does Xbox Live Arcade game Toy Soldiers capture the feeling of playing with toy soldiers? MORE >>

POSTED: Thu Mar 04 2010 16:40



Happy Birthday PS2
Show Us Your 10-Year-Old PlayStation 2

The PlayStation 2 is 10-years-old today, and just saying happy birthday and talking about our PS2 experiences isn't enough! Take a picture of your PS2 and share it with the class. You show us yours, and I'll show you mine. MORE >>

POSTED: Thu Mar 04 2010 16:20



game announce
SOCOM 4 Revealed, Franchise Returns To Zipper Interactive

Sony's premier tactical shooter series is back in the hands of Zipper Interactive and ready to redeploy this fall with SOCOM 4. Featuring 32-player multiplayer, what does SOCOM 4 mean for the future of Zipper Interactive's MAG? MORE >>

POSTED: Thu Mar 04 2010 15:40



sony
Report: Sony To Launch New PlayStation Smart Phone In 2010

The Wall Street Journal reports that Sony will release a new smart phone "capable of downloading and playing PlayStation games" later this year, as well as a competitor to Apple's iPad that may also play PSone titles. MORE >>

POSTED: Thu Mar 04 2010 15:20



activision
Activision "Disappointed" By Infinity Ward Founders' "Meritless" Lawsuit

The world's biggest video game publisher doesn't take allegations of "Orwellian" investigations and unfair dismissals in silence. Activision has responded to the lawsuit filed by Jason West and Vince Zampella, the ousted former heads of Modern Warfare 2-maker Infinity Ward. MORE >>

POSTED: Thu Mar 04 2010 15:00



dice
Bad Company 2 Devs Have Nothing But Love For The Modding Community

The PC version of Battlefield: Bad Company 2 might not support mods, but developer DICE has nothing but love for the modding community. Producer Gordon Van Dyke talked modding and modders in yesterday's Kotaku Talk Radio podcast. MORE >>

POSTED: Thu Mar 04 2010 14:30



activision
Ex-Infinity Ward Heads Claim "Orwellian" Moves By Activision

The lawsuit filed against Activision by two ex-Infinity Ward leads alleges that the publisher of its Modern Warfare games carried out an "Orwellian," "pre-ordained" investigation designed to "manufacture a basis to fire" them in order to avoid paying them bonuses. MORE >>

POSTED: Thu Mar 04 2010 13:40



harmonix
The Rock Band Network Goes Live With 100 Plus New Tracks

In January, Harmonix launched the tools needed for artists to publish their songs on the Rock Band Network. Today, the Rock Band Network Store opens to the public, with more than 100 new songs for fans to purchase and play. MORE >>

POSTED: Thu Mar 04 2010 13:20



legal
Ousted Infinity Ward Founders' Lawsuit Against Activision (The Court Documents)

Read the 16-page complaint filed by the founders of Modern Warfare 2 development studio Infinity Ward against Activision, the company that ousted them on Monday. Jason West and Vince Zampella, dismissed by Activision for "insubordination" sued. Lots of details here. MORE >>

POSTED: Thu Mar 04 2010 12:29



impressions
Mirror's Edge On iPhone Doing The Canabalt

I got a quick look at a pair of EA iPhone games yesterday, one that gave just about the best first impression of EA's spring line-up. That's the Canabalt-ish return of Mirror's Edge. MORE >>

POSTED: Thu Mar 04 2010 11:40



ncsoft
Aion Patch 1.9: Changing Perceptions And Pleasing The Players

NCsoft details Aion's version 1.9 patch today, an update dedicated to making the player experience more joy and less grind. We spoke to lead producer Chris Hager about changing the way subscribers play and perceive the popular MMO. MORE >>

POSTED: Thu Mar 04 2010 11:20



Happy Birthday PS2
My 10 Years With The PlayStation 2

On March 4, 2000, Sony unleashed the successor to their wildly successful PlayStation on an unsuspecting world. Ten years later I've still got PlayStation 2 games on preorder. And to think I didn't even care until 2002. MORE >>

POSTED: Thu Mar 04 2010 10:00



activision
Infinity Ward Founders Suing Activision Over Unpaid Royalties

Jason West and Vince Zampella, the men at the centre of this week's drama at Call of Duty developers Infinity Ward, have filed suit against Activision over claims they are owed "substantial royalty payments". MORE >>

POSTED: Thu Mar 04 2010 00:30




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