Saturday, August 1, 2009

News

Which Western Games Have Inspired Final Fantasy XIII?

3:30PM August 1, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

There are plenty of Western games that have been inspired by Square Enix’s Final Fantasy series over the years. But are there any Western games that have inspired Final Fantasy? Specifically, Final Fantasy XIII? Why, yes, there are. More »


In Real Life

A Sure-Fire Way To Add A Little Cuteness To San Andreas

2:30PM August 1, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

San Andreas is a harsh place! Gangs, drugs, violence. Very adult, very serious. Maybe it’s time to lighten things up a little. This Doraemon mod should do it. More »


German Amazon Lists PS3 Slim

1:45PM August 1, 2009 | Brian Ashcraft

Earlier this May, supposed “leaked” photos from a Chinese plant showed what’s reported to be the PS3 Slim. The German Amazon site now has a listing for “PlayStation 3 Konsole slim”. More »


In Real Life

Halo? More Like Claylo, Amiright?

1:40PM August 1, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

Guy called Antithesis has blended a childhood pastime with an adult interest and come up with this impressive – no, adorable – range of Halo figures, each sculpted from stringy bits of clay. More »


News

PC Erotic Game Getting Movie Version

1:20PM August 1, 2009 | Brian Ashcraft

A movie version of an adult visual novel Fate/stay night has been announced via teaser site. More »


In Real Life

Mickey Rourke Doesn’t Talk Video Games With Other Actors

1:00PM August 1, 2009 | Brian Ashcraft

These days loads of big Hollywood actors are appearing in video games. It’s become normal. Heck, even Oscar nominee Mickey Rourke is doing game voice work. More »


In Real Life

Capcom Giving Away Autographed Snack Foods

12:40PM August 1, 2009 | Owen Good

If you know what “Pringles” means among Marvel vs. Capcom 2 players - and it’s no compliment – you can win a can of the real thing autographed by the guy who coined the term. More »


News

Lifetime Sales Figures For The PlayStation 3

12:20PM August 1, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

Every time Sony releases their quarterly earnings, they update their records to show exactly how many consoles and games have been sold to the public over the past few months. Let’s take a look at the PS3 figures then, eh? More »


In Real Life

Talk Amongst Yourselves

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12:00PM August 1, 2009 | David Wildgoose

This is where Kotaku readers go to talk about the stuff we’re not already posting about. Think of it as the official unofficial Kotaku community forum. More »


News

Chargeback Snafu Results In Warcraft Account Suspensions

12:00PM August 1, 2009 | Owen Good

A gigantic mess involving credit cards, unauthorised charges, chargebacks and an unresponsive company has suspended the accounts of many unwitting World of Warcraft players. More »