Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - Page 2
In Real Life

Super Mario Bros. Music On Stepper Motors

Besides being used in robotics, stepper motors were used to read and write floppy discs back in the day. They can also be programmed to make noise — musical noises.


Final Fantasy XIII TGS Trailer, Now In English

The Final Fantasy XIII Trailer from TGS sure was epic, no? Pity for us English-speakers it was all in Japanese. Not so this trailer, which has been thoughtfully subtitled for your viewing pleasure.


AU Diary: Rocktober Arrives A Day Early

Kotaku AU

My fellow games journalists had been tweeting about it all morning. When the package from EA finally arrived at my door, I was giddy with excitement. I ripped it open and snatched the disc… FIFA 10. Wait… what?


News

NieR Screenshot Shows More Flesh Than It Should?

Heroine Kaine in the upcoming Cavia-developed, Square Enix-published RPG NieR is a male-female character that gives players the best of both worlds. This latest screenshot is revealing a little too much, some claim.


Mechwarrior: The Movie?

According to “a trusted source” speaking with Joystiq, the production company run by former Disney boss Michael Eisner is looking at putting together a Mechwarrior movie. Which is a terrible idea.


News

Why There Is A Korean Fighter In Super Street Fighter IV

Capcom’s newly announced Super Street Fighter IV features only favourites like Dee Jay and T. Hawk as well as a new character. A new character like South Korean fighter Juri.


News

DJ Hero Controller Is Only For DJ Hero

The odd compatibility hiccup aside, when you buy a Rock Band guitar or a Guitar Hero drum kit, you expect it’ll work on multiple games. Not so for the upcoming DJ Hero’s peripheral.


Reader Review: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2

Kotaku AU

Do you have what it takes to get a review published right here on Kotaku? Nick does, as he slips into a primary coloured skin-tight costume.


Professor Layton Animated Movie Stills

Next January, Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva, the animated film based on the Professor Layton puzzle games, will be released in Japan. To hold everyone over until then, here are images from the flick.