Thursday, December 2, 2010

In Real Life

Does The World’s Best Race Track Look Better In GT5 Or Real Life?

11:30PM December 2, 2010 | Luke Plunkett

This video shows a complete run of the Nürburgring’s Nordschleife course, widely rated as the best damn race track in the world. On the bottom screen, a real driver, in real life. On top? Gran Turismo 5. More »


In Real Life

Dress Like A Yakuza For Only $900!

11:00PM December 2, 2010 | Brian Ashcraft

Ever wonder why thugs turn to a life of crime? Maybe it’s because their threads cost so damn much. More »


This Is How Valkyria Chronicles 3 Begins

10:30PM December 2, 2010 | Brian Ashcraft

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Next January, the third instalment in the Valkyria Chronicles fights its way on to the PSP. January is so far away, so why don’t you watch the game’s opening right now? More »


The Science Of Size In Video Games

10:30PM December 2, 2010 | Luke Plunkett

Freelance artist and game designer Anjin Anhut shares some thoughts (and neat comparison charts) on what size means for video game’s creatures great and small . More »


In Real Life

Play This Game, Help Save Lives

9:30PM December 2, 2010 | Luke Plunkett

Phylo looks like just another minimalist Flash game that has you moving blocks around, but under the hood, every time you click something, you’re helping save lives. More »


In Real Life

Wii Remotes, Ho!

8:30PM December 2, 2010 | Luke Plunkett

He may not have the stature of Lion-O, but his heart’s still in the right place. As seen on Threadless.


In Real Life

Her Art Is A Symphony Of Evil

8:00PM December 2, 2010 | Brian Ashcraft

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Kotaku has featured the art – if you can call it that – of voice actress Yuu Kobayashi (Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, Ar tonelico III) several times before. Her work is nightmarish and unique. More »


News

Xbox 360′s Borderlands GOTY Edition Won’t Cross The Border

8:00PM December 2, 2010 | Brian Ashcraft

The PS3 version of Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition will be released in Japan. According to one report, the Xbox 360 version will not. More »


In Real Life

Is Pokemon Still Gaming’s Monster King?

7:00PM December 2, 2010 | Brian Ashcraft

From Godzilla to Gamera, Japan loves its monsters. Pokémon, or Pocket Monsters, is no exception. But Pokémon’s days as Japan’s reigning video game monster ruler could be over. More »


In Real Life

Go Go (Away) Kamen Rider Girls!

6:00PM December 2, 2010 | Brian Ashcraft

This year marks the 40th anniversary of masked, motorbike-riding super hero “Kamen Rider” (“Masked Rider”). How will this milestone be marked? Why, with hotpants. More »