Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - Page 2
News

So, How Many People Actually Lost Their Jobs Last Year?

In terms of the number of people fired from their jobs, 2009 was one of the worst years in the history of the video game business. But just how many people were given the boot?


News

James Cameron Keen To Do More Video Games

Sci-fi opus Avatar from director James Cameron is the second biggest grossing movie worldwide — and it’s still playing in theatres. Earning over $US1.8 billion, his historical epic Titanic is the biggest grossing film worldwide.


In Real Life

Want To Play Final Fantasy XIII? Get On The Bus

Literally. If you live in the San Francisco area, get on the giant Final Fantasy XIII bus that will be touring later this week, and you’ll be able to get your hands on Square Enix’s upcoming role-playing game.


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Halo: Reach Boasts New Tech, Bigger Battles

It’s easy to think of Halo: Reach and yawn, imagining yet another Halo game using the same old Halo formula and the same old Halo tech. Listen to Bungie detail the game, though, and your optimism may come sneaking back.


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Play, Create, Share The ModNation Racers Beta Next Week

Kotaku AU

Sony has dropped us a line to say the ModNation Racers beta will be available in PAL territories – including Australia – as of next week.


In Real Life

Space Invaders, By Camel-Taito

Space Invader tights by the Black Milk Collection, for $US80 As seen on Too Many Tights. [Thanks, reader Sarah B.]


Reader Review: Quake Live

Kotaku AU

Do you have what it takes to get a review published right here on Kotaku? Andrew does, as he gets pwned on the Longest Yard.


Kotaku Off Topic: Mac Ready

Back from CES and time to get back to the daily grind. And back to Kotaku Off Topic, where things non-gaming are discussed. Like recent and future purchases, maybe?


News

Another Game From The GRIN Grave

Our Swedish friends weren’t just working on a Final Fantasy project when the studio went belly-up last year. A former GRIN artist has posted concepts from a ninja action/adventure game, and it sounds like it was a new IP.


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Darkness Lifts On Silent Hill: Shattered Memories Australian Release Date

Kotaku AU

Konami’s reimagining of the original Silent Hill, which was released in North America late last year, has finally been given a firm release date for Australia.