Classics

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Wuthering Heights, Other Classics Eyed For Video Game Adaptation

11:00PM June 23, 2011 | Brian Crecente

Dickens, Bronte, Orwell, Stevenson; they’re all rolling over in their graves right now. More »


In Real Life

Will Video Games Age Gracefully?

3:20AM March 2, 2011 | Mike Fahey

Commenter EcksJay22 wonders if video games will hold up as well as the classic films of yesteryear in today’s Speak-Up on Kotaku. More »


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The Soundtrack Of Mafia II

7:00AM August 22, 2010 | Owen Good

It’s not exactly the Rock Band 3 tracklist reveal, but Mafia II’s period-piece bonafides aren’t limited to the set direction and costumes. More »


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The Final Fight Of Aliens Vs Predator

4:20AM January 30, 2010 | Mike Fahey

Sega takes a trip down Aliens Vs Predator memory lane, unearthing this little gem from Capcom that probably should have stayed earthed. It’s time to hunt! More »


In Real Life

George Costanza’s Frogger Record Shattered

9:20AM January 5, 2010 | Mike Fahey

The one shining achievement in the life of Seinfeld’s George Costanza is no more, as a Connecticut man shatters the fictional Frogger record previously thought unattainable by real people. More »


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Dragon’s Lair Heading For The IPhone

9:00AM December 6, 2009 | Owen Good

The 1983 laserdisc classic Dragon’s Lair will follow its cousin Space Ace to the iPhone; Electronic Arts is handling the port. Now you can enjoy Dirk the Daring’s inquisitive grunting and Princess Daphne’s coquettish cooing in a convenient portable format. More »


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Happy 20th, Sega Genesis!

2:40AM August 15, 2009 | Mike Fahey

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the U.S. release of the Sega Genesis, the game console that briefly put Sega on the video game hardware map. More »


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LucasArts Teases Back-Catalog Announce; Says It Ain’t X-Wing

11:00AM August 8, 2009 | Owen Good

Now, they didn’t say it wasn’t TIE Fighter, either. But it’s a pretty safe bet this Tweet from LucasArts cools off talk that a reboot of the venerable space combat sim will be announced soon. More »


In Real Life

A Second Serving Of Classic, Reimagined Game Covers

12:00AM February 5, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

The kids at Something Awful saw this post on classic game covers, and took matters into their own hands. We will now bring the matter full circle, by presenting the best of their work.

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Vampires, Ghosts, Goblins And The Devil Hit Wii Virtual Console For Halloween

10:40AM October 31, 2008 | Stuart Houghton

Hey – at least it isn’t another bloody Zombie epidemic stunt.

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