News

GameStop Doesn’t Report Record Holiday Sales

After years of record-breaking holiday sales, GameStop reports its second-highest holiday sales ever, citing economic weakness, item shortages and winter storms as reasons for the lack of upward momentum.


December 30, 2009
News

Christmas Was Very Good To Forza 3

Forza Motorsport 3 was on quite a few Christmas lists this year it seems, with developer Turn 10 reporting a massive influx of new players over the holiday weekend.


December 26, 2009
In Real Life

A Modest Proposal For Holiday YouTube Videos

Every year, I always end up seeing this home video on YouTube as everybody gets into the holiday spirit. I’m sick of it. I want to nominate another video clip in its stead.


In Real Life

The Girls From IDOLM@STER Wish You Happy Holidays!

Namco Bandai’s pop idol simulator THE iDOLM@STER wishes you a Merry Christmas, complete with nun cosplay. Because… well, because. Yeah. Lovely lady labo!


In Real Life

Southpeak Games Wishes You A Charmingly Awkward Christmas

The gang from Southpeak Games wishes you and yours a happy holidays and a something 2010, showcasing one of the most adorably goofy groups of game industry professionals ever assembled, except for that one guy.


In Real Life

The Christmas (And Holiday) Cards We Got

Out of the goodness of their hearts and the possible desire to remind us of their biggest and best brands, gaming companies of the world (and, I think, one regular reader) sent Kotaku the following batch of holiday cards.


December 24, 2009
In Real Life

Christmas Eve In Japan — With 2D And Plastic Girlfriends

For Japanese, Christmas dinner is usually chicken and cake. Booze is involved as well. And the more discerning individuals, spend their meals with those closest to them. Alone.


In Real Life

Look At The SEGA Europe Christmas Tree, Do It

Sonic gives it thumbs up — as seen on flickr via UK:R.


December 23, 2009
In Real Life

With A Corncob Pipe And A Drill Made Out Of Snow …

Big Daddy Snowman. Submitted by Snežana Nedeski of The Netherlands. Happy Holidays!


December 22, 2009
In Real Life

Happy Holidays From Fallen Earth

There might not be any snow in the post-apocalyptic world of the MMO Fallen Earth, but that won’t stop the Wastelanders from building Dirtmen while waiting for the Seasonal Arctic Network of Toy-based Altruism to arrive.