In Real Life

Video Games: Let’s See Some Black People I’m Not Embarrassed By

I’ve never played as a black video game character who’s made me feel like he was cool. Worse yet, I’ve never played a black video game character who made me feel like I was cool. Instead, I’ve groaned and rolled my eyes at a parade of experiences that continue to tell me video games just don’t get black people.


October 25, 2011
In Real Life

From Left 4 Dead To Resident Evil, This Lady Loves Zombies

For the past 15 years, Sweden’s Yami has been cosplaying. While others might favour cool or cute characters, Yami specialises in zombies, gore, and the stuff of nightmares.


May 31, 2011
In Real Life

She’s Bayonetta, Brought To Life

As far as short nicknames go, hers must be on of the shortest. Going by the frisky sounding “H”, this cosplayer focuses her attention primarily on one thing: games made in Osaka.


May 28, 2011
Nintendo

Rejoin Some Old Friends In This Resident Evil: The Mercenaries Character Trailer

Remember the time you gunned down all of those terrifying, pasty monks? Or when that unhinged fella with the chainsaw chased you down the alleyway? Man, that was really fun.


March 4, 2011
News

You Can’t Kill The Resident Evil Movies

The Resident Evil movies are the cinematic equivalent of zombies. Just when you think they’re dead, when you won’t be subjected to them anymore, they get up and shuffle to your local cineplex.


February 2, 2011
In Real Life

Let Off Some Steam

Kotaku AU

Let Off Some Steam is a new section where we let you guys get something off your chest – it can be a vitriol laced rant, a sappy love letter to whatever, or anything inbetween. Send your ranty words in this direction, and try and keep it under 600 words. This week Corey Lee blow kisses at Capcom – how sweet!


January 31, 2011
PlayStation

See The NGP, And Its Games, In Action!

Late last week, Sony revealed its new portable, currently codenamed NGP, to the world. Perhaps you read my liveblog? Now you can watch the real thing, complete with English voiceovers.


January 27, 2011
News

Resident Evil Studio Working On Two Big Original Titles For 2011

It’s January, typically gaming’s slow month. But Capcom, best known for Street Fighter and Resident Evil, is hard at work on two big time original games. One will make you question Capcom’s sanity.


January 13, 2011
In Real Life

This Resident Evil Figure Is Dressed For Battle

Chinese toy company Hot Toys is working on another Resident Evil 5 toy. This one’s another Jill Valentine, only this time, she’s looking ready for a midnight swim.


January 12, 2011
In Real Life

It’s Game On In Tokyo’s Sex Hotels

In Japan, there is an array of hotel options. There are traditional inns, business hotels and places like Hotel Akaikutsu (above) where people go to screw each other’s brains out. And when they finish, they can play video games.