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In Real Life

The A-Z Of Game Development

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2:30PM January 6, 2012 | Paul Sztajer

At the end of 2011, seven game developers from six different studios sat together to record a podcast. The theme they were given was the top tips for game development, and over the course of the recording they pooled together their experience to come up with 26 pieces of advice that every developer should at least consider. I realised that there was a wealth of knowledge being shared, and that someone should write it down in an article. This is that article. More »


Nintendo

Nintendo’s Helpful Advice On Where To Get Tips For Your Games

5:30PM August 26, 2011 | Luke Plunkett

Nintendo’s Power Line used to be amazing. In the days before the internet it was personalised gaming assistance. Like Gamefaqs turning up at your door with a hint lying elegantly on a silver platter. More »


PC

CityVille How-To: A Guide To Building The City Of Your Dreams

2:00AM December 28, 2010 | Brian Crecente

With about 68 million players worldwide, Cityville blends the best of Sim City and FarmVille into a Zynga Facebook game that actually plays like a game. Kotaku went straight to Zynga’s CityVille team for some tips and tricks on how to turn your one-horse town into a bustling metropolis. More »


In Real Life

A Guide To Delivering Infinity Blade Smack Downs

9:20AM December 18, 2010 | Brian Crecente

I’m a big fan of swordplay iPhone and iPad game Infinity Blade, but despite the hours I’ve spent playing the game I didn’t know everything presented in this little developer guide to the title. More »


Sly 4 Teased In Sly Collection Trailer

10:00AM November 15, 2010 | Owen Good

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Five Ways To Suck In The Halo Reach Beta

5:20AM May 5, 2010 | Mike Fahey

Who the hell shoots and tosses grenades at their own team? Someone who wants to fail in the Halo Reach beta, that’s who. Here’s a few handy tips for folks who really want to suck. More »


News

Farmville How To: The Tips And Tricks Of The Farming Masters

7:30AM March 20, 2010 | Mike Fahey

With around 82 million players worldwide, odds are at some point you’re going to be playing the hit Facebook game, Farmville. Kotaku went directly to Zynga’s Farmville team for tips and tricks on harvesting your way to the top. More »


In Real Life

Sega’s Make-A-Witch Foundation Tells You How To Be Bayonetta

5:00AM October 28, 2009 | Mike Fahey

Halloween is just around the corner, but you’ve still got time to make a sweet Bayonetta costume to prance about in Saturday night. Sega’s Make-A-Witch Foundation website can help. More »


In Real Life

Kotaku AU Says: Show Us Your Tips!

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3:00PM June 12, 2009 | David Wildgoose

We’re throwing up the bat signal here at Kotaku as we give a call-out for Kotaku tipsters! More »


Just How Easy Is Street Fighter IV On Easiest?

2:40AM February 14, 2009 | Mike Fahey

When you can win round after round simply by pressing the hard kick button, you’re either playing against me or playing Street Fighter IV on the ridiculously simply easiest difficulty.

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