Nintendo

The North American 3DS Arrives On Kotaku Soil

Just moments ago Crecente opened his front door to be greeted by a gleaming silver package containing the future of handheld Nintendo gaming. Let’s see what’s inside!


February 9, 2011
PlayStation

A Very Close Look At The PlayStation 3 Move’s Sharpshooter

Due out later this month for $US40, here’s a closer look at the PS3 Move Sharpshooter.


January 19, 2011
PlayStation

One Dead Sackboy, The Rest Of LittleBigPlanet 2 Collector’s Edition

This might be the most dramatic opening of a video game collector’s edition ever committed to video, though probably not. It’s the LittleBigPlanet 2 Collector’s Edition! Let’s open it.


January 15, 2011
PC

Watch Me Unbox Batman And The Game He Comes With

After four days of impassable, ice-covered roads the mail finally made it through, and the Batman statue Sony Online Entertainment sent has arrived. Can you believe it came with DC Universe Online packed inside?


December 7, 2010
In Real Life

World Of Warcraft: Cataclysm Unboxed In The Snow

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The World of Warcraft Cataclysm collector’s edition made it to the roof of our New York offices today, as part of our series of rooftop unboxings. Is the $US80 special Cataclysm worth it? Take a look. Bizarre twist ending included.


November 10, 2010
In Real Life

The Sexiest Black Ops Unboxing You’ll See All Day

If you thought that Fallout: New Vegas unboxing was sexy, then you’ve not seen anything yet. A triumph of Call of Duty-themed manscaping awaits!


October 21, 2010
In Real Life

The Sexiest Fallout: New Vegas Collector’s Edition Unboxing You’ll See

You’ve seen the Fallout: New Vegas Collector’s Edition. You’ve seen its contents. But you’ve never seen it unboxed quite like this. This potentially NSFW video may change the way you open boxes forever.


September 29, 2010
In Real Life

Dead Rising 2 High Stakes Edition Unboxing

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The Dead Rising 2 High Stakes Edition showed up on the doorstep of Kotaku tower last night, like some unwanted waif.


September 23, 2010
In Real Life

Unboxing The Fancy Edition Of Final Fantasy XIV

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Today is the official launch day for Final Fantasy XIV Collector’s Edition purchasers, and since we technically count in that group, we’re giving folks who opted to purchase the normal edition a glimpse of what they’re missing.


September 22, 2010
In Real Life

Unboxing The Fancy Edition Of Civilization V

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As we did with the Halo Reach Briefcase Edition and the StarCraft II More Expensive Edition, Kotaku is exposing the Civilization V Comes With Statues Edition (aka the $US100 Civ V Special Edition) to the glare of sunlight. Here, unboxed.