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How the Video Game Was Born

4:15AM January 31, 2012 | Rachel Swaby

This year, the video game turns 40. Let’s call it an occasion to spend a few more hours in front of our TVs, the place where it all started. More »


Gaming

The Modern Warfare 3 Files: Exclusive First Details On The Biggest Game Of 2011

12:00AM May 14, 2011 | Brian Crecente

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is coming Nov. 8, 2011, Kotaku has learned, delivering with it mammoth battles that engulf a dozen cities around the world including New York, Paris and London. More »


Geek Out

Apple Beefs Up On Gaming PR With Alleged Nintendo, Activation Hires

1:00AM April 10, 2011 | Jack Loftus

If the rumour that Apple is poaching PR talent from gaming companies plays out as fact in the coming days, let there be no more doubt the company is continuing to position iOS as a viable game development destination. [AppleInsider]


Gaming

This Is The Video Game Reinvention Of Toys, Or So The People Behind Call Of Duty Hope

10:42AM February 12, 2011 | StephenTotilo

The next big thing in action figures is “interaction figures.” That’s the pitch we heard today during a showcase event in New York City for a revival of the video game hero Spyro the Dragon as part of a band of toys that interact with video games. More »


Gaming

Activision Just Killed Guitar Hero And True Crime

11:09AM February 10, 2011 | Brian Lam

Publisher Activision has just added a few more games and maybe one more development studio to its kill count. The mega-publisher has axed the Guitar Hero franchise, killed its True Crime reboot and fired much of Freestyle Games. [Kotaku]


Gaming

Review: Call Of Duty: Black Ops Redefines Modern Warfare

3:20AM November 10, 2010 | Brian Crecente

Call of Duty: Black Ops slips players into the subterfuge, counter-espionage and abiding fear of the Cold War’s international turmoil. It also serves as a polished, powerful link between the countless World War II games that came before it and the likely countless modern shooters that will come in its wake. More »


Gaming

The New Guitars Of Guitar Hero

10:00PM June 7, 2010 | Mark Wilson

EXCLUSIVE: Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock brings with it more than just 90 new tracks and some additional game modes; it’ll include the biggest controller redesign since the original title in the franchise. And it’s axelicious. More »


Gaming

Activision’s DJ Hero Controller Now Sold Separately

9:22PM March 24, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

I don’t care if you want to buy a separate controller for two-player gaming or because you want to practice your DJ skillz while on the loo. Just don’t play your god-awful scratchings anywhere near me. More »


Gaming

Slaughtering Nazi Zombies Not As Insanely Fun On iPhone

5:30PM November 17, 2009 | Matt Buchanan

For some reason, shanking a Nazi zombie and watching a mist blood spray across the screen, with five more waiting to gnaw my arm off in a dark, disgusting prison cell just isn’t as much fun on the iPhone. More »


Gaming

New Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360 Bundle Comes With 250GB HDD

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3:16PM September 16, 2009 | Nick Broughall

Microsoft love their Xbox 360 bundles, and the latest one is a real beauty. Partnering with Activision, the Modern Warfare 2 bundle is the first to offer a 250GB hard drive inside. More »