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  Kotaku Off Topic: 4 Is The Magic Number

  April Fools Day gags, drinking problems, Star Wars, iPhone operating system updates—we’ll talk about anything in Kotaku Off Topic, because that’s where off topic conversation goes. So, Apple’s having a “sneak peek” at the iPhone’s new OS on April 8 and I’m reasonably excited, despite owning a plain old 3G model of the device, a…

  By Michael McWhertor Published April 5, 2010
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  Modern Warfare Developer Loses Two More Key Players

  Despite rumours of Call of Duty developers being “held hostage” over withheld bonus payments, it nevertheless looks like more of those involved with the series have begun to leave Infinity Ward following the sacking of the studio’s founders As revealed by the pair’s Linkedin profiles (pictured below), Todd Alderman, a Lead Designer and one of…

  By Luke Plunkett Published April 5, 2010
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  LEGO Normandy, If Not Spaceworthy, Is Still Worthy

  A 1.26-meter (a little more than four feet) LEGO model of the Normandy SR2 from Mass Effect 2, by MOCpages member Ben Fellowes. Loads more pictures of his creation through the link.

  By Owen Good Published April 5, 2010
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  Sony’s Mascot Exec Kevin Butler Moves PS3 Beyond The ‘Arrogance’ Age

  Early in the PlayStation 3’s life on store shelves, Sony decided the best way to market the $499-and-up machine was through crying baby dolls and sterile white rooms, ads that shockingly came off as “arrogant.” Thank goodness we’re past that. PlayStation Senior VP Peter Dille says that “whole positioning was a bit intimidating to people,”…

  By Michael McWhertor Published April 5, 2010
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  Bad News, Everyone: Duke Wins NCAA Final 84-61

  The entire country may be captivated by underdog Butler’s Hoosiers-esque tournament run, tipping off now on CBS, but not NCAA Basketball 10. The video game spit back a simulation saying Duke will romp to its fourth national championship. In the 84-61 win, which just played out in a CPU vs. CPU game on my Xbox…

  By Owen Good Published April 5, 2010
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  Watch World Of Goo Co-Creator Make His WarioWare Microgame

  WarioWare: D.I.Y. lets budding young game designers with short attention spans make their own video games. Sure they may last less than 10 seconds, but that’s enough for some. How does professional video game maker Ron Carmel do? Carmel is one half of the team that made the WiiWare and PC indie hit World of…

  By Michael McWhertor Published April 5, 2010
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  U.S. Army Accused Of ‘Video Game’-Like Behavior In Disturbing Leaked Iraq War Video

  Investigative organization WikiLeaks released classified U.S. military video today showing the killing of more than a dozen Iraqis, including two Reuters employees, with a spokesperson for the whistle-blower group slamming the soldiers involved for their “video game” like behavior. That video, which is incredibly disturbing and graphic, shows a group of Iraqis walking the streets…

  By Michael McWhertor Published April 5, 2010
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  Red Dead Redemption an ‘Ambitious’ Game with Ad Budget to Match

  Red Dead Redemption will be Rockstar’s “most ambitious game to date,” says a studio executive, which explains why it’s carpet-bombing TV and certain film audiences with a sizable pre-launch ad campaign. Speaking to MCV, Rockstar GM Neil Stephen said Redemption will get the company’s first ever cinema advertising campaign.”We think the cinematic nature of the…

  By Owen Good Published April 5, 2010
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  Duke Nukem Forever Leaks Once Again With New, Old Footage

  It’s been more than two whole months since the last leak from Duke Nukem Forever, so a fresh look at what could’ve been, particularly previously unseen driving sequences, is overdue. Much of what you’ll see in the collection of Duke Nukem Forever clips you may have seen before. The latest collection, current as of this…

  By Michael McWhertor Published April 5, 2010
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  Mass Effect 2 Formally Introduces Kasumi Tomorrow

  An April 6 release for Mass Effect 2’s “Kasumi” DLC is hardly a secret or a surprise. If nothing else, this video reminds you to get your grubby paws on it tomorrow. Billed as an homage to James Bond (warning, spoilers at that link), it delivers us Commander Shepard in some kind of astro-tux with…

  By Owen Good Published April 5, 2010
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  Bogu

  To: Ash From: Crecente Re: This Post is Not About The iPad Well it’s that time. My kendo sensei has asked me to pick up some bogu (armor) for class. I spent the weekend doing something I never really thought I would invest time in: Shopping for new armor. The stuff you wear in Kendo…

  By Brian Crecente Published April 5, 2010
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  The Rare Nintendo Game That Doesn’t Have A Rating

  This summer, Nintendo will ship software for the Nintendo DS that’s missing something seen on every other game the company publishes—a rating from the Entertainment Software Ratings Board. 100 Classic Books is rated…. nothing. The software’s box art states, instead of showcasing an ESRB rating, “This product does not require age classification.” That’s a rare…

  By Michael McWhertor Published April 5, 2010
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  Swiss ‘Crackdown’ Sounds Rather Mild Now

  Switzerland recently passed two acts meant to clamp down on violent video games, but has yet to enact them while the government determines the standards under which a game considered too violent. Apparently, only 12 titles would fit the description. That’s according to a prime backer of the law, who in an interview with a…

  By Owen Good Published April 5, 2010
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  Justifying My iPad Purchase: The Future Of Comic Books Is Now

  While the iPad presents a functional but far from optimal gaming experience, gaming isn’t why I wanted Apple’s latest big thing. For comic book fans, the iPad is the new frontier. Digital comics have been picking up steam over the past few years, but several obstacles have been in the way of full-fledged acceptance of…

  By Mike Fahey Published April 5, 2010
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  Nintendo DS Lite

  A limited edition console collaboration between streetwear company A Bathing Ape and Nintendo. Blue/Black A red & black DS Lite with Chinese motifs, available only in the Chinese market White Pokémon Dialga and Palkia edition Enamel Navy, otherwise known as “that dark blue one” Special Final Fantasy III console Another Final Fantasy-branded console, this time…

  By Luke Plunkett Published April 5, 2010
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  Nintendo DS

  Candy Pink Electric Blue Gold, a Toys ‘R’ Us exclusive in Japan Red, a Jump Superstars exclusive in Japan A limited edition console with a graphic of Pokemon character Mew Pearl Pink Poképark DS, available only at Poképarks in Japan and…Wal-Mart in the USA Hot Rod Red, released as part of a Mario Kart bundle…

  By Luke Plunkett Published April 5, 2010
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  Geometry Wars Retro Evolved 2 Is A Steal This Week

  Microsoft adds Bizarre Creations’ Geometry Wars Retro Evolved 2 to the list of limited-time Xbox Live Arcade deals, knocking 50% off the regular asking price. Cold consolation for anyone looking for a Geometry Wars 3, but a deal nonetheless. [Xbox.com]

  By Michael McWhertor Published April 5, 2010
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  Are You Addicted To Video Games?

  Educational advertising, as effective as it ever was, as seen on the wall of a high school via Reddit. Makes me want to gel my hair up and break out the Xbox.

  By Mike Fahey Published April 5, 2010
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  Nintendo DSi XL

  Dark Brown White Wine Red

  By Luke Plunkett Published April 5, 2010
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  Nintendo DSi

  Capcom and Nintendo teamed up for this Ace Attorney DSi A limited edition Echoes of Time DSi console SaGa DSi, released to commemorate the series’ 20th anniversary Matte Black Lime Green Blue White Metallic Blue Pink Red A Pokemon World Champs DSi, given to winners of the 2009 championships A Kingdom hearts DSi, for DS…

  By Luke Plunkett Published April 5, 2010