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Byteside Celebrates The Tech And Games Of The Noughties

David Wildgoose — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:00:57 +1100

Byteside, the live event where tech and games mix freely with beer and debate, is holding its sixth and final show for the year next week. And you’re invited. (more…)

Two Remaining Old Republic Classes Revealed

Mike Fahey — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +1100

The latest issue of German magazine PC Games spills the beans on the two final classes for Star Wars: The Old Republic – the Jedi Consular and the Sith Inquisitor. (more…)

Tetris Giant Is Like Regular Tetris, But GIANT

Michael McWhertor — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:40:00 +1100

What would happen if Sega combined classic puzzle video game Tetris with the classic concept of making things exactly the same, but really huge? Tetris Giant would happen. (more…)

IBM: We’ll Keep Making Cell Processors As Long As Sony Needs Them

Mike Fahey — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:20:00 +1100

Rumours are circulating today about the death of IBM’s Cell processor, which powers Sony’s PlayStation 3. Kotaku spoke to IBM about the fate of the Cell and its commitment to the PlayStation 3. (more…)

Tuesday’s Breakfast Wrap

David Wildgoose — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:00:12 +1100

Good morning! Here are the top stories you missed overnight.

Pandemic Studios Says Goodbye… Geek Gangsta Style
Surely there can be no better way to bow out.

More Mr T World Of Warcraft Shenanigans
Just what on earth is going on?

Judge Takes Day Off To Play Modern Warfare 2
He was clearly in no Russian to go to work. Sorry.

Aquariums Make The Best BioShock Cosplay Settings
Exceptional work.

All Crysis Needed Was A Flux Capacitor
Seriously, what wouldn’t benefit from a flux capacitor?

Dead Space 2 Revealed In Next OPM?

Michael McWhertor — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:40:00 +1100

The official announcement of a proper sequel to Electronic Arts’ spacey survival horror hit Dead Space feels like old news at this point. But the next issue of the Official PlayStation Magazine is teasing its imminent reveal. (more…)

Undead Labs Crafting Console-Based Zombie MMO

Mike Fahey — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:20:00 +1100

Founded by MMO industry veteran Jeff Strain, Undead Studios has only one goal – to create the definitive massively multiplayer zombie game for console gamers. (more…)

Dress Your 360 Avatar In Fallout 3

Mike Fahey — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +1100

The Fallout 3 t-shirt is nice. The Vault 101 Suit is even better. The Vault Boy head? Possibly the best use of 80 Microsoft points in the history of fake money. (more…)

The iPhone Gamer’s Gift Guide

Mike Fahey — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:40:00 +1100

It’s been an amazing year for the iPhone and gaming. (more…)

The Nintendo Download: Bits, Trips, Karts And Blobs

Mike Fahey — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:20:00 +1100

It’s a jam-packed edition of the Nintendo Download, with enough games to leave you comatose on the couch for hours. (more…)

What Games You Should Give And Get For The Holidays

Brian Crecente — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +1100

With a hair more than a month until Christmas starts to bring good will and cheer to people around the world, now’s probably a good time to start thinking about what games you want to give – and get – as presents. (more…)

Pandemic Studios Says Goodbye… Geek Gangsta Style

Brian Crecente — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:40:00 +1100

Last week Electronic Arts put a bullet in the head of Pandemic Studios, putting many of their 200 staff out of work a week before Thanksgiving. (more…)

Visceral Games Tells Facebook Users To Go To Hell

Mike Fahey — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:20:00 +1100

Visceral Games has unleashed hell on Facebook, with a new Dante’s Inferno-themed app that lets you condemn your friends to eternal damnation. (more…)

Obama And LittleBigPlanet Team Up, For Kids

Stephen Totilo — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:52:13 +1100

The White House is announcing today a program to improve science and maths education with a variety of initiatives including a program backed by Sony to put LittleBigPlanet in libraries and a $US300,000 game-design challenge. (more…)

Bayonetta Demo Drops Next Week

Mike Fahey — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:20:00 +1100

If you missed out on early access to Sega’s Bayonetta demo your disappointment comes to a close next week when Sega opens up the demo to everyone with a PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360. (more…)

More Mr T World Of Warcraft Shenanigans

Mike Fahey — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:40:00 +1100

There’s something breathtakingly glorious about having Mr. T’s Mohawk scanned by fake imaging technology and declared perfection. Blizzard continues to make Mr. Laurence Tureaud the face if its brand. (more…)

Wii Fitness Shares Store With Dumbbells, Treadmills

Brian Crecente — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:00:00 +1100

David Campisi’s life is all about exercise and sports. (more…)

Judge Takes Day Off To Play Modern Warfare 2

Luke Plunkett — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +1100

“Will Statton” – not his real name – is 48 years old. And when Modern Warfare 2 was released, he was up at midnight to get an early copy, then took the next day off to play. Problem? (more…)

US Air Force Buying 2200 PlayStation 3s

Luke Plunkett — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:30:00 +1100

Influenced in no way by the release of a newer, slimmer model, the United States Air Force will soon be placing an order with Sony for 2200 PlayStation 3s. (more…)

Teen Calls 911 After Parents Take Away Xbox 360

Brian Ashcraft — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100

According to The Chicago Tribune, a 15-year-old called 911 and then hung up. He wanted to know whether or not his parents were within their rights to take away his Xbox 360. (more…)

Wii Gets Downloadable TV, Movies

Luke Plunkett — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:30:00 +1100

Nintendo’s “Wii no Ma” service in Japan got a whole lot more interesting over the weekend, with the previously ad-only channel expanding to include user-paid movies, TV shows and anime. (more…)

Aquariums Make The Best BioShock Cosplay Settings

Brian Ashcraft — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +1100

That’s the Georgia Aquarium. In the suit? Harrison Krix, a graphic designer who made the Big Daddy outfit and ADAM syringe. Bravo, bravo! (more…)

Deck The Halls With Video Game Ornaments

Luke Plunkett — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:30:00 +1100

If this Christmas you’re feeling sick of seeing Santa, candy canes and wooden cars hanging from your tree, you could always try something different. Laser-cut video game controllers, anyone? (more…)

A Frightening Pikachu Ski Mask For Cough Skiing

Brian Ashcraft — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:00:00 +1100

As seen on Hawty McBloggy. (more…)

Rockstar Presents: Music Lessons For Schoolkids

Luke Plunkett — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:30:00 +1100

Music students at New York City’s East Side Community High School are throwing out their guitars, pianos and cowbells, with one program at the school instead teaching kids with PSPs and copies of Rockstar’s Beaterator. (more…)