TOG - The Older Gamers

Top Five Skyrim Mods of the Week - Death Petal Poison Forest

25 May 2013 |This week Seb and Cam battle their enemies by conjuring a Death Forest. Don't worry, that's only a name--it's really more of a woodland.

Top 5 Skyrim Mods of the Week - Death Petal Poison Forest

25 May 2013 |This week Seb and Cam battle their enemies by conjuring a Death Forest. Don't worry, that's only a name--it's really more of a woodland.

Shanghai All Stars 2013: Doublelift Interview after NA vs EU

25 May 2013 |Doublelift says he and Xpecial are the best Bot Lane in the world.

Shanghai All Stars: 2v2 Doublelift/Xpecial vs Chawy/MiSTakE

25 May 2013 |Watch the epic battle between NA All Stars vs Garena's All Stars AD Carrys and Supports in Shanghai.

Shanghai All Stars 2013 Day 1: Recap and More! Much More!

25 May 2013 |Travis catches you up with all the happenings on the first official day at the Shanghai All Stars 2013

Shanghai All Stars: Garena Team Press Conference

25 May 2013 |Find out what Toyz, Chawy, MiSTakE, Stanley, and HaRleLuYaR at their press conference in Shanghai.

FPSF - Call of Juarez: Gunslinger

25 May 2013 |Aaron and Ryan strap on their spurs and find out who's got the quickest draw in the west in Call of Juarez: Gunslinger.

Renaissance Heroes Review

25 May 2013 |Overpowered losing buffs and overpriced cash shop items overshadow Renaissance Heroes' simple pleasures.

Gun Monkeys Screens

25 May 2013 |5 new shots posted.

Gun Monkeys - Announcement Trailer

25 May 2013 |Check out the announcement trailer for the multiplayer online cartoon deathmatch game Gun Monkeys.

The Exciting Prospect of a J.J. Abrams-Valve Collaboration

7 February 2013 | <!--Begin feature--> <!-- for syndication --> The prospect of a keynote discussion at the DICE Summit between Gabe Newell and J.J. Abrams seemed ...

Digital and Nontraditional: Breaking Down Ouya, Steam Box, And Other New Wave Systems

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False Advertising? The War Z’s Launch Raises Questions

20 December 2012 | <!--Begin feature--> <!-- for syndication --> Update: As of this writing, The War Z is no longer available for purchase through Steam. Valve told ...

Despite a Messy Campaign, Molyneux’s Godus Kickstarter Still Has a Chance

19 December 2012 | <!--Begin feature--> <!-- for syndication --> After a month-long campaign, 22 Cans' Project Godus Kickstarter will come to an end later this week. It ...

Contemplating Company of Heroes’ Future

14 December 2012 | <!--Begin feature--> <!-- for syndication --> With Company of Heroes 2, Relic Entertainment is exploring fairly familiar territory. Certainly the ...

Call of Duty: World at War v1.6 Patch and v1.4 Mod Tools Released

26 April 2013 |Call of Duty fans can finally update World at War, courtesy of Big Download.

New Modern Warfare 2 Trailer

26 April 2013 |Airing tonight on NBC's Sunday Night Football is a new trailer for Activision's upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

Left 4 Dead 2: New Scavenge Mode Revealed

26 April 2013 |Valve officially announces new multiplayer mode for its upcoming zombie fest.

A Brief History of Windows Gaming

26 April 2013 |Big Download takes a look back at Windows gaming and all of the sweet shooters and adventures we enjoyed along the way.

Fan Backlash

26 April 2013 |Mess with someone's favorite game franchise, and you'll get more than the horns.

Mass Effect 2: Meet Samara

26 April 2013 |She's blue, kicks butt and has no interest in materialistic possessions. Sounds like our kind of alien.

Guild Wars 2 Video

26 April 2013 |New trailer showcases five races, different characters and locations from ArenaNet's ambitious sequel.

Making DayZ: An interview with its creator

25 May 2013 |Project lead Dean Hall takes Gamasutra from his initial inspirations through his design process and finally how the game is currently being built and will be delivered to fans in this eclectic interview. ...

Blog: Theme and craft, games and art

25 May 2013 |Spelunky developer Derek Yu ruminates on crises and criticisms in game culture, exploring whether or not we really and truly understand the importance of how games are made. ...

Xbox One preowned rumors batter GameStop shares

25 May 2013 |GameStop, the U.S.'s largest physical retailer of preowned games, has seen its stock drop precipitously since reports began to spread that the Xbox One would tighten up terms of used game sales. ...

The problem with Persona’s one-sided relationships

25 May 2013 |People love the Persona games for their characters -- but isn't the player kind of a dick to the NPCs? This blog post exposes the issue of one-sided relationships in RPGs. ...

For Unity, lowering the barriers on mobile is good business

25 May 2013 |There's a chance you missed the news that Unity's basic mobile licenses went free earlier this week. Unity CEO David Helgason explains how his company can afford to make this move. ...

Video: Player-driven stories - how do we get there?

25 May 2013 |Former Ion Storm, 2K, and LucasArts designer Kent Hudson encourages creating interactive, player-driven stories and urges to move past Hollywood-style linearity, in this free GDC video lecture. ...

Get a job: Dungeon Defenders dev Trendy seeks producers

25 May 2013 |Dungeon Defenders dev Trendy Entertainment seeks Gameplay and Technical Producers to participate in gameplay design, technical team management, and more. ...

Blog: We’re indie, we like Microsoft. So what?

25 May 2013 |The Xbox One reveal was broadly perceived as being anti-indie. But I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MBIES 1N IT!!!1 developer James Silva explains why he thinks "everything is fine." ...

The guy who created DayZ made it to the top of Mt. Everest

25 May 2013 |Dean Hall is a soldier, a game developer, and now apparently an elite mountain climber, as he recently made it to the highest summit on planet Earth. ...

Xbox One: A flawed plan, well-executed

25 May 2013 |Analyst Nicholas Lovell argues that Microsoft is chasing a 1990s-era plan for set top box domination in an era that has long since moved on. ...

Microsoft: Next-gen could hit 1 billion consoles sold

25 May 2013 |Microsoft aiming at 25 million Xbox 360's sold in the next five years

Microsoft looking to take a cut of used games with Xbox One [Report]

25 May 2013 |The platform holder may have a new system to monetize used games

Indie dev sticks up for Microsoft

25 May 2013 |Dishwasher: Dead Samurai creator James Silva says media narrative about Xbox One being bad for indies is hurting the devs more than Microsoft

Ninja Theory goes mobile

25 May 2013 |DmC: Devil May Cry developer says it "couldn't ignore" mobile phenomenon, readies Fightback for iOS and Android

Gamer Network expands US sales, editorial teams

25 May 2013 |As USgamer ramps up for its launch, the editorial team continues to grow with the additions of Jeremy Parish, Olivia Hubert, Pete Davison and more

Steam Early Access: From Underdogs to Alpha Dogs

25 May 2013 |Indies talk about the doors opened by paid alphas with Valve's new service

Gaming Tax Credits: A Developer’s Guide to Free Money

25 May 2013 |Government give-backs aren't limited to Montreal. Here are dozens of North American programs for developers, from Puerto Rico to PEI

Game Trader: Why you should buy Nintendo, Apple and Take-Two now

25 May 2013 |Asif Khan details what to do with key gaming stocks ahead of E3, why PS4 could win next-gen and how Xbox One solves non-existent problems

Microsoft applies for patent on TV achievements

25 May 2013 |Xbox One maker calls dibs on technique to encourage viewership of shows and ads

Mark Cerny to detail PS4 creation at Gamelab

24 May 2013 |Barcelona conference will also host Michel Ancel, Jesse Schell and Counter Strike creator Minh Le

Microsoft Claims it Can Sell 25 Million More Xbox 360s

25 May 2013 | Microsoft tells OXM that it can sell 25 million more Xbox 360s even after it rolls out the Xbox One. The Xbox 360 has sold an estimated 77.2 million units since it launched ...

Report: Microsoft Will Take Control of the Xbox One Used Games Market

25 May 2013 | We're not sure how much stock you should put into this news, but we're putting it out there anyway because Microsoft has been so dodgy on the topic since it ...

The FBI Seeks Overbroad Expansion of Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act

25 May 2013 | A New York Times article from earlier this week about the FBI's attempt to expand the scope of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) and the ...

Governors Highway Safety Association Praises Hawaii’s New Distracted Driving Law

25 May 2013 | The Governors Highway Safety Association is heaping praise on lawmakers in Hawaii for passing a very tough law against distracted driving and another law concerning ...

Video: ‘Play Nice: The Science of Player Behavior’ Talk

25 May 2013 |Justin Reich from the EdTech Blog has posted a video of the "Play Nice: The Science of Player Behavior" talk given last month by Riots Games' Jeffrey Lin (lead designer of social systems) and Carl "Status" ...

Gaming Beats Out Sex as Favorite Bank Holiday Activity Among UK Males

25 May 2013 | According to a survey of male customers conducted by UK video game retailer GAME (and reported on by the Daily Record), approximately 39 percent of British men said they ...

BioWare Apologizes for Accidently Banning Over 100 Players in Star Wars: The Old Republic

25 May 2013 | BioWare is apologizing publicly for accidently banning 100 - 150 players in its MMO Star Wars: The Old Republic. The company took to its forums to say it was sorry for ...

National Endowment for the Arts to Host Webinar for Media Arts Projects Grants

25 May 2013 | The National Endowment for the Arts let us know that it will host a webinar on Thursday, May 30 ( 3:00-4:00 p.m. EDT) to help applicants understand the application process ...

ITC Rules That Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Does Not Infringe on Motorola’s Patents

24 May 2013 | The International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled on Thursday that Microsoft did not infringe upon any of Motorola Mobility's patents related to its Xbox 360 console. This ...

European Commission Mandates the Inclusion of Intellectual Property Rights Measures in TAFTA

24 May 2013 | Back in March La Quadrature du Net (a non-profit association defending the rights and freedoms of citizens on the Internet) joined 47 European and International ...

Microsoft wants to sell another 25 million Xbox 360 consoles

26 May 2013 | Despite all this Xbox One whoopla going on, Microsoft hasn't forgotten about its other horse in this console dog and pony show. In fact, the company hopes to continue to move substantial numbers of the Xbox 360 over the next five ...

Mega Man X coming to Wii U Virtual Console on May 30

26 May 2013 |<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="298" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/m14CIhd-tds?wmode=opaque" width="530"></iframe> Nintendo recently posted a trailer for Mega Man X to its ...

Splinter Cell: Blacklist co-op developer diary works together

26 May 2013 |<iframe frameborder="0" height="357" id="viddler-7269cd1b" mozallowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.viddler.com/embed/7269cd1b/?f=1&autoplay=0&player=simple&secret=74035690&loop=false&nologo=false&hd=false" ...

Ragnarok Odyssey Ace journeys to North America, Europe this winter

25 May 2013 | Marvelous USA (formerly Xseed) announced that it has secured the North American publishing rights for Game Arts' PlayStation 3 and PS Vita action-RPG Ragnarok Odyssey Ace. A European release is also in the works, courtesy of ...

See Ein and Jacky throw down in Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate

25 May 2013 |<iframe frameborder="0" height="318" id="viddler-22d78198" mozallowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.viddler.com/embed/22d78198/?f=1&autoplay=0&player=simple&secret=72618770&loop=false&nologo=false&hd=false" ...

IGF finalist 7 Grand Steps premieres for PC June 7

25 May 2013 |<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="298" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gEH3IjFVcY0?rel=0&wmode=opaque" width="530"></iframe> Dangerous High School Girls in Trouble! developer ...

WRUP: XboxOneXO, Gossip Girl

25 May 2013 | Xbox One is the official name of Microsoft's new console, but how are all you fabulous people shorthanding it? Xbone, X1, XO? A biomass consensus must be reached by launch this fall. Also, what's everyone playing this ...

Overdose on Arrested Development during free Xbox Live Gold weekend

25 May 2013 | Microsoft is hosting a free Xbox Live weekend for non-Gold subscribers, giving Netflix members a chance to indulge in the 15 new episodes of Arrested Development premiering on Sunday, May 26. Xbox Live Silver members will receive ...

PSA: Dust: An Elysian Tail explores Steam today

25 May 2013 | As promised, Dust: An Elysian Tail has found its way to Steam today. Until May 31, you can grab Dust for $13.50, ten percent off its usual $15 asking price. The action-adventure RPG from Humble Heart made its debut on Xbox Live ...

Halo ‘Bootcamp’ project spotted on Korean ratings board

25 May 2013 | A listing for something called "Bootcamp" has surfaced over on the Korean ratings board GRB. Its description specifically calls out Halo 3 and classifies "Bootcamp" as a PC/Online game. In a comment to GameFront, Microsoft ...

While You Were Sleeping

23 August 2011 |Sleeping can be fun — necessary even. But what if stuff happens when you’re sleeping — game stuff? What are you supposed to to do then? Thankfully we have a solution — While You Were Sleeping, a quick round ...

Talk Amongst Yourselves

23 August 2011 |This is where Kotaku readers go to talk about the stuff we’re not already posting about. Think of it as the official unofficial Kotaku community forum. (more…)

Finally! Video Game Clothing That’s Stylish And Perfect For Daily Wear

23 August 2011 |Deus Ex: Human Revolution is already getting great reviews, though it doesn’t release until tomorrow. And now a Deus Ex clothing line has been announced for what promises to be a blockbuster game. (more…)

Deus Ex: Human Revolution’s Review Scores Are Perfectly Natural

23 August 2011 |In the year 2000, Ion Storm unleashed the perfect marriage of futuristic shooter and skill-based role-playing in Deus Ex, a game so unique that even its own sequel couldn’t replicate its success. Can any follow-up possibly do ...

The Gaming Tragedies That Didn’t Kill Us (But Nearly Broke Us)

23 August 2011 | My proudest moments as a tap dancer are displayed in my parents’ house in the form of sparkly, obnoxious trophies. (more…)

On The 8th Day Atlus Gave Us A Good Reason To Buy Devil Survivor Again

23 August 2011 | With only one more day before the 3DS remaster of Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor comes out, Atlus gives fans one more day to consider replaying one of the best role-playing games of 2009. (more…)

The Rare Angry Birds Theme Guitar Remix Spotted In The Wild

23 August 2011 | When musicians decide to take video game music and make it better, the results are almost always fantastic. (more…)

Death Of PC Gaming Scheduled To Be Disproven On August 26

23 August 2011 | We’ve heard it said time and time again, PC gaming is not dead, but sometime just saying something isn’t enough. This Friday, PC peripheral maker Razer plans to prove it. (more…)

Aliens: Colonial Marines Shows Why It’s Smart To Wait 25 Years To Make A Movie Game

23 August 2011 |While we’ve known for a while now that Gearbox’s upcoming Aliens: Colonial Marines makes extensive use of original concept art from the movie it’s based on, 1986′s Aliens, it’s still a surprise to see ...

The Trailer For Dark Souls Comes With Fair Warning

23 August 2011 | The new trailer for Dark Souls comes with a simple warning: Prepare to die. (more…)

The limits of videogame interaction

17 September 2012 | Nuanced and subtle game design is meaningless if the player can't respond in kind, says Clint Hocking. A few ...

World Of Warplanes: free-to-play dogfights from the creator of World Of Tanks

17 September 2012 | Developer Wargaming on taking its free-to-play fight to the skies. World Of Tanks was a freak success. Not even ...

Introducing Free-To-Play Week

17 September 2012 | A thorough investigation of the industry's fastest-growing business model kicks off today. Throughout this ...

Joe Danger 2: The Movie review

17 September 2012 | Hello Games' sequel layers on the polish without losing the original's scrappy small-team charm. At ...

Sleeping Dogs tops UK chart again

17 September 2012 |read more

Time Extend: Super Metroid

16 September 2012 | "The last metroid is in captivity. The galaxy is at peace." Thankfully, that's just about the only thing Super Metroid ...

The Making Of: Spacewar!

15 September 2012 | The first ever videogame ran on a $120,000 piece of hardware - we go back to the summer of 1962. It's a ...

Hide&Seek;Weekender offers drop-in gaming to London public

15 September 2012 |read more

Tokyo Jungle review

15 September 2012 | Bold and strange, Crispy's underdog adventure daringly attempts to upset the natural order of things. Novelty ...

Gamestation stores to be rebranded under Game name

14 September 2012 | 122 Gamestation outlets to be unified with parent company, rebranded stores to combine "best of both brands". ...

Can the Wii U Survive Against the PS4 and Xbox One?

26 May 2013 |An anonymous reader writes "Now that both Sony and Microsoft have announced their next-gen consoles, and we've gotten solid information about their hardware, technology, and features, Eurogamer asks whether Nintendo's struggling ...

Xbox One Used Game Policy Leaks: Publishers Get a Cut of Sale

25 May 2013 |Chewbacon writes "Details about the used-game policy on Microsoft's newly-announced Xbox One console have been leaked. The policy explains how used-game retailers can survive Xbox One destroying the used-game market as we know it: ...

Xbox One: No Always-Online Requirement, But Needs To Phone Home

22 May 2013 |An anonymous reader writes "The Xbox One was revealed earlier, and Kotaku was able to get some answers about the always-online rumors that plagued the console before its announcement. Microsoft VP Phil Harrison said Xbox One ...

Microsoft Unveils Xbox One

22 May 2013 |Today at a press conference leading up to E3, Microsoft unveiled its next-gen games/entertainment console, the Xbox One. Their stated goal for the Xbox One is to have a single device provide "all of your entertainment." One of ...

Steve Jackson Shows Off the Texas Brick Railroad (Video)

21 May 2013 |Imagine game designer Steve Jackson and a bunch of friends building Lego trains and tracks and scenery, including buildings and other props. Sounds like fun, doesn't it? The group calls itself the Texas Brick Railroad. A lot of ...

Nintendo Hijacks Ad Revenue From Fan-Created YouTube Playthroughs

18 May 2013 |mcleland writes "The BBC reports that Nintendo is now using the content ID match feature in YouTube to identify screencap videos of people playing their games. They then take over the advertising that appears with the video, and ...

Used Game To Survive? EA Plans To Drop Online Pass

17 May 2013 |Krazy Kanuck writes "Introduced in 2010, Online Pass was marketed as a way to 'preserve' online content or DLC as titles were sold in the used game market. Many saw this as a way to cut out the second hand game market. EA has now ...

NeuroGaming Conference Profiles the Rise of Brain-Computer Interfaces

15 May 2013 |kkleiner writes "The first NeuroGaming Conference and Expo took place at the beginning of May to showcase the convergent technologies that are paving the way toward gaming with your mind. Tech news has been dominated with stories ...

Google Play Games Leaks Ahead of I/O

12 May 2013 |Android Police reports on an information leak out of Google in the lead-up to their I/O conference, which starts on May 15th. A new version of Google Play Services contains information about "Google Play Games," the company's ...

Vulnerability Found In Skyrim, Fallout, Other Bethesda Games

12 May 2013 |An anonymous reader writes "The author of this article goes over a format string vulnerability he found in The Elder Scrolls series starting with Morrowind and going all the way up to Skyrim. It's not something that will likely be ...