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  A Musical Complaint About Final Fantasy XIII

  In today’s Speak-Up on Kotaku, commenter Konaa finishes Final Fantasy XIII “mostly” enjoys it, except for that damn Leona Lewis song. So like, I just finished FF13 and mostly enjoyed it… Mostly. The ending cut scene, however, felt very underwhelming. It just seemed like the writers were checking off aspects that they needed in an…

  By Mike Fahey Published April 13, 2011
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  This Is The Bloodiest Lord Of The Rings Game Ever

  One would assume that cutting your way through countless orcs would leave your clothes rather messy. Snowblind Studios, the developer of The Lord of the Rings: War in the North makes that happen in what looks to be the most violent game the fantasy series has ever seen. Gore spattered dwarves and elves are nothing…

  By Mike Fahey Published April 13, 2011
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  Talk Amongst Yourselves

  Welcome to Kotaku, the only place on the Internet where you’re allowed to talk about video games. This is the place you can do it. Thanks to ShinLord for today’s image. Submit your image to #TAYpics (Read this thread for directions on how to do a TAYpic.)

  By Stephen Totilo Published April 13, 2011
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  Halo Hype Train Brings Us The Mona Lisa, A Flood Pet And Something In August

  Lest you forget that Halo is a big deal — and that the series turns 10 this year — Microsoft is ready to remind you. A raft of Halo news hit this morning, including a promise of a Friday upgrade to the Xbox 360’s Halo Waypoint and a tease of some big things in August.…

  By Stephen Totilo Published April 13, 2011
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  Sometimes Japan Really Looks Like Japan

  YEP, JAPAN | OSAKA,JAPAN: Spotted during a daily walk in far North Osaka. (Photo by Brian Ashcraft) This Might Be The Best Pirate Trap We’ve Ever Seen Garry Newman, the creator of the Garry’s Mod mod/machinima toolkit for the PC, just sprung one of the best pirate traps in recent memory, tricking those who did…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published April 13, 2011
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  She’s Singing The Song, But Hasn’t Played The Game

  Valkyria Chronicles is a truly interesting video game franchise, which, for one reason or another, has been sold short by Sega in recent years. The Tokyo-based game company is relegating the PS3 franchise to the PSP, which doesn’t quite give the Valkyria Chronicles the epic vibe it deserves. There is an anime, however, and it’s…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published April 13, 2011
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  Did You Know In Brazil You Score Points for Killing Children in Grand Theft Auto? (Spoiler: You Don’t)

  Last Thursday, Brazil was visited by its own Columbine massacre. 23-year-old Wellington Menezes de Oliveira opened up fire at a school in Rio de Janeiro killing 12 pupils and injuring 13 others, aged between 12- and 14-years-old. Wellington killed himself minutes later, after being shot by a policeman. The country was shocked—and then the witch…

  Renato Bueno | Kotaku Brasil Published April 13, 2011
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  Second Player Plastic Has Never Looked So Good

  Shoot’em up series Darius has a new arcade game, Darius Burst: Another Chronicle and a new series of plastic models, like this. Model maker Plum is releasing a “2 Player” version of the 1/60 Legend Silverhawker it released last fall. The 2P version comes in blue as opposed to the 1P’s red It’ll be out…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published April 13, 2011
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  Another Earthquake Delayed Game Redated

  Hack-and-slash game Warriors: Legends of Troy was delayed after the Tohoku Earthquake (it was supposed to be out March 16 in Japan), but now has a new release date: May 26. The game is already out in the West. Is it any good? [via Game Watch]

  By Brian Ashcraft Published April 13, 2011
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  The Super Nintendo You Can Hold In The Palm Of Your Hand

  And no, don’t make a Game Boy Advance joke, you smart-ass. Hyperkin’s Supaboy is an upcoming handheld unit that’s actually a Super Nintendo. Like, you have to insert Super Nintendo cartridges to play it. Currently slated for a North American release, the Supaboy will play both American and Japanese carts. It also supports multiplayer, as…

  By Luke Plunkett Published April 13, 2011
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  The Beautiful Video Game Art Of Daniel Vendrell

  Daniel Vendrell is an accomplished artist who specialises in two things: retro video games and portraits of video game starlets. This gallery showcasing his work has plenty of great examples of both of those. A little warning, though: some of the pics, while all fully clothed (and reasonably tasteful!), may still be a little NSFW.…

  By Luke Plunkett Published April 13, 2011
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  If Minecraft Ever Needs Box Art, This Should Be It

  Who knows, one day, indie smash hit Minecraft may need box art. If it does, this piece by Djohaal has our vote (via Something Geeky). Minecraft by Djohaal

  By Luke Plunkett Published April 13, 2011
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  How The Piracy Debate Is Like The Emperor’s New Clothes

  It takes an (admittedly self-serving) quote from an online retailer to say what every other industry executive must surely be thinking, but can never dare to say out loud.

  By Luke Plunkett Published April 13, 2011
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  Is This PS3 Exclusive Trolling The Xbox 360?

  Infamous 2 is a PS3 exclusive. Sony is publishing the game, and it won’t be on the Xbox 360. That doesn’t mean Infamous is devoid of Xbox 360 references. In the latest trailer, there is an in-game shop called “Red Ring Electronics”, which seems to be a reference to the, ahem, infamous Red Ring of…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published April 13, 2011
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  Now These Are Some Nice 3DS Cases

  You’re an adult. You like to keep things classy. You like to rock your 3DS in a pouch that not only keeps it safe, but does not scream “I GOT THIS AS A PREORDER BONUS FROM GAMESTOP”. You should, then, look at Watefield’s 3DS cases. The classy bag company is offering three takes on a…

  By Luke Plunkett Published April 13, 2011
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  Don’t Hold Your Breath For More Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 Content

  “MvsC3 is out, done and dusted, no further announcements planned” [via Capcom Europe’s Twitter Thanks, Iced!]

  By Brian Ashcraft Published April 13, 2011
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  Sued PS3 Hacker Says He’ll Never Buy A Sony Product Again

  After a court order was issued preventing rapper-turned-hacker George Hotz from ever hacking Sony products again, Hotz is now boycotting the electronics giant’s wares. As previously posted, Hotz agreed to, basically, never mess around with another Sony product ever again. He’s barred from “unauthorized access to any Sony product under the law”, and will be…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published April 13, 2011
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  The Rap Song That Dreams Of Mass Effect And Fallout 3

  My favourite video game rap song of all time is “The Video Game Song” by Sole and Alias. It’s getting a little old, though, so Sole is back with a new game-heavy track, called “The Deadliest Game”, and it’s great If you’re having trouble keeping up, the lyrics are handily displayed in the bottom-left corner…

  By Luke Plunkett Published April 13, 2011
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  Here’s Your First Look At FIFA 12

  Or, your first look at a heavily rendered image of a famous football player (in this case, Kaká), the quality of which which you won’t see in the actual game outside of the intro and replay sequences.

  By Luke Plunkett Published April 13, 2011
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  The First 3DS Game With An Erotic Game Pedigree?

  Senran Kagura -Shojotachi no Shinei- is an upcoming 3DS ninja action game that features “costume damage” and saucy scenes in 3D. According to Japanese magazine leaks (pictured), it even has boobs bursting out in an unseen fashion. All that sounds like, well, what’s bound to happen on the 3DS. The game, however, does have a…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published April 13, 2011