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  Ace Combat Xi Launches On iPhone

  Is that experimental flight technology evaluation squadron Falco in your pocket, or have you not yet downloaded Ace Combat Xi: Skies of Incursion, available today on the iTunes App Store? The People’s Republic of Leasath has launched a sneak attack on the Federal Republic of Aurelia, and it’s up to the Falco squadron to rock…

  By Mike Fahey Published December 3, 2009
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  Average Mario Wii Playing Time Just Under 10 Hours So Far

  Following up yesterday’s Kotaku report of Wii play-time stats, here’s how much time some of the bigger Wii games of the summer and fall are getting played by those who have them. The following are average playing times, per Wii user, since the launch of the game through December 1, 2009. The data is collected…

  By Stephen Totilo Published December 3, 2009
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  Talk Amongst Yourselves

  It is seldom sunny enough for Boktai, but the weather is always good for commenting about video game in TAY. Confused about commenting on Kotaku? Read our FAQ.

  By Stephen Totilo Published December 3, 2009
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  Are You A Cosplayer?

  To: Totilo From: Bashcraft RE: I Had One Good Tiger Woods Anecdote (Emphasis On *Had*) No, not you, Total. But you reader person. If cosplay and have a website, shoot me an email. THANKS! Bummer about the Tiger Woods anecdote. What you missed last night Reviewing A Game On Their Terms: The Increasingly Prominent “Review…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published December 3, 2009
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  Canada’s Bungie-Scented Xbox 360 Bundle

  Microsoft announced this week that, for a limited time, Canadian gamers will be able to grab a special bundle that includes a console and both of Bungie’s Halo games for the 360. In all, you get a 360 Elite, two controllers and copies of both Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST, all for CAD$400 (USD$380).…

  By Luke Plunkett Published December 3, 2009
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  Wii Hits British Sales Milestones

  The Nintendo Wii has carved two big notches on its belt today, passing not only the six million-sold barrier, but also becoming the fastest console in British history to do so. The Wii went on sale in the UK in December 2006, so we’re looking at an average of 2 million per year. Not bad.…

  By Luke Plunkett Published December 3, 2009
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  Bring Your Slave Gladiator Girl To Work Day

  Do you know what today is? Why, it’s bring your slave gladiator girl to work day — or as it’s commonly know “BYSGGTWD”. Sure, we’ve already seen this girl loads. But we haven’t seen her using a computer, a telephone or a copy machine. The lady even takes off her helmet and lets a staffer…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published December 3, 2009
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  The 2009 PlayStation Award Winners Are…

  Every year Sony Computer Entertainment Japan recognizes the biggest selling domestic titles on the PlayStation platform with the PlayStation Awards. The ¥500,000 (US$5,700) “Gold Prize” is given to titles that ship between 500,00 and 1 million units. This year’s winners are Yakuza 3 and Resident Evil 5 on the PS3 and DISSIDIA Final Fantasy on…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published December 3, 2009
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  Cover Your Christmas Tree With Hand-Made Gaming Ornaments

  Just in case those fancy controllers weren’t pushing your yuletide buttons, here are some more game-related ornaments suitable for hanging from your Christmas tree. Thrown together by the lovely Alice, there are Zelda rupees, Mario mushrooms, a 360 and even some delightfully garish Yoshis. Interested? Get more info on each item over at Wonderland. Gamey…

  By Luke Plunkett Published December 3, 2009
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  SingStar Sells 20 Million

  It’s popped corks and slapped backs at Sony’s London Studio today, with news that the SingStar series has just hit the “20 million sold” mark. The first SingStar was released all the way back in 2004, for the PS2, and the series now spans over seventy releases across fourteen languages. Not bad for a game…

  By Luke Plunkett Published December 3, 2009
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  Happy 15th Birthday, PlayStation!

  It all began 15 years ago today. On December 3, 1994, Sony released the PlayStation in Japan. The rest, as they say, is history. Yes, it’s hard to remember now, but there once was a time, before WipeOut, before Tomb Raider, before PaRappa, that Sony entering the gaming business didn’t sound like such a sure…

  By Luke Plunkett Published December 3, 2009
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  NSFW: Adult Game Bundled With “Personal Assistant”

  Unabashedly 18-years-old-and-up PC game Lots of Mothers!! features just that — lots of mothers. The limited edition bundle features something else. Priced at ¥9,420 (US$107), the bundle comes with the game disc, a special manga, an audio CD and, ahem, a “personal assistant”. Those who order by mail get two personal assistants. There are apparently…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published December 3, 2009
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  Jimmy Kimmel Looks At Gay Sex In Dragon Age

  Remember kids: In America, kissing a male elf, eyebrows raised, but killing a male elf, a-okay. More about the sex scenes in Dragon Age: Origins right here. Thanks Otaku Man!

  By Brian Ashcraft Published December 3, 2009
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  Redbox Closer To Rolling Out $2 Game Rentals

  DVD rental firm Redbox are in talks with a number of publishers over the possibility of adding video games to the company’s range of DVD dispensing machines. Redbox boss Mitch Lowe says that he’s holding the talks in an attempt to not only expand the range of products they can offer, but also to try…

  By Luke Plunkett Published December 3, 2009
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  Final Fantasy XIII Giant Turtle Is So Big

  Huge, jumbo and gianormous. Adamantoise, an enemy in the FF series since Final Fantasy II, is a large turtle. In upcoming Final Fantasy XIII, the monster is much more. He’s big. 『FF13』「アダマンタイマイ」デカすぎ！:オレ的ゲーム速報＠刃

  By Brian Ashcraft Published December 3, 2009
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  EA Releases Battlefield Specs For The PC

  EA released today the specs for both upcoming Battlefield games on the PC, namely Battlefield: Bad Company 2 and Battlefield 1943. Let’s see how your/my PC shapes up. Both games run on the same engine, so both share the same specs. And those are: Minimum Specs Processor: Core 2 Duo @ 2.0GHz Main memory: 2GB…

  By Luke Plunkett Published December 3, 2009
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  Star Wars: The Old Republic Preview: The Space Inquisition

  All eight classes of Star Wars: The Old Republic have been revealed, leaving me only one question: What the hell is a Sith Inquisitor? I get that they’re supposed to be a more badass version of a Sith Warrior with different ranged abilities. But if that’s the case, wouldn’t all players playing as Sith Warriors…

  By AJ Glasser Published December 3, 2009
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  Mario? There’s An App For That

  For a limited time (ie until lawyers take it down), you can get an app for the iPhone that lets you walk around pretending you’re stuck in a Mario game. It’s called iRwego (un hunh hunh), and is $1 (the $1.19 listed above is for the Australian store). My extensive hands-on impressions follow. Click to…

  By Luke Plunkett Published December 3, 2009
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  Japan’s Top Ten “Crap Games of the Retail Shop”

  One game shop has listed the top ten letdowns of 2009. The retailer isn’t talking about the buggiest or worst titles, but rather, the games that didn’t do as expected. In short, this is a list of titles that fell short sales-wise. 10. Persona Retail expectations were high, but the game got off to a…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published December 3, 2009
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  Hey, Hellgate Is Back!

  Proving you can’t keep an ill-conceived MMO down, the Hellgate series is back. And it’s moved on from London. And the English language. And now finds itself in Japan. Speaking Korean. March 2010? Best of luck to you, Hellgate.

  By Luke Plunkett Published December 3, 2009