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Almost Every PS1 Classic and PSP Game Now on Vita [UPDATE: and They're Gone]
File this under 'someone pressed the wrong button'. No telling how long it'll last or if it's intentional but pretty much the entire back catalogue of PS1 and PSP games now seems to be available on Vita. Whether they work or not.
Lifehacker UK is Now Live!
If you're looking for ways to make things easier all round then you'll like Lifehacker UK which has just this minute launched.
Hearthstone's Curse of Naxxramas Expansion Explained
Blizzard has detailed Hearthstone's first expansion, which will be a series of PVE battles against AI bosses that should net players up to 30 new cards.
Mario Kart 8 Getting Three Wii U Console Bundles
The new bundles arrive on May 30th. There's a basic game/console option and Mario (red) or Luigi (green) themed packs that include the game, console, WiiMote, steering wheel, a strategy guide and a cap for £299.99.
Resident Evil 2 Looks Great as a Resi 4-Style HD Remake
Shame we'll never actually play it. These sections of Resident Evil 2's opening moments were recreated in the style of Resi 4's over the shoulder camera by YouTuber Rod Lima using assets from the Wii's Darkside Chronicles.
Epic's New Game to "Push Next Gen Graphics" But in the Future? "Triple-A is the minority"
Epic Games' Tim Sweeney has confirmed a new high end, next-gen project is in development at the studio, intended to showcase Unreal Engine 4. However, in the future he thinks that large triple-A titles will be less common.
Watch Dogs Got Delayed Because Players Hacked it in Unexpected Ways
One of the more interesting things creative director Jonathan Morin has said about development is that the delay was due in part to players finding hacking possibilities where "the outcome wasn't as we planned", resulting in Ubi taking the extra time to fix things.
Kotaku UK Deals: Cheap Xbox Credit, Final Fantasy XIV and Indie Games Galore
It's our first ever Kotaku UK deals post! Come see what's on offer.
Banjo Kazooie's "Spiritual Successor" is Dead
By Keza MacDonald on at
Remember that 'spiritual successor' to Banjo Kazooie that a bunch of ex-Rare guys were supposedly working on? Yeah, it's not happening. :(
One Year On, is SimCity Any Better?
By Mike Rose on at
SimCity had one of the most troubled launches in recent memory. One year on, with offline play and many other changes implemented, is it worth going back?
New Historical Ace Attorney Game Coming To 3DS With Series' Creator Shu Takumi Back in Charge
Capcom has now released the first trailer for a new historical Ace Attorney with creator Shu Takumi back in charge.
The Word 'Jetpack' Has Been Found In Some GTA 5 Code
Note the careful phrasing in the title. There's no actual jetpack, just the word in a few lines of code which recently appeared in an updated xex file, a kind of Xbox executable. So, it's not there yet but it might be on the way.
Disturbing Two-Player Gestures for PlayStation Home Include "Lovers Hug"
Avatars can now interact with each other in PlayStation Home, doubling the weird factor.
Help us Name Kotaku UK's Weekly Reader Column
We're launching a reader column, and in the community spirit, we'd like you to name it.
And There's Your First Screen for This Year's Call Of Duty
Yes, it's a nose. But look at the pores. This is supposed to be an "actual in-game character". At least it looks like a more next-gen effort after Ghosts' 'new' engine turned out to be the old one with bits bolted on.
You Will Never Guess What These Serious Japanese Men Are Playing
I'm honestly trying to avoid an Upworthy style clickbait header here but there's no other way to word this without spoiling the surprise. Look into their eyes. See the seriousness of the situation, the pressure, and imagine what game could be creating such emotion. Then press play…