Did you know that the Xbox could have been compatible with Dreamcast games? Sega offered Microsoft the opportunity. That, and more gaming stories you cannot miss:
How Xbox Could Have Helped The Dreamcast Survive
I didn’t know this story—it’s heartbreaking on several levels.
https://kotaku.com/how-xbox-could-have-helped-the-dreamcast-survive-30936219
Star Trek Online Boldly Enters Open Beta
Jason Chen and I just got our invites, anyone else playing?
https://kotaku.com/star-trek-online-boldly-enters-open-beta-5446438
Heaven Shakes: New God Of War III Screens
Equally horrifying: Blood and manboobs.
https://kotaku.com/heaven-shakes-new-god-of-war-iii-screens-5448815/
And The Nominees For Best Video Game Writing Are…
The WGA should be ashamed of the nominations. There is some real shit writing on this list.
https://kotaku.com/and-the-nominees-for-best-video-game-writing-are-5448400
Most People Are Still Buying Boxed Copies Of Games
Interesting stats.
https://kotaku.com/most-people-are-still-buying-boxed-copies-of-games-5447954
Tim Gunn Lives Up To His Name, Goes Buck Wild
There’s a “make it work” joke here, somewhere.
https://kotaku.com/tim-gunn-lives-up-to-his-name-goes-buck-wild-5447398
Mass Effect 2’s Soldier: The Shooter Class
I don’t think I’ll play the soldier, but the berserker mode is definitely my play style.
https://kotaku.com/mass-effect-2s-soldier-the-shooter-class-5447386
Senior Citizen Rolls 40 Perfectos in Wii Bowling
Please, someone, get these seniors something more entertaining to do.
https://kotaku.com/senior-citizen-rolls-40-perfectos-in-wii-bowling-5446734
Mass Effect 2 Sets Its Sights on the Modern Warfare Crowd
Yeah, another link for Mass Effect 2. Read it!
https://kotaku.com/mass-effect-2-sets-its-sights-on-the-modern-warfare-cro-5446283
Halo: Reach Boasts New Tech, Bigger Battles
I could talk shit about yet another Halo game, but sadly, I know I’ll still be playing it.
https://kotaku.com/halo-reach-boasts-new-tech-bigger-battles-5445930