Obviously that didn't work out, M$. And let's be honest here, what person - even a so-called "cynical fan" - is going to speak out against the game when he/she is paid to be on the development team? No fan is going to give up their job simply because they think the game is dumb. #2

Anyone who enjoyed in-depth, old-school RPGs should back this game. Both the SNES and Genesis games were SICK. I backed this yesterday morning. There were about 380 other backers and $38,000. This morning I check and there are over 4,900 backers and over $360,000 in support. Daaayum! #1

The way I see it, if there was a game announced by a big-name developer like Ken Levine, Shiguru Miyamoto, Nomura, Kojima, etc., people would sit up and pay attention. This is no different. These games are being developed by industry vets. There's no real reason not to have faith that they'll turn out ok. #3

I'm more bothered that Chobot is in the game because it creates a pretty obvious conflict of interest for her and IGN when it comes to their opinions and review of Mass Effect 3. #2.3.4

The game itself should be fun enough to "reward" you with its fun. Achievements/Trophies, to me, are best in a game that you already love because they give you some unique distractions to pass the time, but Achievements/Trophies never make a bad game good. #3

We ARE talking about Kotaku here. You know that, right? #4.1

As a parent, I want my son to have worthwhile games to play, the sort of games I grew up with. About a year ago (when my wife was pregnant for our son), I started buying up a lot of NES, SNES, Genesis, etc games. I have two huge trays of cartidges beneath my entertainment center. I also bought a 2nd DS and a 2nd PSP, and duplicates of several favs on those systems. Hey, I don't know what sort of games will be made by the time my kid is old enough, and I doubt there will be games of equiva... #1

This is like saying "tommorow, the price of gasoline COULD increase". Yes, yes it could, but is that really newsworthy? #1

2005 called. It wants all of its "iPhone will destroy handheld gaming" articles back.

Apple needs to make some MASSIVE steps forward before they're worth a dime to the gaming industry. For starters, they need to lock down some exclusive development houses. As of right now, Apple is simply doing what Apple does best: repackaging something, making it look pretty, and charging you more than what it's worth. They've done it for years with their hardware, a... #1

Are you or are you not required to use Kinect to play Fable: The Journey?

That's where the "force you to buy an expensive peripheral" comes in to play. #1.3.1

Yeah, I played it on the Saturn (burned copy. Shame on me) and it was pretty good. There's definitely something to the battle system, the setting, and the music, and a revival of the franchise would be nice, but the original game as it stands is pretty outdated. #2.1.2

IMO, I wouldn't be bothered if the WiiU was less powerful than its contemporaries. I just want a decent step up from the Wii and lag-free connectivity between the WiiU tablet and the console.

I've never once bought a Nintendo system (console or handheld) for the hardware power. Never. #2

It would certainly bring this game out into the light. For the very few who've played it, they swear it's the best game ever created, but a public release on Steam would allow a much wider audience to decide for themselves if this game truly deserves all of the adoration. #2

The very title "Male gamers: sexist?" is sexist, because it assumes that all male gamers fall into the same category.

But of course, saying the very obvious explanation "Sexist people: sexist?" wouldn't make a very eye-catching headline, now would it? #2

All I know is that the Vita has dozens upon dozens of announced upcoming games, while the WiiU has...well, just a few scattered interviews from a handful of developers. #6

The arcades were awesome not just because of the games (which can now be comfortably played at home), but because of the atmosphere. It was fun to be playing a shmup or a beat 'em up by yourself and then some other kid comes up, drops a quarter, and starts playing with you. It was fun to be watching that SFII cabinet, slapping down a quarter and declaring "I'll take winner" while 5 other people are huddled around the same cabinet, each also wanting to take on the champ. #5

Not long until I get my hands on this game. Can't wait! #1

You sound like an advertisement.

I have an iPhone with a slew of iOS games and I have sunk at least 10 hours into the iPad trying...TRYING to see the point (my wife once wanted one) to no avail. The games simply aren't there. And the few games that ARE there are rapidly finding their way to other platforms. #1.1.1

No, Kotaku. Let's stop pretending iPad gaming is ENOUGH for gamers.

iPad is a distraction, nothing more. Name ANY game genre, with the possible exception of puzzle games, and the iPad comes up short. RPGs? PC/consoles/handhelds are a much better bet. Racing games? PC/consoles/handhelds are a much better bet. FPSs? Hah! PC/consoles/handhelds are a much better bet. Platformers, space sims, flight sims, strategy games, RTSs, empire builders, fighting games, 3rd-person sho... #1

It's a great game. I bought it for $40 during the Black Friday sale, but I would have probably paid full price if it was released at a different time.

It's easily one of the best platformers out there, new or old. Unfortunately Ubisoft has a habit of only advertising "TEH AAA" franchises like Assassin's Creed. #11