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What Do A Wookiee, A Dead Or Alive Fighter and Scarlett Johansson Have in Common?

Brian Crecente — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:40:00 EDT

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First it was planking, now it's... ScarlettJohanssonning? More »

You Killed Carmine! You Bastards!!!

Brian Crecente — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:20:00 EDT

Offended Gay Gamer Wants Dragon Age II Writer Fired

Mike Fahey — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:20:00 EDT

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Last week we lauded BioWare writer David Gaider for his eloquent defense of the inclusion of love interests for players of any sexual orientation in Dragon Age II. Now one gamer has started an internet petition asking that Gaider be fired for his poor portrayal of gay men. More »

Power Company Warns Of the Dangers of "Vampire Energy" with Red Ring of Death

Brian Crecente — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 10:00:00 EST

The Alabama Power Company created this nifty television ad to talk about how some electronic gadgets still use power when they're turned off. More »

Behind The Music: The Sims 3 World Adventures

Mike Fahey — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:20:00 EST

There's nothing quite as entertaining than watching accomplished recording artists like Nelly Furtado trying to sing their own songs after they've been translated into The Sims gibberish language. More »

Japanese Woman Jailed After Killing Virtual Husband

Mike Fahey — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:40:00 EDT

A 43-year-old Japanese piano teacher found herself in jail after viciously murdering her ex-husband...in MapleStory. According to reports, the woman's virtual, big-headed anime husband suddenly divorced her in mid-May, which lead to her logging on with the 33-year-old man's username and password and deleting his character. When the man discovered the death of his character, he called the police. The alleged virtual murderer has now been jailed for suspicion of illegally accessing a computer and manipulating electronic data, which could carry a five-year prison sentence or a fine of up to $5,000. More »

MK Vs. DC: Batman Versus Sub-Zero

Mike Fahey — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:30:00 EDT

Click to view Is the concept for Mortal Kombat Vs. The DC Universe as silly in action as it is in theory? Yes. Yes it is. GamesRadar has the exclusive trailer shown at the Midway Gamer's Day Event, and as you can see...yeah. The worst part? You just know they are going to include Aquaman. I say kick it up a notch and make Aquaman a timed underwater boss fight. Go crazy with it! More »

Six More Developers Adopt amBX

Mike Fahey — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:20:31 EDT

The list of developers supporting Phillips' amBX quirky sensory surround technology grows in leaps and bounds as the company announces six new licenses at the Develop Conference in Brighton, UK. Zombie. Riot Games, Brain in a Jar, Invictus Games, Instinct Technology and Gearbox have all signed on to integrate the ambient experiences technology, joining a growing stable of developers that includes big names like Codemasters, THQ, and Kuju. Why are so many game creators jumping onto the amBX bandwagon?"

amBX is a very cool and innovative technology that allows your games to stand out in a very crowded marketplace," commented John E. Williamson, President, Zombie.

Clip: Sega Developer Kidnapped, Bunny Ear Cut Off

Brian Ashcraft — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 04:00:01 EDT

While I'd like to think this has something to do with that unforgivable hedgehog-human kissing, this viral ad actually seems connected with that "big announcement" next month. You know, the one in which Sega says they'll stop driving the Sonic franchise into the ground. Can't wait. Brian Ashcraft More »

Sonic the Vacuum Cleaner

Brian Crecente — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 11:30:28 EST

This Amazon mistake (or perhaps it was on purpose) is very silly, true, but it still cracked me up. Sonic the upright vacuum indeed. Brian Crecente More »

The 1Up Cake

Brian Crecente — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 10:40:05 EST

Sometimes the simple things are the coolest. This 1Up cake is plain awesome. I'll refrain from the jokes about what happens when you eat it. Brian Crecente More »

Where Wii Play

Brian Crecente — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 18:00:16 EST

Nintendo ran a little informal poll over on their MySpace page asking gamers where they would be most excited to play Wii? More »

Dreamy Video Game Pin Site

Brian Crecente — Wed, 24 May 2006 12:00:19 EDT

Chris sends us word of his quirky video game sticker and pin site. That's right, the site sells video game-themed stickers and pins and they're quirky. Actually, the more I think about it, the more I think they fit in the dreamy category. The little pins feature game icons like Lara Croft with big Moo-Cow eyes lazing on her belly, her legs dangling behind her. Another features the disembodied head and buxomy bosom of Resident Evil 4's Ashley. She's a little cross-eyed, but I find that cute in proposterously large breasted women. —Brian Crecente More »