The Most Amazing 1.25 Seconds You'll See This Week
Blink and you'll miss it. So don't blink and marvel at ninety-rounds spit out in just 1.25 seconds.
Activist: Congress Going After Violent Games is 'Virtual Gun Control'
Considering how violent video games have been scapegoated by gun-rights hardliners, this defense seems to come from an unusual source. But a man who sued the District of Columbia—and won—over a handgun ban says lawmakers scapegoat video games because they can't win on the gun debate.
Guns for the Call of Duty generation: here's documentary by Motherboard about "smart weapons," or guns with scopes that incorporate HUDs that help even novices pull off one-shot-one-kills. The gun does all the accuracy calculations for you. Fascinating stuff, and yes, they do talk about people who play games.
Is Miyamoto Really Responsible For Unrealistic Dual-Wielding in Games?
Did you know the infamous pirate Blackbeard (I hear he's scarier in real life) carried no fewer than six flintlock pistols with him at any given time because they took so long to reload?
It's A Real Gun. A Real Halo-Themed Gun, That Is.
This is nothing like those branded Halo bullets we covered a while back: ucfnate's Halo Beretta M9A1 is custom. While I'm not into real-life guns myself, dang if this isn't well-made.Not only are the grips UNSC, but they also glow in the dark.
What Could Be Better Than a Laser? Try a Six-Barrel Laser Gatling Gun
The last time we checked in with Patrick Priebe he'd crafted a replica of the Dead Space plasma cutter
Is the Decision to Buy Call of Duty or Battlefield a Moral Choice?
Before you skip everything in this video and run straight to the comments, understand the question: Many (not "most"; not "all") shooter video games feature licensed, real-world firearms. Gunmakers are compensated for the appearance of their brands as much as the NFL Players Association is paid for its members appearing…
As we've just seen, 3D printers are pretty great for hobbyists and DIY toy-makers. But because the machines can make practically anything, they can make, well, practically anything. Including assault rifles. Which is going to be a problem.
Here's One Big-Budget Game That Won't Have A Gun-Toting Character On The …
If it's a big-budget game, you can (cynically) count on at least one thing: a stoic-looking guy incorrectly holding a gun on the cover.
Anti-Gun People Who Cluelessly Mocked Me Still Live in Fantasy Land,…
The popular, left-leaning Facebook group that mistook me for a gun nut last month has pulled the image of me that they put on their site. They actually pulled it on Monday, shortly after I ran an article
Hundreds of Confused Anti-Gun People Think I'm a Gun Nut—And That This…
There are people on both sides of the gun debate who make good points. And then there are people who have absolutely no clue.
Go read this fascinating Simon Parkin piece about the relationships between shooting games and gun manufacturers.
Wild Conspiracy Theories Abound In Death Of FPS Russia Producer
Last week, a body was discovered in Carnesville, Georgia
That NRA Shooting Game Isn't For Four-Year-Olds Anymore, Thanks To Apple
In the wake of the tragic Sandy Hook shooting, the National Rifle Association backed a free shooting
I’m Mentally Ill, I Love Violent Video Games, And They’ve Never Made…
When it was reported that Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, the perpetrators of the Columbine High School massacre were big fans of Doom, the original first person shooter in the eyes of many, I dismissed the idea that violent video games could have been responsible for inspiring the event. As a lifelong devotee of video…
Microsoft Cracks Down On Unauthorized Halo-Branded Bullets
Any serious gamer who was watching the Discovery Channel's "Dual Survival" show earlier this week may have recognized the logo that appeared on a box of bullets that were briefly featured in the episode.
Jackie Chan Is in Trouble for Claims Over Guns and Grenades (Grenades?)
Your Homework? Machine Guns.
College is hard! There are all those books to read. Wouldn't it be wonderful to mix the workload up. Like, with some assault rifles?
How the Heck Does a Gun Work Underwater?
To the internet! The internet always has the answer—and it seems to
Guns Made from Bones (Yes, BONES)
The materials artist Bruce Mahalski uses are hardly typical—neither is what he creates with them. He works with bones to produce, among other things, replica pistols and assault rifles. The result is beautiful, yet unsettling, and provides a stark reminder of the power that these weapons have.
This Is a Chinese Gatling Gun. For, Um, Cops.
'A bad day for me: Dog attack and shots fired'
Christian Allen had to use his firearm yesterday to kill a bad dog.
The Kalashnikov Rifle Is Getting an Upgrade
The Russian government will spend part of a $690 billion military improvement budget on introducing a new model of its Kalashnikov rifles, known more commonly as AK-47s and one of the most common weapons in the real world and video games. (See Call of Duty, among many others.)
Real Bullets To Kill Real Zombies, Get 'Em Before It's Too Late
You might think you're ready for a zombie uprising, but I bet you're wrong.
Generations Plumbs the Darkest Corners of Sonic's History
The problem with mining the rich and varied history of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise for Sonic Generations is that history includes this red and black jerk-off right here. For some, Shadow is a welcome addition to Generations. For others, he still signifies the looming death of a beloved series.
Robbed GameStop Store Employee Threatened with Blasting
You're in the GameStop, you've got your gun at the ready, you've cleared the cash register area of children, and now you're ready to make your demand. "Give me the money!" Good! Now follow it up with a threat! "...or I'll blast you!" Wait, what?
What's America's Fetish This Week? Guns
In approximately 90 days, walk into any bar in the State of Ohio. If there aren't any signs stating otherwise, feel free to carry your concealed weapon in that watering hole. But don't order a round. You can't legally drink if you are packing heat.
An FPS-Style Ammo Counter, In Real Life
Playing shooters, I've often wondered if the persistent knowledge of exactly how many rounds you have left delivers a tactical advantage you can't have in real life. This invention delivers a video-game advantage to the battlefield.