• culture

    World of Warcraft Latex Masks

    World of Warcraft is likely one of the most pervasive video games in the mainstream. There was that whole South Park episode. There's the World of Warcraft-themed porn. More »
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    Comment by Gantz: Your Trusted Friend in Science.: Hmmmmmm I don't know, I would think even furries have -some- standards.... Right...? 3 Responses | Other threads

  • cosdogs

    Who Says Nintendogs are Only on the DS?

    Gizmodo is gonna think I am copying their homework but, seriously, you gotta see these two dogs dressed as a Wii and a Wiimote for Halloween, and these poor sons of bitches (literally) do not look happy about it. Looks like they are having less fun playing Nintendo hardware than this guy did. More »
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    Comment by Shteve: That's why I prefer cats. The dogs don't like it but you decided they we're wearing this, so they'll simply... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • halloween

    It's the Great Gaming Pumpkins

    Halloween is upon on. Man that was quick. Last night I suddenly realized that we had forgotten to carve our pumpkin this year. That realization was followed by Tristan and I doing a tour of the local grocery stores on the hunt for large carving gourds. We finally found a GIANT pumpkin, brought it home and craved a Cyclops face into its flattest surface. That’s right, nothing gaming related. But that didn’t stop tons of you from carving up pumpkins in tribute to your favorite games. More »
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    Comment by Jsp343: I want to steal that Fallout boy pumpkin..It's just my sneak is not high enough. 9 Responses | Other threads

  • halloween

    Vampires, Ghosts, Goblins And The Devil Hit Wii Virtual Console For Halloween

    Hey - at least it isn't another bloody Zombie epidemic stunt. More »
    10/30/08
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    Comment by wonder6oy: Ghosts 'n Goblins with no save state? NO. :-p 4 Responses | Other threads

  • Pirates of the carribean online

    PotC Online Celebrates Year One With Zombie Invasion

    Disney's Pirates of the Carribean Online is celebrating its one year anniversarry in much the same way all the other MMO's are celebrating this time of year, with a Halloween Spooktacular zombie invasion! Starting tomorrow the game world will fall into permanent darkenss, and when the moon reaches its fullest, players that don't take cover will be transformed into the shambling undead, forced to attack towns and one another in Jolly Roger's name. More »
    10/30/08
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    Comment by LionheartAce: Zombie modes need to die. 3 Responses | Other threads

  • warhammer online

    WAR Launches In-Game Halloween Spooktacular

    Even a brand-spanking new MMO like Warhammer Online can't resist holding their own Halloween Spooktacular in-game events. Beginning today, October 29th, Witching Night descends upon on the lands of WAR, bringing with it four new public quests and a live in-game event that pits players from both realms against ancient evil forces. Of course any Halloween event wouldn't be complete without special goodies, and Mythic tons of special items, exclusive titles, and special event-only cloaks lined up. As a special Warhammer Online twist, some items can only be looted from other players in Realm vs. Realm play, so don't get so caught up in the festivities that you forget who the enemy are. More »
    10/29/08
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    Comment by That mop mutant from NES.: Wow, the masks look infinitely better then my weapons and armor which doesn't show any change from level 1 to... 3 Responses | Other threads

  • halloween

    Fun Ways to Torture Your Pets: Katamari Damacy Costume

    Have a dog that embarrasses easily? Still looking for a way to humiliate them this Halloween? This Katamari Damacy Prince costume may be just the ticket. I wish my dog were smaller, because I'd totally be ordering her one — and she thinks the height of humiliation is being forced to wear her light up, blinking reindeer horns during the Christmas season (little does she know what smaller dogs get forced to wear!). At a mere $30 for a custom-made outfit, it's certainly more reasonably priced than a lot of niche gamer gear — and oh-so-cute! The Etsy seller also has a few wee Nintendo controller necklaces for sale if you don't have a canine gracing your daily life. More »
    10/26/08
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    Comment by MisterFryGuy: Any word on a cat one? 6 Responses | Other threads

  • halo

    Your Master Chief Costume Is Here, $629.99 And It's Yours

    If you're ready to phone in this year's Halloween costume, Costumes Inc. and Rubie's Costume Company got your back. This Master Chief "Collector's Costume" will be the talk of whatever shindig you find yourself at over the next week. "You paid how much for this thing?" they'll ask. "It was marked down from $850!" you'll proudly announce, all the while sweating profusely, your speech muffled to near indecipherable levels. More »
    10/24/08
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    Comment by Gofthick: The home made ones look much more professional, oddly enough. 4 Responses | Other threads

  • guild wars

    NCSoft's Multi-MMO Halloween Plans

    The best thing about MMOs is that they are constantly updated, making way for fun, holiday themed events. The best thing about Halloween is the fact that I get to use the word spooktacular, and so I present NCsoft's multi-MMO Halloween Spooktacular of Values! Okay, no actual values, but events are running across all NCsoft massively-multiplayer titles, whether people play them or not. Guild Wars' event kicks off on October 24th with the return of Mad King Thorn, with mini-games, jokes, riddles, and prizes, in what many people have told me is the best MMO-Halloween celebration available. City of Heroes players will be fighting off zombies and collecting classic costumes for badges and trick or treating fun. Tabula Rasa has some quests. Poor Tabula Rasa. More »
    10/22/08
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    Comment by LemmingX: Guild Wars is still the best MMO i've ever played. 10 Responses | Other threads

  • pacman

    These Pacman Costumes Will Make You The Life Of The Party

    Trying to think of a last minute Halloween outfit? Craigslist has all sorts of costumes, including these one size fits all Pacman ghost costumes, featuring Inky, Pinky, and Clyde. Pacman, Ms. Pacman, and Blinky do not exist, however. Made out of foamcore and paint, these costumes are light-weight and customizable, complete with arm holes. They're $30 each, which isn't too bad. There's just one catch. You have to live near Bushwick, NY (it's somewhere in Brookyln, I think). Bigger pics after the jump! More »
    10/21/08
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    Comment by fugit: Yes, it's in Brooklyn, not a very safe area but it gets safer every year. I recommend a power pellet... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • halloween

    SOE's Multi-Game Halloween Celebration

    Sony Online Entertainment loves Halloween, and they never fail to do the spooktacular holiday up right, even in games that I didn't think anyone was still playing. The Matrix Online, for example. Not only are people still playing, but they get Halloween goodies, as do the folks playing Everquest, Vanguard, Star Wars Galaxies, and even the Legends of Norrath trading card game. Nice, but what about the poor PlanetSide fans? We know...oh oh, but do they know it's Halloween?
    10/16/08
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    Comment by xAnarChisTx: Woah, woah, woah, wait! What? The Matrix Online is still active? I thought they shit-canned their servers years... 3 Responses | Other threads

  • humor

    Retro Gaming's Best Halloween Costume Ideas

    Stumped for a solid Halloween costume idea? Vintage Computing & Gaming's Benj Edward got your back, with eleven new outfits that will this Halloween one to remember. Overly aggressive Wii granddad? Easy. All you need is a polo shirt, Wii remote, khakis and a "do not resuscitate" sign. Oh, you'll also need an insanely creepy grimace and lifestyle photography posing skills. More »
    10/15/08
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    Comment by firevixen: My friends and I dressed up as Rock N' Roll Racers for Blizzcon this year. [farm3.static.flickr.com] more » | Other threads

  • halloween

    Stay Classy This Halloween With Ms Pac-man Lingerie

    Ah, Halloween. You Americans really have the right idea. While we Brits are bobbing for apples and being angrily told that there will be neither trick nor treat, thank you very much, you lot are going full on with the mainstream cosplay - pirates, vampires, pop-culture icons - and for the ladies.. the same, but with a Sexy prefix. More »
    10/14/08
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    Comment by DMC-Man: Anyone else think the ghost should be blue? I mean, come on, it just makes sense. 11 Responses | Other threads

  • halloween

    The First Gamepumpkins of the Year

    And we've received our first game pumpkin submission — Mega Man firing on Mr. Game & Watch from Super Smash Brothers. Reader Nathan G. carved it, about three weeks before Halloween, so, it should be good and slimy and rotted out by Oct. 31. Every year about this time we get hit with game pumpkins (not literally) so, if you're cravin' a carvin', get after it, snap it and send it to us. Check out last year's punkin roundup to see if your idea has been done before. More »
    10/12/08
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    Comment by AndrewDB: I'm doing a Stephen Colbert & Obama pumpkins this year. 2 Responses | Other threads

  • littlebigplanet

    How To Make a Sackboy Costume

    English web designer Adam made himself a pretty damn cool Sackboy costume. Better still, he wrote up how exactly you can make one too on his website. The 13-step process, which includes buying a plastic bin, bubble wrap, sweat shirts and duct tape, seems fairly doable by even the most spastic of costume creators. Namely me. More »
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    Comment by VladMalice: cn't blv hw mch ppl r jzz'ng vr ths gm nd t's nt vn t yt. 12 Responses | Other threads

  • half-life 2

    Keep Humanity Under Heel This Halloween With A Combine Costume

    Couple weeks back, we posted a creepy, creepy Half-Life 2/Tom Cruise video. Also absolutely brilliant, but still, creepy. Well, this week, as promised, the clip's creator has put the Combine Metro Cop costume up for sale on eBay, and boy, is it great. It's referenced wherever possible from Valve's own designs (eg they used a Russian gas mask for concept art? This uses a Russian gas mask), and is loaded with incidental details, right down to a Combine ID tag and a fully-functioning voice-changer, for that authentic, garbled Combine radio chatter. More »
    09/11/08
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    Comment by Gilla: i wish they would just mass produce the gas masks and voice box, i can make/get everything else that will... 2 Responses | Other threads

  • world of warcraft

    Dress Your Baby In Murloc

    Still don't know what to dress up your littlest spawn as this Halloween? Want to impress the other mommies at BlizzCon? How about a setting them off on the wrong foot by starting their World of Warcraft cosplay habit early — really early — with this handmade Baby Murloc costume? This apparent one of a kind beastly get up is going for a song on eBay right now, with less than a day left. More »
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    Comment by wolfeditor: Baby not included? I have not met the one yet to create our own. 3 Responses | Other threads

  • journalism

    Yet Another Group Team Fortess 2 Cosplay

    It. Just. Won't. Stop. Sure, Halloween is so last month, but Team Fortress 2 company cosplays are still cool. That up there is how PC Gamer and Maximum PC Magazine spent their All Hallows Eve — in, you guessed it, matching Team Fortress 2 outfits. Well, at least four of them did. The others worn things like flannel. For those who missed our Team Fortress 2 group cosplay fever mode, here's a round-up: Volition, Blizzard, NCSoft, Bioware, EA and Nihilistic Celebrated. Hey, Gaming Industry, next year send us the memo, dammit! More »
    11/05/07
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    Comment by Evil_T0NY: I thought about getting a Red Shirt for Halloween but I washed it with my WHITES it would've Run colors,... more » | Other threads

  • halloween hangover

    How Volition Celebrated Halloween

    Yes. This again. Just because Halloween is now a full two days expired doesn't mean our tips inbox has engaged it's costume and pumpkin filter. For those keeping score, we've got Blizzard, NCSoft, Bioware, EA and Nihilistic in the running for best Western developer in Team Fortress 2 cosplay. Tired of this schtick? I can understand, but I really need some more blue teams to restore order to the Kotaku force. Plus, I'm pretty sure that's The Office's Steve Carrell as The Medic. More »
    11/02/07
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    Comment by ImmortalZ: Volition! Ah, the Gods who created Freespace2. I hope you will return to your people again, for they have created... more » | Other threads

  • halloween hangover

    How Bioware Celebrated Halloween

    What's good enough for NCSoft is good enough for Bioware, I suppose, as these shots of game developers getting their Team Fortress 2 cosplay on also landed in our inbox this morning. That both teams opted for opposing color choices was what made the "This Is A Post-ometer" ping and ping hard. I'm hoping for some dev-to-dev LARPing in our future. Plenty of action scenes and Spy beatdown shots at the Flickr photostream. More »
    11/01/07
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    Comment by Witzbold: @klutzo: ! :D more » | Other threads

  • halloween hangover

    How NCSoft Celebrated Halloween

    The gang at NCSoft held its annual Halloween costume contest recently, and it appears that at least eight of the employees—but probably nine—are big fans of Valve's Team Fortress 2, an extremely popular group costume choice. Sorry, tipsters, we might not get around to posting everyone's fabulous video game-themed costume, but I'm pretty sure we're going to do at least one more. More pics of the team in fabulous costumes and the new official Richard Garriott photo at the Tabula Rasa site. More »
    11/01/07
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    Comment by reno84: @visigoth: Wow, my congratulations then, it really does look badass! Woulda been even better with a rotating barrel, although I... more » | Other threads

  • clips

    Dementium's Halloween Warning - Oops

    Quick! Before you send your children out trick or treating, watch this special report! It could save lives! Wait...what day is it? *winces, drawing in air through gritted teeth* Awkward. Um, well it really was common sense anyway. It's a parent's job to teach their children to avoid zombies, monsters, and improptu medical examinations on Halloween night. I'm sure your remaining children will be much more prepared next year.
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    Comment by JabbaB: amazing... looks VERY scary. i would buy it though, because not many good graphic games come along with the ds more » | Other threads

  • gallery

    Mario Once More Invades W. Hollywood Carnival

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    Comment by Nowell: Anyone else notice alot of those costumes look..similar? Like they were mostly bought from a store? Guess there aren't many... more » | Other threads

  • halloween

    Pumpkin Roundup!!!

    BREAKING: Kotaku readers are the greatest pumpkin carvers in the entire world. We don't know if it's something in the writing or those pills we've been slipping in your food, but seriously, we are blown away by your incredible talent we've seen since we quasi-intentionally called you to arms. More »
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    Comment by Rakshasa: I submitted a Manny Calavera Grim Fandango pumpkin, but it was on Halloween and wasn't all that fancy, so I'm... more » | Other threads

  • clip

    Pac-Man Pugs

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    Comment by Scuba Steve: Damn I thought it was gonna be some World of Warcraft smashup with Pacman and grouping with non-guild players. more » | Other threads

  • game announcements

    The Whispered World

    On this most spooky of spooky days, nothing gets my attention on a new game announcement more than dressing your video game characters up in Halloween garb. It also helps if your title is an adventure game, a genre I like to think I champion at every turn. German developer Daedalic Entertainment has both these bases covered as they announce The Whispered World, an new adventure game for the PC, heading our way next year. Toss in phrases like "hand-painted backgrounds" and "lovingly crafter characters" and you've pretty much got my undivided attention.
    "The Whispered World is a project carried by a strong creative vision. The story about courage, sacrifice and the search for yourself is expressed with the help of unique visuals. We look forward to revealing more of the game's fantastic world in the coming months", added Creative Director Jan Mueller-Michaelis.
    And there you have it, a game announced in seasonably spooky fashion. Now we wait. More »
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    Comment by ShineyBlueShoes: So those aren't the main characters then or at least how they look? If not then I'd like to see... more » | Other threads

  • halloween

    Metroid Pumpkin Glows, Might Eat Your Head

    I know, some of you are getting sick of the pumpkins, but just remember, in one more day they'll be gone forever. Reader Christopher sent in his beautiful Metroid pumpkin along with several pics of the construction process. While we would never question the talents of such an Artist, what's the general consensus on power tool use in pumpkin carving? Is harnessing electricity considered, dare we say, cheating, in some circles?
    10/30/07
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    Comment by jmote: my favorite of them all! more » | Other threads

  • halloween

    Team Fortess 2 Group Cosplay Kicks Ass

    Granted, dressing up in funny costumes by yourself is fun. But it's so lonely and bittersweet. But cosplaying in a group, now that's almost as fun as a tickle party (and tickle parties are totally fun). Above, the Team Fortress 2 Halloween cosplay. It's an orgy of amazing costumes! We're in awe. More »
    10/29/07
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    Comment by riotnrrd: @ATARIMASTA and FACT.50 I am a fool who needs his glasses cleaned. Sorry for the confusion. Feel free to... more » | Other threads

  • halo helmet

    MTV FINALLY Makes Their Halo Helmet

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    Comment by Knukleur: MTV interns are probably quick to appreciate the way a Halo helmet prevents the ability to perform fellatio. "Gee, I'd... more » | Other threads

  • vc update

    Virtual Console Spooktacular

    Halloween is two days away, and you know what that means! Two more days of Halloween-themed crap until we can start associating everything with Turkeys for the better part of the month of November. What better way to associate with a spooky holiday than with a little classic Castlevania action? Castlevania II Simon's Quest for the NES (500 points) headlines this week's Virtual Console update on the Wii, slowly adding in the RPG elements we've come to know and love into the series. The only good samurai is a dead samurai, and Samurai Ghost for the TurboGrafx 16 (600 points) is a classic example of this age-old ninja adage. Finally, we have the NEOGEO masterpiece Magician Lord (900 points), possibly my favorite non-fighting NEOGEO game of all time. Magic, martial arts, and good old vampire ass-whipping. Three excellent ways to distract your children from the fact that you're spending the 31st huddled in your house with all the doors locked, fearing for their lives. More »
    10/29/07
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    Comment by kmattson: Looks like I'll be picking up a Wii just to play Simon's Quest without hours of blowing on cartridge contacts. more » | Other threads

  • halo 3

    Halo Halloween Hijinks Coming

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  • halo

    The Halo-Ween Pumpkin

    Kotakuite Dennis R. sends in this Halo themed pumpkin with a terribly clever play on words included. It was a father/son project and apparently Dennis is really excited by this particular pumpkin. Says Dennis: More »
    10/28/07
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    Comment by CarlinaEsphodel: dude, send me this pattern for the HAOLween pumpkin tdog298@yahoo.com more » | Other threads

  • jack o' lantern

    WoW Pumpkin Makes Us Say WOW!

    It wouldn't be an October day on Kotaku without a game pumpkin. So to that end I bring you this amazing World of Warcraft inspired pumpkin brought to you courtesy our friends at Wired. You know, I was starting to get pretty jaded with the whole Jack O' Lantern thing given the avalanche of pictures we've been getting lately, but this one is quite impressive. Wow, indeed!
    10/27/07
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    Comment by Daimyo Nintendo: Way too much time on your hands..painting..ok...but a pumpkin...lol... more » | Other threads

  • halloween

    Mario Pumpkin Might "Win"

    In less than 24 hours, the great pumpkin vs. gourd war has come to an end. The reason? A lack of followers. Mario. Lovable Mario, his face carved from pumpkin, has served as a symbol of peace and prosperity in these turbulent times. Sent in by our reader Cory, we're impressed by the precision of carving as Mario's face is holding on by but a few thin strands of pumpkin tendon. Hit the jump for a bonus shot while I head to the patch to bastardize the great tradition of Kotaku pumpkin carving. More »
    10/26/07
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    Comment by CF♠ro27: My aunt sketched the face on the pumpkin and I carved it out. I seen the pattern you guys are... more » | Other threads

  • halloween

    Beware The Mummy Chief

    This isn't a submission for our now expired Dementium: The Ward contest, simply photographic evidence that Samba de Amigo for the Wii won't make its ship date because the gang at Gearbox Software is too busy mummifying Master Chief instead of finishing the note charts for the latest Ricky Martin tune. It's a good effort and I'm quite sure that the Chief will make his journey to the afterlife safely, but please, Gearbox staffers, get thee to a Wii development station and make with the samba already. More »
    10/25/07
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    Comment by Sabre_Justice: Okay, no more long name.: We in South Australia need all the rain we can get. And lawl. I expect to see mummified Mario and other... more » | Other threads

  • halloween

    Pac-Man Gourds (Not Pumpkins, Which Are Lame)

    Are you all still fascinated with pumpkins? That's a pity. Pumpkins are so yesterday. The new trend? Gourds. Yup, gourds are where it's at. Specifically, gourds that resemble Pac-Man and said mythology. More »
    10/25/07
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    Comment by AmazingAaron: @JAcK0R: Pumpkin bars? more » | Other threads

  • pumpkin

    RRoD Is Truly Frightening

    This, yes this, is what we've been waiting for: The Red Ring of Death jack-o'-lantern. According to reader Zhao: More »
    10/25/07
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    Comment by darkroomdemons.com: "All I got for Halloween was my Ring of Death. My Ring of Death.... My Ring of Death." -sung to my... more » | Other threads

  • halloween

    Another Awesome Zelda Pumpkin

    Our own Luke Plunkett will be so jealous when he sees that the day shift got to post this beautiful pumpkin of his beloved cel-shaded Link. There's something about combining the pure act of pumpkin carving with the innocent Zelda storyline that warms our hearts almost enough to see in color and believe in miracles. Almost. Reader Nick writes:
    This is how my girlfriend and I started out the Halloween season, with two of our favorite characters Jack and Link.
    Hit the jump for the slightly less game related but still amazing, Jack. More »
    10/23/07
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    Comment by Livnletdye: Nice Work!! Looks amazing! I'm still partial to mine, but that's just me being biased :). more » | Other threads

  • schwag

    I Get My Own Straitjacket (Finally)

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    10/22/07
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    Comment by DarrenIndeed (xbl and psn): @crecente: If you mean the funde razor, then unless there is some kind of online aspect to it there is no... more » | Other threads

  • silent hill

    Pyramid Head Pumpkin

    Kotakuites, Silent Hill fans and rockin' rockers Brookhaven Hospital decided to have a good old fashioned pumpkin slaughtering and this was the result. A Pyramid Head pumpkin that reeks of pure awesomeness. I know we've had some good jack o' lanterns here in the past week, but this one really speaks to me. It says "Kill everyone now."
    10/21/07
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    Comment by Hand_O_Death: Glowstck makes it green, and well done sir, well done. more » | Other threads