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The Guy Who Made GTA IV Look This Gorgeous Is Hard At Work on Modding Skyrim
The Icenhancer graphic mod for Grand Theft Auto IV turns Rockstar’s game into something some could mistake for film, rather than a video game. And now Hayssam Keilany says he is working on a mod to turn the sometimes jagged world of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim into a similar moving masterpiece. Keilany dropped a…
By Brian Crecente Published December 15, 2011 -
Battlefield 3 Captures Google’s Zeitgeist
Rebecca Black, Google+, Ryan Dunn and… Battlefield 3? Google just released their survey of top search terms for 2011, and Battlefield 3 holds the number five spot for one of the fastest-rising search terms in the world. The Electronic Art’s shooter beat out the iPhone 5, songstress Adele, Japan’s evacuated (TEPCO) Fukushima I Plant, Steve…
By Brian Crecente Published December 15, 2011 -
This Syndicate Trailer Is Starting to Make Me Anticipate The Shooter Despite Myself
I love the idea of the new Syndicate game and I love the original Syndicate, but I’m still too hard-headed to accept the fact that the two will coexist as one, very new sort of game. But playing it earlier this year and now diving deep into the game’s tech and toys, I’m starting to…
By Brian Crecente Published December 15, 2011 -
This Hysteria Alice Figure Is a Bloody, Wicked Mess
Coming to comic shops and specialty retailers near you, these Gentle Giant sculpted action figures give Alice: Madness Returns a chance to play with the darker side of Lewis Carroll’s creations. Seen above is Diamond Select Toys’ Alice: Madness Returns Select Figure assortment, based on American McGee’s dark video game return to Wonderland. The $22…
By Brian Crecente Published December 15, 2011 -
Skyrim Patch 1.3 Is Live on Xbox 360
The backwards-flying dragon killing and magic-resistance fixing Skyrim 1.3 patch is now live on the Xbox 360, according to Bethesda’s official The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Twitter account. Go get it and then marvel at the lack of reverse dragons.
By Brian Crecente Published December 15, 2011 -
iPhone’s Plants Vs. Zombies Gets Free “I, Zombie” Mode
An update to iPhone’s Plants vs. Zombies hit today that adds the ability to play as zombies in the game, a new free level and some festive hats for the holiday season. The game’s I, Zombie mode, which is already available on the PC, Mac, XBLA and DS versions, allows you play as the zombies…
By Brian Crecente Published December 15, 2011 -
Carcassonne Gets Its First iPhone Expansions
German board game Carcassonne is getting two new expansions for the iPhone and iPad. The River will cost $0.99 and adds 12 new tiles, which are played right at the beginning of the game, laying out a river that divides the game board and adds new strategical challenges which affect the rest of the game.…
By Brian Crecente Published December 15, 2011 -
The Magical Pancake-Extruding Robot
Gawker’s House of Pancakes | I took Monday and Tuesday off. When I returned to the office today I discovered a large-ish metal box crouching on a counter in the Gawker communal kitchen. Push a button and the square hunk of tech plops out pancakes on demand. Great idea, but wouldn’t it be better if…
By Brian Crecente Published December 14, 2011 -
The Amazing, Exploded Mass Effect 3 N7 Pistol
This replica N7 pistol from upcoming Bioware game Mass Effect 3 was created for the Child’s Play Charity auction by reader Bill Doran. Doran, who makes custom weapon props and customs, says he based the replica on a single reference image he found and then worked with the M5 Phalanx as a jumping off point.…
By Brian Crecente Published December 14, 2011 -
Rumor: Microsoft Replaces Head Xbox Designer
Don Coyner, who has been leading the design experience group for Xbox since the console’s launch, has been replaced at Microsoft, Cnet reports. Coyner, who has been working with the Xbox since the console’s inception, was replaced by Emma Williams, according to Cnet sources. Williams was in charge of the redesign of the Live interface…
By Brian Crecente Published December 14, 2011 -
How To Hire an In-Game Bodyguard, and Why You Should
Games like Battlefield and Call of Duty are worst when they are played by casual fans, people who may enjoy the occasional match but who don’t take the time to daily hone their skills. I fit neatly into that category. Despite being a big fan of military shooters, I’m not very good at them. But…
By Brian Crecente Published December 14, 2011 -
Club Nintendo Now Rewards With Games
Nintendo of America’s rewards program just got a lot more interesting for those of us not into Nintendo-themed fans, notebooks and patches. Starting today, Club Nintendo loyalists can also earn 3DS and Wii games. The overhauled Club Nintendo website already has Super Mario Kart (100 coins) and Fluidity (150 coins) listed for the Wii. Other…
By Brian Crecente Published December 14, 2011 -
See Borderlands 2’s Talking Holiday Card in Action
One of my favorite things about the holidays is seeing all of the creative ways video game developers and publishers find to celebrate. The many holiday cards we receive each year, are a great example of that. Take, for instance, this fantastic Borderlands 2 card I received yesterday from 2K Games and Gearbox. Thanks for…
By Brian Crecente Published December 14, 2011 -
Watch This Lizard Kick Ass At A Video Game With His Tongue
I’ve seen orangutans play video games on a touch screen, but this is the first lizard. And this Bearded Dragon doesn’t need opposable thumbs to master the art of gaming, he uses his tongue. [Via Reddit]
By Brian Crecente Published December 14, 2011 -
Your Kids Will Be Playing On Angry Birds Playground Equipment Next Year
Angry Birds has its own board game, plushies, cookbook and even a knock-off attraction in a Chinese theme park, but now the massively popular mobile game is getting an official line of playground equipment and parks. Two Finnish towns, Rovaniemi and Espoo, will be getting the world’s first official Angry Birds playgrounds next year, according…
By Brian Crecente Published December 14, 2011 -
Rumor: Zynga Preps Employees For Friday IPO As Analyst Says Company Will Be Overpriced
Farmville creator and king of casual games Zynga is in the midst of preparing employees for a Friday IPO, a source close to the company tells Kotaku. The timing wouldn’t be much of a surprise, with the company expected to price their shares this week, and Reuters and others speculating the IPO would hit on…
By Brian Crecente Published December 13, 2011 -
For the Right Price These Gamers Will Die For You
This story starts, as so many great ones do, with a classified ad: “I will take bullets for you,” it read. And he did. Contact made, cash transfer confirmed, Londoner Toby Smith met me on a bluff overlooking the border between Iran and Turkmenistan on an early December afternoon armed with an M416 assault rifle.…
By Brian Crecente Published December 12, 2011
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