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​Cut the Rope 2 Comes Out on December 19th. Get Your Candy Ready.

We already got word that it’d be coming during the holidays but now we know an exact date: the sequel to the mega-popular Cut the Rope comes out next Thursday and will be hitting iOS devices first. Based on what’s seen in the trailer above, CTR2 will introduce a bunch of new mechanics and characters…

Here’s what’s going on Talk Amongst Yourselves, our reader-written blog: Morie offers up some thoughts about how Assassin’s Creed IV crafts its female characters well. Peter Tieryas shares some art and some process for a comics project he’s been working on. And Meldy does a thoughtful Half-Remembered Video games Essay on Morrowind Don’t forget that…

Leisure Suit Larry Publisher In Upheaval After Strange Sex Incident

Last year, the future looked unexpectedly bright for Leisure Suit Larry. This year, however, the creator of the original 1987 classic PC game has told Kotaku that he’s resigned from the publisher who brought Larry back to the public. In fact, Al Lowe may not be involved in the future of gaming’s iconic loser lothario…

Battlefield 4 isn’t justflawed. It looks like it’s Lost, too. This video uploaded by YouTuber mormonrage shows an anomaly that looks a whole hell of a lot like the smoke monster from the popular ABC mystery series. Man, watching the trees fold away like that is super weird.

Here’s what’s going on Talk Amongst Yourselves, our reader-written blog: Comnting shares personal memories of Doom, in celebration of the classic FPS’ 20th anniversary. And DexOmega talks about the anime marathon he’s been doing Don’t forget that you can always go join the voices talking about video games and life in TAY Classic and in…

Here’s what’s going on Talk Amongst Yourselves, our reader-written blog: GiantBoyDetective reviews the Nintendo 2DS and calls it “2 legit 2 quit.” CouchShouts shares an in-depth farewell to the PS3 and Xbox 360. And Stormborn caps off his Super Mario Brothers redesign project with excellent new looks for Bowser, Yoshi and an ultra-powered Mario Don’t…

​Xbox One Mod Lets You Use PS4, Xbox 360 and Mouse/Keyboard Controls

Maybe you got an Xbox One and your fingers are mourning the loss of the Xbox 360 controllers. They need not grieve any longer. Modders have made it possible to use Microsoft’s last-gen controller—or the one that comes with the competing PS4—with the brand-spanking-new Xbox One. Via Eurogamer comes word of an update to the…

Everything We Know So Far About The Impressive-Looking No Man’s Sky

Dropping out of the sky like a meteorite during the VGX, No Man’s Sky is the game that’s seemingly captured the imagination of every video game enthusiast on the planet. But, aside from the amazing trailer, there’s not a whole lot known about Hello Games’ cosmically ambitious game. Here’s the info we’ve found scattered about…

Work on making Battlefield 4 the game it was supposed to be continues. The latest update for BF4 is targeted to fix some of the PC version’s stability issues and various other bugs.

Here’s what’s going on Talk Amongst Yourselves, our reader-written blog: “Water wells in the corners of my eyes as some part of who I once was passes away.” Truthtellah’s recap of the VGX is a thing to behold. SpaceGar breaks down how video games’ version of retro isn’t the same as other mediums’ retro. And…

Don’t Fall For This Xbox One Backwards Compatibility Prank

A spurious image has been making the rounds and implying that you can use the Xbox One’s developer tool menus to make the Xbox One play Xbox 360 games. Problem is, the image is dead wrong and you could brick your Xbox One. Don’t do that. Earlier this week, the inputs that let you access…

​Call Now and Get a Great Deal on Next-Gen Video Game Pictures!

Poor Peter Clatworthy—the guy who paid £450 (USD$735) for a picture of an Xbox One—has been the butt of many an internet joke. This video, while verging a bit on the mean side, is one of the best. VideoGamerTV’s TV shopping show parody nails the frantic hucksterism of channels like HSN and zeroes in on…

Here’s what’s going on Talk Amongst Yourselves, our reader-written blog: GunFlame details how moving can disrupt your video game life in unexpected ways. And Crisco offers another round of in-depth next-gen console comparisons Don’t forget that you can always go join the voices talking about video games and life in TAY Classic and in the…

​Today’s Battlefield 4 Update Gives All Players Once-Exclusive Gear

The developers of Battlefield 4 have acknowledged that their FPS is facing significant issues. And now, as part of a previously announced player appreciation program, DICE is rolling out a piece of in-game kit that only developers had access too. An announcement on the BF4 Battlelog says that the M911 pistol scope gift will become…

​Mass Effect‘s Sassiest AI Looks Great When She’s Made Out of Paper

A disembodied artificial intelligence who eventually got poured into a metal body so she could kick ass and kiss Joker, EDI was one of the best parts of the Mass Effect trilogy. She’s supposed to be made of futuristic space alloys but damn if she doesn’t look good made out of old-fashioned Terran pulp paper.…

Reminder: The Witcher 3 Is Going to Look Pretty Damn Good

The last part of CD Projekt Red’s trilogy will be hitting the PS4. It looks pretty freaking great. Watch the trailer and you’ll see glimpses of bustling medieval hamlets, ominous storm-drenched beaches and impressive-looking combat. The game is also hitting PC and Xbox One and should be out some time next year. Read Kirk Hamilton’s…

Here’s what’s going on Talk Amongst Yourselves, our reader-written blog: Stormborn isn’t only making Super Mario Brothers characters look cool in his redesign series. He’s making the levels and tertiary assets look awesome, too. J*Rod shares a Star Wars remix of “Bohemian Rhapsody” that’s got some Force to it. And Dear Video Game Expert offers…

Battlefield 4‘s one-hit-kill bug might be dying today on PS4. The delayed update due earlier this week has started rolling out for Sony’s next-gen platform. But DICE warns that this patch isn’t a total fix for some of the game’s other issues

Mickey Mouse Feels Terrible About Being Mickey Mouse

Just when you think you know where this webcomic about Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy getting drunk on a boys’ night is going, it gets deep. And it stirs up feelings about the Walt Disney icon you’ve probably never had. Ashley Perryman Quach’s “Boys’ Night” strip—working off a script by Chronicle screenwriter Max Landis—has…

Here’s what’s going on Talk Amongst Yourselves, our reader-written blog: PS4? Whatever. Aikage sings the praises of the Vita and thinks you should get one. AstroKid248 shares some of her cosplay craftsmanship. And PocoGrandes shares an excellent comics and manga gift guide Don’t forget that you can always go join the voices talking about video…