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Thank God Star Wars Got a Second Draft

If you’re a well-heeled sci-fi fan, you probably know about the rarely-seen rough draft of Star Wars. It’s crazy different, with characters that have similar roles but different names, among other things. Today, Dark Horse Comics’ adaptation of that early pass hits store shelves. Myself and Mike Fahey have read through the miniseries’ first issue…

This MindF**k Puzzle Game Takes You Through a Beautiful Infographic World

Oh, look: a side-scroller. You know what to do, right? Just run to the right and hop onto that elevated platform to get to the next screen. Wait. What’s happening? It’s getting taller as you move closer to it? Why? WTF? This isn’t how things are supposed to work! Basically, everything you take for granted…

Here’s what’s going on Talk Among Yourselves, our reader-written blog: Carter Brownlee wants everybody to reconsider their opinions on PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. You’ve heard of nightmare fuel, where the culture you consume feeds horrible sleep imaginings? Well, Pink_Zapper_Helmet looks at games that do the opposite in Sweet Dream Theory. Also, Voltaire Crescent continues to…

The Xbox One Comes Out on November 22

After a morning filled with speculation and buzz, we finally know when we’re getting Microsoft’s next-generation video game console. The Xbox One is scheduled to hit store shelves on November 22, with a previously announced price of $500. Previous rumors ran the gamut, pegging the date as early as November 8, though the smart money…

This Man Almost Made a Game Filled With Nintendo All-Stars

If you follow Hideki Kamiya on Twitter, you might expect him to be an excitable, fast-talking conversationalist in person. He’s pretty much the opposite. In fact, when he sat down for an interview at PAX last week, the man responsible for beloved action games Devil May Cry, Viewtiful Joe and Bayonetta barely even raised his…

Here’s what’s going on Talk Among Yourselves, our reader-written blog: Zarnyx chimes in with more SnackTAYku goodness from Trinidad, this time with a shark sandwich. Not to be outdone, Nach cooks arepas. Also, Stormborn draws anotherre-imagined, incredibly cute Pokemon for today And you can always go join the voices talking about video games and life…

For Sale: Freakin’ Amazing Nintendo Art

Remember those creepy Nintendo bust sculptures from a few weeks ago? They were pretty cool, right? Well, they’re just a small part of a massive NES-themed art show opening in New York City this Friday. We’ve got a look at more pieces that will be in Bottleneck Gallery’s upcoming 3NES art exhibit and, honestly, they’re…

PAX Cosplay: Near-Naked Sims Dude, a FemShep Team-Up and Dark Phoenix

It’s been three days of PAX Prime so far and the cosplay greatness just keeps growing. This latest batch of pictures has a great Fallout survivor, two flavors of FemShep and Lady Deadpool. Enjoy these folks’ hard work, folks!

If You Grew Up in the ’80s, Your Soul Cries Out for This Space Shooter

Nerds and geeks of a certain age fondly remember Macross/Robotech, Star Blazers and other spectacle-filled, emotionally overwrought animated space operas from the 1980s. These Japanese series remain touchstones for a generation and some folks miss them quite a bit. Jake Kazdal is one of those people and the game designer decided to make a game…

LocoCycle: It’s Like KITT, GLaDOS and Spy Hunter Had a Xbox One Baby

Talking cars. Who doesn’t like talking cars? And talking cars that can blow stuff up? Even better. Except in this case, the vehicle in question is a super-smart sentient motorcycle that got hit by lightning and decided it doesn’t want to work for The Man anymore. That’s the basic plot of LocoCycle, a racing combat…

Mega Man Designer Says Capcom Hasn’t Reacted to New Mega Man-Like Game

Last night, Keiji Inafune blew the gaming world’s collective mind when he announced Mighty No. 9, a game that closely resembles the iconic Mega Man franchise that he was associated with for more than a decade. Today, he said that he hasn’t heard anything from former employer Capcom, the company that owns Mega Man In…

PAX Cosplay: Male Tomb Raider, Zangief in Briefs and a Great Mega Man

You don’t need to wonder what Mega Man would look like in real life. One dude at PAX Prime nailed the Blue Bomber’s look. Scroll down and you’ll see a Mega Man costume that effectively channels the feel of the Capcom icon: a short, friendly dude who’s got off-putting proportions and a laser cannon for…

Batman’s Next Portable Game Has Some Castlevania, Metroid and Mega Man

The Dark Knight’s return to handheld gaming will feature multiple endings in an homage to classic old-school games of bygone eras. Set after the end of Batman: Arkham Origins:, Batman: Arkham Origins: Blackgate puts Bruce Wayne’s alter ego inside of Gotham’s max-security prison after an mysterious explosion allows inmates to take over the facility. When…

Sony’s Latest Shot at Microsoft Comes on a T-Shirt You Can’t Get [Update: Microsoft is Amused]

Last night, Sony held an indie showcase event at Neumo’s, a Seattle music venue that epitomized underground cool. PlayStation exec Adam Boyes took the stage to re-affirm the company’s commitment to working with indies and third-party partners and announced a handful of new games. Whiles most of the games looked intriguing, it was Boyes’ t-shirt…

Hello, PAX Prime. You’re Looking Swell So Far.

Today’s the first day of Seattle’s version of the Penny Arcade Expo, the tri-annual fan festival that celebrates video games, toys, board gaming and other geeky pursuits. As soon as the doors opened, long queues began to spool out at both Sony and Microsoft’s booths as people lined up for their chances to try out…

Street Fighter Overwhelms People at Church for Best Knockouts Ever

Last week, Chun Li was violently jealous at people all over the internet. Today’s find is a video of various preachers ministering with the powers of other Street Fighter characters. Accept M. Bison into your hearts, sinners. [Via Distractify]

Why We Should All Be Terrified Now That PAX Is One Day Longer

Usually, PAX runs three days. It’s enough time for tabletop gamers, cosplayers and geeks of every stripe to get their ya-yas out with each other about the stuff they love. But, this year, the Penny Arcade Expo is going an extra day. Who knows what horrible facets of human nature could shamble forth as the…

Here’s what’s going on Talk Among Yourselves, our reader-written blog: On the eve of surgery, DanimalCart thinks about how video games have made past hospitals infinitely more bearable. There’s also two globe-trotting SnackTAYku International post, too. Zarnyx checks in from Trinidad, home of doubles and, from Venezuela, Nach chronicles a search for a perfect empanada.…

First Look at South Park: The Stick of Truth Gameplay [Video Removed]

We’ve seen hilarious trailers and controversial screenshots for Obsidian’s upcoming South Park game. But there hasn’t been a lick of gameplay to be found for The Stick of Truth. But now we get to see it in action, thanks to one enterprising attendee from this weekend’s past Fan Expo in Toronto. In the almost eight-minute…

Here’s what’s going on Talk Among Yourselves, our reader-written blog: Zarnyx reflects on what gaming culture is like in her native Trinidad. You want a recipe for pulled pork, don’t you? Cooking with TAY has one.. Also, Stormborn draws anotherre-imagined, incredibly cute Pokemon for today And you can always go join the voices talking about…