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PSPhone Shots
By Luke Plunkett Published January 5, 2011 -
PSPhone Menu
By Luke Plunkett Published January 5, 2011 -
Why Minecraft Is So Damn Popular
Minecraft was the undisputed indie success story of 2010. Yet much of its appeal seems to lie in what it’s not, rather than what it is It is, first things first (and before I am lynched by Minecraft fans), a good game. Maybe even a great game. It’s got an iconic look, it’s widely accessible,…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 5, 2011 -
Portal 2’s Robots Are Trying To Escape Its Box Art
The first Portal’s marketing and art design was all about minimalism. Cold, stark science. Portal 2’s box art, on the other hand, says “we spent a lot more time and money on this game”. Those robots don’t seem terribly impressed, though, and are rightly trying to make a getaway. Portal 2 will be out on…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 5, 2011 -
What The Hell Are Vervain Leaves?
To: Brian From: Luke You may drink tea. If you do, this will bore you to death. But if you don’t, this is my nightly ritual. Leaves, mugs, submarines. Here’s what you missed: Will Call of Duty Get A ‘Second Tier’ Of Online Multiplayer? The Elder Scrolls Fans Give Morrowind A Makeover Review: Back To…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 4, 2011 -
This Game Artist Can Sure Make A Pretty Comic
Artist Daniel Lieske has worked on games like PC action RPG title Sacred. When he’s not being told to draw skimpy girls in metal bras, though, he can come up with stuff that looks a lot better. Employed by day by Ascaron Entertainment, in Germany, by night he lets his imagination off the hook. Lieske…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 4, 2011 -
Whatever You Do, Keep Your 3DS Straight At All Times
The fancy no-glasses 3D tech Nintendo’s latest handheld is packing comes with a few caveats, one of which is the fact you have to try and keep from having the thing shake while you’re playing it. Because the 3DS’ effects are only workable if you’re in a viewing “sweet spot”, you’ve been reminded that any…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 4, 2011 -
What Is “Avatar Kinect”?
Some photos snapped from behind the scenes at the setup for this week’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas hint Microsoft will be showing something called “Avatar Kinect”. What is it? Provided, that is, these shots show anything other than a new marketing slogan? Your guess is as good as ours, since it won’t be…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 4, 2011 -
A Sucky Solution To The Problem Of iPad Gaming
Apple’s mobile devices can be great for games, but the lack of actual buttons or analog sticks can be a real pain. Fling’s iPad Joystick is looking to fix that. It’s a thumbstick that you stick to the iPad’s screen with a suction pad, turning it into a joystick for the device. It still doesn’t…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 4, 2011 -
The History Of 2010’s Games
Boy, video games sure covered a lot of historical ground in 2010, with titles set everywhere from “a long time ago” to the dark, distant future of 2552. Below you’ll find a timeline of some of last year’s biggest games, showing where in humanity’s grand story they fit in. We’re assuming they left Civilization V…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 4, 2011 -
The iPhone’s Gamiest Game Is Getting A Little Brother
Kairopark’s Game Dev Story may be – pause for effect – the best game on the iPhone. So a sequel of sorts will have a lot of Game Dev Story addicts either pleased or terrified. Or maybe both! While a true sequel to Game Dev Story – a cute title that puts you in control…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 4, 2011 -
Video Game Charity Raises Over $2 Million For Sick Kids
Child’s Play – a charity founded by Penny Arcade’s Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins – managed to raise over $2 million during the course of 2010. Amazing. The charity, which is geared at providing entertainment (video games in particular) for kids stuck in hospital, brought in $2,294,317 from various events, functions and donations over the…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 4, 2011 -
ReviewsReview: Back To The Future Episode 1 Doesn’t Hit 88mph
When Doc Brown enthuses that we’re “going to see some serious shit” in this game’s intro, he may have been exaggerating just a touch. This new series of adventure games takes place a few months after the events of the third Back to the Future film, with hero Marty McFly out to save his old…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 4, 2011 -
Kissy Kissy Kiss
To: Brian From: Luke I left my iPhone at a friend’s place earlier today, so there will sadly be no video night note. In its stead, here is 1986’s Bikini Shop. etc etc etc Here’s what you missed: Hacker Claims To Have The PS3’s Front Door Keys Microsoft Researchers Made An Xbox Game Little Girls…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 3, 2011 -
Please Insert Coin
By Berk Ozturk, as seen on it 8-bit
By Luke Plunkett Published January 3, 2011 -
Rose Parade Suddenly Hungers For Ghosts, Fruit
The annual New Year’s Day Rose Parade is supposed to be about football. There are flowers in there somewhere, too. But we don’t care about that stuff. We just care about a giant Pac-Man and his Pac-Man marching band. Sure, it’s a marketing stunt pulled by Namco Bandai and not a spontaneous outpouring of love…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 3, 2011 -
Angry Birds Turns Its Fury On PS3, PSP
As promised, mobile sensation Angry Birds has landed on the PlayStation 3 (and PSP), due to be released as part of this week’s PlayStation Store update. The game, which has moved well over 20 million copies across various mobile phone platforms, will be released as a PlayStation mini title, meaning it can be played on…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 3, 2011 -
Rumor: 3DS Stolen From Chinese Factory
A worker at a Chinese manufacturing facility claims to have smuggled out a production model of Nintendo’s latest handheld. As proof, he offers these lovely photos. There are no blurry, rushed shots here; instead, the guy has sat down with the console, switched it on, taken his time and given us a good look at…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 3, 2011
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