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When DayZ Becomes A Horror Movie
You meet the weirdest, most unhinged people playing DayZ, I swear. Take this guy that NKA17 finds while wandering around in the dark, for example. He’s taken it upon himself to make the DayZ experience creepier for everyone, which is kind of great (if not unsettling). Okay, yes, it’s even kind of funny for a…
By Patricia Hernandez Published April 25, 2014 -
Gabe Newell Will Save You From Dark Souls II
I doubt that this Gabe Newell shield gives any statistical benefit, but seeing Gabe’s face protecting you in-game must give you some sort of confidence/performance boost in Dark Souls II, right? And yes, that’s in-game texture, not a Photoshop—it comes from Peter “Durante” Thoman, a popular modder for the first Dark Souls. Writing for PC…
By Patricia Hernandez Published April 24, 2014 -
How To Be An Oculus Rift Jerk
This guy, in the black? This guy right here is a pranking asshole. Look at what happens when the guy on the left adds a little oomph to the roller coaster Oculus Rift game someone else is trying out—skip to about a minute in, if you don’t want to wait too long: Granted, the reaction…
By Patricia Hernandez Published April 24, 2014 -
Being a Pokémon Trainer vs Being A Pet Owner
Pokémon games make being a Pokémon trainer look like an absolute fantasy—especially next to owning a real pet. And sure, there are some aspects about being a Pokémon trainer that aren’t as messy as what comes with being a real pet owner. You can heal ‘mon for free. They come in all sorts of cool…
By Patricia Hernandez Published April 24, 2014 -
Dragon Ball Z Characters, Ranked
1. Vegeta 2. Majin Buu 3. Bulma 4. Piccolo 5. Trunks 6. Goten 7. Broly 8.Mr. Satan 9. Frieza 10. Gohan 11. Cell, Perfect Form 12. Bubbles the Monkey 13. Master Roshi 14. The Androids 15. Mr. Popo 16. The Ginyu Force 17. King Kai 18. Cargo 19. Chi-Chi 20. Goku
By Patricia Hernandez Published April 24, 2014 -
You Can’t Play Evolve Yet, But This Is The Next Best Thing
Evolve, the next game by Left 4 Dead devs Turtle Rock Studios, looksfantastic. And while you can’t try the co-op shooter just yet, you can see how an Evolve match plays out from any perspective you’d like in this interactive trailer. Yes, you can even see the match from the perspective of the monster. The…
By Patricia Hernandez Published April 24, 2014 -
There’s A Flyable Spaceship In GTA V, Thanks To Modders
You can collect spaceship parts in GTA V. You can even spot some UFOs in-game, if you play your cards right. But now modders have found a way to make spaceships actually playable in GTA V, which is amazing. You can see the mod in-action in this footage by TwoDynamic—mostly, he just flies around Los…
By Patricia Hernandez Published April 23, 2014 -
The Perfect Murder, With Help From Snapchat
Once a Snapchat message is over, that’s it. You can’t look at it anymore (without technical kn0w-how, anyway). And that’s exactly what makes Snapchat the perfect vehicle for some messed up messages in this short film by James Corbett Things aren’t always what they seem, though—but you’ll have to watch until the end to see…
By Patricia Hernandez Published April 23, 2014 -
Watch Dogs’ Spider Tank Is A Real Thing You Can Ride In
Normal military tanks? Boring. How about a spider mecha, which you can use to cause havoc around the city of Chicago? Now that’s what I’m talking about. You can see the spider tank in action in this preview by Eurogamer: The spider tank actually exists in a mini game where you get points for destruction,…
By Patricia Hernandez Published April 23, 2014 -
Nine Things You Might Not Know About Disney Movies
Disney movies have been around for a long time—which means they have a rich history. Chances are good that even if you grew up watching them, you still don’t know everything there is to know about Disney movies. BuzzFeedVideo brings us a bunch of Disney fun facts that you might find interesting, like: Who Ariel…
By Patricia Hernandez Published April 23, 2014 -
Call of Duty Player Loses Game, Calls SWAT Team
Usually, the worst you can expect a Call of Duty opponent to do is to be a little salty after losing a match—maybe they’ll curse a little, maybe they’ll rate you badly on Xbox Live or something. But calling a SWAT team on you? Dang, bro. The New York Post reports that a prank caller…
By Patricia Hernandez Published April 23, 2014 -
After 32 Years, Jenga Has Been Improved
All you need is a chess clock. With that simple addition to the game, you can turn Jenga into a thrilling duel where time is your worst enemy. Which is to say, with a chess clock, you can make Jenga way, way better. Tom Scott here shows us how a typical game might go down—I’m…
By Patricia Hernandez Published April 22, 2014 -
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Someone Beat Super Mario 64 In Record Time
120 stars, all collected in under two hours—1:43:54, to be exact. The time is a new world record, and you can watch speedrunner Siglemic collect it with a mesmerizing efficiency here. Siglemic is playing the Japanese version of the game because it “has a 2.7 second advantage,” according his Twitch page. And in case you’re…
By Patricia Hernandez Published April 22, 2014 -
Frozen’s ‘Let It Go,’ Done Grand Theft Auto Style
Things would have happened a little differently had Frozen taken place in Liberty City. Things might’ve been a bit more…violent. Okay, yes, Anna doesn’t actually sing the song in the movie, even though this video by boblester122 still pairs her with the tune. But hey, if you wanna play as Elsa the Snow Queen instead,…
By Patricia Hernandez Published April 22, 2014 -
BioWare Returns To Its Roots With The Next Dragon Age On October 7th
We’ve seen Dragon Age: Inquisition in action, and have even detailed many of its new and returning features, but the question remains: what is the game actually about at its core? We know that Dragon Age 2 ended in a sort of cliffhanger, with tensions between the key forces that use and regulate magic reaching…
By Patricia Hernandez Published April 22, 2014 -
Controversial Game Highlights Flaws In Steam’s System
Earth: Year 2066, a game that was greenlit by the public on Steam earlier this year, is receiving a lot of negative attention recentlybecause it charges $19.99 for a shoddy game that plays horribly and seems unlikely shape up down the line, despite developer promises to improve the game. Worse, the developer, “Muxwell,” is being…
By Patricia Hernandez Published April 21, 2014 -
Dying Woman Uses Oculus Rift To Go Outside One Last Time
Video games can take us anywhere —and that’s a powerful ability that can mean the world for some, like the Firstenberg family. After attempting cancer treatments last year, Roberta Firstenberg was told she had a few months to live. And since she had trouble getting around and being mobile, one of her dying wishes was…
By Patricia Hernandez Published April 21, 2014 -
One Carefully Placed Bomb Can Break Titanfall
Evacuation ships that appear at the end of matches are always targets in Titanfall—and usually, destroying these ships simply results in more points for the attacking team. Usually is the key word here. DefendTheHouse is back with a great episode of ‘Titanfall Mythbusters’—and in this video, they meant to test out whether or not one…
By Patricia Hernandez Published April 21, 2014 -
The Villager and Wii Fit Trainer Are Still Smash Bros’ Best Fighters
I don’t know who your favorite Smash Bros. fighter is, but it’s hard to compete with characters that kick your ass with yoga and tree planting. Sorry! GameXplain breaks down the moves of all the new fighters in the upcoming Smash, and while everyone looks great, The Villager and Wii Fit Trainer are definite stand-outs…
By Patricia Hernandez Published April 17, 2014 -
A Cancelled Kickstarter With A Happy Ending
We all hear lots of stories about Kickstarters turning out all wrong and not going according to the promised plan. The Kickstarter for Jet-Getters, a multiplayer jet game, almost sounds like one of those stories when you consider it was recently cancelled—but in twist, the cancellation turned out to be a good thing for everyone…
By Patricia Hernandez Published April 17, 2014
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