Okay, This Time It Really Is Michael Ironside Returning As Sam Fisher

About a week ago, I was sure I heard Michael Ironside, iconic voice actor of Splinter Cell super-spy Sam Fisher, cheekily reprising the role as a retired fisherman or something in Far Cry 5. I was wrong. He is coming back as Fisher for something in Ghost Recon Wildlands. Fisher will be part of the…

Far Cry 5, As Told By Steam Reviews

Just going by Steam reviews, Far Cry 5 is a game about throwing shovels, petting dogs, and enjoying the Montana countryside. Seems legit. The latest game in the Far Cry series came out last week, and while the game is ostensibly about taking down a cult, it’s easy to get lost wandering around Hope County,…

I Try To Play Huge Games One Area At A Time

I don’t think I’ll ever be caught up on all the games I want to play, so these days I’m looking for moments when I can step away and switch to a new game but easily go back in the future. That’s why I just cleared out the western area of Far Cry 5 and…

Rainbow Six Siege Pro Pulls Off Unlikely 1 vs 4 Win 

Twitch reflexes and impeccable aim are important in Rainbow Six Siege, but so is being incredibly patient and choosing the right moment to strike. Yesterday, pro player Martin “Spark” Eberhard came out on top of a one vs. four situation with an impressive display of patience. In the highlight, posted on the game’s subreddit, his…

Japanese Exoskeleton Suit Goes On Sale For Only $93,000

If you have a hundred thousand bucks you’d like to spend, perhaps you’d be interested in an exoskeleton suit? Even if it won’t make you super strong? According to Japanese site IT Media, Skeletonics, the folks behind this exoskeleton, is now offering order-made suits that start at $93,000. The suits are nine-feet tall and weigh…

Your Spring 2018 Anime Guide [Updated]

It’s spring. Can you believe it? We could go outside and look at blooming flowers. Or…we could stay inside and watch anime. You decide! Update April 10 – 8:03 am: This guide has been updated with new simulcast announcements. Below are the shows that will air during the spring 2018 anime season. Which ones are…

Poll: The Most Beloved Japanese Games According To People From Around The World

The most recent issue of Weekly Famitsu polled 6,678 non-Japanese people, asking their opinions about Japanese video games. Which twenty did they say they liked most? Let’s find out! Here is the breakdown by age: Under 9 years old: 2 people In their teens: 717 people In their 20s: 4,429 people In their 30s: 1,378…

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Overwatch Brigitte Cosplay Is Pretty Much Perfect

Henchmen Studios have once again performed wonders with a new Overwatch character, building a suit for cosplayer Moosefixthat looks like it jumped straight out of the game and straight into PAX East. Here’s a group shot, and these guys aren’t too shabby either: Remember: in addition to Moira’s reveal, Henchmen also made a terrifyingly accurate…

Look At This $175 Mercy Statue

While I wait fora Mercy Figma, this fantastic Mercy statue will have to do. It stands 13.75 inches tall, and…it’s a statue, that’s about all there is to it. It’s available from Blizzard’s online store

Some PUBG Clones Are Actually Being Sued

App stores are currently overrun with battle royale games that I will generously say are heavily inspired by PUBG and Fortnite. It’s a wild west out there, but amidst all the copy-catting, two games plucked from the masses are being taken to court by PUBG Corp., the company running PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds As TorrentFreak report, PUBG…

Adorable Animals Star In A Time-Travel Murder Mystery

On paper, Omensight sounds like a long list of elements that don’t seem to fit together. But it works. It’s a murder mystery that requires you to read every line of dialogue and keep track of subtle clues. It’s a time travel story, with the hero reliving the same day over and over, each evening…

Overwatch Players Want To Queue For Roles, Blizzard Says It’s Complicated

Imagine, for a moment, a world in which Overwatch allowed you to select a role—tank, support, DPS, etc—and hop into a match expressly for the purpose of playing that role. No more squabbling over who does what. Peace. Quiet. Serenity. People have asked, but Blizzard hasn’t delivered. Here’s why. During an interview with Jeff Kaplan…