The Beginner’s Guide Creators’ New Game Is About Keanu Reeves Stabbing People

“Welcome player. It’s a fucking video game. Get your stats ready,” Absolutely: A True Crime Story begins. Then it asks you to boost one of your starting character’s stats like strength, dexterity, or something called J3V. None of these stats matter: the browser game is just a random, nihilistic parody. But it’s funny, mostly because…

Holdfast: Nations At War Mixes Historical Battles With Online Shenanigans

Holdfast: Nations at War is a multiplayer game set during the Napoleonic era. Matches are a mixture of well-disciplined line battles and lone wolf shitheads. It’s massive, chaotic, and one of the most charming games I’ve played in a long time. Battles in Holdfast take place on massive maps ranging from South African deserts with…

Four And A Half Years After Raising $121,000, Skyrim Composer’s Kickstarter Is MIA [UPDATE]

In March 2013, Skyrim composer Jeremy Soule used Kickstarter to raise $121,227 for a new album. Four and a half years later—and stop me if you’ve heard this one before—that Kickstarter project is nowhere to be found. And the most recent update has a wild twist. When Soule launched his crowdfunding campaign for The Northerner,…

If you picked up on Xbox One X during launch, check your console messages. Microsoft’s been passing out codes for a free download of The Lego Batman Movie in all its ultra HD glory. HDR really makes the darkness pop.

Why Some Zelda Speedruns Use German And Others Use Japanese

There’s a reason Breath of the Wild is played in German. It’s just a heck of a lot faster. Speedruns use different languages and versions to cut down on time. Here’s how that works for The Legend of Zelda. This post originally appeared 3/24/17. Making sure you get the best times is mostly a matter…

Drink Up This “Soda Pup” Meme

How about a nice bottle of soda pup? This internet meme shows how dogs can look like carbonated beverages. All you need is a drink label and a bottle cap! (Be careful that your four legged friend doesn’t chew on or eat the damn cap.)  Photos of “dog cola” started appearing on social media sites…

The First Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Global Mission Was A Failure

Just as the first global mission for Pokémon Sun and Moon was a failure, the first mission for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon was also, well, a bust. From November 16 to 11:59pm on November 27, players had to catch a total of 10 million Pocket Monsters. They came up way short, and the…

How To Make Tokyo Look Cooler? Akira Murals

Tokyo shopping complex Parco is being rebuilt. Instead of boring white barriers around the construction site, the temporary walls are covered in Akira murals. The first part of the mural was unveiled this past May, and in the months that followed, other sections have been added added. The “A.D. 2019″ refers to when Parco will…

Here Is Excellent Dragon Ball Cosplay

With their green skin and antennae, Nameks are not easy characters to bring to life. Cosplayer Takatsuki, however, makes doing so look effortless. Her Dende cosplay is on point. Wonderful! Takatsuki also posted a few making-of photos on Twitter, including a green make up test. If you like Dragon Ball, you can follow Takatsuki on…

Approaching Storm. Near Moscow Idaho, USA. By Russell Eck.  JPGs is a photo peek into wherever gamers might find interesting. If you’re a photographer and have images you want to share, drop us a line! 

Kiki’s Priority Courier Service

Rayner Alencar is a freelance artist and illustrator from Brazil. You can see more of Rayner’s art at his personal site and ArtStation page To see the images in their native resolution, click on the “expand” button in the top-left corner. Fine Art is a celebration of the work of video game artists, showcasing the…