Video Game Designers Are Creating Their Own Version Of Mixtapes

In 2001 Jesse Lacey, the pale poster boy of emo, crooned about mixtapes. Mixtapes, in this case, were artfully-compiled collections of songs stitched together for another person. They were the burned CDs you’d slide in the locker of a crush in middle school or the cassette tapes obsessed over in a Nick Hornby novel. These…

No Man’s Sky Update Adds Vehicles, Base Sharing, Permadeath

No Man’s Sky, a space exploration game that came out last year to little fanfare or controversy, gets a new update today that will bring with it PS4 Pro support, land vehicles, a permadeath mode, and the ability to share your bases online. The update should be live this afternoon. New trailer above.

Specter of Torment Makes The Perfect Switch Companion To Zelda

If you need a break from finding creative ways to kill Bokoblins in Breath of the Wild, allow me to suggest a different type of game: Specter of Torment, a new standalone Shovel Knight expansion that’s just as good if not better than the original Although Specter of Torment will be free to anyone who…

That’s Not The Catbus I Was Thinking Of…

Jort van Welbergen is a freelance artist who most recently worked on Star Citizen and Horizon Zero Dawn You can see more of van Welbergen’s work at his 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…

Logitech G Pro Gaming Keyboard Review: Professional Grade

The latest keyboard to come from Logitech’s gamer-focused G series is a compact little number built specifically for esports professionals. I am not an esports professional, but I know what I like. As the line between sports and esports continues to blur, we’re seeing more gaming peripherals made for the esports market. Just like you…

Project Diva Future Tone‘s Second DLC Gives Us ‘Lots Of Laugh’

The second installment of downloadable content for the already ridiculously-huge Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Future Tone has arrived. The Second Encore pack adds more costumes, accessories and four songs to the over 200 in the game, including popular Project Mirai tune “Lots of Laugh.” Watch me play. “LOL – Lots of Laugh -” is the…

PS4 Update 4.5 Goes Live Tomorrow With ‘Boost Mode’ For PS4 Pros

PlayStation 4’s Software Update 4.50 comes out tomorrow. We’ll finally see external hard drive support, as well as boost mode for the Pro. Some of the changes were detailed when the patch went into beta, such as custom wallpapers and a simplified notification list. The PS4 Pro will get boost mode, though it won’t be available…

There’s A Difficult Decision At The End Of Nier: Automata 

Nier: Automata’s been out in the wilds of North America for a day, which is enough time for dedicated players to reach the tough question posed after the final credits roll—one that could irreversibly affect their save data. Spoilers follow.  SPOILER WARNING Nier: Automata, like much of game director Yoko Taro’s work, features numerous endings…

Middle-Earth: Shadow Of War‘s Nemesis System Is About Friends As Well As Foes

Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor was a game about guerrilla warfare… and also falling in love with orcs. By contrast, this summer’s sequel, Middle-Earth: Shadow of War is a game about full-scale warfare… and also falling in love with orcs. Shadow of War is a painfully generic subtitle, but there is a ring of truth to it.…

No Conan Dicks For You, Xbox One

Make that, no dongs at all. Conan Exile’s Xbox One release will be sausage free, it seems. The game’s early access Windows release has a penis slider, so players can make sure their character has the weenie they want. Or he wants. Whatever.  Mods have been make even bigger dicks possible. Of course!   But…

Bright Lights. Montreal, Canada. By Vincenzo Spina 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!

Howdy, Lady McCree

This is Jelfishas Overwatch’s McCree, opting to restrict the crossplay changes to a very nice pair of boots. Photos by Falling Feathers

Beauty & The Beastplay

Oh hey, there’s a new Beauty & the Beast movie, and right on time here’s Knightmageand SuperKaycedoing their furry/elegant thing in tribute. Photos by The Portrait Dude, props assist by RKG Cosplay and the authentic dungeon/castle vibe is courtesy of Landoll’s Mohican Castle in Loudonville, Ohio.

Look At This 1:1 R2-D2 “Figure” (If You’ve Got $7500 To Spend)

There’s a point where R2-D2 toys stop being “figures” and start being “actual droids with limited functionality”. That point is probably somewhere around 48″ tall and $7500 I mean, look at how this thing from Sideshow ships and has to be put together. And look at the dumb shit people are going to be doing…

Overwatch Players Are Abusing Custom Games To Farm XP

Overwatch’s new custom game browser has given rise to everything from tense “predator” games of cat and mouse to sex role-play rooms. Good times all around, in other words. Other players, however, have taken to abusing the feature. If you take a look around Overwatch’s custom game lobby, you’ll almost assuredly come across at least…