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Neca Figures Really Capture Contra‘s Good Side
Figure maker Neca has been doing great things with their video game appearance line over the past couple of years. Lance and Bill from Contra might be the best yet. It’s all about those bullets. While the Q2 2016 release of Lance and Bill won’t include the awesome diorama the pair are featured on at…
By Mike Fahey Published February 13, 2016 - Esports
Rick Fox’s Terrible League of Legends Team Has Five Weeks To Save Its Season
The visa problems that cropped-up in Riot’s League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) derailed a lot of teams’ best-laid plans, but no team suffered more damage than North America’s Echo Fox. They got a lot of attention when they were formed due to the glamor attached to their owner, former NBA star Rick Fox, and…
By Rob Zacny Published February 13, 2016 -
UncategorizedMarvel’s Diablo Plays Better With A Game Controller Too
Diablo-esque MMO Marvel Heroes recently kicked off its 2016 season with a massive update, introducing new character models, Spider-Man’s feline friend/foe Black Cat, leaderboards and more. But the coolest new addition is the ability to play with buttons and analog sticks. Not that playing the Marvel Comics’ themed free-to-play PC game was particularly challenging with…
By Mike Fahey Published February 13, 2016 - Uncategorized
The Toy Fair You Can Take Your Kids To
While most of New York’s Javits Convention Center is occupied by the the press, buyers and exhibitors of Toy Fair 2016, over in the North Hall they’re holding the first annual Play Fair. You know, for the kids. Open to the public today and tomorrow, Play Fair is an event that celebrates and encourages playing…
By Mike Fahey Published February 13, 2016 - Culture
This Week In The Business: Feardom Of The Press
QUOTE | “In the very near term I am fearful of journalists.” Unity boss John Riccitiello speaking during the Vision Summit keynote about how press might react to the shortfall between the analyst numbers and his own forecasts on VR. Elsewhere in the business of gaming this week… QUOTE | “Console games can be…
By Mike Fahey Published February 13, 2016 - Uncategorized
All Apologies To The Cook In The Hitman Beta
In the Hitman beta, there’s this cook. He’s hanging out, doing his job, fixing up a nice pot of soup. Little does he know he’s also a tutorial for throwing blunt objects at people. The beta, which went live today on PS4 and runs all weekend, includes a handful of cutscenes and a couple of…
By Kirk Hamilton Published February 12, 2016 -
CultureThe first uncensored sex game on Steam is finally out. In the past, Steam versions of visual novels with adult elements have had nudity removed, but yuri game Kindred Spirits on the Roof is beholden to no such rule. Have you played it? What do you think?
By Nathan Grayson Published February 12, 2016 -
CultureWitness Speedrunner Takes 30-Minute Sandwich Break, Beats World Record
The Witness is not like other games, so it stands to reason that a Witness speedrun would not be like other speedruns. (Warning: Witness spoilers ahead.) The Witness’ island is overrun with brain-incinerating-puzzles (and statues that are just, like, SO sad). Some puzzles are hidden. Some, by their very nature, take significantly longer than others.…
By Nathan Grayson Published February 12, 2016 - Uncategorized
Star Wars: The Old Republic’s Attempt At Episodic Storytelling Is Off To A Rough Start
I got restless after waiting three months with little to do in Star Wars: The Old Republic since the launch of the expansion, Knights of the Fallen Empire. Initially, the idea of continuing its story through monthly episodes seemed compelling. The first of those episodes, Chapter X: Anarchy In Paradise, came out this week, and…
By Phil Owen Published February 12, 2016 - Uncategorized
The ever-popular ARK: Survival Evolved got another big update on Xbox One today, bringing three new creatures, split-screen multiplayer, and more. Split-screen is “exclusive” to Xbox One for an “extended period of time,” and works both offline and online. The full patch notes are right here. Contact the author at [email protected]
By Patrick Klepek Published February 12, 2016 - Culture
What Are You Playing This Weekend?
It’s the weekend! Something something Valentine’s Day something video games something something. What are you gonna be playing this weekend? I’ll go first, as usual: I wrapped a bunch of hours with Dying Light: The Following last weekend (I really liked it) and I might keep playing to check out the bounties, do some more…
By Kirk Hamilton Published February 12, 2016 -
EsportsCompetitive Matchmaking May Rescue Team Fortress 2 From Esports Oblivion
At first glance, Team Fortress 2 has a lot of the things that make a successful competitive game. Tons of people play it, consistently making it one of the top games on Steam going on a decade. It’s got a distinctive and charming art style that sets it apart from most other major FPS games.…
By Rob Zacny Published February 12, 2016 - Uncategorized
Seven Mods That Make XCOM 2 Less Frustrating
XCOM 2 is great! Well, mostly. It has some performance issues and, more pertinently, it can get a little frustrating with fickle random number calculations and Central screaming at you all the time. Here are some mods to help with that. Save Scum Roller Do you save scum? You probably save scum. Save scumming is…
By Nathan Grayson Published February 12, 2016 -
UncategorizedGuy Realizes Catherine Totally Predicted His Relationship Woes
After a drought of games, we’re practically drowning! That means we’re full of material for Worth Reading, our weekly roundup of the best games writing. Hey, You Should Read These “The Video Game ‘Catherine’ Predicted My Commitment Issues with Spooky Accuracy” by Matthew Kim I know that people love the Persona series, but god damn,…
By Patrick Klepek Published February 12, 2016 -
UncategorizedTongue-Fighting Game Smooth Operator Teaches How Not To Kiss
French kissing is great as long as you don’t think about it too much. Because the worst euphemism about first base is totally true: you’re swapping spit with another human being. Smooth Operator puts that gross reality all up in your face. Out this week on iOS from Beardo Games, Smooth Operator is a game…
By Evan Narcisse Published February 12, 2016 -
UncategorizedMario Maker Player Creates A Level So Dirty, He Ends Up Trolling Himself
Mario Maker’s most notorious player is back again with another devilishly difficult level. This one is a little different, though. There’s a trap at the end, and it’s a little too good. PangaeaPanga has created a new level called “Grown Man’s Garden,” and it’s about as cruel as you’d expect, coming from the guy who…
By Patricia Hernandez Published February 12, 2016 -
CultureRainbow Six Grenade Kills A Dude Before It Even Goes Off
Today on Highlight Reel we have XCOM 2 slashes, round-ending grenade tosses, Halo 5 streaks, GTA V Karma, and much more! Watch the video above or on our Youtube page, then talk about your favorite highlight in the comments below. Be sure to check out, like, and share the original videos via the links below.…
By Chris Person Published February 12, 2016 -
UncategorizedDestiny Player Hits Level 40 Without Leaving The First Mission
98 hours, spent entirely in Destiny’s first level. Holy shit. The dedicated (and ridiculous) player is none other than SerfaBoy, and you can watch him grind his way to level 40 in the video below. So, how does this even work? Well, normally this mission wants you to get to the end and collect your…
By Patricia Hernandez Published February 12, 2016
