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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 - Uncategorized
Mattel’s Doing All The Halo Toys Now, And They Look Killer
No offense to McFarlane Toys, who’ve done a great job with the various franchise figure lines over the years, but Halo is much too big a property for a relatively niche company to handle. Now Mattel’s got the master license, and they’re putting it to good use. Mattel and Halo aren’t exactly strangers. Mattel subsidiary…
By Mike Fahey Published February 12, 2016 - Uncategorized
The Five Nights At Freddy’s RPG Is Now Free (But It’s Still Pretty Bad)
After being pulled from Steam due to poor reviews, FNAF World is back on Game Jolt for free. You can play it here. But, maybe you shouldn’t? This version of FNAF World does have improvements. Hovering over an attack actually tells you what that attack does NOW, for example. But tweaks like that really can’t…
By Patricia Hernandez Published February 12, 2016 -
UncategorizedMario Maker’s New Pokémon Costumes Are Perfect
The original starters from Pokémon Red and Blue are now available in Mario Maker, and I think it’s safe to say Nintendo nailed them. Look at the cute sprites. The on-point animations. THE SOUND. When you get the appropriate mystery mushroom, that distinctive Pokémon jingle plays. Nevermind the usage of the original Red & Blue…
By Patricia Hernandez Published February 12, 2016 -
UncategorizedFinal Fantasy IV‘s Creepiest Enemy Pops Up In FFXIV
Hey, look, it’s Calcabrina. To quote Kotaku’s Mike Fahey: “NOOO, STOP, GET IT AWAY FROM ME.” For quite some time now, the folks at Square Enix have been stuffing Final Fantasy XIV with references to other Final Fantasy games, and this new patch is no exception. With patch 3.2, it looks like they’ll be adding…
By Jason Schreier Published February 12, 2016 -
UncategorizedKanye West Is Really Proud Of His New Video Game
Last year, Kanye told the world he was working on a video game. Yesterday, the world was treated to a trailer for that video game. Last night, Kanye livestreamed a big performance showing off both his new album, The Life of Pablo, along with his newest clothing line. Unexpectedly, he also showed off his game…
By Patricia Hernandez Published February 12, 2016 - Uncategorized
5,000-Piece Pacific Rim Jaeger Would Smash Any LEGO Town
Impressive mecha-building skills! LEGO enthusiast Jason Corlett built an enormous Striker Eureka Jaeger from Pacific Rim 86 hours, 5,000 pieces and the result is a huge, 2 feet tall microfig-scale robot. It’s a perfect replica, big enough to guard the house. Here are some more pics to put its size into perspective. Check out the…
By Gergo Vas Published February 12, 2016
