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UncategorizedSystem Shock Enhanced, Re-Released 21 Years Later
1994’s FPS-RPG, System Shock, is an important game. It was an influence on not just BioShock and its sequels, but also a variety of game series in between, like Half-Life and Deus Ex. It was also a bitch to play on modern PCs, which is fortunately something this re-release should help with. The announcement from…
By András Neltz Published September 22, 2015 - Kotaku East
Explaining Kingdom Hearts HD II.8‘s Bizarre Title
The most recently announced Kingdom Hearts release is Kingdom Hearts HD II.8 (er, 2.8, WHATEVER). That’s kind of an odd title. But, according to Tetsuya Nomura, there is a reason for it. A confusing reason. Speaking with Famitsu, the Kingdom Hearts designer explained that there are various meanings contained in the naming. “This Kingdom Hearts…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 22, 2015 - Uncategorized
An Open Apology To D-Dog
D-Dog. I’m sorry. You’ve had a hard life. Such a hard life. When I found you, you were naught but a pup, abandoned. What happened to your mother? I don’t know. Perhaps we’ll never know. I found you helpless in the Afghanistan desert. I took you in. I wasn’t around much, but Ocelot treated you…
Mark Serrels Published September 22, 2015 - Uncategorized
4chan Has Been Sold…To The Creator Of 2Channel
Christopher Poole, the founder of internet imageboard 4chan, has sold the company to Hiroyuki Nishimura, the founder of Japanese site 2channel, itself a direct inspiration for 4chan’s creation in the first place. The NY Times reports that Poole “declined to disclose the terms of the acquisition”, and also “does not expect to serve an active…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 21, 2015 - CultureCosplay
Witcher 3 Cosplay Is Giving Me Chills…
I know, I know, we’ve run a ton of Witcher 3 cosplay lately, but they’ve all been based on the ladies of the game. This? This is some A+ Wild Hunt cosplay. It’s getting frosty in here… Both Eredin and Imlerith are by French cosplayer Tarrer, while the Wild Hunt rider is by compatriot Kuma.…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 21, 2015 - Culture
Stormtroopers vs Aliens
Guillem Pongiluppi is a freelance concept artist and matte painter from Spain. You can see more of Guillem’s work at his personal site and ArtStation page To see the larger pics in all their glory (or, if they’re big enough, so you can save them as wallpaper), click on the “expand” button in the top-left…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 21, 2015 - Esports
An Awesome Moment From The Heroes Of The Storm Americas Finals
The Heroes of the Storm Americas finals went down in Las Vegas this weekend, giving rise to many big plays that impressed fans and spectators. One moment from the grand finals stood out as a real show-stopper. It all came down to a face-off between two of the Act I bosses in Diablo III. The…
By Yannick LeJacq Published September 21, 2015 - CultureCosplay
Holy Shit This Metal Gear Cosplay
Japanese cosplayer Masazi dressed up as Raiden for this year’s Tokyo Game Show, and it is one of the most impressive cosplay outfits I have ever seen. I mean, the suit itself is enough to get hands clapping, but the work that’s gone into that motorized helmet just boggles the mind. You can see more…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 21, 2015 -
Uncategorized12 Years Later, Forgotten RTS Classic Gets New Expansion
Everyone remembers Age of Empires and Age of Kings, but nobody ever talks about their spin-off sibling Age of Mythology (which I think is a better game!). Ah well. Maybe they will now, since the Steam re-release of the game is getting a brand new expansion. Age of Myth—which was released in 2002—focused on three…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 21, 2015 - Culture
Dick move, camptrigg22. But also… bravo. The Steam Community Showcase is a regular look at the cream of the Steam community’s boundless crop. Art, videos, guides—whatever. Each installment highlights a specific piece or person. If you find anything cool on Steam or would like to have your work featured, drop me a line. To contact…
By Nathan Grayson Published September 21, 2015 -
UncategorizedMy Little Pony Fighter Makers Return With Something Less Litigious
When a fan group making a fighting game based on My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic received a cease and desist letter from Hasbro back in 2013, show creator Lauren Faust stepped in to help them develop an original game—Them’s Fightin’ Herds. Developer Mane6 didn’t get a chance to make a free fighting game starring…
By Mike Fahey Published September 21, 2015 - Culture
Rust‘s Anti-Stream Sniping Mode Exists Because of Cheaters
Stream sniping is when someone watches your stream to get an upper hand—to essentially cheat—against you in a game. It sucks. Rust developer Facepunch is, to my knowledge, the first game developer to build a preventative measure against it into their game. They call it Streamer Mode. Here’s how it works, per a post by…
By Nathan Grayson Published September 21, 2015 -
UncategorizedNew Heroes Of The Storm Skins (And Mounts) Are Super Sexy
Fresh off Heroes of the Storm’s Americas Championship games that went down this past weekend, Blizzard teased out some fresh MEAT content coming into the MOBA. Seems to me like the developer has really stepped up its game for alternate character skins lately. First they gave a sneak peek at the next two upcoming heroes—Artanis,…
By Yannick LeJacq Published September 21, 2015 - Uncategorized
Something’s Weird With Destiny’s Exotic Loot Drops
It was an interesting weekend for Destiny. Thanks to a new exploit, players got a closer-than-usual look at how the game’s loot system works. What we’ve found is that there’s something weird going on with exotic drops. Here’s a story: On Friday, Destiny’s weekend vendor Xur turned up for his first appearance since The Taken…
By Kirk Hamilton Published September 21, 2015 -
UncategorizedWHO’S A GOOD DOG? FALLOUT 4’S DOG IS A GOOD DOG. SUCH A GOOD DOG YES HE IS.
By Jason Schreier Published September 21, 2015 -
UncategorizedMetal Gear Solid V’s Stealth Is Flawless
They don’t call Big Boss a legend for nothing, you know. While there are many different ways of infiltrating a base in Metal Gear Solid V, my favorite so far is this ridiculous strategy developed by Venom C. You can do it too! Step one: get a jeep. Step two: throw a smoke grenade into…
By Patricia Hernandez Published September 21, 2015 -
CultureCounter-Strike Player Pulls Off Incredible Ace
Damn. Just… damn. The Counter-Strike community’s been freaking out about an economy round ace pulled off by EnvyUS player Happy—and with good reason. It’s completely ridiculous. First, just watch. It will make your eyeballs explode out of your head no matter how familiar you are with the game: Happy downed the entire opposing team in…
By Nathan Grayson Published September 21, 2015