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UncategorizedPlaying Against Dota 2’s Sniper Can Be So Annoying
The fact the sniper can be a tad annoying sometimes is nothing new for veteran Dota 2 players—like Little Mac, the character has a certain negative stigma. Still, I couldn’t help but laugh at this short which exemplifies just how enraging he can get, even if he’s not necessarily killing you. Then again, Palingenesie A…
By Patricia Hernandez Published October 7, 2014 -
UncategorizedThe CREEPIEST Fucking Taunt In Shadow of Mordor
It might be an exceedingly violent game, but most of Shadow of Mordor has felt strangely…pleasant and lighthearted. That is: until I come across an orc that giggles maniacally instead of saying anything. So scary. So, so scary. It doesn’t help that the guy who does it in my game looks like this: After meeting…
By Yannick LeJacq Published October 7, 2014 - Uncategorized
Media Streaming App Plex Arrives On Xbox One
A popular program for streaming personal media libraries from computers to media boxes and mobile devices, Plex launches on Xbox One (and Xbox 360) today, which means I’ll be moving the console back into the living room. For ages I streamed music, movies and television shows from my PC to my Xbox 360, eventually moving…
By Mike Fahey Published October 7, 2014 - Uncategorized
Sony Won’t Make PlayStation Home For PS4, But These Guys Might
Neotopia isn’t PlayStation Home’s official follow-up. According to Sony there won’t be one after PS3’s virtual hub experiment shuts down once and for all early next year. It is, however, absolutely a PS4 spiritual successor made by vets of the original—for better or worse. Here’s how its development team, made up of PlayStation Home and…
By Nathan Grayson Published October 7, 2014 - Uncategorized
Ex-BioShock Developers Are Making An Arty Version Of Oregon Trail
We’ve all heard the story many times now: talented game developers leave their corporate jobs to strike out on their own, turning to Kickstarter in the process. So what makes The Flame in the Flood stand out? Something about BioShock’s art director making a modern fancified version of The Oregon Trail, if you ask me.…
By Yannick LeJacq Published October 7, 2014 - Uncategorized
Two Foot Tall Dr. Robotnik Statue Terrorizes Blue Hedgehog And Friends
After several years of pumping out statues based on classic Sonic the Hedgehog heroes and maybe one metallic henchman, First 4 Figures finally gives them a big baddie to stand up to. Towering over those fine furry friends, Dr. Ivo “Eggman” Robonik is here. I’m not eexaggerating about the towering bit either. First 4 Figures’…
By Mike Fahey Published October 7, 2014 -
UncategorizedStruggling Indie Sells His Game For Art Instead Of Money
Deep Under The Sky, a game about glorious glittering jellyfish, isn’t selling so well by creator Colin Northway’s own admission—especially not in comparison to his previous game, Incredipede. He still wants to give you the game for free, though. You just have to sit down and create something of your own first. Northway has named…
By Nathan Grayson Published October 7, 2014 -
UncategorizedDr. House Joins The Cast Of The Fully-Voiced LittleBigPlanet 3
A first in franchise history, LittleBigPlanet 3 will feature a full voice cast for its adventure mode, and with English comedian Stephen Fry reprising his role as the narrator, there’s no better villain than his original partner in crime, Hugh Laurie. Though mainly known these days as Dr. House from the hit medical drama (and…
By Mike Fahey Published October 7, 2014 - Tips & Guides
Tips For Playing Alien: Isolation
Welcome to the space station Sevastopol! It’s a lovely place to die. Alien: Isolation is avery cool game, but it can also be immensely difficult, stressful, and frustrating. It’s possible to spend an hour or two stuck in the same place dying over and over, making zero progress. To top it off, Isolation doesn’t do…
By Kirk Hamilton Published October 7, 2014 -
UncategorizedNBA 2K15‘s Face Technology Fails Miserably, Creates Monsters
NBA 2K15‘s face-scanning tech sure looked fancy when shown off last month. But now that it’s out, it’s making creatures that shouldn’t exist in this world. Or any other. The latest entry in 2K Sports’ hoops series came out today and people are having a go with the technology that uses connected cameras to scan…
By Evan Narcisse Published October 7, 2014 - Uncategorized
Super Smash Bros. 3DS Characters, Ranked
(Read our Smash Bros. 3DS review here.) 49. Dark Pit 48. Jigglypuff 47. Dr. Mario 46. Lucina 45. Falco 44. Ike 43. Olimar 42. Mii Fighters 41. Shulk 40. Peach 39. Luigi 38. Yoshi 37. Lucario 36. Zelda 35. Marth 34. Mr. Game & Watch 33. Sheik 32. Mario 31. Wario 30. Donkey Kong 29.…
By Jason Schreier Published October 7, 2014 -
UncategorizedPlayer Glitches Into What Appears To Be Another Destiny DLC Zone
You’ll have to hop precariously around Destiny‘s Venus map to find this one, but it appears one player has discovered an exploit that eventually sends them warping through one of the game’s planned DLC maps in the area. Nowise10 explains how to get there in the video above, and in this shorter description: 1: Start…
By Tina Amini Published October 7, 2014 -
UncategorizedThe Gritty Reboot Of Adventure Time Is Super Serious And Pretty Sad
I will not cry over aGritty Rebootof Adventure Time. I will not cry over a Gritty Reboot of Adventure Time. I will not… dammit. The Land of Ooo is dying, the magic that once populated it with magical creatures fading away. These are the last days of Jake and Finn, unless the last human can…
By Mike Fahey Published October 7, 2014 -
UncategorizedSmash Bros. Might Have a Little Mac Problem (For Now)
Ever since the release of Smash Bros., I’ve consistently seen players complain about the same thing: the character Little Mac, especially when it comes to the competitive 1-on-1 For Glory mode.Apparently, some people claim, the mode is swarming with Little Mac players. I see people complain on Twitter: Folks on YouTube make fun of Little…
By Patricia Hernandez Published October 7, 2014 - Uncategorized
Diablo III 2.1 Patch Brings Greater Rifts And Legendary Gems To PS4
Now that PlayStation 4 players have had time to enjoy the more “casual” content of Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition, it’s time to get down to some serious endgame business. Patch 2.1.0 is will be available on the console today. Legendary loot follows. While we’re still waiting on word for the patch for the Xbox…
By Mike Fahey Published October 7, 2014 - Uncategorized
Deus Ex, Blood Dragon, and Gunslinger Go Super Cheap, and More Deals
Here are some great games you probably missed at bargain basement prices. Deus Ex: Human Revolution DX ($3) | GreenMan | Use code VBHGBM-JS2VN9-0J5OFM Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon ($4) | Newegg Call of Juarez: Gunslinger ($4) | Newegg Smash Bros. FINALLY got a release date of Nov. 21 so… Super Smash Bros. Wii U…
By Shane Roberts Published October 7, 2014 -
UncategorizedWhat All That Dragon Ball Z Screaming Looks Like In Real Life
I cannot imagine the sheer hours of screaming, grunting and shouting that have gone into dubbing Dragon Ball Z over the years. Luckily, I don’t have to imagine any more. See what it’s like to be a fly on the wall in a typical Dragon Ball Z recording session. The video above was produced by…
By Chris Person Published October 7, 2014 -
UncategorizedVideo Game Violence That I Love
A whir, a pop, and then the head explodes. Ceases to exist, really. Ropy tendrils of gray-black goop spiral outwards from the point where the head used to be, and then the body falls heavily to the ground. There’s precious little time to think about what I just saw, because another enemy is headed my…
By Yannick LeJacq Published October 7, 2014 - Culture
It’s Time For Adventure Time (Storyboards)!
Adam Muto is one of the artists who has worked on animated series Adventure Time. While that’s a show that’s as famous for its colour palette as it is some incredible voice acting, today we’re going to take a look at where much of the show starts: the storyboards. These tiny thumbnails, all hand-drawn by…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 7, 2014 - Culture
How Much Money Have You Spent On Your Xbox One?
You may have dropped the initial $500 (or, without Kinect, $400) it cost to actually own an Xbox One, but you no doubt pumped more bills into Microsoft’s new-generation console than just that since its launch. Games are the most obvious additions, but maybe you’re a stickler for a proper headset or needed a few…
By Tina Amini Published October 7, 2014