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UncategorizedReminder: Quake Live, with some changes, arrives on Steam today—in the afternoon, to be specific. Of course, it’ll be free-to-play, so those jonesing for some old-school arena-shooting action will be able to dive right in. Above’s the launch trailer, featuring copious amounts of bunnyhopping and spectacular shooting.
By András Neltz Published September 17, 2014 - Uncategorized
Report: Next Year, You Can Play A Demo Of Final Fantasy XV
It’s been a looooooooong time coming, but – according to a report on Game Informer – next year you’ll be able to get your hands on at least some of Final Fantasy XV, with Square Enix to release a playable demo of the title sometime next year. Game Informer says this demo will show you…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 17, 2014 - Uncategorized
Glorious Grimlock and Optimus Prime Statue
Absolutely gorgeous Transformers: Age of Extinction statue by Prime 1 Studio: Prime 1 Studio is proud to present MMTFM-05 Grimlock & Optimus prime Transformers Statue,The ultimate team up! Together in battle for the Epic final confrontation to save the human race from extinction. MMTFM-05 Grimlock & Optimus Prime Version specially features: – Approximately 89cm L…
By John Struan Published September 16, 2014 - Culture
One Man’s Idea For A Final Fantasy VII Remake
It’s a crime that the only time this website has featured the work of veteran artist Feng Zhu was for a freaking Duke Nukem game. So let’s fix that. Feng’s been working in video games since the 90s, and has been involved with series and games like *deep breath* The Sims, Dead Space, Wing Commander,…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 16, 2014 - Uncategorized
PS4 Sneakers Are Badass In The Front, Silly In The Back
Behold, a pair of custom PS4-themed Jordans. The simple colour scheme makes them look, from the front, like something you’d really want to own. But then you see the back (and the price). Yes, that’s a HDMI port. It doesn’t do anything, it’s just there. Thankfully, you can take the cord out, leaving just the…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 16, 2014 - CultureTotal Recall
Screw Apple’s Watch, Nintendo’s Watches Were Way Cooler
Hey everyone, Apple is making a watch. You might have heard. It’s like a normal watch, in that it goes on your wrist and tells the time, but it also does some computer stuff. Sound familiar? Of course it does. Other companies have been doing it for years. Including Nintendo. Sort of. OK, so Nintendo’s…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 16, 2014 - Uncategorized
Getting Upset At Video Games Is Probably Terrible For Your Health
I tend to get angry at little things in video games. A lot. Sometimes really, really, really angry. I’m starting to think I should stop. Why? A recent study explained just how bad for us small yet frequent day-to-day stresses really are. The short version? Life-threatening. I know I’m not the only one (shit, I…
By Nathan Grayson Published September 16, 2014 -
UncategorizedImproving One Of TV’s Worst Opening Credits Sequences
I love Boardwalk Empire. Can’t get enough of it. But I, like most others, cannot stand the show’s opening credits, which are neat the first 2-3 times you see them, but which have become unbearable now we’re years into the show’s run. Here, then, are two ways to fix this. The first is by re-creating…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 16, 2014 -
UncategorizedHow To Trick Destiny Into Helping You Farm Tons Of Loot
Once you’ve made it past level 20 in Destiny, you can only gain more levels by scoring better gear. And if you want to do that, chances are you’ve tried your hand at farming. Any enemy can drop those shiny loot engrams, so you can go “farm” loot from enemies in just about any location…
By Kirk Hamilton Published September 16, 2014 -
UncategorizedSuper Smash Bros Characters Sure Have Changed Over The Years
We’ve talked a bunch about Super Smash Bros‘ new characters, but what about the classics? Mario, Link, Samus, and pretty much every other major character in Nintendo history? Turns out they’ve changed since Super Smash Bros Brawl/Melee in ways both big and small. (That rhymed. I apologize.) These two videos demonstrate the tweaks and alterations…
By Nathan Grayson Published September 16, 2014 - Uncategorized
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By Luke Plunkett Published September 16, 2014 -
UncategorizedA Tiny Hamster Eats Tiny Hot Dogs In A Tiny Eating Competition
A Tiny Hamster. Takeru Kobayashi. Two competitive eaters enter, but only one can be the champion. Let the cuteness commence. Thrill as two champions see who can adorably shovel more hot dogs into their mouths (adjusted for size, of course). Will it be the Guinness Record holder or the diminuative rodent? You’ll have to see…
By Chris Person Published September 16, 2014 - Uncategorized
They’re Going To Play Oregon Trail In Real Life This Weekend
A competition in Salem, Oregon later this Saturday will give folks nostalgic for The Oregon Trail—i.e., everyone who had access to a PC in the ’80s and ’90s—the chance to relive the classic game in all its pixellated, dysentery’d splendor. Oregon Trail Live goes down September 20 at Salem’s Willamette Heritage Center. Salem is about…
Jonathan Frochtzwajg Published September 16, 2014 - Uncategorized
Times Group Died Completing Destiny‘s First Raid An enterprising group of players have beaten Destiny‘s first raid. Less than 12 hours after its release, the PrimeGuard clan finished the Vaults of Glass – but not without dying quite a few times. Bungie acknowledged their accomplishment via twitter, and challenged the group to “try it on…
By Dan Starkey Published September 16, 2014 - Uncategorized
There’s putting form over function, and then there’s making a themed Game Boy case that’s so ornate I’m not sure it’s playable. This Donkey Kong-themed skin is one of the best custom console jobs I’ve seen. But it also raises important questions like: do those directional buttons actually work? Are those buttons made with actual…
By Yannick LeJacq Published September 16, 2014