Kenshin‘s Third Movie Has Action Scenes that Will Leave You Awestruck

The third Keshin live-action film, Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends, hit Japanese theaters this past weekend. As good as the previous two films were, this one was even better—largely thanks to some of the most amazing sword-fighting action scenes ever put on film. Good – The God of Practical Action Scenes In both of the…

These Limited Pokémon New 3DS Consoles Sure Look Luxurious

Probably because they’re covered in suede! Available for pre-order through Japan’s Pokémon Center stores starting September 20, these limited edition New 3DS consoles come with suede faceplates stamped with Pokémon—Groudon for the red Groudon Edition, and Kyogre for the blue Kyogre Edition. As you can see on the top image, the handhelds’ front features each…

Conan O’Brien Sang The “Monorail” Song Live

It’s one of the most famous Simpsons episodes of all, and its trademark musical number one of Phil Hartman’s most memorable turns in the series, so it was fitting that over the weekend the man who made it all happen – Conan O’Brien, who wrote the episode – performed the Monorail song live. This looked…

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Six Months Later, An RPG Comes To Life

Canadian cosplayer Miyukihas spent the last six months crafting this outfit from MMO Aion Online. Photos by Vivid Vision

Oh, So The Phantom’s Still Alive Then

And here I was thinking the last we’d see of the character was Billy Zane hamming it up. This is the work of Swedish artist Alexander Forssberg, who is a freelancer working in video games, movies, TV and film. You can see more of Alexander’s art at hispersonal site To see the larger pics in…

Nope Nope Nope NOPE NOPE NOPE (Or, F**k Sharks)

Long-time readers will know that I am terrified of sharks. Like, I can’ even watch them on TV. I can’t even fall in the water in Wind Waker without screaming. So the fact someone I know sent me this trailer should tell you just how much they hate me Depth: Blood and Gold is a…

Expensive Trailer Is Kicking Dudes Across The Room

This year’s Madden trailer may have been impressive, but FIFA’s have been impressive for a verylong time. I’m pretty sure this wasn’t the intent, but all the clip does is make me wish FIFA actually did include a kind of first-person mode, ala the old NFL2K games.

Mortal Human Pulls Off Video Game-Like Bike Stunt

This kind of thing shouldn’t be possible in real life. It’s the kind of silly thing you can only do in a video game like Trials. Right? Nunh-unh. This is mountain bike rider Szymon Godziek successfully pulling off the “tsunami flip”, a trick that has never been completed by a human being (in competition, at…

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The Week In Games: Small And Creepy

It’s a week of tiny gems and quirky Japanese imports, a relaxing respite before the season of “massive games you have to own or you’ll feel physically ill” kicks into high gear. Or maybe that’s just me. That’s not to say this week’s games are skippable. They’ll just hurt a little less when you don’t…

Game Design Tips From The Creator Of Frog Fractions

Frog Fractions creator Jim Crawford gave a presentation titled Preserving a Sense of Discovery in the Age of Spoilers. You can watch it here, or read a transcript here. He recommends several games that illustrate his rules of game design. My favorite example: In the tabletop RPG Legend of the Five Rings, there’s a sourcebook…