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UncategorizedWhy Your Brain Kept Telling You to Blow into NES Catridges
We all know that blowing into an NES cartridge is a useless and potentially harmful activity. But why did we still do it, even though it never actually worked? Science has the answer. The folks at It’s Okay To Be Smart have a pretty comprehensive breakdown about the psychology behind everyone’s favorite NES habit. One…
By Chris Person Published July 2, 2014 -
UncategorizedMy First 63 Hours With Dota 2
I’ve spent the last two weeks doing one thing: trying to learn Dota 2. I mean, sure, I did other stuff too—eating, sleeping, working. Heck, there’s even been some partying. But Steam tells me I’ve spent 63 (?!) hours playing this wretched game recently. My girlfriend has actually started joking about how she’s become Dota…
By Patricia Hernandez Published July 2, 2014 - Uncategorized
Colorful Pokémon Dress Lets You Wear ‘Em All [Update]
Who knew Pokémon could be so fashionable? This dress from Poprageous purports to include “literally EVERY Pokemon character.” From the look of the dress, I’m guessing that means they included all 151 well-known Pokémon, and not the full 700+, but I haven’t counted. Regardless, that is a lot of Pokémon to fit on a single…
By Kirk Hamilton Published July 2, 2014 -
CultureHighlight Reel: July 2, 2014
Today’s gaming highlights: An 8-bit speedrun on a system from 1982, running under the world in Titanfall, and more! Speedruns IWillCureYouAll goes for a deep cut with this speedrun of Dizzy on the ZX Spectrum: The Fallout 3 speedrun we showed you two days ago has already been topped: GTA V Grog_Nozzle pulls off an…
By Steve Marinconz Published July 2, 2014 -
UncategorizedAssassin’s Creed games revel in meticulous recreations of historical eras. So let’s see actual historians discuss the times two newer AC entries were set in. In this video, YouTube series History Respawned takes a look at Liberation and Freedom Cry as reflections of black life in the 18th Century slavery system.
By Evan Narcisse Published July 2, 2014 - Uncategorized
Introducing ‘Pocket Monster,’ For All Things Pokémon
Between the games, anime, and strong fan-following, what can contain the behemoth that is the Pokémon franchise? Since the release of Pokémon X & Y, we’ve covered the franchise regularly—we’ve done everything from break stories like Twitch Plays Pokemon to posting all the neat cosplay the franchise inspires. It’s not enough. Every day, there are…
By Patricia Hernandez Published July 2, 2014 - Culture
It’s Not A New Okami, But At Least You Can Hang It On Your Wall
Okami might have gotten a new HD paint job back in 2012, but it was already one of the most visually stunning video games out there. Capcom, the game’s publisher, has made a series of prints with Dutch art dealership Cook & Becker to commemorate its enduring visual splendor and general amazingness. It’s not quite…
By Yannick LeJacq Published July 2, 2014 - Uncategorized
Still on the fence about Tomodachi Life? Well, Nintendo just said that it’s made a free demo of its new 3DS sim game available on the eShop. Check it out if you’re one of those people who’s still not sure you’re ready to move on from Animal Crossing, and read our review here
By Yannick LeJacq Published July 2, 2014 -
UncategorizedI’d Take This Fan Animation Over Transformers 4 Any Day
Using a modded Laser Optimus Prime and a set of Make Toys’s custom Constructicons, YouTube’s Harris Loureiro created a stop-motion action scene that’s far more appealing than anything Michael Bay could put on film. Michael Bay had the Transformers for his movies over-designed to accent their alien nature and give them a more ‘realistic’ feel,…
By Mike Fahey Published July 2, 2014 - Tips & Guides
How To Get A Perfect Starting Boost In Mario Kart 8
It’s no big secret that in Mario Kart, you can start each race with a turbo boost by punching the accelerator at the perfect moment before the race begins. The question is: How do you get the timing right? The starting boost in each Kart game works a little bit differently. In Mario Kart 8,…
By Kirk Hamilton Published July 2, 2014 -
UncategorizedSurely The Most Awkward Way To Play Tetris
Do you love the game Tetris but wish it was on your torso for friends and total strangers to see? Well one lucky tinkerer has a solution for you! Tinkerer Mark Keger has outfitted his shirt with an Arduino Uno and 128 LEDs to create a very public and somewhat awkward wearable game of Tetris.…
By Chris Person Published July 2, 2014 - Uncategorized
Airtight Games is no more, according to GeekWire. The independent developer behind Quantum Conundrum and Soul Fjord recently released Murdered: Soul Suspect, a noir-themed adventure game published by Square Enix. The GeekWire reporter found the studio’s Redmond, WA headquarters newly vacated, “with a sign outside saying the company is closing its doors.”
By Yannick LeJacq Published July 2, 2014 - Uncategorized
An Ode to Link’s Hat
You probably don’t think very much about Link’s headgear when playing through or hoping for a Legend of Zelda title. But, no matter how things change from game to game, that pointy, green cap is a beacon that says ‘all are welcome here.’ A new illustrated essay at The A.V. Club covers the evolution of…
By Evan Narcisse Published July 2, 2014 -
UncategorizedKingdom Hearts 2 on PS2 Versus PS3
It’s time for a graphical throw-down featuring everyone’s favorite confusing mash-up, Kingdom Hearts. While Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix doesn’t release until December for North America, we can already compare its graphics to the older version of the game. The video changes between the HD and SD version on its own, but you can also…
By Patricia Hernandez Published July 2, 2014 - Uncategorized
Deals: Tomb Raider Definitive, Sony Pulse Elite, PSN/LIVE Update, 5TB
The Definitive Edition of Tomb Raider, one of the most popular games we’ve ever posted deals on, is down to $35 for your PS4 and Xbox One today. [Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition] We’ve had quite a few deals on the Sony Gold Wireless Headset recently, and mentioned pre-order availability of the white model, but today…
By Shane Roberts Published July 2, 2014