An Xbox Marketplace listing for Alien: Isolation lines up with our reports from back in October of the game in development by Creative Assembly, starring Ellen Ripley’s daughter. Here’s the full description from the Xbox listing: Discover the true meaning of fear in Alien: Isolation, a survival horror set in an atmosphere of constant dread…

Origin’s Steam Machine Has That Set-Top Box Look

Origin Systems’ entry in the Steam Machine market would look right at home atop your television, if we hadn’t advanced to the point where such a thing requires tremendous balancing skills. The Chronos looks like my brother’s stereo in 1989. I can dig it. Steam Machines come in all shapes and sizes — one might…

We Take The Steam Controller For A Spin

Straight from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Kirk has some hands-on impressions of the Steam Controller for you—in case you’re curious about what Valve’s new, somewhat bizarre controller is like. And in case you want to see more of the controller in action, make sure to check out our previous coverage here. Valve…

Someone Please Finish Making This Game. It’s A “Murder Simulator”

An indie developer by the name ‘Kazerad’ was working on a two player game where each is trying to uncover the other’s identity, and kill them. Sadly, he’s abandoned the idea, but he posted everything you’d need to pick up where he left off. I think “Murder simulator” was a good word for it. It…

One Minute Mash-Up: check out this wonderful medley of classic video game songs by Chad Neidt—he mashes up over twelve different songs/games flawlessly.

A Bold Solution For Your Steam Backlog Woes

Backlogs: most of us have ’em, and most of us don’t have a chance of wading through it. Well. Not unless we’re willing to go all the way with ’em. For some, this will mean taking their backlog seriously—making schedules, sticking to certain amounts of play time every day. But there’s another solution, which Dorkly…

I Knew We Couldn’t Trust Those Damn Ewoks

There was always something a little off about the cuddly creatures that played heavily in the sixth act of the Star Wars saga. Now we know. It’s not so much a LEGO stop-motion animation from the Brotherhood Workshop as it is a a dramatic representation of true events. It makes sense. There’s nothing quite as…

​Metal Gear Solid V Gets Rare ‘Sexual Violence’ Ratings Description

Phrases you see all the time on the back of video game boxes: “Blood and Gore,” “Intense Violence,” “Strong Language.” The “Sexual Violence” content descriptor has only been used once before, back in 2006. This year, that infrequently used tag will be used to tell consumers some of what happens in Metal Gear Solid V.…

Adventure Time toys are coming to McDonald’s Happy Meals January 17. Finn, Jake, Ice King and Beemo are excellent reasons to pick up boxed lunches for the homeless in your area. According to HappyMeal.com, these are boys’ toys. Girls will have to deal with Paul Frank’s stupid monkey.

Last year at this time we got surprise news that MLB 2K was returning for one more year. Don’t count on it this year. The series’ Facebook page and official forums were wiped from existence, and all PC versions are gone from Steam, notes Pasta Padre. A statement from 2K Sports confirms the series’ widely…

The Bear Hat Makes This Skyrim Cosplay Flawless

A redguard adventurer in nord carved armor from Skyrim, as described by its maker, fevereon. You can tell how incredibly well-made the whole set is by just looking at the bear helmet. Here are more photos showing off the gauntlets and the bow that are also 100% scretchbuild: The photos were taken during MomoCon, and…

Got extra Skylanders? Encase them in endless holiday nightmare. The problem with collecting Skylanders toys and games is extra toys and extra toy-scanning portals of power. Toy customization expert KodyKoala hasjust the thing — a glowing crystal prison — a Skylanders phantom zone. Such exquisite torture.

The “Next Halo Journey” Begins This Year, Says Microsoft

Folks got concerned when the word “Halo” wasn’t on a list of upcoming games in an official Microsoft Xbox One update. Fret not, Master Chief lovers, you’ll get your Spartan on this year, according to an Microsoft representative. In a post that stated the Redmond-based tech giant sold more than three million Xbox Ones last…

Robocop 4K Remaster On A 65″ TV, Red Vs. Blue, Blood Dragon [Deals]

If you haven’t gone back in time to the neon and Michael Biehn-infused world of Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, then do so today for under $5 with code GFDJAN20. Uplay. [Gamefly] pre-order Robocop 4K Remastered Edition | $8 Seiki Digital 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD 120Hz LED TV | $1779 RVBX: Ten Years of Red…

NHL Team Seeking Suggestions for Chiptunes to Play During Fights

Yesterday we pointed out that the Dallas Stars of the NHL now play Street Fighter themes whenever things get a little rough on the ice. Turns out there’s more of a video game connection here than meets the eye. First off, the guy in charge of this is Michael Gruber, the first-year music director/DJ for…

The Steam Machine most likely to transform into a 90s robot. CyberPowerPC’s newly-announced Steam Machines, due out in the second half of 2014, start at $499 and look like the ski boots I wanted to buy in high school to build a robot costume. More info should be available on theirconfusing website later today.